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You may have heard something somewhere about the crisis of recycling and the problem of microplastics.

But have you heard about how scientists are discovering very cool and creative solutions to fight this problem?

That was scientist and self-described bacteria trainer Patricia Aima Maldonado.

Hear a special interview for our fellow Friday series with her to find out the fascinating scientific and technological solutions she's working on to combat the invasive problem of microplastics.

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Why do we love animation so much?

In this talk, visual effects artist Brian McLean takes us on a journey into the world of stop-motion animation and 3D printing, sharing the incredible breakthroughs at the intersection of art and science, and why our brains can remember and attach to animated images and movement so clearly.

That was Brian McLean at TEDx Portland in Oregon in 2025.

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