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I’m Joe Hanson, Ph.D. biologist and host/writer of PBS Digital Studios’ It’s Okay To Be Smart. Check out my “Episode Extras” here. There’s a lot of amazing science out there. Let’s go discover it together.

“Everyone’s favorite Feynman of the Tumblr era” – Maria Popova

Joe’s science book recommendations, from brains to biology to space to art to physics.

One of Time Magazine’s 30 Must-See Tumblrs – 2012

Featured in The Best Science Writing Online – 2012

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Want to see more great science-y stuff? Check out my LINKS page for some of my favorites.