About the Gonzo Scientist Column
“The Gonzo Scientist” is the alter ego of science writer John Bohannon, and the protagonist of a regular column in Science magazine.
The Gonzo Scientist’s most recent article is featured on this blog, and a list of his past articles can be found on the Science website.
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How to make Stephen Colbert eat cat food
Yes, I caused Stephen Colbert to eat cat food on TV. But let me explain…
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Galileo in Senegal
A time travel experiment. Impossible? Yes probably, but it didn’t stop us from trying. Our goal was to introduce astronomy to people in remote African villages to see how Galileo might have been received if he brought telescopes.
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The ultimate film festival for science geeks
What to do after a cell biology PhD? Alexis Gambis got a haircut, moved to Brooklyn, and is now the director of the Imagine Science Film Festival.