Annette Heist is a former senior producer for Science Friday.
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David Eagleman Gets Inside Our Heads
Neuroscientist David Eagleman exposes our unconscious minds in his latest book Incognito.
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Bones, Books, and Bell Jars
In her new book, Bones Books and Bell Jars, physician and photographer Andrea Baldeck documents the collection of medical texts, instruments, and specimens at Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum.
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Losing Control In The Movies
A scientist stars as the main character in a new romantic comedy.
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Why Vinyl Sounds Better Than CD, Or Not
Two experts explain the audio science behind the music.
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Notes From A Former ‘Guitar Zero’
Why it’s not too late to learn how to play a musical instrument.
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Can Dogs Smell Cancer?
A new study says a dog did better than conventional tests in identifying patients with cancer.
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The Cheese Chronicles
Author and cheese expert Liz Thorpe explains the science of cheesemaking.
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Chile Peppers
In this segment, live from Tucson, Arizona, we’ll take a scientific look at the chile pepper, from the chemistry and biology of a pepper’s burn, to the psychology of why some people like it hot. Grab some salsa and listen in!
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What Put the Heat in Chili Peppers?
New research indicates that chili pepper plants may have developed their signature heat as a way to fight off fungal infections caused by insects.