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Gina Barton

Gina Barton

Producer, Video

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    How streets, roads, and avenues are differentHow streets, roads, and avenues are different
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    The method to the madness of streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, places, plazas...

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    What people miss about the gender wage gapWhat people miss about the gender wage gap
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    It’s real, and the solution is in the problem.

    By Liz Scheltens, Sarah Kliff and 2 more
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    Why Elon Musk says we’re living in a simulationWhy Elon Musk says we’re living in a simulation
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    You may like playing The Sims, but Elon Musk says you are the Sim.

    By Alvin Chang, Gina Barton and 1 more
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    Why red light cameras aren’t just about safetyWhy red light cameras aren’t just about safety
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    Red light cameras save lives, but they also cause other crashes.

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    Why truffles can cost $2,500 per poundWhy truffles can cost $2,500 per pound
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    Truffles are the most expensive fungi you can eat.

    By Gina Barton
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    The real secret to sushi isn’t fishThe real secret to sushi isn’t fish
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    Here’s how it rolled from rice paddies into your burrito.

    By Gina Barton
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    How big government helps big dairy sell milkHow big government helps big dairy sell milk
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    For years we were told milk is “essential.” It’s not.

    By Liz Scheltens and Gina Barton
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    How “the robot” became the greatest novelty dance of all timeHow “the robot” became the greatest novelty dance of all time
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    It pops. It locks. But the robot is surprisingly flexible for a mechanical dance.

    By Phil Edwards and Gina Barton
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    Why people never smiled in old photosWhy people never smiled in old photos
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    Early portraits looked pretty grim.

    By Gina Barton and Phil Edwards
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    Afrofuturism mixes sci-fi and social justice. Here’s how it works.Afrofuturism mixes sci-fi and social justice. Here’s how it works.
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    Black people aren’t represented in sci-fi and fantasy works. Afrofuturism is one solution.

    By Victoria M. Massie and Gina Barton