Kevin Zelnio

Blogger and Freelance Science Writer, Scientific American

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Former deep-sea explorer/scientist/writer, now owner and brewmaster of @BryggFangelset. Former punk rocker, now self-proclaimed folkgrasser & expat #DrunkSci

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Opinion: I’m not a scientist, but allow me to say a few things about science

thecivilian.co.nz — As with most people, I didn't really hear about science for the first few decades of my life. Oh, every now and then you'd see it mentioned in the newspaper, or perhaps in a book somewhere; "science" had solved some great conundrum, such as how to make butter spreadable.

Building Spanish Galleons 101

deepseanews.com — Ever dreamed of owning your own ship? Sail the seven seas? Pillage? Adventure? Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, boldly go where no one has gone...oh wait...not that ship...but same idea. If commanding your very own seafaring vessel is on your bucket list,
@cmbsweden gotcha. Probably not my thing. A touchscreen tablet would be nice for the brewery though.

Why women leave academia and why universities should be worried

guardian.co.uk — A recent report reveals that only 12% of third year female PhD students want a career in academia. Curt Rice looks at the reasons why and warns that universities' survival is at risk
@cmbsweden @johndstoll @SwedeMuses Book a room at Hotell Fängelset if you can. Conveniently right across from the bus/train terminal ;)
@ProfLikeSubst No. He was born Carl Linnaeus, when he got ennobled he took the title Carl Von Linné and wrote in latin as Carolus Linnaeus
Happy birthday to Carl von Linné, born Carl Linnaeus in 1707! My daughters middle name is after him (also Sweden's nat'l flower - Linnea)
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