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Seeking A Scientist

Seeking A Scientist

Auteur(s): KCUR Studios
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 The future is scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Host Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is seeking scientists to guide us into the great unknown. From fungus zombies to feeling young forever, we’re puzzling out what our world could look like — and how we can get ready. A podcast from KCUR Studios and the NPR Podcast Network. Supported by The Stowers Institute For Medical Research. Hygiène et mode de vie sain Science Sciences biologiques Sciences de la Terre
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