FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June04, 2009
Bytesize Science debuts new video podcast episodes in high-definition
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2009 –— The American Chemical Society (ACS) today debuted new video episodes of Bytesize Science, their award-winning chemistry podcast for kids and teens, in crisp high–definition (HD). Watch the latest episode at www.BytesizeScience.com to find out how scientists are developing “super paper” that is stronger than cast iron!
Scenes from the Bytesize Science
video podcast.
Credit: American Chemical Society
(Click for high-resolution version)
The new episode reveals how scientists created this super tough type of paper, which may someday lead to a new kind of bullet proof vest. This video is the first product to come out of ACS’ brand new podcasting studio, which features a full-size green screen and professional audio and video equipment. Bytesize Science video podcasts will be posted the first Wednesday of every month. New episodes of the audio podcast will appear bi-weekly.
Downloaded thousands of times each month, Bytesize Science translates cutting-edge scientific discoveries from ACS’ 34 peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News into stories for young listeners about science, health, medicine, energy, food, and other topics. Since its debut in late 2007, Bytesize Science has received accolades from the National Science Teacher’s Association, the National Education Association, the National Science Foundation and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, among others.
- Subscribe to Bytesize Science in iTunes (requires iTunes software)
- No iTunes? No problem. Check out recent episodes of Bytesize Science at www.BytesizeScience.com.
Bytesize Science is a product of the ACS Office of Public Affairs. Adam Dylewski directs and hosts the podcasts and Janali Thompson is editor/producer.
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