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Byron Adams
Biologist
Brigham Young University

- Trips to Antarctica: 16-17 (he lost count!)
- Studying: How organisms survive stress
- Discovered: The southernmost worm on the planet
- Amazed that: He gets to live in a country where people’s taxes fund scientific research in Antarctica.
- Said: “Fundamental science results in applied science that benefits humans.”
- Fun fact: Plays guitar
Photo: Jinna Brim