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Anna Rothschild

Anna Rothschild in NOVA's Gross Science.

The ‘slimy, smelly, creepy world’ of Gross Science

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NOVA’s Anna Rothschild says she has always loved science that is particularly gross, which explains why she’s now the host of the popular YouTube channel Gross Science for WGBH and PBS Digital. Despite her success, she sometimes has doubts about herself, a psychological phenomenon known as imposter syndrome. But, Rothschild has some advice — shun the imposter syndrome, and know you’re not alone.

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