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Erik Vance: Getting Myself Cursed

October 25, 2019

Science journalist Erik Vance decides to get cursed by a witch doctor for science.

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In Science Communication Tags Erik Vance, curse, superstition, journalism, Season 9

Chris Wade: It Takes a Village

August 30, 2019

After finally getting together in their forties, Chris Wade and his wife are determined to have a baby -- even if it means following some unconventional advice.

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In Health and Medicine Tags Chris Wade, infertility, marriage, family, superstition, pregnancy, Season 9

Susana Martinez-Conde & Stephen Macknik: The Need to Believe

September 7, 2018

Married neuroscientists Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik are surprised by what they learn when they investigate deception at a psychic convention.

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In Neuroscience Tags Susana Martinez-Conde, Stephen Macknik, pair stories, couple, neuroscience, superstition

Elana Lancaster: The Egg & the Equinox

August 19, 2016

In grade school, Elana Lancaster gets into trouble when he questions his student teacher's science.

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In Science Education Tags Elana Lancaster, education, childhood, school, myths, equinox, superstition

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