The Story Collider
Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider!
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Jo Firestone: A Sex Education
When comedian Jo Firestone goes to college, she s…
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MaryAnn Wilbur: Two Pregnancies
While she's 26 weeks pregnant, OB-GYN MaryAnn Wil…
11 min
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Henry Duffy: 97 Days On Pitcairn Island
As a student, Henry Duffy jumps at a chance to do…
12 min
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Nathan Boll: What Else Is Out There?
Nathan Boll was an excellent physics student -- u…
12 min
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Nitin Ron: Babies and Mountains
Newborn and premature baby specialist Nitin Ron l…
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Emily Mullin: Losing My Voice
In high school, Emily Mullin dreams of becoming a…
15 min
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Jeff Sparr: Obsession
Jeff Sparr finds an unexpected purpose after his …
13 min
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Amanda Duffy: A Picture of My Brain
Neuroscientist Amanda Duffy gets some surprising …
12 min
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David Russell: In The Name Of Love
In high school, David Russell joins a hospital ap…
18 min
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Rochelle Williams: Potential
As a PhD student, Rochelle Williams faces barrier…
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Steve Crabtree: Painting A Nuclear Submarine
Steve Crabtree gets an unusual start to his caree…
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Brion Randolph: Curiosity Saves The Cats
Brion Randolph's journey to becoming a doctor beg…
12 min
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Dawn Fraser: The Mission
While working as a census taker in 2010, Dawn Fra…
13 min
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Bill Harwood: How A Chemist Becomes A Cop
As a young chemist working for the state crime la…
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Nneze Akwiwu: The First Female President Of Nig...
A chance conversation gives Nneze Akwiwu a chance…
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Chris Duffy: A Comedian Walks Into Some Neurosc...
After reading about scientific theories of humor,…
11 min
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Kia: Control
A young neuroscientist seeks control through an e…
10 min
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Amanda Stockton: The Girl With The Big Nose
Growing up on a cattle ranch, Amanda Stockton dre…
12 min
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Dan Daneshvar: Making The Death Call
To study a dangerous disease, Dan Daneshvar asks …
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Joe Palca: 175 Riverside Drive
A series of incidents propels Joe Palca to a care…
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Erika Engelhaupt: Fear Of Flying
Erika Engelhaupt gets a dream reporting assignmen…
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Maryam Zaringhalam: Cheating My Way To Smart
Maryam Zaringhalam's scheme to cheat her way into…
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Jonaki Bhattacharyya: Losing Control
Jonaki Bhattacharyya ventures out into rugged Can…
18 min
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David Putrino: Medical Records
While working at a hospital, David Putrino finds …
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Saad Sarwana: The Math Test
Saad Sarwana is finally about to win a high schoo…
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