Cool Jobs: Archaeologists, Hannah Morris and Becca Peixotto | World Science Festival
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Channel: World Science Festival · 2014 · Science & Technology
How do we know what ancient Romans ate for lunch? Archaeologists Hannah Morris and Becca Peixotto try and solve mysteries like these every day. They explain what it takes to get down and dirty with science and history. Imagine exploring the Amazon river to dig up a rare breed of leeches, or heading into space to repair the famed Hubble Space Telescope, or crawling through a tiny crevice in the Earth in search of remains of our earliest ancestors. Well, you don’t have to just imagine these spectacular feats. The World Science Festival has assembled the coolest group of scientists with the most interesting jobs on the planet, who’ll tell you first hand about these explorations and much more. Join us to start your own quest to find a Cool Job in science. Original Program Date: June 1, 2014 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencefestival?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldscifest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldscifest X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/worldscifest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-science-festival Cool Jobs: Archaeologists, Hannah Morris and Becca Peixotto https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShHFwKyhcDo3g7hr4f1R8A
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