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Ira Flatow - Host of NPR's "Science Friday", Emmy-winning TV Journalist, Science Author

Ira Flatow

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About Ira Flatow

Ira is so lovely and was easy to work with from the time he arrived at the Museum. He is funny, kind, and connected to our audience immediately, making our program both meaningful and fun. I would absolutely bring him back for additional events.

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E.O. Wilson's Advice for Future Scientists : NPR

I'm Ira Flatow. In his long career studying ants, nature and ecology, E.O. Wilson has been no stranger to controversy. In the 1970s he was doused with water at a  ...

NPR.org » Bad Diagnosis For New Psychiatry 'Bible'

FLATOW: I'm Ira Flatow. We're talking this hour about the controversy over the DSM-V, the bible of diagnosis, with my guests Gary Greenberg, Thomas Insel and ...

Desktop Diaries: Tim White : NPR

IRA FLATOW, HOST: Time for our Video Pick with Flora Lichtman. She's here. Hi, Flora. FLORA LICHTMAN, BYLINE: Hi, Ira. FLATOW: Oh, a special one this ...

NPR.org » Is Alternative Medicine Really 'Medicine'?

IRA FLATOW, HOST: This is SCIENCE FRIDAY. I'm Ira Flatow. Before we begin our program today, I'd like to thank you, our listeners and our public radio ...

Surf's Up for Pathogenic Viruses and Bacteria, Too : NPR

FLATOW: I'm Ira Flatow, this is SCIENCE FRIDAY, from NPR. I'm Ira Flatow. We're talking this hour about the viruses and bacteria that end up in our coastal ...

Books by Ira Flatow

Present at the Future: From Evolution to Nanotechnology, Candid and Controversial Conversations on Science and Nature - Book by Ira Flatow

Present at the Future: From Evolution to Nanotechnology, Candid and Controversial Conversations on Science and Nature” (2007)

They All Laughed... From Light Bulbs to Lasers: The Fascinating Stories Behind the Great Inventions That Have Changed Our Lives - Book by Ira Flatow

They All Laughed... From Light Bulbs to Lasers: The Fascinating Stories Behind the Great Inventions That Have Changed Our Lives” (1993)

Rainbows, Curveballs and Other Wonders of the Natural World Explained - Book by Ira Flatow

Rainbows, Curveballs and Other Wonders of the Natural World Explained” (1989)

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