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Host and mash veteran alan alda brings his unique blend of curiosity and enthusiasm to the latest trends in science, medicine, technology and the environment. His father robert alda s 1955 series secret file usa on bargain priced dvds, features alan s picture on the cover and lists him as costarring with his father on the show as well. Produced in conjunction with scientific american magazine and hosted by alan alda. Alan aldas human spark, part 2 scientific american. Scientific american frontiers is a tv program that informs viewers about new inventions in science, medicine, and technology.
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