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Meet the scientists: Katerina Douka and Tom Higham
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The archaeologists Katerina Douka and Tom Higham examine ancient fragments and bones to better understand how humans evolved.
Her "love for human origins" is what drives her to do research: Archaeologist Katerina Douka examines ancient DNA, hidden in tiny fragments of fossilised bones, to learn more about early human history. She says, turning to her research partner – and husband – Tom Higham, that "science and research is all about fun and being curious". We brought the two internationally renowned radiocarbon dating specialists, who recently left Oxford to join the University of Vienna, in front of the camera to find out: What motivates them and why they love human origins.
00:00 Intro
00:17 What drives you?
00:34 How important is the fun factor?
00:52 What makes your team special?
01:15 Why is the University of Vienna so exciting for researchers?
01:40 What about your work-life balance?
02:10 Outro
Her "love for human origins" is what drives her to do research: Archaeologist Katerina Douka examines ancient DNA, hidden in tiny fragments of fossilised bones, to learn more about early human history. She says, turning to her research partner – and husband – Tom Higham, that "science and research is all about fun and being curious". We brought the two internationally renowned radiocarbon dating specialists, who recently left Oxford to join the University of Vienna, in front of the camera to find out: What motivates them and why they love human origins.
00:00 Intro
00:17 What drives you?
00:34 How important is the fun factor?
00:52 What makes your team special?
01:15 Why is the University of Vienna so exciting for researchers?
01:40 What about your work-life balance?
02:10 Outro
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