I’ve updated the talks page on my web site after a long stretch of neglect. I’ve included links to podcasts and video of previous appearances, and what information I have at this point about upcoming talks. It’s going to be a fairly busy spring, with talks hither and yon on extinctions, whales, Darwin, and science writing. And that doesn’t even include talking about my next book, Microcosm.

Anyone interested in having me give a lecture or interview about Microcosm when it comes out in the spring is welcome get in touch. Knopf Speakers Bureau can handle requests for lectures on other topics.

Continue reading “Talking, Past and Future” →

Sorry about the mistake on the last post’s headline. (Vengeans? Sort of like vengeful vegans?) Spell-checkers have turned my brain to mush. 

Originally published November 2, 2007. Copyright 2007 Carl Zimmer.

“Here is a picture of my serotonin tattoo. I don’t know that it needs much more explanation than it’s my favorite neurotransmitter.”–Hayley

I thought there were more science tattoo out there. Last week brought nothing, but this week brought the collection up to 85. 

Originally published November 2, 2007. Copyright 2007 Carl Zimmer.

For those who may have come to the Loom after seeing me talking about autumn leaves on ABC News this evening, you can learn more about the science in these posts (plus this article I wrote for the New York Times).

Scientists continue to investigate why leaves change colors–check out this new post yesterday from Voltage Gate.

(I should also clarify that the damage leaves suffer in the fall can come from charged atoms within the leaf, rather than directly from the sun’s photons.)

Update: Link to the ABC news segment added.

Continue reading “Fall Foliage: The Backstory” →

A quick note: I just found out I’ll be on the ABC evening news tonight, about 5 minutes before the end of the show, talking about the mystery and glory of autumn leaves. I’ll post a link when I find it.

Update: Voila. 

Originally published October 30, 2007. Copyright 2007 Carl Zimmer.