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Citizen Science : TED Radio Hour We often think that scientific research is reserved for PhDs and other experts. But now that's changing. This hour, TED speakers on how ordinary citizens are helping make groundbreaking discoveries.

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Citizen Science

We often think that scientific research is reserved for PhDs and other experts. But now that's changing. This hour, TED speakers on how ordinary citizens are helping make groundbreaking discoveries.

Joi Ito: After A Disaster, How Can Everyday Citizens Gather Critical Data?

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Joi Ito: After A Disaster, How Can Everyday Citizens Gather Critical Data?

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Joi Ito: After A Disaster, How Can Everyday Citizens Gather Critical Data?

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Sharon Terry: When Siblings Get A Rare Diagnosis, Can Their Parents Find the Cure?

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Sharon Terry: When Siblings Get A Rare Diagnosis, Can Their Parents Find the Cure?

Sharon Terry: When Siblings Get A Rare Diagnosis, Can Their Parents Find the Cure?

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Mary Ellen Hannibal: Can Amateur Scientists Save Animals From Extinction?

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Mary Ellen Hannibal: Can Amateur Scientists Save Animals From Extinction?

Mary Ellen Hannibal: Can Amateur Scientists Save Animals From Extinction?

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