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Who Needs Physics?
Roy Gould, researcher, Harvard Center for Astrophysics

Gould argues that physics underlies all other branches of science, and will ultimately reveal the true nature of the cosmos. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Beyond Mortal Vision: Harriet Wilson
P. Gabrielle Foreman, professor, English, Occidental College
Reginald H. Pitts, historical researcher, genealogical consultant

Foreman and Pitts, coeditors of a new edition of Harriet Wilson's 1859 novel, Our Nig, share a radical new discovery about Ms. Wilson's life. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Development and Prevention of Bioterrorism
Jeanne Guillemin, sociologist, writer
Jonathan King, professor, biology, MIT

Sociologist Jeanne Guillemin discusses her latest book Biological Weapons: From the Invention of State-Sponsored Programs to Contemporary Bioterrorism . (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Night at the Opera: The Little Prince
Lucas Dennis, education manager, Boston Lyric Opera
Lynn Jeffery, project manager, Costume Works Inc
Jeffrey Walter, treble, Boston Lyric Opera
Christopher Hutton, baritone, Boston Lyric Opera
Timothy Long, pianist, conductor, Boston Lyric Opera

The Boston Lyric Opera presents an inside look into the lavish, award-winning costumes from their production of The Little Prince. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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AudioBlood and Oil: US Dependency on Imported Petroleum
Michael T. Klare, writer, professor, Hampshire College

Michael T. Klare discusses his latest book Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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