Integrated Circuit Introduction
February 11, 2026 • EPISODE 297
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We need a fast train in Alberta Canda to get us to and from Calgary and Edmonton!
I enjoyed the train story.
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David and Caleb were awesome!!
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Tobias talking about the invention of the bullet train was really interesting!
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If you had a dream about it maybe we should name it dream? Also a comet unrelated question, do you ever go back and watch Science Lives?
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The integrated circuit contest was very interesting.
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I thought it was fun to learn about IC’s, breadboards next would be cool though.
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it’s cool how tiny they were able to make the transistor thing from being on a big piece of cardboard to a little thing that looks like a robotic bug
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I hope to invent something one day.
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Maybe you could name it “Plasma Dragon,” because of the plasma trail and how big it is! Also, maybe you should let the proteges do their thing, because they are extremely entertaining and it teaches amazing things.
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What is an integrated circuit and where is it used?
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I hope I’m able to see that comet soon! It’ll look so cool! And integrated circuits are awesome! I wonder if we can put them in light switches!
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*I hope we’re able to see that comet soon! It’ll look so cool! And an integrated circuit is so useful for everything! Maybe we can use an integrated circuit for a light switch!
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The winner was so happy!
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hi R-51 overtime was good
That was an amazing video. Also, the comment part showed the comment that I have seen before. you guys did an amazing job on all the inventions. my favorite one was maybe the echo one or the one that had the light turning on
I loved this!!! It’s honestly very cool! My favorite thing is the trains though. I do know all the things are interesting, but the train were the coolest…
Do you think we’re going to have technology
That’s so crazy it’s like magic
Dr. Billings dream about the comet was beautiful! Also I loved the presentation the guys gave on integrated circuits.
I hope I can see the Great Comet of 2026
good subject. Very interesting.
The comet looked beautiful
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How does NASA know t hat there will be comets in 2026?
I really enjoyed this Science Live, learning about circuits is always extremely fascinating! Cannot wait until next Live!
I love when we get to see the proteges, because David and Caleb are such opposites. You can definitely see who is the younger one of the two, which is great. Caleb connects more with the younger audience: “That’s like 6-7 days” or “*tongue click* noice”– one of the most popular memes between the younger generation. While David cuts right to the chase, delivering the appropriate information at the right time to keep us engaged.
Also, the inventioneers are getting A LOT more screen time, which is probably why they are so hyper; they’re excited!
Honestly, I was cooked when I watched this live, it was hilarious, while also being incredibly informational.
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Today’s live was awesome! R-51 overtime was so good and I enjoyed learning about the transportation in Japan.
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My name suggeston for the comment is ‘area 51’, for all obvious reasons.:)
I really like the circuits and also the train story was really great and I thought the compatition was
so funny.
What about the dream comet?
does it cost money to go on the bullet train
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I think you should name the comment “Comment Bolt.”
I loved learning about comets from Dr. John.
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I really enjoyed today live!! my favorite part was the train story!! maybe I liked it because of the incredible message it brings me. amazing live
How was everybody’s week going ?
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Wow…that new train is crazy fast!
Hello, i think the comets name should be Intersteller B-26 like the movie Intersteller. Also add some space or ant stuff. Keep up the good work
This live was so cool! R51 is hilarious!
Will we ever revisit the topic of the Japanese bullet trains? I found that to be incredibly interesting!
Hiiiii from SC.
Hello from North Carolina
Enjoyed the video this week
It was really interesting to learn about circuits and all the uses.
I think we should take the shrinker away from R51…. before he shrinks us all!
we should name the comet r51
Never knew bullet trains were this fascinating .
CIRCUITS ARE SO COOL YOU SHOULD DO MORE
R-51 is not a waste of time he makes me laugh
the tech part is always my favorite.
Hi from SD! Loved this video!
I thought about a comet called the Alpha. Basically a transistor does the same jobs that a vacuum tube does. When you think about it its application centers around its role as an amplifier. That is, the transistor strengthens the signals picked up, for example, by the antennas of radios and TV sets.
we should name the comet r51
I’ve never seen a comet before but now that I know there’s a lot coming this year that makes me excited.
I like learning about circuits.
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Going to Japan would be so cool! Liked this one
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Hi science Live!! When John stated to talk about the comets I got really intrigued. I really loved learning about the comets and how the different parts of them travel. I have always loved anything about the galaxy and I always get super excited when I get the opportunity to. I am a bit sad I won’t be able to see the comet from where I am, I hope to be able to see a comet at some point.
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Hahaha the A and B capacitors that cure cancer
Researching a science project now! 🙂
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Loved the competition!
I’m excited about the science fair! I wish we had a bullet train to take me to SeaWorld!!
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Amazing how it looks like something is moving slow when you look up to space from earth but it’s actually moving very fast
Great show! It was very exciting to learn a bit about trains.
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That is cool National Inventor’s Day fell on Thomas Edison’s birthday this year. I also think I may enter into the Science Fair this year and will use the steps that were provided in today’s Science Live.
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R 51 is soooo fun
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My favorite part of tonight’s video was about the the upcoming comet of 2026. I’m really looking forward to April, so I can watch it with my family.
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I want to learn about how computers work. Can you make a video on the first computer.
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Great show! It was very exciting to learn about trains.
I learned that the structure of a comet is the coma on the top at a diameter of up to -1 million km. Then the nucleus at a diameter of a few km to tens of km. Next is the Hydrogen Envelope at a length of up to -10 million km.. Then comes the dust tail with a length up to -10 million km. Finally, at the end, there’s the plasma tail with a length up to -100 million km.
I also learned that there was a comet that came in 2011 called Lovejoy.
Last but not least, I learned that the first train in Japan could travel up to 100-130 miles per hour. It could travel 190 feet in one second. Over 400,000 people ride them everyday.
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My favorite part about today’s live was the train story!!!
r51 was the best.
I forgot how long the tail of a comet could be.
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I want the comet to be named comet bob.
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