The Edison Effect
December 17, 2025 • EPISODE 291
What if Thomas Edison’s greatest discovery wasn’t the light bulb? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores the Edison Effect and how Edison’s experiments paved the way for electron tubes and modern electronics. Discover why this overlooked breakthrough mattered then—and why it still shapes technology today.
About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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Could you explain the definition of “exoplanet”? The word I heard is pretty unfamiliar, but I’d like to know the definition of exoplanet. Is it a different kind of planet in the solar system?
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Thomas Edison is the best inventor ever. I wish I would be like him in the future.
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The way cell phones and other technology have changed to their forms today is incredible!
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how are touchscreen invented?
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Now I know how the light bub was invented. Thank Thomas Edison for his great contribution
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I genuinely love learning something new every weekly science live. I’m on vacation but saw this on my road trip. Thanks Mr. Billings for all the cool facts!
Thomas Edison was definitely one of the greatest minds we have ever had. I wonder what amazing things he would have developed in the modern day.
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Could you please explain how heat causes electrons to move in the Edison Effect and why it was important? Thank you, and I admire Thomas Edison’s contribution to science. Happy New Year!
Wow I didn’t know that telescopes have came so far and can take pictures so fast!
Thomas Edison was just amazing!I think he also invented the microphone?
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Love learning new things from you guys! Thank you
First time watching and it’s amazing! Really learning a lot and staying entertained.
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This was a really entertaining episode. Thomas Edison is really an intriguing person to learn about.
Always like not only learning new things about science, but also how much there is to learn!
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Happy new year! This is a great episode, thank you.
Wow. Thomas Edison was very smart and cool just like Dr. Billings. The new telescope is really cool too.
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I love watching Thomas Edison. He’s one of my favorite creators. I loved the science video this week.
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How long did it take to make the first fully touch screen phone by apple? Also I enjoy watching thee videos and learning!
I wish I was as smart as Thomas Edison! It’s amazing that these scientists knew so much with less technology than what we have today.
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R51 is awesome, thank you for being here Billings!
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I named my fish Thomas! I hope to invent like Thomas Edison did.
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I think my favorite part is the technology spotlight with Dr. John.
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Thomas Edison was clearly an amazing person. Thank you for making this great video!
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Thomas Edison was cool! I want to invent things too.
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Thomas Edison was so ahead of his time man…
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Comment. The older I get the more I appreciate brilliant minds.
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