Carlyn Zwarenstein

Email: carlyn.zwarenstein@salon.com

Carlyn Zwarenstein writes about science for Salon. She aims to make your mind buzz and glow as you read about the wonders of evolution, neuroscience & microbiology — and to fruitfully explore areas where issues of science and power intersect. Carlyn has written one short book and one long book about drugs, pain, art, & getting through it all together, most recently the long one, On Opium: Pain, Pleasure, and Other Matters of Substance (Goose Lane, 2021; ECW 2022). She's on Bluesky @carlynzwaren.bsky.social, and you can find more of her writing here.

Bird flu isn't as silent as we think — experts caution the pandemic threat is still growing Carlyn Zwarenstein

We once rid the US of this nasty parasite. Now it could be coming back Carlyn Zwarenstein

Weird, rare mushrooms in Ecuador reveal secrets about life and loss of biodiversity Carlyn Zwarenstein

Humans think — AI, not so much. Science explains why our brains aren't just fancy computers Carlyn Zwarenstein

A torrent of infectious diseases is erupting from melting ice. We shouldn't freak out just yet Carlyn Zwarenstein

Our cells carry their own sexual identity. That's science, not ideology Carlyn Zwarenstein

The ultimate comeback: the science of resurrection Carlyn Zwarenstein

Take back the night: Establishing a "right to darkness" could save our night skies Carlyn Zwarenstein

Erasing the stars: Satellite megaconstellations are a mega problem for Earth and sky Carlyn Zwarenstein

War zone innovation: For Palestinians, survival has meant creativity Carlyn Zwarenstein

What makes humans intelligent? These unique neurons might hold the key Carlyn Zwarenstein

Masks off: The lessons we didn't learn from COVID Carlyn Zwarenstein

You don't want to throw a measles party Carlyn Zwarenstein

Plant and human immune systems are closer than we think, study finds Carlyn Zwarenstein

View of Mount Vesuvius from the ground of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii

An ancient volcano victim's brain turned to glass. Scientists now think they know how Carlyn Zwarenstein

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