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‘Nature Writing’ Facebook page

I have decided to start ‘curating’ a Facebook page and corresponding Flipboard magazine to share links to new online ‘Nature Writing’ articles.

Treating stupid questions with more respect

Dismissing naïve questions as stupid is not going to win anyone over to the enlightened cause.

Darwin groupie's study

My Darwin groupie's study is finally complete!

44 not out

It's my 44th birthday.

Darwin serves me lunch

Caterer bears an uncanny resemblance to famous scientist.

NEWSLETTER

Newsletter 14: ‘The correct way to classify species’
Taxonomic techniques compared • Pterosaurs • plant evolution and mega-herbivores • punctuated equilibrium • chimp vocalisations • giraffes’s necks • whale evolution • giant tortoises • platypus conspiracy • book recommendations
Newsletter No. 13: ‘Some excellent news’
Some great news • How the internet is supposed to work • Darwin plays backgammon • Links and book reviews • a necessary owl

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Hello, French Polynesia!
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