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  Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear

  Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? "Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear," a new exhibit developed by the California Science Center explores this universal emotion that can save our lives.

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  The Fury of Fire -- Understanding Our Earth With UCAR

  National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) scientist Janice Coen talks about the latest research to better understand and predict the erratic behavior of wildfires. NCAR is the National Center for Atmospheric Research; it is sponsored by NSF and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

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