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Do you have a question for a scientist featured in the latest episode of Frontiers? Here's your chance to stand in Alan Alda's shoes. Click on a scientist's name below to read a brief bio and to e-mail your question. A selection of answers will be posted online.

Please e-mail your questions by February 13, 2001.

Christine Harris   Introduces Alan to the "tickle machine" in "A Ticklish Question"
Robert Provine   Interprets the meaning of giggles in "Laughing Matters"
Ronald Turner   Investigates possible cold remedies in "Cold Comfort"
Wendye Robbins   Uses a pepper-based cream to relieve acute foot pain in "Why are Peppers Hot?"
Sidney Nagel and Heinrich Jaeger   Scrutinizes the subtle movements of sand in "Grains of Inspiration"

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