On Accuracy in Science Storytelling

You’ve probably heard of Peter Wohlleben’s book, The Hidden Life of Trees. It purports to reveal the science of trees and forests, and to show how they’re much like humans. It’s been a huge bestseller, with critics and readers alike raving about it being a “paradigm-smasher.” What you probably haven’t heard, however, is that—in his…

W is for Writing about Science

This week my first popular science article in about 6 years was published in Outpost Magazine. It felt good to be science writing again – particularly since this one was about my own research. Both the article and this blog have renewed my interest in (and comfort level with) science writing – hope to keep…