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Spark of Science: Jon Beckmann

The conservation ecologist discusses the plight of animals in a human-dominated landscape.

January 11, 2017

Spark of Science: Rob Pringle

The Princeton ecologist tells us about the scientists who inspired his work.

December 20, 2016

Spark of Science: Lisa Becking

A marine biologist talks about the wonders of hidden lakes.

November 21, 2016

Spark of Science: Joyce Poole

The elephant researcher tells her story.

September 26, 2016

Spark of Science: Robbert Dijkgraaf

The director of the Institute for Advanced Study on the wonders of his childhood attic.

May 20, 2016

Spark of Science: Chiara Mingarelli

How stars and UFOs set one astrophysicist on her path.

April 22, 2016

Spark of Science: Sean B. Carroll

One biologist’s love for science got kickstarted by snakes.

March 24, 2016

Spark of Science: Childhood Discovery

Kirk Johnson’s mom gave him 5 minutes at a rest stop. It was enough to find an arrowhead.

February 9, 2016