Garth Sundem Interview: When Science and Life Collide

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0

February 12, 2012

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Science 2.0 favorite Garth Sundem has a new book coming out Brain Trust, where he gets lab-tested advice from 93 Nobel laureates, MacArthur geniuses, and National Science Medal winners on topics ranging from surfing to Scrabble. In this Men's Journal interview, he culls together his favorite tips, including how to lose weight on a diet of Cherry Garcia ice cream and potato chips, and reveals why he does his interviews in his car.

Can you live the scientifically perfect life? Garth thinks so.

When Science and Life Collide: A Q&A with Garth Sundem by Blaine McEvoy, Men's Journal

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