kidney stones

Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 119 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Have you ever had a kidney stone? Your answer will almost certainly be "yes" or "no," not "I'm not sure." It’s a binary event, like asking, “Has your poodle ever piloted an Airbus A380?” No gray area here.

Scientific research, folks in white lab coats, gleaming laboratories, occasional Eureka moments interspersed with hours of work – still sounds interesting if not glamorous. But sometimes, science requires more dedication, more sacrifice.

from Wikipedia