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Rad Scientist

A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by M... Read more

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A Nobel Pursuit: Part I

A Nobel Pursuit: Part I

How our universe came to be is still unknown. A discovery about this origin story will surely be Nobel Prize worthy. Bri... Read more

10 Apr 2019

21mins

Ranked #2

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Vocal Chops

Vocal Chops

Daril Brown wants to build vocal neuroprostheses, or devices that use brain signals to recreate speech. He tests his met... Read more

16 Sep 2020

20mins

Ranked #3

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Brave New World

Brave New World

Who gets access and benefits from our genomes? Keolu Fox, an indigenous geneticist, advocates for more fair and transpa... Read more

8 May 2019

20mins

Ranked #4

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Putting The Geek In Greek

Putting The Geek In Greek

Sophia Hirakis is always on the move, just like the proteins she studies. She’s always doing something, whether it's tra... Read more

5 Jun 2019

20mins

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A Nobel Pursuit: Part 2

A Nobel Pursuit: Part 2

UC San Diego professor Brian Keating wanted to understand how our solar system, our galaxy, our universe came to be. The... Read more

24 Apr 2019

26mins

Ranked #6

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Body Odor, It’s Not The Pits

Body Odor, It’s Not The Pits

Why do armpits smell? And how can be make them smell better? Chris Callewaert, also known as "Dr. Armpit," thinks he's s... Read more

13 Feb 2019

17mins

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When The Virtual Becomes Reality

When The Virtual Becomes Reality

Gwendolyn Barriac wants you to embrace the future. She's pretty sure that will involve virtual reality. Her goal is to m... Read more

27 Mar 2019

17mins

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Science & Basketball

Science & Basketball

When Elischa Sanders was young, he thought he would grow up to be in the NBA. But he realized he was better in the class... Read more

22 May 2019

15mins

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Sounds of the Sea

Sounds of the Sea

When you listen to the ocean, you realize that there is a whole world of sound that our ears aren't made to hear. Goldie... Read more

30 Jan 2019

16mins

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A Green Thumb Growing Cannabis

A Green Thumb Growing Cannabis

The cannabis industry needs scientists too. Allison Justice applies her green thumb to a very green enterprise.

27 Feb 2019

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