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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
Michio Kaku: Theoretical Physicist
Season 2011
Episode 6
Physicist and Futurist Michio Kaku studies string theory and teaches at the City University of New York. He also hosts his own radio and television shows and has written best-selling books on many scientific topics. In his off hours, Michio tries to become one with Newtonian physics by pursuing his love of ice-skating.
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