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November 26, 2013 - Scientific Chicago with Neil Shubin

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Neil Shubin, talks about Lasers, Robotic Fish, Big Bang Afterglow & more.

What is a robotic razor fish teaching scientists about building better robots? Why are Argonne scientists going down to the South Pole? And how can a tiny laser boost high-speed data transmission? Our science guy, Neil Shubin, has those stories and more research news in this edition of Scientific Chicago.

11/26/2013 | Rating NR

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Clip: 11/26/2013 | 3m 55s | We discuss the affect IL concealed carry could have on businesses & law enforcement. (3m 55s)

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Clip: 11/26/2013 | 3m 24s | Walgreens opens its first totally green “Net-Zero Energy” store in Evanston. (3m 24s)

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Clip: 11/26/2013 | 5m 7s | Have Illinois leaders, at long last, come to a pension deal? Paris Schutz has the story. (5m 7s)

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Clip: 11/26/2013 | 13m 37s | We discuss risk calculator included in the new guidelines for lowering cholesterol. (13m 37s)

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