Author Mary Roach on ‘The Curious Science of Humans at War’
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How the military tackles loud sounds, bad smells and upset stomachs.
Life on a battlefield can be a harrowing and trying experience. But applying the power of science to warfare can make life better – and safer – for soldiers and their commanders. In the new book “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,” author Mary Roach looks at how the military tackles loud sounds, bad smells and upset stomachs.
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Author Mary Roach on ‘The Curious Science of Humans at War’
Clip: 10/30/2016 | 8m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Life on a battlefield can be a harrowing and trying experience. But applying the power of science to warfare can make life better – and safer – for soldiers and their commanders. In the new book “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War,” author Mary Roach looks at how the military tackles loud sounds, bad smells and upset stomachs.
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