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Scientists are among the most interesting people you’ll ever meet, and they do some of the most exciting and creative work imaginable. But for most of us, that work can often seem abstract and hard to grasp.
Joe Palca, NPR science correspondent, is ready to come to the rescue. He’s gathered a group of notable scientists working in six hot-topic disciplines and planned a series that offers insights into what they do—and why it’s important to you. Informal conversations will reveal dynamic fields filled with innovation, passion, and promise that are worlds away from coolly clinical, lab-coated stereotypes. You’ll come away from these entertaining and accessible sessions with plenty of new information, as well as a deeper confidence in your ability to make the connection between science and your life.
Featured Topic: Paleontology and Deep Time
Featured Scientist: Kirk Johnson, director, Natural History Museum
A paleontologist by training, Johnson will discuss the latest developments in his field, which straddles the border between biology and geology in the scientific study of prehistoric life. From a boyhood hunting fossil plants to ushering the spectacular Wankel T. rex to the new dinosaur hall of America’s most visited museum, Johnson shares his passion for the deep history of life.
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