"Why Do We Have to Junk It Up With Science?"

Explore the unique blend of science and humor as George Johnson joins Stephen Colbert to recreate Faraday's experiments.

ByCarl Zimmer

Following up on the last post, here's George Johnson with Stephen Colbert. Where else on TV could someone recreate one of Faraday's experiments? The new Mr. Wizard?

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