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Meet Prof. Sheldon Krimsky


Dr. Krimsky discusses his long and productive career in research on many science-related issues, including environment, health, and information rights. He has been a prolific writer, with a great commitment to educating the public about these issues.

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05/24/2011 - 9:46am
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Meet Prof. John Connor (Unraveling Secrets of Viruses)


A brief bio of John Connor, PhD, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Boston University School of Medicine. ; Dr. Connor presented "Unraveling the Secrets of Viruses" for the Science for the Public

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05/23/2011 - 5:20pm
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Public Science Lectures 5/17/11: Unraveling the Secrets of Viruses


John Connor, PhD, Asst Professor of Microbiology, Boston University School of Medicine.Viruses are minimal forms, but amazingly clever. ;With their rapid mutations, they constantly outsmart the medical experts.

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05/23/2011 - 3:25pm
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Contemporary Science 5/14/11 Meet Prof. Justin Hollander


Dr. Hollander, presenter of "Restoration of Severely Contaminated Land," talks about his work, how he trains his students, and how he encourages the public to become active in the restoration of communities damaged by contamination. ;

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05/15/2011 - 10:50am
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Contemporary Science 5/14/11 Restoration of Severely Contaminated Land


Justin Hollander, PhD, AICP, Assistant Professor, Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, Tufts University. ; Dr. Hollander describes how land areas that have been contaminated by industrial and other pollutants can be revitalized.

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05/14/2011 - 1:12pm
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Public Science Lectures: Conservation Lessons from Ice Age Extinctions


4/26/11: Sharon Levy, author of, discusses the different theories about the human role in the rapid extinction of ancient beasts and the role of humans in large-animal extinctions today.

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05/02/2011 - 3:01pm
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Contemporary Science 4/11/11: Your DNA Profile on a Federal Database?


Sheldon Krimsky, PhD, Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, Tufts University, discusses his recent book, Genetic Justice. ; While forensic DNA has revolutionized criminal investigation, there are many issues involving misuse, inaccuracy and intrusion on the genetic rights of innocent people.

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04/19/2011 - 3:21pm
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Contemporary Science 4/11/11: Your DNA Profile on a Federal Database?


Sheldon Krimsky, PhD, Professor of Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning, Tufts University, discusses his recent book, Genetic Justice. ; While forensic DNA has revolutionized criminal investigation, there are many issues involving misuse, inaccuracy and intrusion on the genetic rights of innocent people.

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Public Science Lectures 01/15/11: A Front-Row Seat at the Big Bang: The LHC at CERN


The Large Hadron Collider at CERN ;will determine our understanding of the fundamental structure of the universe.

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