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Conversations on Science: In Pursuit of Scientific Discovery

Conversations on Science: In Pursuit of Scientific Discovery

FromAfter the Fact


Conversations on Science: In Pursuit of Scientific Discovery

FromAfter the Fact

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Stat: 79%: Percentage of the U.S. population that agrees that science has made the world a better place. Story: Scientific discovery shapes the world—from our medical care to how we live, learn, and work. In this episode, we explore the process of discovery and how it is playing out during the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll hear from leading experts on the science of the coronavirus, the pipeline for potential vaccines and treatment, and how these times are changing the way we conduct science.
Released:
Sep 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

After the Fact is a podcast from The Pew Charitable Trusts that brings you data and analysis on the issues that matter to you—from our environment and the sciences, to larger economic trends and public health. Experts from Pew and other special guests discuss the numbers and trends shaping some of society’s biggest challenges with host Dan LeDuc, then go behind the facts with nonpartisan analysis and stories.