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10 Questions for Paul Frommer

10 Questions for Paul Frommer

Season 2013 Episode 26
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30 Second Science: Mireya Mayor

30 Second Science: Mireya Mayor

Season 2013 Episode 27
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Mireya Mayor: A Born Explorer

Mireya Mayor: A Born Explorer

Season 2013 Episode 28
3:50
10 Questions for Mireya Mayor

10 Questions for Mireya Mayor

Season 2013 Episode 29
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30 Second Science: Hugh Herr

30 Second Science: Hugh Herr

Season 2013 Episode 30
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Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures

Hugh Herr: Gorgeous Sculptures

Season 2013 Episode 31
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10 Questions for Hugh Herr

10 Questions for Hugh Herr

Season 2013 Episode 32
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10 Final Questions for Mayim Bialik

10 Final Questions for Mayim Bialik

Season 2013 Episode 33
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Danielle Whittaker: Smellraiser

Danielle Whittaker: Smellraiser

Season 2013 Episode 34
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30 Second Science: Danielle Whittaker

30 Second Science: Danielle Whittaker

Season 2013 Episode 35
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Danielle Whittaker: Chunk Rock Girl

Danielle Whittaker: Chunk Rock Girl

Season 2013 Episode 36
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Danielle Whittaker: Roller Derby 101

Danielle Whittaker: Roller Derby 101

Season 2013 Episode 37
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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

Paul Frommer: Creating A Language

Season 2013 Episode 25

Paul Frommer is a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Away from the classroom, Paul created a new language - Na'vi - that is used in the most popular movie in the history of forever, James Cameron's "Avatar." Paul continues to "curate" the language for the many people around the world who find it fascinating even outside the movie theatre.

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