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Jul
06
Lunch Break Science
Why Sharks Matter: A Conversation with Dr. David Shiffman
Explore the amazing world of sharks with scientist and author Dr. David Shiffman!
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Jul
13
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Dinosaur Skin: Much More than Just Scales
Learn all about dinosaur skin, from the large pointy scales of a Triceratops to the minute scales of a T. rex.
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27
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Swimming With Sharks: Saving the Ocean's Most Misunderstood Creature
Award-winning underwater photographer Tanya Houppermans joins us to discuss what it’s really like to work with sharks.
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