Edison Effect | The Birth of Modern Electronics

June 07, 2023 • EPISODE 173

Ever wondered what sparked the invention of modern electronics? Tune in to Science LIVE as Roger Billings explores the Edison Effect, revealing how Thomas Edison’s groundbreaking discovery led to advances in electrical technology. Learn how Edison’s work with electron flow paved the way for innovations like light bulbs and today’s digital devices.

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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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Nehemiah Hill on April 1, 2025 at 3:56 pm

Wow I knew very little about gps and I definitely didn’t know the origins on how it got created and how much time it took to get things to work properly.
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Jada R. S. Pace-Kitchen on February 21, 2025 at 11:51 pm

I liked learning about the radio filaments.
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Sherif Ray on January 22, 2025 at 3:08 pm

That was a very cool video!
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Elexi Harris` on November 23, 2024 at 2:35 am

If we start making ultrasound wireless power, we are definitely going to have to make it higher pitched, because otherwise the dogs would flip out.
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