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Join journalist Barry Werth as he pulls back the curtain on Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, and witness firsthand the intense drama being played out in the pioneering and hugely profitable field of drug research. Founded by Joshua Boger, a dynamic Harvard- and Merck-trained scientific whiz kid, Vertex is dedicated to designing - atom by atom - both a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug and a drug to combat the virus that causes AIDS.

An electrifying memoir of one woman's extraordinary effort to save her husband's life-and the discovery of a forgotten cure that has the potential to save millions more. "A memoir that reads like a thriller." -New York Times Book Review "A fascinating and terrifying peek into the devastating...

From the citrus groves of Sicily to a taco in Mexico City, In Search of the Perfect Peach takes you on a journey in the pursuit of flavor, with Franco revealing at every step how this incredibly simple desire can lead to radical change. Throughout, he offers us a deeply optimistic vision of how we as consumers can follow flavor to fix the food system and bring joy to our every meal.

Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.

Dive into a delightful exploration of manners and etiquette with Perfect Behavior, a witty guide for ladies and gentlemen navigating social crises in 1922. Join us for a charming journey filled with humor and timeless advice, introduced by Samanem.

Dive into this witty guide designed for both ladies and gentlemen facing the quirks of social situations. With a humorous twist, this audiobook offers charming insights to navigate any social crisis with grace and style. (Summary by MaryAnn)

A Perfect World is a conversation-driven podcast exploring the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, robotics, and the future of human innovation. Each episode brings together experts, creators, and curious thinkers to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping the way we live, work, and understand the world.From breakthrough developments in machine learning and automation to the ethics of digital life and the role of humanity in a tech-led future, our goal is simple: make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and meaningful. Whether you’re an engineer, a student, or simply tech-curious, ...

Does the perfect museum specimen exist? What's the squishiest? The most exuberant? Or even the most noxious? We're taking a look through 80 million specimens to find the 'perfect' examples for you. Join us each episode as Josh and Natalie try to surprise each other with their choices from the collections, their only prompt? A single word.

What would it take to build the democracy we were promised — but never fully delivered? Perfect Union Pending is a weekly interview show about law, policy, civic life, and what comes after broken systems. Hosted by Taylor Darcy, a civil litigation attorney turned media creator, this show features in-depth conversations with legal experts, policy thinkers, organizers, watchdogs, and everyday people working to make democracy more just, accountable, and accessible. Each week, we dig into the civic stories behind the headlines — from SCOTUS decisions and protest crackdowns to digital ...

How are eggs of different shapes made, and why are they the shapes they are? When does the shell of an egg harden? Why do some eggs contain two yolks? How are the colours and patterns of eggshells created, and why do they vary? And which end of an egg is laid first - the blunt end or the pointy end?

In her graceful, compelling style, Dava Sobel chronicles the history of the Copernican Revolution, relating the story of astronomy from Aristotle to the Middle Ages. In its midst will be her play, And the Sun Stood Still, imagining the dialogue that would have transpired between Rheticus and Copernicus in their months together. As she achieved with her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Sobel expands the bounds of science writing, giving us an unforgettable portrait of scientific achievement.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of The Ride of Her Life and The Eighty-Dollar Champion comes the “winningly readable” (The Christian Science Monitor) true story of the heroic rescue of priceless horses in the closing days of World War II. “Hard to put down . . . One need not...

The In a Perfect Policy is a podcast is created by the students of University of Wisconsin's Catalysts for Science Policy. Listen to our episodes discussing current science policy issues with experts and enthusiasts to understand how policy can shape a better world. This podcast is funded in part by an Associated Students of Madison viewpoint neutral grant. Contact request@asm.wisc.edu for accommodation information.

A genetically modified potato that could resist destructive blight, defend itself against parasitic worms, avoid bruising, and cut down on the accumulation of a suspected carcinogen during cooking would be worth many billions of dollars per year to potato producers across the world.

Scientists are developing ways to edit the DNA of tomorrow’s children. Should they stop before it’s too late?

On October 29, 1991, the 70-foot longliner Andrea Gail, on day 40 of an extended commercial swordfishing trip, was lost in a convergence of three powerful storms off Canada’s Grand Banks. Data buoys measured waves as high as 100 feet, and the boat was hit with winds measuring 80 knots (92 miles per hour). The Andrea Gail’s emergency beacon washed ashore that November on Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, but the boat and 6-man crew were never found. The crew left behind five children among them, and the entire small town mourned the loss.