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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

30 Second Science: Robert Lynch

Scientists are just like everyone else -they've got secrets. So who knows what happens when the lab coats come off? Actually, we do. And now you can too. In this series of short, web-exclusive videos, you'll meet intriguing scientists and engineers, and learn about their surprising lives outside the proverbial lab.

30 Second Science: Robert Lynch

Season 2012 Episode 16 | 51s

Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.

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Funding for The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers is provided by Winton Capital.

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