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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Thomas Edison is a really cool scientist.
Happyy New Year. So excited to watch this.
日本から明けましておめでとうございます♡☆(it says happy new year from Japan)
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest scientists ever, there are many more things to learn about him. Very cool guy
I didnt know that was how a cell phone keyboard works-pretty cool
Hi!!! Happy New Years even if its the sixth by the time I am writing this lol! Thomas Edison is a pretty cool guy! Not to mention very VERY talented.
I wanna meet Thomas Edison. He is so smart!!Happy New Years!!!
Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for always being here.
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Happy new years everyone! Another year of being an acellus student!
That was amazing! Thanks!
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Having a book published so young is amazing
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The sign language class looks very interesting.
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Happy New Years. Thank you Acellus and Science Live!
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Happy New years to everyone here in 2026
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Still showing the same video, eh? I hope the first episode of 2026 will be very interesting.
Comment Thomas Edison was such a brilliant innovator!! Happy new year!
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You Too, Nvb! I am learning to become a Chemist!!!!!! I LOVED the Joke about the chemists Favorite Holiday song, Of ”Oh Chemistery, oh Chemistery!”
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Edison is my new favorite inventor. Happy new year!
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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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It really is! Watching it at Alabama!
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This was very interesting.
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They’re making a new telescope Cool
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The way cell phones and other technology have changed to their forms today is incredible!
Thanks for the winter break. Miss your videos!
This is fascinating. Edison is super smart.
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Thanks for teaching me something new! Amazing as always!!
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Found this segment really interesting. Edison was a really influential person!
So glad to be jumping back into school after break!!
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how are touchscreen invented?
I can’t wait to see the new NASA telescope in action.
Thomas Edison was so great, and so is R Billings! Merry Christmas!
Now I know how the light bub was invented. Thank Thomas Edison for his great contribution
So excited to watch Science Live this week !!!
Thomas Edison was a genius, and without him we may not be where we are today.
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Thomas Edison wow was a clever man, my mom also still remembers him from her studies at school 😀
Happy New year from Canyon Lake, Tx
Thomas Edison had such a brilliant mind! Wow!!
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Thomas Edison was a once-in-a-lifetime genius.
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.
I love science live! Happy new Year!
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.
Thomas Edison is a smart man. Great Science Live
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!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Love Thomas Edison!
Watching from Ohio! Happy new years everybody
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I love watching and learning about Thomas Edison.
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.
Thomas Edison was Brilliant
Happy New Year Dr. B and Science Live team for everything. Love you so much!!!
I love watching Thomas Edison. He’s one of my favorite creators. I loved the science video this week.
wow! I never knew power lines could carry so many volts of energy!
It’s incredible how much there is to learn about science.
Always look forward to the science lives i wonder what else ai will be capable of once it has enough memory to truly understand everything, science included and how it could further develop all fields of research
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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.
thank you Acellus
I can’t wait to start ASL 2 on Monday!!
I loved the satellites and the pictures of the galaxy, stars and planets!
I love learning about Thomas Edison!
I can’t wait to take ASL 1 and 2!
r-51 was hilarious and I enjoyed so many Tomas Edison facts.
The chemistry joke at the beginning was very funny 😆😆 I’ve got to start using these with my friends.
I love science live its gets better everytime:)
I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
The chemistry carol was funny.
Happy new year!
there’s so many new things I’m learning
Hi im back from vacation! i missed Acellus!
science is so cool, i’ve never really enjoyed science until this year.
Way to go fellow student for publishing your own book. Thats really cool!
R51 is awesome, thank you for being here Billings!
Happy New Years from Texas!!!
I named my fish Thomas! I hope to invent like Thomas Edison did.
Thomas Edison was a genius. He was smart and talented.
Wow r51 is funny happy new years
I love watching these🥰
nice joke about the scientist favorite Christmas song
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.
There’s so much to learn about! Thank you for doing these 😀
I love Dr. Billings! Thank you very much!
I loveee watching your videos so much.
Happy new year Acellus! I cannot wait to see all the new courses to come out this 2026!
Thomas Edison was so ahead of his time man…
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Love the information and Happy New Year, let’s have a great 2026 from Plaquemine, La
yesss love the facts!!!!!😁 and love watching Thomas Edison. He was so smart
Comment. The older I get the more I appreciate brilliant minds.
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I can’t believe there’s so many new things to learn about science!
Thomas Edison was so great, and so is R Billings! Merry Christmas!
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Thomas Edison was an really smart guy. Loved learning about him.
Great joke about the scientists’ favorite Christmas song. I am intrigued by the new telescope and what amazing photos will ultimately be taken. Great job on writing your own book Miss Fox.
Thomas Edison is a smart man. Great Science Live!
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I hope you guys had an amazing christmas! Thomas Edison is such a intelligent man!
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Happy New Year’s from Louisiana!
Wonderful episode! I love learning new things about my favorite scientists! Happy 2026!
Having a good Christmas and have a science live is the best!
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Happy New years! I loved this video (:
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year everyone!!
This was my first episode, and I loved the lesson on Thomas Edison.
Thank you for doing these!
I really enjoyed learning about the Eddison Effect. Thomas Eddison was very smart! I also enjoyed learning about the new telescope!
I love learning new things this way!
I really like my ASL class. I also play piano and it takes a lot of practice too.
I was actually really surprised that the Edison Effect was used to help radio transmissions! Cool!
The sign language class sounds fun! Happy new year!
Thank you for science live! Happy new years.
Thomas Edison was pretty smart.