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The new Disney Junior series Miles From Tomorrowland premieres today and we spoke to outer space architect John Spencer, Executive Vice President and Chief Designer for Mars World Enterprises and Founder and President of the Space Tourism Society. The animated series Miles From Tomorrowland is the story of a little…

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Blackhat, the new film from director Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth premieres Friday, January 16, 2015. The Science & Entertainment Exchange had a chance to chat with Chris McKinlay, computer scientist/hacking expert, who consulted on the film. McKinlay has worked with Anonymous, been a professional blackjack player, and—this one…

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The cyber crime thriller Blackhat, directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth will hit theaters on Friday, January 16, 2015. The Science & Entertainment Exchange got a chance to talk to cyber security consultant Michael Panico, who worked on the film. Panico led an FBI Fly Team that dealt…

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Astronomy-wizard, Philip Plait takes science to the extreme with his blog, Bad Astronomy. See where this “science geek” got his start, where he’s going and what he likes to watch on television in this edition of the Scientist Spotlight.  Tell us about your background. What drew you to the field…

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Gene therapy, biological warfare and cloning, oh my! The future has the possibility to be a wild and dangerous place. Thankfully Exchange consultant and bioengineering expert, Terry Johnson, is here to help walk you through the steps. See what he has to say about the future and most importantly, How…

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After developing new human genetic tests in the 1980s, Dr. Doris Zallen was moved by the host of ethical issues that arose in the field of genetics. These moral dilemmas spurred Dr. Zallen to take a leap of faith and change careers. She has now spent more than two decades…

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The Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook depicts the life of a man living with bipolar disorder. Clinical psychiatrist Chris Bojrab, specializes in psychopharmacology, the use of medications as one of the treatments of psychiatric conditions. See what he thinks about the future of medicine, the big Oscar nod and why…

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Steve Vance is a skydiving, home beer brewing, planetary geophysicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This week, he talks to us about his passions, hobbies and what it’s like to be at the helm of exploratory missions to Mars and Europa!       Tell us about your background. What made you choose…

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Jessica Cail is a high-flying scientist, literally! Splitting her time between the classroom, the circus tent and the big screen, Dr. Cail  wows audiences and students alike with her unique combination of science chops and stunt skills. Oh, and in her free time she is also a beloved Exchange consultant!…

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Radiation safety was of the utmost importance after the Fukushima accident in Japan. Radiation expert and Exchange consultant, Kevin Crowley, was asked by the band Linkin Park to see if the area was safe. Kevin chats with us about how he got to that point in his career and what…

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