In Defense of “Silly Science:” How Curiosity-Driven Research Drives Discovery
Season 2025
Episode 7280
About the Episode
Carly York's new book explains how the most curious and even silly-seeming scientific research can lead to crucial breakthroughs. The author joins Michel Martin to discuss.
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