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The new Science Channel series will be executive-produced by _Late Late Show_ host Craig Ferguson, who made the announcement with a videotaped message at the South by Southwest festival in Austin Saturday, _Deadline_ [reports](http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/sxsw-science-channel-craig-ferguson-pact-on-i-f-ing-love-science/). British biology student Elise Andrew [created the page](http://mashable.com/2013/09/11/elise-andrew-i-fucking-love-science/) in March 2012, posting any science-related photos, articles, diagrams or comics that she found interesting. Two years later, the page is still gaining new followers every day. Andrew is on board as a consulting producer for the show. The one-hour program, debuting later this year, will feature a mix of live-action, animation, and recreations, with appearances by celebrities and scientists. And why is Ferguson exec-producing? 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