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Can Money Buy Happiness?
Can Money Buy Happiness?
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Can money buy happiness? We ask Michael Norton of Harvard Business School and Elizabeth Dunn of the University of British Columbia, authors of “Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending.”
The Population Problem
The Population Problem
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Famed physicist Michio Kaku, author of “The Physics of the Future,” discusses the population crisis and tackles the question: how many are too many?
Tapping Into Genius
Tapping Into Genius
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Is our generation less creative? Fostering creativity and understanding genius with Dr. Roberta Ness.
The Weight Debate
The Weight Debate
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Are a few extra pounds beneficial? Findings from a new study on the effect of weight on mortality. With Dr. Katherine Flegal, senior scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Does Age Help Innovators?
Does Age Help Innovators?
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The older you are, the better your ability to innovate, says Tom Agan, co-founder and managing partner of Rivia and author of the recent New York Times article “Why Innovators Get Better with Age."
Math, Science, and Reality TV
Math, Science, and Reality TV
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Is reality TV the way to get kids interested in math and science? “The Big Brain Theory” host Christine Gulbranson talks about the Discovery Channel show and getting young people — especially girls — excited about technology.
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