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What it means to be a theoretical astrophysicist
Humanity’s passion for discovery has been exemplified by scientists and philosophers like Galileo and Einstein. But how have their scientific ideas shaped our understanding of the cosmos today? Theoretical physicist and Yale University professor, Priyamvada Natarajan, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the scientific theories and how they gain acceptance.
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