This post was originally published in “Download the Universe,” a multi-author blog about science ebooks edited by Carl Zimmer.
March of the Dinosaurs. Published by Touch Press, 2011.
Reviewed by Brian Switek
April 4, 2012
On March 20, I delivered a keynote talk at the Joint Genome Institute annual meeting. I talked about my experience of reporting on genomes over the past two decades–from my initial awe at the very first sequenced genomes to weary fatigue as thousands of genomes were published, and to a recognition of what the real news is about genomes today. Here’s the video.
Originally published April 3, 2012. Copyright 2012 Carl Zimmer.
This post was originally published in “Download the Universe,” a multi-author blog about science ebooks edited by Carl Zimmer.
Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night. By Mary Kay Carson. Published by Bookerella, 2012.
Reviewed by Carl Zimmer
April 2, 2012
Continue reading “Look Up In The Sky! It’s A Book! It’s An App! It’s a Bat!”
Tomorrow (April 2) Robert Krulwich of Radiolab and I will be at Columbia University to moderate a debate about the future of neuroscience. Entitled, “Does the brain’s wiring make us who we are?” it will bring together Sebastian Seung of MIT and Anthony Movshon of NYU.
The auditorium filled up less than two hours after the tickets were made available online a few weeks ago, and a hefty waiting list quickly took shape. Fortunately, the organizers have made it possible for more people to watch the neurological fireworks. If you’d like to see a live simulcast, you can sign up for a free seat in nearby Pupin Hall 301. Here’s the Eventbrite page where you can grab yours.
Continue reading “Tomorrow’s brain debate: simulcast and livestream update #brainbrawl”
Brian Switek writes,
I have an Allosaurus on my arm. Heart of Gold Tattoo artist Jon McAffee put it there a few weeks ago. I think the tattoo—designed for me by friend and artist Glendon Mellow—came out beautifully. Contorted into the classic dinosaur death pose, the Jurassic apex predator is an expression of my passions and aspirations.