Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science

AIP's syndicated television news service providing accurate, informative and entertaining news covering everything from astronomy to zoology.

Discoveries and Breakthroughs Inside Science (DBIS) brings the latest science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) news to television stations across the U.S. and around the world to increase the awareness and appreciation for the role that STEM research and STEM researchers play in the general public's everyday life.

DBIS is supported by a coalition of STEM organizations. To learn more about the DBIS program, how to become a DBIS Partner, and ways to promote your organization's members and research please email Emilie Lorditch, Manager of DBIS, at or call her at 301-209-3029.

Latest videos - December 2011

	A Satellite Named Violet and a Student Named Amanda Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Design Smallest and Fastest Satellite for Space		Hola! Ciao! Bonjour! The More Languages the Better Cognitive Scientists and Psychologists Find Bilinguals Have Advantage in Multi-Tasking, Increased Focus
	Behind the Scenes with the K-Team Chemical and Bioengineers Use Special Lab to Study a Variety of Ways to Address Big Medical Issues		Pets, People & Practice Neurosurgeons and Veterinary Surgeons Use Human Imaging Device for Canines, Study Dog Tumors to Help Humans, Too
	Deep Space Discoveries Optical Scientists Design Method for Making Smaller Telescopes More Like Larger Ones		Safe or Slippery? Detecting Dangerous Roads Atmospheric Scientists and Engineers Improve Roadway Maintenance, Safety by Installing Roadway Monitoring System for Inclement Weather
	Dogs Fighting Cancer Oncologists Study Tumor Treatment in Canines for Hints to Improve Treatment in Humans		Spice It Up for a Healthy Start Nutrition Scientists Say, “Spice it up!”- Adding Certain Spices to a Fatty Meal Can Balance Out Harmful Effects
	Earthquake! What's Your Risk? Geologists, Computer Scientists and Engineers Offer Real-Time Risk Assessment, Insurance Guidance for Persons Threatened by Earthquake Damage		Tracking Traffic - GPS of the Future Civil and Environmental Engineers Use your Cell Phone to Determine Traffic Conditions, Suggest Alternate Routes via New App
	Sound Ecology Landscape Ecologists Study Sounds in Nature to Learn More About Ecosystem Change		Uncovering Mysteries in Space Astrophysicists Find Largest Water Mass in Universe