Episode 44 - Car Crash Science

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Episode 44 - Car Crash Science

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Mar 8, 2010

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In this episode, we talk about the science behind car crashes with our guest Dr. Griff Jones. While working with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, Dr. Jones has helped create two DVDs for the science classroom.
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Mar 8, 2010

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