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Where Do Scientists Come From?

NPR
Published October 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM PDT
Where does scientific curiosity come from? Ari Daniel tries to find out. (Desirae/Flickr)
Where does scientific curiosity come from? Ari Daniel tries to find out. (Desirae/Flickr)

In science, a single question can be a powerful force.

It can open up an entire field of study. It can inhabit someone, shaping who they become. And it can jump inside other people, infusing them with a burning curiosity.

Recently, reporter Ari Daniel met someone captivated by these kinds of questions.

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