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Full Show: Everybody Likes Me Sep 15, 2017

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This week on Innovation Hub we’ll take a look at the science of popularity, the hard work that goes into making a living online, and the reason why we always say we’re busy.

Naturally Good For You Sep 08, 2017

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Tree huggers might be onto something. Florence Williams explains how nature can make us healthier.

The Winners And Losers Of Climate Change Sep 08, 2017

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Scientists estimate that we could be losing thousands of species to climate change each year. But, take heart says ecologist Chris Thomas: there are also many new species being created.

Where Babies Come From Sep 08, 2017

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How did sea urchins help humanity figure out where babies come from? Science writer Edward Dolnick has the answer.

Full Show: It's Human Nature Sep 08, 2017

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We look at when humans learned where babies come from, why a walk in the woods can lower your blood pressure, and which species are adapting well to climate change. That’s all on this week’s Innovation Hub.

Full Show: A Better Way To Learn Sep 01, 2017

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This week on Innovation Hub: A show on learning. First, do liberals really dominate academia? Then, if properly taught, everyone can grasp math. After that find out how reading links to health and longevity. Finally, Nancy Weiss Malkiel transports us to the moment when elite colleges finally started admitting women.

Full Show: Building Something New Aug 25, 2017

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From Delmonico's to Howard Johnson's: Yale Professor Paul Freedman walks us through 10 of the most influential restaurants in American history. What can a restaurant menu tell us about society? Turns out, a lot. Our host Kara Miller finds out while researching the Los Angeles dining scene. Judy Cockerton is building villages around the country to change foster care. We take a look at why. Next stop: Mars? A look at how private companies are taking the giant leap into space.

The Launch Of The New Space Age Aug 25, 2017

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Space: The final frontier. Now, more and more big businesses are eyeing that frontier. We look at the what a competitive market could mean for the future of space travel.

The Rise Of The Restaurant Aug 25, 2017

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Hungry for information? Then learn about the history of the American restaurant.

Los Angeles: City Of Angels, City Of Food Aug 25, 2017

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Los Angeles has spurred countless culinary concoctions, including the chili burger, Korean tacos and the Cobb salad. Listen as our host Kara Miller takes a trip to California and learns how immigrants shaped LA’s food scene.

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