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No Small Matter Dec 18, 2009

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We sit down with science photographer Felice Frankel and nanotechnology pioneer and Harvard chemist George Whitesides to hear about their new book on nanoscience, No Small Matter.

150 Years of the Origin of Species Dec 11, 2009

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Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and anthropologist Terrence Deacon tell us how Charles Darwin has influenced science and their personal careers. View the Thirteen WNET video of this event here.

Climate Change in the City Dec 04, 2009

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According to the New York City Panel on Climate Change, global warming could have a big impact on the five boroughs. Three experts discuss the Panel's recent findings, and tell us what weather and policy changes to expect.

Great Science Reads Nov 27, 2009

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Seven scientists and science-lovers Dean Kamen, Helen Fisher, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more recommend their favorite science books, fiction and non, for you to wrap up and gift for the holidays (or maybe just read yourself).

The Man behind the Dioramas Nov 20, 2009

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Steve Quinn has crafted the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 35 years. Hear how these amazing displays of art and science come together from the expert himself.

MIT's Math Maze Nov 13, 2009

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Gioia De Cari went to MIT for her PhD in mathematics. What she, got in addition to a degree, was an unexpected experience and material for her latest solo play Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze.

Antioxidant Science Nov 06, 2009

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Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have superpowers.

Extreme Mammals Oct 30, 2009

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Tour the AMNH's Extreme Mammals exhibition with its curator, John Flynn. Hear about mammals that lay eggs, wear armor, and sport headgear, just to name a few.

The Greatest Show on Earth Oct 22, 2009

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Richard Dawkins launches his newest book in the third Science and the City Provocative Thinkers in Science event. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans believing the opposite.

Looking for the Key in P53 Oct 16, 2009

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Visit the lab of Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti, a biologist researching cancer. Her team studies P53, a natural tumor-suppressor protein found in our bodies with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality.

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