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Bad Days in the Field: Stories about fieldwork frustrations
Bad Days in the Field: Stories about fieldwork frustrations

This week, we bring you two stories about frustrations in the field, whether it's a failure to find dinosaur fossils or a struggle with a painful med…

8 years, 2 months ago

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Origin Stories: Stories about paths to becoming a scientist
Origin Stories: Stories about paths to becoming a scientist

This week we present two stories about the inspiration behind scientists' careers.

Part 1: Kate Marvel's dream of being a genius takes her to Cambrid…

8 years, 2 months ago

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Math Problems: Stories about struggles with math
Math Problems: Stories about struggles with math

This week, we present two stories about the struggles "math people" face. Part 1: Lew Lefton tries to succeed as both a math professor and a math com…

8 years, 3 months ago

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Home: Stories about science and community
Home: Stories about science and community

This week, we present two stories about finding community with science.

Part 1: Keoni Mahelona leaves his home in Hawaii in pursuit of science.

Part …

8 years, 4 months ago

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The Science of Growing Up: Stories about coming of age
The Science of Growing Up: Stories about coming of age

This week, we present two science stories about becoming the people we're meant to be. 

Part 1: Research technician Jean Ansolabehere finds herself f…

8 years, 4 months ago

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Life and Death: Stories of loss and resilience
Life and Death: Stories of loss and resilience

This week, we're presenting two stories about loss and resilience in science.

Please note: Our first story this week contains graphic depictions of v…

8 years, 4 months ago

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Doubt: Stories about moments of uncertainty in science
Doubt: Stories about moments of uncertainty in science

This week, we present two stories of doubt in science, from a mysterious illness to imposter syndrome. 

Part 1: A sudden illness casts doubt on wheth…

8 years, 4 months ago

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Psychotropic Substances: Stories about altered states
Psychotropic Substances: Stories about altered states

This week, we present two stories about psychotropic substances, from a study on the impacts of magic mushrooms on cancer surivors to a comedian's sp…

8 years, 4 months ago

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The Bats and the Bees: Stories about winged wildlife
The Bats and the Bees: Stories about winged wildlife

This week, we present two stories about the challenges of studying winged wildlife, from bats to honey bees.

Part 1: Cylita Guy finds unexpected adve…

8 years, 4 months ago

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Reflection: Stories about our sense of self
Reflection: Stories about our sense of self

This week, we present two stories about the things that make up our sense of self, from our appearance to our memories.

Part 1: On the verge of losin…

8 years, 4 months ago

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