Author: Lori Jia
Just a quick reminder–I’ll be keeping the contest for a free autographed copy of Microcosm till 5 pm this afternoon. Think of a question about E. coli (and what it can say about life itself), and get in the running for a signed book. I’ll post answers to the winning responses tomorrow by noon.
(Thanks to PZ Myers for a link from Pharyngula).
Originally published May 8, 2008. Copyright 2008 Carl Zimmer.
In case you missed it, there’s a great article in Smithsonian about hyena intelligence, focusing on the work of Kay Holekamp, the subject of my recent piece in the New York Times. The author, Steve Kemper, spent time with Holekamp in hyena country in Kenya, seeing just how brutal (and fascinating) life as a spotted hyena can be.
Smithsonian Magazine | Science & Nature | Who’s Laughing Now?
update: link fixed.
Originally published May 8, 2008. Copyright 2008 Carl Zimmer.
JC writes, “The broken triangle is an illustration of the Gestalt law of closure. The law of closure demonstrates how the mind creates wholes out of parts – and a world out of sensory information – by “filling in the gaps.” Although I’m no longer a professional social scientist, the law is a useful one in the realm of public policy where I’m currently employed. Personally, I use it as a reminder to stay humble, because you never know how much of the world you’re making up as you go along.”
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Originally published May 8, 2008. Copyright 2008 Carl Zimmer.
by the old man of the blogs, Andrew Sullivan, and even the editorial page of the New York Times. Who knew a few clever flies could win so many friends?
Originally published May 7, 2008. Copyright 2008 Carl Zimmer.
Orla writes, “I’m a Zoology undergrad in Dublin, Ireland. I got this tattoo of an orangutan to ensure that, even if they die out in the wild, which seems to be quite likely, they’ll still be remembered. The noblest of the apes sits on my lap forever.”
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Originally published May 7, 2008. Copyright 2008 Carl Zimmer.