Ariel writes, “I am happy to see that other science dorks like myself have inked up our passions. This is the molecular representation of glutamic acid, the amino acid associated with the Umami flavor, the proverbial fifth taste. I am a former chef turned public health major and fell in love with the elegance of chemical compounds but never forgot my unctuous roots.
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Originally published June 12, 2010. Copyright 2010 Carl Zimmer.
I’ve moved on to the final round for the 2010 prize in science from 3 Quarks Daily. Now it’s in the hands of Richard Dawkins. Congratulations to everyone who has made it this far (including my fellow Discover bloggers Sean Carroll and Ed Yong). Stay tuned for the decision on June 21.
Originally published June 11, 2010. Copyright 2010 Carl Zimmer.
I’m in Beijing for a few days on assignment. I have (selectively) great Internet access. So I’ll be blogging, but I won’t be immersed in social networks. More anon.
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Originally published June 7, 2010. Copyright 2010 Carl Zimmer.
Zachariah writes, “Binary ink of my eldest daughter’s name: Lain.”
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Originally published June 5, 2010. Copyright 2010 Carl Zimmer.
Thanks to everyone who nominated posts from the Loom for 3 Quarks Daily’s Science Prize. Now it’s time to vote!
If you need some background information on the prize, go here. You can then peruse the list of nominated posts here. Great stuff abounds, so you won’t hurt my feelings if you decide someone else’s post is the best! When you’re ready, vote here. The deadline is June 7, 11:59 PM eastern time.
The top 20 vote-getting posts will then be judged by the folks at 3 Quarks Daily, who will then pass their top 6 to Richard Dawkins. Dawkins will then select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winner. Winners will be announced June 21, 2010.
Originally published June 4, 2010. Copyright 2010 Carl Zimmer.