Year In Science 2012 #194

December 21, 2012

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re looking back at some of the most important science news of 2012. Writers Maryn McKenna and David Dobbs, BoingBoing Science Editor Maggie-Koerth Baker, and paleontology blogger Brian Switek join us to share the stories that made headlines, and others that made an impact, without receiving as much attention.

Guests:

  • David Dobbs
  • Maggie Koerth-Baker
  • Riley Black
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