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Jingyao is joined by climate analyst Grant Samms and sustainability fellow Karl Melchior for a discussion about climate change.  They analyze what the world may look like in the future due to climate change and what actions individuals can take to help with the crisis.

Odanys and Ainsley sit down with Megan Osanitch, DPT to talk about the common baseball injuries she sees as a physical therapist.  They talk about injury and recovery for athletes from the youth level up to professionals.

Odanys and Ainsley talk to Paige Ezell, LAT ATC about head injuries.  They discuss concussions and their link to CTE.

Jenniah and Mackenzie talk with Sarah Stephenson, PhD of the Medical University of South Carolina and Maggie Billingsley of the University of Pennsylvania about vaccines.  They discuss what's in vaccines, why we get them, and how they protect our bodies and our communities.

Nathaniel and Harry talk with Dr. Adrian Bowyer MBE, founder of the open-source RepRap project and Elizabeth Silvestro of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  They discuss past, present, and future advancements in 3D printing technology and their applications across fields including medicine.

Kaliah talks to Scott Dax, PhD of Cersi Therapeutics about pharmaceuticals like opioid painkillers.  They discuss how these drugs are used as medical treatments, how they can lead to addiction, and Dr. Dax's efforts toward an alternate solution.

Avian and Esther explore different topics in nutrition from Kelly O'Connor, RD LN.  They discuss how to lose or gain weight and whether popular diets in the media have merit.

The Principles of Science and Engineering class at West Nottingham Academy is digging deep into science, asking questions of experts in areas like nutrition, painkillers, 3D printing, immunology, sports injuries, and climate change.  Join our conversation this season to learn with us about these topics in science, what its like to work in the field, and why it matters in your life!