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Tom Levenson: Henry

December 25, 2015

Used to the controlled uncertainties of his work, science writer Tom Levenson is forced to confront the dramatic uncertainty of whether he’ll be able to adopt a son.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Family, Uncertainty
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Adam Foote: The Sea Urchin Massacre

December 18, 2015

Adam Foote confronts the problem of obtaining sea urchins in land-locked Pittsburgh...during a polar vortex.

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Neer Asherie: The Milk Heist

December 13, 2015

When he discovers his milk has been stolen from the dorm fridge, Neer Asherie has to resort to extreme science measures to find the culprit.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Physics, School, Family, Explicit
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Rachel Pendergrass: A Bad Day at the Museum

December 4, 2015

Rachel Pendergrass gets her dream job: talking to visitors in an aquarium, but dealing with the questions are not what she expected.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Jobs, Biology, Career, Marine biology
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Alan Guth: Stumbling to Inflation

November 27, 2015

Alan Guth is working on a fairly typical research paper, when he accidentally makes a huge discovery about the origin of the universe.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Physics, Discovery
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Adam Rogers: Separating Cells

November 20, 2015

Adam Rogers gets an exciting opportunity to work in a marine biology lab, and see if he really wants to be a biologist.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Career, Biology
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April Salazar: The Heart Adapts

November 13, 2015

Facing an incredibly important decision, April Salazar is infuriated by way scientific information about reproduction is distorted.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Family, Medicine
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Jimmy Wohl: Calmfidence

November 6, 2015

As a musician and writer Jimmy Wohl thought he was the ultimate creative, then he encounters a pharmaceutical marketing campaign.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Pharma, Advertising, Career, Creativity
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Erik Vance: Is this Biology?

October 30, 2015

Erik Vance searches for the real meaning of biology while chasing porcupines.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Career, Biology, Environment, Adventure
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Aerin Jacob: Lessons From the Man With a Machine Gun

October 23, 2015

With her truck stuck in the mud in the Serengeti, Aerin Jacob learns three important lessons.

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In 2015 - Part 2 Tags Biology, Environment, Adventure, Career
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