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Lou Serico: Researching the funniest virus

November 13, 2011

Lou Serico’s childhood dream of being a scientist is tested by working in a herpes lab for his PhD.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Medicine, School, Research, Career
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Ophira Eisenberg: Deer Ophira

November 5, 2011

Comedian Ophira Eisenberg is used to unexpected twists while traveling for gigs. Mostly.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Animals, Society
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Tricia Rose Burt: The fertility challenge

October 30, 2011

A 40-year old artist struggles with fertility treatments.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Medicine, Reproduction
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George Hrab: Grandeur of the museum

October 23, 2011

A musician and performer is given a behind-the-scenes tour of the British Natural History Museum.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Evolution, Adventure
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Amanda Marcotte: De-evolutionary psychology

October 16, 2011

A political blogger learns about science the fun way: by tearing apart bad evolutionary psychology studies.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Psychology
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Daniela Schiller: As good as our last memory

October 9, 2011

A neuroscientist looks to her own research to understand her father.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Neuroscience, Family
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Carl Zimmer: Holes in the net

October 2, 2011

After a terrible loss, science writer Carl Zimmer goes to report from the South Sudan, surrounded by the world’s deadliest parasites.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Medicine, Biology
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Nelson Lugo: Breathing magic

September 25, 2011

Magician Nelson Lugo is faced with his own grandmother’s powers.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Family
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Kelli Porterfield: The Porterfield genes

September 18, 2011

After 20 years Kelli Porterfield’s father’s genetic issues resurface.

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Nancy Parmalee: Keys to a new life

September 11, 2011

Single mother and aspiring scientist Nancy Parmalee takes the long route to her PhD.

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In 06/05/11-12/26/11 Tags Biology, Family, School
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