May. 14, 2013

Meet Susan Barry, Neurobiologist and 3D Visionary

by The Secret Life of Scientists

Susan Barry could only see in two dimensions until age 48, when her life changed forever.

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Apr. 30, 2013

Meet Larry Rosenblum, Perceptual Psychologist and Magician

by The Secret Life of Scientists

This scientist studies human powers of perception that we might not even know we have.

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Apr. 17, 2013

Meet Jean Berko Gleason, a Founding Mom of Psycholinguistics

by The Secret Life of Scientists

Jean Berko Gleason studies the way we acquire language, how we lose it, and everything in between.

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Apr. 02, 2013

Meet Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist and Cosmic Tie Collector

by The Secret Life of Scientists

Neil deGrasse Tyson, lover of space and space-themed ties, describes his work in 30 speedy seconds, then fields 10 questions.

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Mar. 19, 2013

Meet Michio Kaku, Theoretical Physicist & Ice Skater

by The Secret Life of Scientists

When he's not creating equations that help explain the universe, Michio Kaku is spinning on ice.

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Mar. 05, 2013

Meet Rachel Collins, Microbiologist & Professional Wrestler

by The Secret Life of Scientists

A microbiologist who moonlights as a wrestler gives a sneak peak into her life.

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