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Egg on Not Older-Better Podcast

Paul Vogelzang and I talk eggs–myth, science, space eggs and conceptual art on his fabulous podcast– Not Old – Better. If you want a sneak peak inside the book, this is a good place. Thanks to Paul for asking such…

Announcing The Night Cafe

It’s official! Kellian Pletcher of Green Door Labs and I have joined forces as Green Star Productions, which is building an interactive theater pop up in Boston this July. The Night Cafe, the metaphysical beat cafe where insomniacs meet, has…

Announcing “Save the Munbax”!

I’m delighted to let you know that my new immersive experience Save the Munbax is set to run October 5, 6, 7, and 8th at Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts. My collaborator Kellian Pletcher Adams of Green Door Labs and I are…

AAAS Endorses Pandora’s DNA

Scientists love Pandora’s DNA, apparently. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) put my book on a list of five “Books about cancer that everyone must read.” I’m delighted to be in the good company of other excellent titles…

ALA Names Pandora’s DNA Notable Book of 2015

I’m delighted to say that the ALA (American Library Association) has named Pandora’s DNA a notable book of 2015, along with 25 other wonderful works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. You can check out the whole list on the ALA website.

Why Surveillance Sucks: Exhibit 17

This morning, while I’m still in bed, and George is telling me about his silly dream, a nurse calls to tell me the results of my latest transvaginal ultrasound, a scan I take every six months to screen for ovarian…