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Download the (e-book) Universe

By Deborah Blum
Posted: February 22, 2012

Category: science communication | Tagged Annalee Newitz, Brian Switek, Carl Zimmer, David Dobbs, Download the Universe, Ed Yong, Eric Michael Johnson, Jennifer Ouellete, John Hawks, John Timmer, Maggie Koerth-Baker, Maia Svalavitz, Sean Carroll, Steve Silberman, The Elements, Tom Levenson | 1 Comment

The Chemical Me (2011 edition)

By Deborah Blum
Posted: December 31, 2011

Category: chemistry, Speakeasy Science | Tagged arsenic, chemical-free, David Dobbs, Dorothy Sayers, Ed Yong, International Year of Chemistry, Ivan Oransky, Jennifer Ouelette, John Rennie, Matthew Harper, pepper spray, The Poisoner's Handbook | 7 Comments

A (slightly belated) science blog celebration

By Deborah Blum
Posted: October 26, 2011

Category: science communication, Speakeasy Science | Tagged Best American Science Writing 2011, Carl Zimmer, Ed Yong, Floyd Skloot, Murray S Blum, Rebecca Skloot, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Trouble with Scientists | 4 Comments

In Defense of Science Blogs (yes again)

By Deborah Blum
Posted: February 16, 2011

Category: science communication, Speakeasy Science | Tagged Aeron Hawath, Ed Yong, Embargo Watch, Emily Anthes, Ivan Oransky, John Rennie, Maryn McKenna, Not Exactly Rocket Science, Public Library of Science, science blogs, science communication, Steve Silberman Neurotribes, Superbug, The Gleaming Retort, Tim Oleson, University of Manchester, Wonderland | 29 Comments

Calling Dr. Kane

By Deborah Blum
Posted: December 14, 2010

Category: arsenic, chemistry | Tagged aliens, arsenic, arsenic-based lifeforms, bacteria, Carl Zimmer, Dave Munger, David Duchovny, Ed Yong, Evolution, Mono Lake, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Not Exactly Rocket Science, Orlando Jones, ResearchBlogging.org, Seed, Slate, The Period Table of the Elements | 6 Comments