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  • When Generation Rx Grows Up
    We discuss what happens as the medication generation grows up. Journalist and author, Kaitlin Bell Barnett joins us to talk about her new book, Dosed,…
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  • Genetic Genocide: GMO Mosquitoes
    Editor for Scientific American Michael Moyer explains how genetically-modified mosquitoes could stop the spread of Dengue Fever; unless uncomfortable…
  • Deaf Jam Poetry - the signs of spoken word
    Deaf Israeli slam-poet Aneta Brodski collaborates with Palestinian interpreter Veronica Staehle, uniting culture and language through art.Links:About the…
  • It takes a lot of effort, determination, and bravery to come to a new country as a refugee and learn not only a new language but a new culture.One could…
  • For those of you who like a little dessert after dinner, a trip to Canterbury Shaker Village might be in order this weekend.Confectionery architects from…

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