Integrated Circuit Introduction
February 11, 2026 • EPISODE 297
Why were integrated circuits so important in making computers smaller, faster, and more powerful? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings introduces the integrated circuit. Discover how integrated circuits helped shrink computers while making them faster and more powerful—paving the way for today’s technology. The episode also highlights the excitement surrounding the great comet of 2026 and the engineering behind high-speed bullet trains.
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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Acellus comet
Acellus comet
I love how he sounded like Optimus Prime when saying “Comet Z” lol
Or ButterflyPajet
The Paige Billings, will be the best comet name.
commet z isgood
What about Meteora’s Comet?
The r-51
The Great Commet.
comet light
Im gonna name the comet “Dream” !🙂
I think we should call the comet “Comet 51”
YES NAME IT ACELLUS!!!!1
emmaZing comet
Hehe comet r 51;]
riley’s comet plse
Comet Z sound pretty cool.
How about comet R-51?
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commit DrB!!!!
comet R
R 51
Hello from Viet Nam
Comet51
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Comet R-51 !
R-51’S INVENTION
comet comet would be a cool name
I’m Ellery, I think we should name the comet Candy
Dusty!
I think the name of the Comet should be Comet R-1!
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Name it Gerald
comet billings
The comet should be called billing’s comet
comet Z
How many years did it take to make the bullet train, tracks, bridges, and tunnels?
Hello from DE
So cool love the trains
Hello Dr. Billings!
Hi from North Carolina
I love science live
I love this part.
WE SHOULD NAME THE COMET MELODY!!! 😁😁😁
Love the live! keep it up.
“SCI-PROJECT26” Is what I think we should name it.
the Stuart comet ☄️
The Comet should be called Fluffball.
We should name the comet the r51 comet
I like these episodes! Keep making more, Okay? Okay!
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could the comet be called vestar
name it pajet planet
How many years did it take to make the bullet train, tracks, bridges, and tunnels?
Thank you for this video.
That’s a cool train!
Hello from Kentucky.
Hello from Rhode Island!
hello from valdosta georgia
Japan seems like such a cool place
I want to learn more about Comets!
hi from Texas
The bullet train is so cool!
that train is fast
Trains are so cool!
Hearing about the safety protocols was really interesting!
Cool that is amazing
Woah! Hearing about trains in Japan is so cool!
bullet train story is interesting
Hello from north carolina!
I think it would be awesome to visit Japan and take a ride on the bullet train to see how fast it goes.
i want to go on a bullet train at some point
Hi from GA
I think it would be fun to go on a bullet train.
Hello from North Carolina
Hello from Rochester, NY
Exceedingly interesting lesson today. Hello from Florida!
Howdy from Tennessee
Bullet trains are very interesting to learn about!
That is a super fast train!
hi from marion tx.
i love bullet trains they are so fast
I had no idea those trains were so fast!
Hello from Missouri
I love trains. The history of the bullet train is amazing. They are dedicated to safety.
Thank you for this school
Hi from tennessee
I like you explaining it.
Trains have always been so interesting to me. Hearing the history of the bullet train. Just wow!
I agree with you Isabella the bullet train is pretty awesome
Can’t wait for the science fair!!!
Hello, I love watching science lives
I’ve always wanted to ride one of those trains in Japan hopefully I’ll get to go for my senior trip when I graduate high school!!
This video was amazing!
what a fast train!
hi from SC
wow i love this everything is so awesome
bullet train is cool
April 20th is my sibling’s birthday
Hello from Indiana!
I KNEW WAS A BULLET TRAIN!
Hi from Louisiana
I think the bullet train is pretty awesome
That’s a fast train!
hello from Kentucky
The comet sounds really cool.
that comet is so cool and interesting! love it
I want to drive a train but with the new teck
Hello from MS!
I never knew this about trains!
Hello from New Mexico!
I love riding trains.
It would be so fun to drive a train! I have rode in one before and that was very neat!
Hi from Georgia!
Science Live from MT!
Hello from Arizona the comets are really interesting to learn about😁
Hello from Tampa /florida
Comets are such an interesting part of space and learning all about them is never not fascinating
Hi science live!!
I love science live!
Very interesting about the trains… I’m enjoying learning about it.
i love science live
That would be cool to drive a train!
I’ve always wanted to ride on a train that is not underground.
I’m so excited to see that comet!
Hello from Cairo, Egypt!
I love learning about comets, it is very nice.
Thats a cool bullet train!
Train systems were incredibly innovative and advanced for their time. My personal favorite is the bullet train!!
Hello from WV
So that’s how the modern train was designed! Cool!
I love learning about comets, I’ve always wanted to see one. That’s so exciting!
Science live is awesome
hello from mas.
Hello from Florida!
Science live is amazing
Hello! This is Carley from Virginia. I loved learning some interesting facts about comets in this science live!
hi from Delaware hehe
for bullet trains would they ever move them more below ground for saving space?
hi ya’ll hope ya’ll are having a good day hi from Montana
Wow comets are so pretty i can’t believe they are real!
wow that was really smart of them to change the way the trains move!
This is always the second funnest part of my week the first one in every saturday morning when I go to studio which is an indoor skatepark
hi from virginia
Comets are very pretty and I can’t wait to see it!!
hiiiiiii from tn and i find comets so interesting
I find comets so interesting and cool!!
Hello thank you for teaching us something new every week it is always so interesting.
I wish we had high-speed trains in the US
hello happy to be here very cool!
I would probably like to sign up for the science fair just to try and test new things out. Not just that, but I will also try to create something new and fun.
ahnaliesa from, Springfield oregon
Hello from Missouri! I’ve never seen a comet
Hi from Oklahoma!
I want to go on a bullet train so bad.
Comets are the best !
I am from Illinois, I’m excited for this live.
Hi from Georgia, so excited to learn about science with roger billings!
Hello, from Kansas!
Excited for the info about the comet!
Hello from kingsport i cant wait to see what were learning
Hi from missouri I love science live. Dr: Tobias is so funny loved the Elvis presily show.
Hello from Tennessee
Hello from Illinois!
Coming in from Texas :3
I can’t wait to see the comet in April!!!!
HI, FROM NEW JERSEY
hello from sc!
Hello from Lawrenceville GA
Hello! This is so interesting
Hello from Mississippi!
The bullet train is so cool!
Hello from North Dakota
Watching from Georgia!
Best wishes from California.
Hello from NC! Excited for tonight!
bullet trains are such an interesting work of engineering even seeing them in action is so facinating
Every science live ive attended so far has been truly amazing