Dubbed &ldquo\;America&rsquo\;s funniest s cience writer&rdquo\; by the Washington Post\, Roach has explored topics f rom the curious lives of human cadavers\, packing to visit space\, the aft erlife\, the alimentary canal\, and more. Roach claims to have no hobbies\ , but enjoys bird-watching\, hiking\, playing scrabble\, and watching late -night Animal Planet.
\nAnnalee Newitz will join Mary Roach in conve rsation. Newitz has a Ph.D. in English and American Studies from UC Berkel ey and is one half of the hilarious podcast\, Our Opinions are Correct. On their show\, Newitz delves into the weird\, wonderful\, and nerdy framewo rk of science in pop culture. \;
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