This post was originally published in “Download the Universe,” a multi-author blog about science ebooks edited by Carl Zimmer.

When I’m 164. By David Ewing Duncan. Published by TED Books.

Reviewed by Annalee Newitz

December 26, 2012

Continue reading “Do we really need to get personal about longevity enhancement?”

This post was originally published in “Download the Universe,” a multi-author blog about science ebooks edited by Carl Zimmer.

Snow Fall: The Avalanche at Tunnel Creek. By John Branch. Published by The New York Times and Byliner.

Reviewed by Veronique Greenwood

December 21, 2012

Continue reading “Snow Fall: A Gorgeous Ebook Comes to Life on the Web”

This post was originally published in “Download the Universe,” a multi-author blog about science ebooks edited by Carl Zimmer.

Electric Shock. By Cynthia Graber. Published by Matter.

Reviewed by Seth Mnookin

December 19, 2012

Continue reading “Behind the scenes with “Electric Shock,” Matter’s new ebook on regeneration”