All Science. No Fiction.

Scientists in the Pacific Northwest are changing how the world thinks. "All Science. No Fiction” uses whimsy, curiosity and fun to place a spotlight on this work and the people doing it. These stories are about new marvels of technology, cutting edge solutions and inventions and grand ideas that pass the HCTC (Holy Crap That’s Cool!) test.

Video thumbnail: OPB Science From the Northwest Part drone. Part insect. It’s Smellicopter!

OPB Science From the Northwest

Part drone. Part insect. It’s Smellicopter!

What if drones could sniff out buried disaster victims?

Part drone. Part insect. It’s Smellicopter!

Video thumbnail: OPB Science From the Northwest A High-Tech Skull Cap to Soothe Sleepless Nights

OPB Science From the Northwest

A High-Tech Skull Cap to Soothe Sleepless Nights

What if we could harness brainwaves to get better sleep?

A High-Tech Skull Cap to Soothe Sleepless Nights