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Jennifer Ouellette (Cocktail Party Physics, Discovery News, The Calculus Diaries) and Diandra Leslie-Pelecky (University of Texas-Dallas, The Physics of NASCAR)
- Diandra’s latest book, “The Physics of NASCAR” . 01:09
- Physicists vs. engineers at the race track . 12:06
- Jennifer’s adventures on the set of “Iron Man 2” . 16:03
- Diandra’s research on the use of magnets in chemotherapy . 22:50
- The intricate insides of a Toyota Prius . 30:48
- Are colleges becoming more like trade schools? . 42:20
Recorded:Apr 17
Posted:Apr 18, 2009
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Science Saturday | Apr 18, 2009 | Jennifer Ouellette & Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
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