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Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures

Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures

Season 2013 Episode 31
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10 Questions for Hugh Herr

10 Questions for Hugh Herr

Season 2013 Episode 32
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10 Final Questions for Mayim Bialik

10 Final Questions for Mayim Bialik

Season 2013 Episode 33
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Danielle Whittaker: Smellraiser

Danielle Whittaker: Smellraiser

Season 2013 Episode 34
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30 Second Science: Danielle Whittaker

30 Second Science: Danielle Whittaker

Season 2013 Episode 35
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Danielle Whittaker: Chunk Rock Girl

Danielle Whittaker: Chunk Rock Girl

Season 2013 Episode 36
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Danielle Whittaker: Roller Derby 101

Danielle Whittaker: Roller Derby 101

Season 2013 Episode 37
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Steven Pinker: Good and Evil in 30 Seconds

Steven Pinker: Good and Evil in 30 Seconds

Season 2013 Episode 39
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Steven Pinker: The Colbert Training Guide

Steven Pinker: The Colbert Training Guide

Season 2013 Episode 42
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30 Second Science: Hugh Herr

Season 2013 Episode 30

Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life.

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