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Erin Barker: Plants And People

February 24, 2015

Erin Barker's attempt to save a college relationship leads her to a plant biology class where the professor brought an ax to class.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Biology, School
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Indre Viskontas: The Man Chart

February 11, 2015

Neuroscientist Indre Viskontas and her friends turn to science to find the right way to date.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Dating, Data
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David Epstein: Holographic Supplements

February 5, 2015

Sports writer David Epstein tracks down some surprising health claims circulating in the football world.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Sports, Medicine
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Tara Clancy: Adventures In Babymaking

January 28, 2015

The joys and dangers of getting pregnant for Tara Clancy and her wife.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Medicine, Family
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Suze Kundu: A New Pair Of Shoes

January 21, 2015

Suze Kundu is forced to abandon dancing for materials science, until materials science comes to the rescue.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Physics, Growing up
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Bethany Brookshire: A Perfect Mentor

January 12, 2015

Lost after arriving at grad school, Bethany Brookshire is happy to finally find a perfect mentor.

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In 2015 - Part 1
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Justin Cameron: A Dangerous Trick

January 5, 2015

Sword swallower Justin Cameron gets an unexpected lesson in anatomy and medicine.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Medicine
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Alex Bellos: Your Favorite Number

December 26, 2014

Alex Bellos is surprised that people ask him what his favorite number is, so he decides to ask everyone what theirs is.

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In 2015 - Part 1 Tags Math
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Ed Yong: Questioning A Hero

December 15, 2014

Ed Yong is ecstatic to get an interview with his hero, Sir David Attenborough, but he's not prepared for a lesson in what having a science hero really means.

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In 2014 - Part 2 Tags Career, Heroes
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Annalee Newitz: Honoring The Dead

December 10, 2014

Annalee Newitz comes to terms with grief while exploring the remains of a mysterious ancient city.

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In 2014 - Part 2 Tags Archaeology, Family
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