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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Allan Adams: Theoretical Physicist
Season 2010
Episode 67
Allan Adams is a string theorist who teaches Physics at MIT. He studies particle physics, gravity, and everything in between. When not contemplating the universe, Allan can most often be found loving all kinds of waves and piloting glider planes.
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Rudy Tanzi takes it to another level and finds bliss in the lab and on stage.
3:18
Neuroscientist Rudy Tanzi uses science to help make his rock-star dreams come true.
0:44
We give Rudy Tanzi 30 seconds to explain his science and he hunts down Alzheimer's genes.
1:21
Steven Pinker (and some other primates) gaze at rainbows and Steven takes pictures.
2:02
Steven Pinker offers tips on how to withstand the heckling of comedian Stephen Colbert.
1:54
Steven Pinker explains why we pussy-foot around when communicating uncomfortable subjects.
2:48
Steven Pinker dodges bullets from sources and says humans are doing better as a species.
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Steven Pinker 30 seconds to explain good and evil, and he's an angel (and a devil)
1:00
Danielle Whittaker discusses what makes birds angry and loving.
1:31
Danielle Whittaker Roller Derby 101
2:56
Danielle Whittaker learns to skate, blows a whistle and becomes a "vixen."
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We ask Danielle Whittaker to describe her science and she tells us about bird love.