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Jun
29

Lunch Break Science

Using Ancient DNA to Study Human History: Perspectives on East Asia

Learn how ancient DNA is used to study human genetic history using examples from East Asia.
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Image of shark research by Christine Shepard, SharkTagging.com
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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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Image of preserved dinosaur skin courtesy of Michael Pittman and Thomas G. Kaye
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Jul
13

Lunch Break Science

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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Shark photograph by Tanya Griffin Houppermans.
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Jul
27

Lunch Break Science

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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