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Acellus World 2026 was unforgettable — and we're bringing the highlights straight to you! Dr. Roger Billings and Dr. Pajet Monet recap the biggest moments from Acellus World 2026 in Kansas City, where over 6,000 students, parents, and educators gathered for inspiration, celebration, and hands-on learning. Don’t miss the moment when Dr. Todd Edmund launched his highly anticipated Conspiracy Theories course and hear what parents had to say about Acellus. Filled with humor, wisdom and dancing robots, this episode showcases the amazing impact of Acellus Academy.

March 25, 2026: How to Win the Science Fair

March 18, 2026: Inventioneering with Microcontroller

March 11, 2026: The Amazing Arduino

March 4, 2026: The Billings Computer

February 25, 2026: IC - Divide by 3

February 18, 2026: Binary Decade Counter

Why are integrated circuits crucial to modern computers? In this episode of Science LIVE with Roger Billings, learn how integrated circuits shrank computers and transformed today’s technology. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

How did computers get so small? Explore vacuum tube computing, early machines, floppy disks, and Dr. Billings’ firsthand stories from the early days of modern computers. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

How do radios tune in to specific stations? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores the tuned radio—how circuits are adjusted to select particular frequencies so we can hear one station clearly among many. Learn why tuning is essential for radio reception and how the first wireless radio signal crossed the Atlantic Ocean, launching a new era of global communication. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

What is a transistor and why is it important? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores how transistors control electric current, replaced bulky vacuum tubes, and made modern electronics possible—from radios to computers and smartphones. The episode also features a tiny bug-like robot developed by MIT and the fascinating story of Henry Ford and how Thomas Edison influenced the development of the automobile. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

What’s a vacuum tube amplifier? Come explore with Dr. Roger Billings on Science LIVE! Learn about the technology that made it possible to boost electrical signals and amplify sound. Discover how vacuum tubes control electron flow, why they powered early radios, audio systems, and computers, and how they shaped modern electronics. And get ready for something super exciting: carbon nanotubes – super-strong, lightweight materials that might one day help build a space elevator, opening new ways to reach space! Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

What invention launched electronics? Learn about the vacuum tube diode, how it controls electrons, and why it powered radios and computers. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

What if Thomas Edison’s greatest discovery wasn’t the light bulb? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores the Edison Effect and how Edison’s experiments paved the way for electron tubes and modern electronics. Discover why this overlooked breakthrough mattered then—and why it still shapes technology today. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site

How does a simple relay help us understand electricity and circuits? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings breaks down the science behind the relay—the clever electromagnetic switch that makes it possible to control circuits with precision. Learn how relays work, why they’re essential in everyday electronics, and how this simple idea became a building block for modern technology. A clear, hands-on look at one of engineering’s most important tools. Watch Episodes LIVE! Learn about the Roger Billings Scholarship Roger Billings | Official Site