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“Handmaids Tale” and Facts about Human Fertility Jan 25, 2018

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“The Handmaid’s Tale” presents a terrifying view of fascists controlling women’s fertility. NYU’s fertility specialist, Dr. James Grifo, breaks down the realities of reproduction.

“Alien,” Parasites and How They Changed Humans Jan 11, 2018

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Mark Siddall of the American Museum of Natural History digs into Ridley Scott’s Xenomorph to reveal real facts about how parasites have changed human beings. Should we worry?

“Mean Girls” and Is There Life After High School? Dec 28, 2017

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Mitch Prinstein UNC’s John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and author joins Faith Salie and composer Laurence O’Keefe for a look at how popularity effects our lives.

Schrodinger’s Love Life & “Full Metal Alchemist” Dec 14, 2017

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Sir David Clary, knighted for his work in theoretical chemistry joins our host Faith Salie in a discussion of Erwin Schrodinger’s contributions beyond just that cat box thing, as well as a look at “Full Metal Alchemist.”

Physics and Biology in "A Wrinkle in Time" Nov 30, 2017

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Did you know Madeline L’Engle’s fiction predicted real scientific discoveries! A look at the hard science in A Wrinkle in Time with Matt O’Dowd, a CUNY Astrophysicist and host of the very popular PBS series “Space Time” and Natasha Pavlova, a Research Fel

How Come Everyone in the Movies Can Sing? Nov 17, 2017

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In the movies, everyone who wants to sing, can sing. Why isn’t that true in real life? Juilliard professor, Dr. Edith Wiens give a lesson on human vocal production.

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Math V. Language - Discussing the Themes of "Arrival" Nov 03, 2017

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What is the cornerstone of civilization – Math? Or Language? A linguist and an astrophysicist throw down with a look at the movie Arrival. With Emily Rice and William Haddican.

Evil, Outsiders, and the Other Sep 21, 2017

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Evil – it’s a great plot twist but where does it fit in real life? Prof. Ahmed Rageb of Harvard School of Divinity joins us to talk about the psychology and science in the movie, Split.

Real Cyborgs! Mar 10, 2017

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HBO has the Mother of Dragons, but Science Goes to the Movies has the Father of Cyborgs. And ours is a real life neuroscientist, Dr. Phillip Kennedy.

Real Life in Outer Space - with Astronaut Michael Massimino Feb 10, 2017

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Astronaut Mike Massimino talks about his memoir "Spaceman"

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