Carl Zimmer: podcast appearances and interviews

Carl Zimmer is an American popular science writer, blogger, columnist, and journalist born in 1966. He specializes in topics such as evolution, parasites, and heredity. Zimmer has authored numerous books and contributes science essays to publications including The New York Times, Discover, and National Geographic. In addition to his writing, he holds a fellowship at Yale University's Morse College and serves as an adjunct professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University. He is known for giving frequent lectures and has appeared on various radio programs, including National Public Radio's Radiolab, Fresh Air, and This American Life. Zimmer authored the book 'Airborne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe' as well as 'Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea,' which was a companion to the PBS series Evolution. His journalistic focus generally revolves around the concept of