Michael Lester

Michael Lester is an Associate Producer for Time.com

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Watch the Science Cop Take on Chris Christie's Vaccine Talk

Christie isn't a doctor, so why is he dishing out advice on vaccines?

By Jeffrey Kluger and Michael Lester

Watch TIME's Jeff Kluger Talk About the History and Impact of SpaceX

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch early Saturday was a success, despite the failed soft landing attempt of the rocket booster at sea.See TIME’s senior science writer and editor at large, Jeff Kluger, explain the history...

By Michael Lester

Science Cop Takes on Climate Change Denying Senator

The climate denier in charge of the Senate Climate Committee

By Michael Lester and Jeffrey Kluger

Watch the Science Cop Take on the Ebola Fear Mongers

You'd be crazy not to be afraid of Ebola—but it's equally crazy to be too afraid.

By Michael Lester and Jeffrey Kluger

'Aeroponics' Could Change Where Your Food Comes From

"It could be that the best strawberries in the world come from Detroit"

By Michael Lester

Watch a Science Cop Take on the Anti-Vaccine Movement

"Again, and always, they're wrong."

By Jeffrey Kluger and Michael Lester

See Who Really Runs the U.S. Cigarette Game

A look at the players in the growing US tobacco market—the biggest may surprise you

By Michael Lester and Bill Saporito

The 100-Year History of Tear Gas in 2 Minutes

Banned in warfare, but used for crowd control at home.

By Michael Lester

Watch a Science Cop Take on Donald Trump

TIME's Jeffrey Kluger takes on The Donald for crimes against science

By Michael Lester and Jeffrey Kluger

Are You Man Enough? The Truth About Low Testosterone

Low-T drugs marketed to help men get their mojo back are having a moment, but are they safe?With the market for low-testosterone, or “Low-T,” therapy projected to reach $5 billion by 2017, many new centers...

By Michael Lester

WATCH: The Truth About Fat

When you want to lose weight or get healthy, what is the first thing you would normally cut from your diet? If you said fat, you’re not alone.For years, the advice from the USDA has...

By Michael Lester

Steve Ballmer's Silliest Moments

Former Microsoft CEO and potential L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has a reputation for getting pretty excited.Whether it’s a fiery passion for Windows or a sweaty endorsement of developers, Ballmer loves to push the excitement...

By Michael Lester

A Beginner's Guide to the World Cup

Not sure what exactly the World Cup is, or who to watch? Here's all you need to know.

By Michael Lester

Stephen Hawking Calculates England's World Cup Chances

Science predicts the chances of a first win in almost 50 years

By Michael Lester

What Would Jesus Toke?

This Sacramento pot shop sells weed-infused lollipops while spreading the gospel

By Michael Lester and Katy Steinmetz
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