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Scott Aaronson: A Turing phase

December 30, 2012

Scott Aaronson’s love of video games led him to discover a world, and an identity, he didn’t know existed.

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Tags Scott Aaronson, season 2, computer science

Robin Abrahams: A rabbit's personality

December 16, 2012

A neighbor's gift of two baby rabbits leads Robin Abrahams to a new view of, and fascination with, personality.

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Tags Robin Abrahams, season 2, animals, rabbits

Lawrence David: An extreme self-study

December 9, 2012

Having lost his ambition to be a scientist, Lawrence David embarks on one more research project -- to collect and study his poop. Every day. For a year.

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Tags Lawrence David, season 2, research, study participant

Abby Pond: A quiet moment

December 2, 2012

When her dad is diagnosed with cancer, Abby Pond is sent on a journey home, across the world, and into a new science.

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Tags Abby Pond, season 2, cancer, grief, parents

Adam Wade: Volcanic chemistry

November 18, 2012

In high school, Adam Wade falls for his lab partner, but is led astray by dreams of golf team greatness.

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Tags Adam Wade, adolescense, season 2, love, school

Heather Swain: The last hours of a rabid woman

November 11, 2012

When Heather Swain is told she has rabies, that turns out to be the least strange part of her experience.

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