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Around the Americas Oct 09, 2009

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In a 13-month journey, this 64-foot sailboat called Ocean Watch is sailing around North and South America to raise awareness of how our oceans are changing, and conduct scientific experiments along the way. Catch up with them during their New York stop.

The End of Aging Oct 01, 2009

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Hear how Aubrey de Grey, a British biomedical gerontologist, thinks science can help extend our lives by decades. De Grey spoke as part of Science and the City's Fall Provocative Thinkers series.

Diabetes Epidemic? Sep 25, 2009

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One in every 13 Americans has diabetes. And ethnic minorities have a much higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the challenges, and some possible solutions from three experts who spoke at a conference last week at the Academy.

The New Executive Brain Sep 17, 2009

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Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in Science and the City's Provocative Thinkers in Science series.

Metal Origami Sep 11, 2009

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Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen.

The Tangled Bank Sep 03, 2009

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Science and the City chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution. Hear what's changed since Darwin.

Twisted Molecules Aug 28, 2009

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Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions.

The Buzz About Bees Aug 14, 2009

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New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project.

DNA Barcoding Plants Aug 07, 2009

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Damon Little, assistant curator of bioinformatics at the New York Botanical Garden, describes the recent agreement by scientists on a universal DNA barcode marker for plants.

Rocket Park Jul 31, 2009

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Over a round of astrophysics mini-golf, learn what goes into creating a world-class science exhibit from Eric Siegel, Director of the NY Hall of Science, Lee Skolnick, the course’s architect, and physicist Alan Friedman.

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