Ep 4: The Science and Politics of Basic Biology (with Carl Zimmer)
Is there a role for basic research in our society? Do scientists studying animals waste tax-payer money? How does learning about evolutionary biology benefit humans?
Tune in to this episode to hear Art and Marty talk to Carl Zimmer about the importance of basic research and the future of biology. Zimmer is an award-winning journalist for the New York Times, where he writes the weekly column, “Matter.” He has written numerous books on science. He has been a big proponent for furthering the public’s understanding of basic research, especially the importance of evolutionary biology. He is such a big deal that he even has a lovely species of tapeworm named after him (Acanthobothrium zimmeri)!
Follow Carl on twitter: @carlzimmer