#SciAmBlogs Wednesday – sharks, antibiotic resistance, chocolate frosty pod rot, fingernail fetish, hyperloop, scientism, and more.
Enjoy the latest Video of the Week! - Ken Collins – It’s silly season, but there is a real shark threat to fear - Judy Stone – Antibiotic resistance-another view from the trenches - Jennifer Frazer – Chocolate Frosty Pod Rot and You - Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen L.
By Bora Zivkovic
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Enjoy the latest Video of the Week!
- Ken Collins - It’s silly season, but there is a real shark threat to fear
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