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Heather Berlin: Can a scientist believe in life after death?

January 20, 2013

Her grandmother's death forces neuroscientist Heather Berlin to think hard about what she believes, and why.

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In 2013 - Part 1 Tags Neuroscience, Religion, Society
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Anna Rothschild: Feeling love in your gut

January 6, 2013

Anna Rothschild tells the most adorably gross love story you'll ever hear.

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In 2013 - Part 1 Tags Love, Dating, Medicine
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Math, Heroes, Technology
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Animals, Growing up, Psychology
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Research, School, Medicine
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Climate, Family
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Arran Frood: A therapeutic trip

November 25, 2012

Arran Frood is a science writer who specializes in writing about studies of psychedelic drugs, but a routine story turns personal when he finds himself in a study of MDMA and therapy.

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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Family, Medicine
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags School, Chemistry
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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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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Medicine, Uncertainty
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Steve Mirsky: Why would you have a masters in chemistry?

November 4, 2012

Questions arise when Steve Mirsky is introduced to his friend's new girlfriend, and he relies on his past experience to help -- specifically his degree in chemistry.

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In 05/27/12-12/30/12 Tags Chemistry, Dating, School
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