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Bucks Co. Community College Presents National Geographic Series

The new virtual series brings the world to your living room, featuring live Q & A sessions with NatGeo moderators.

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National Geographic photographer Anand Varma, who captured this green violet-ear hummingbird midflight, will share how his degree in integrative biology influences his photography in NatGeo Live’s “Scientific Exposure” at 7 p.m. Tue. Feb. 9.
National Geographic photographer Anand Varma, who captured this green violet-ear hummingbird midflight, will share how his degree in integrative biology influences his photography in NatGeo Live’s “Scientific Exposure” at 7 p.m. Tue. Feb. 9. (Anand Varma/National Geographic)

NEWTOWN, PA — Bucks County Community College is offering a series of online events featuring live question-and-answer sessions with NatGeo moderators.

Presented by Bucks Live!, the next event is "Scientific Exposure" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Molecular biologist-turned-photographer Prasenjeet Yadav combines his experience in research with his photography skills, and Anand Varma has developed innovative techniques to create stunning images of creatures whose details are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. They will share their stories on the intriguing intersection of science and photography.

The series continues at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, with "Feats of Filmmaking," featuring renowned filmmakers Bryan Smith and Keith Ladzinski as they bring stories of adventure, including chasing tornadoes and hanging from massive natural arches to document the endeavors of the world's most elite adventurers.

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Tickets cost $5 and are available at bucks.edu/tickets.

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