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Ira Flatow: The Sound of the Falls
As a young science reporter at NPR, Science Friday's Ira Flatow accepts a challenge to record what it sounds like to go over Niagara Falls. Award win…
9 years, 6 months ago
Wyatt Cenac: Driving Drunk for Science
While completing a community service requirement in high school, comedian Wyatt Cenac puts a drunk driving simulation to the test. Wyatt Cenac is a c…
9 years, 7 months ago
Paula Croxson: How Cold Is Too Cold?
Neuroscientist Paula Croxson is determined to finish her first open-water swimming race -- despite the dangers. Paula Croxson is a neuroscientist at …
9 years, 7 months ago
Ben Lillie: The Truth About My Grandfather
After his grandfather passes away, Ben Lillie learns the surprising truth about his life -- from Wikipedia. Ben is a high-energy particle physicist w…
9 years, 7 months ago
Elana Lancaster: The Egg & the Equinox
In grade school, Elana Lancaster gets into trouble when he questions his student teacher's science. Elana Lancaster is a health educator and storytel…
9 years, 7 months ago
Skylar Bayer: The Hummingbird of Doom
Skylar Bayer's dreams of a career in scientific scuba diving are put in jeopardy when her heart begins acting strangely. Skylar Bayer is a PhD candid…
9 years, 7 months ago
Aaron Wolfe: The Inseminator
Aaron Wolfe seeks meaning through labor at a kibbutz dairy farm -- and finds himself tackling some rather unexpected tasks. Aaron Wolfe is a moth gra…
9 years, 8 months ago
Jo Firestone: A Sex Education
When comedian Jo Firestone goes to college, she starts to worry she has an STD -- even though she's never had sex.
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9 years, 8 months ago
MaryAnn Wilbur: Two Pregnancies
While she's 26 weeks pregnant, OB-GYN MaryAnn Wilbur treats a woman who is also 26 weeks pregnant -- and about to go into labor. MaryAnn Wilbur is cu…
9 years, 8 months ago
Henry Duffy: 97 Days On Pitcairn Island
As a student, Henry Duffy jumps at a chance to do research...on the second most remote island in the world. Henry Duffy is a conservationist with a p…
9 years, 8 months ago