One community in Central New York is learning that even the most pristine of lakes can fall prey to the effects of climate change and the human footprint. Professor of Cognitive Science, Alexandra Horowitz, examines the world of dogs by studying the complexities of their noses. Scientists at the University of Texas in Austin are using detectors to explore the Mayan Pyramids in Belize. And we join Utah's Hogle Zoo, citizen scientists, and Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources as they gather data on the health of Utah's Boreal Toad population.

In this clip from "SciTech Now" a researcher examines how people fall in an effort to develop programs that can prevent or minimize serious falls for senior citizens.

In this edition of SciTech Now, we take a dip to see how the Beluga whale population in the St. Lawrence River estuary and the Great Lakes watershed are a good reflection of the health of the ecosystem. We sit down with scientist evangelist Ainissa Ramirez and discuss why foam and bubbles are so important to our study of comets. And we visit Geekdom, a collaborative workspace that serves as a catalyst for new startups and apps.

Flooding and severe storms are one of the biggest worries for municipalities throughout the U.S. as they prepare for the effects of climate change. We head to Detroit to see the creative new ways the community is utilizing vacant lots to store rain water. Theodoros Zanos, head of the Neural Decoding and Data Analytics lab at the Center for Bio Electronic medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in New York, joins us to explain what Bio Electronic medicine is. Professor Jay Melosh discusses the city-sized lava tube that has been discovered on the moon and how it could impact the future of space exploration. And we take a look at a mobile app that is helping drivers find parking with ease.

Dive deep with us as we investigate the oceans, the world’s largest ecosystem. The Ocean Observatories Initiative is working to bring new research collaboration among universities and institutions with the help of an innovative underwater observatory. Physicist and author of “Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, Janna Levin, sits down with us and shares what happens when two black holes collide. And we explore the vast, underground Howe Caverns, which may provide insight into how the world began.

We visit the San Antonio School of Science and Technology where their students are engaging with projects that are impactful to their community through science. Professor Kartick Chandran, from Columbia University, shares how he and his colleagues are aiming to find ways to help us leave a friendlier chemical footprint on Earth by changing the way we deal with food waste, sewage, and even human remains. We sit down with Bill Nye the Science Guy and discuss his new Downloadable docsary titled “Bill Nye: Science Guy. And we discover just how good hockey players need to be at physics in order to make a game winning shot.

A team at Pennsylvania State University is using 3D imaging, machine learning algorithm and the power of a laser to take farming to a whole new level. A look into fossil data that reveals that vision prompted fish to make the leap onto land hundreds of millions of years ago. We see how Oregon is planning to clean up Hanford’s nuclear waste. And an interview with Dave Mosher about his first space shuttle mission story.

University of Washington researchers are out in the field studying the Green Crab, an invasive crab species that could cause major trouble for the West Coast. Polar Scientist, Marco Tedesco, shows us the difference a few degrees in temperature can change the world. We see how 3D printing is changing the face of medicine. And we visit a regional STEM competition in Florida where we meet students preparing to be the cutting-edge scientists of tomorrow.

In this episode, we follow researchers in Northern Alaska who are racing to understand how climate change is impacting the breeding and migration of Arctic birds. Scientist, author, and self-proclaimed science evangelist Ainissa Remirez explains how snowflakes form and why they have six sides. We stop by The Center for the Intrepid and uncover how they are helping patients return to their highest physical, psychological and emotional selves. And we see how drones are modernizing the farming industry by helping farmers keep an eye on their crops.

We check out P-Tech, a high school in New York that provides both an associate degree and crucial real-world tech experience upon graduation. With 3-D printing on the rise, many applications are emerging. Professor Adam Feinberg of Carnegie Mellon University is raising the bar by constructing soft tissue such as arteries with a consumer grade 3-D printer. Jump on the Atlantis space shuttle as we take a look back at it’s 33 missions and the 30-year history of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. And we examine the attributes of what makes some animals cute and others not.

We visit the Texas A&M University team studying the accuracy of detecting fake ID’s in hopes to improve employee training for TSA and border patrol. Scientist, Ainissa Ramirez, discusses the engineering behind the ironing board. We take a look at the interplay between religious experiences and the brain. And we uncover how 3D printing technology is being applied to metal parts for aircrafts and rockets.

Discover the mass bank of desert wildflower seeds that lie beneath Death Valley that spring to life when it rains. See how advancements in technology have taken elections beyond fundraisers, debates, and polling booths. Researchers are studying the landing site of the asteroid that lead to the extinction of the dinosaurs in search of clues to see how life recovered after such a devastating world event. And we examine the microbiome of the human armpit.

In the third episode of the series “The Real Guide to Imaginary Companions, child psychologists discover how children form relationships and exercise self-control with imaginary friends. We learn how many products may hold consequences when it comes to waste management, overconsumption, and the environment. We go inside RTI International and see how their biofuel reactors are turning wood waste into gasoline. And we discover that elephant genes may provide a crucial clue in the fight against cancer.

See how epidemiologists in North Carolina are tracking the spread of the Zika virus, from its beginnings in Africa in 1947 to today. Ben Fox Rubin, CNET senior writer, sits down with Hari and shares how technology and social media are influencing refugees. Discover how octopi taste with their suction cups and many other interesting facts about these curious creatures. And we visit a tech center in San Antonio, Texas created especially for teens.

Discover how ants and slime mold might help us understand collective human behavior. Founder of Not Impossible Labs, Mike Ebeling, discusses how his lab is making “technology for the sake of humanity. We visit Mercy hospital in St. Louis and get a sneak peek at one of the world’s first virtual medical centers. And we see how the Maidbot could potentially change the hotel industry.

Explore the wonderful world of your own personal microbial cloud wafting around you everyday. Researchers at the University of Oregon reveal that not only can they detect and catalogue the microbial clouds, but every single one is unique. Amy Uhrin, Chief Scientist for the Marine Debris Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discusses the three marine garbage patches floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. We see how the popular videogame, “Minecraft, is helping students engage with a variety of topics. And we see a novel way to submerge students in STEM.

In the premiere episode of season 4 of SciTech Now we dive into a culinary quest to make 3D printed food a reality. We take an in-depth look at the evolution of the legendary New York City rat. Cornell University’s Professor of Astronomy, Martha Haynes, discusses the CCAT telescope that may lead to many new galactic discoveries. And we look at John Edmark’s sculptures that are both mesmerizing and mathematical using meticulously crafted platforms, patterns and layers.

Explore the depths of the ocean with an underwater drone named Blackbeard. Blackbeard looks at oceanic conditions and studies the soundscape of the sea with the help of some high tech gadgets. Bots contribute to everything from chatrooms to Siri. Serial entrepreneur, Brian Hecht sits down and explains how bots contribute to our everyday lives. We learn about Menio Park’s legendary inventor, Thomas Edison. And we discover a library that is more than just books.

Human activity has encroached on the habitat of endangered songbirds in Tacoma, Washington. Now soldiers are working with conservation biologists to share their training site with the songbirds. New York Times columnist, Claudia Dreifus, is making science more accessible by giving readers a closer look into the lives of scientists. We take a look into the invertebrates as climate change indicators. And scientists at the Pennsylvania State University Center for Quantitative Imaging are examining bones to see what they reveal.

See how the Renaissance robots in Florida are helping surgeons and making tricky surgical procedures more feasible. Bill Nye the Science Guy stops by to share his thoughts on evolution, the importance of science in today’s world, and his new book. We learn the science behind badminton and the shuttlecock. And we see how scientists in Seattle are working to save the declining population of abalone.