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Awardee Serves Up Some Science at the Arboretum’s Annual Cookout Under the Stars

Awardee Serves Up Some Science at the Arboretum’s Annual Cookout Under the Stars

9 years ago by Kate MichaelAround Town

“Science does not say that you shouldn’t jump off a 20 story building. Science merely describes what might happen to you…” laughed Dr. Peter H. Raven in his acceptance speech for the Friends of the National Arboretum‘s Medal of Excellence Tuesday night.  The annual Cookout Under the Stars — this… Read More

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