This is a list of British scientists.
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We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which celebrity books they actually find really good. Here are some of their best recommendations.1.Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
'Shonda Rhimes's Year of Yes had me like 'YASSSS!' the whole time I was reading it. She's an inspiration to women working in the Industry and is proof that you CAN be successful doing things your own way. And her book is sassy! Love it!'
Submitted by Nicole Garcia, Facebook.
'I really enjoyed listening to Shonda Rhimes's Year of Yes audiobook and would recommend it to everyone.'
Submitted by Jo Forrester, Facebook.
2.Yes Please by Amy Poehler
'I recommend Yes Please by Amy Poehler to just about everyone I talk to. The thing is, there's something for every person in that book. Literally everyone. I never shut up about it. I've lent out my copy so many times I had to buy a second one to read while my first one was away. They're both pretty well worn now. But it's worth it, 'cause she made me love myself and my life and all the challenges that go with that.'
Submitted by Elenor Irene Paul, Facebook.
'I read it during a somewhat dark time so I wasn’t feeling too great about anything and this book not only made me laugh but influenced me to change my perspective on myself, my future, my relationships. It was an extremely humorous book that also had powerful messages on self image and self respect. I’m still extremely grateful I read this when I did. Lol Amy if you ever get this you saved my life with your wit and humor and most importantly raw honesty.'
Submitted by reenief.
3.One More Thing by B.J. Novak
'Definitely read One More Thing by B.J. Novak. This collection of short stories is at times strange, but incredibly insightful and just makes you in awe of how hella smart this guy is. Pirates of the caribbean at worlds end free online. Depending on your personal situation, you will find yourself in this book.'
Submitted by Jasmine Shewakramani, Facebook.
'It is not at all what I expected, but I mean that in the best way possible. He's such a smart, witty, insightful writer. It's exactly as the title suggests – a collection of stories. All fictional, all so, so different. Some made me laugh, some made me choke up, some made me genuinely scared, all of them made me think. Everyone should read this!'
Submitted by Amy Geron, Facebook.
4.Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
'I'm about Mindy Kaling's books. For any women, anyone really who feels like they have no idea what is going on with their life and feels lost as if everyone is running a race and you don't know where the starting line is, read her books. Very relatable and makes you reflect in a more cheerful way the crappy aspects of trying to adult when on the inside you are a helpless child dressed as an adult. It got me through the post-grad blehs.'
Submitted by Jennifer Lynn, Facebook.
'Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) is like a really long but absolutely accurate and stupendous anthem for the quiet, nerdy, awkward girls everywhere just trying to find their way in the world, and make people laugh/take them semi-seriously along the way. It made me feel better reading about her challenges, and brought me comfort to know that I'm not alone, like the chapter on hookups or peaking in high school, or on making real friends. Her other book Why Not Me? is also fantastic!'
Submitted by Amelia Eqbal, Facebook.
5.Gray by Pete Wentz
'Gray by Pete Wentz was really good considering, although the characters had different names it was based on what he went through with mental illness.'
Submitted by carolinem4f57e0965.
6.Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
'It’s a smart, researched book – combined with the wit and comedy of Aziz. It’s such a thought-out analysis of how internet and smartphones changed the way we communicate and date. I’d definitely recommend it.'
Submitted by punx.
'Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari was a great nonfiction book that wasn’t a memoir. I felt like some of his personal generalizations about millennials were a bit misguided and heavily influenced by his own personality, but the overall study of love in the modern age was very interesting and he gave it a fun spin.'
Submitted by Katherine Rose.
7.Bossypants by Tina Fey
'Tina Fey's Bossypants is hysterical. If you haven't read it, go read it. If you've already read it, read it again.'
Submitted by Samantha C. Sullivan, Facebook.
'I am from a very conservative culture and I read Bossypants by Tina Fey in college. I was amazed to learn how much I could relate to her journey as a woman being from a completely different background. Fey laces her pages with the brutal truth of living in a male-dominated world where women get called bitches for leading others and demanding respect. Basically.. I love Tina Fey and literally EVERYONE should read Bossypants!'
Submitted by Katherine Truesdale, Facebook.
8.Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart
'As a very clumsy and somewhat awkward individual, it was a pleasure to read about someone so well known who had been in very similar situations! Seeing how well she has done for herself despite all of the awkwardness really encourages me.'
Submitted by notadisneyprincess.
'A funny, alternative layout for an autobiography which goes through different aspects of life… She even has conversations with her younger self! (Plus it’s absolutely hilarious and relatable.)'
Submitted by benr4b45c7122.
9.Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis
'Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis was great! It’s very personal and really sad at times (I was sat on a train crying reading a certain part) and you get to hear all of the funny moments between the Chili Peppers and the true meaning behind quite a few of their songs. I really enjoyed reading how they evolved throughout the years, and unlike some autobiographies it was interesting and I loved it!!'
Submitted by nicola182.
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'It's interesting, it gives every single song he recorded an extra meaning, and it's such an emotional book.'
Submitted by Nadia Suchowiercha, Facebook.
10.Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone by Bo Burnham
'It's not a biography.. it's actually poems. But they're all so great. Some are funny and some are really clever.. and some of them are precious. It's actually one of my favorite books. The illustrator Chance Bone is also super talented. It's an easy read and I suggest it to everyone.'
Submitted by Sarah Kierstead, Facebook.
11.Just Kids by Patti Smith
'Just Kids by Patti Smith is hands down the most beautifully written memoir I’ve ever read. I knew very little of Patti’s music and even less about her personal life so this book was a revelation. It revolves around an unconventional friendship/love story which is so touching but it also gives you a great sense of the arts scene in NYC in the '70s. It also just reads so lyrically, it is hard to put it down because it flows so nicely.'
Submitted by Katherine Rose.
12.Girl Walks Into a Bar.. by Rachel Dratch
'This is the best memoir I have ever read, and dare I say the funniest book I’ve read to boot. This is a book that is endearing and GENUINELY ‘laugh-out-loud’ funny; as Dratch puts aside her embarrassments and social faux pas to tell the story of her life ‘after success’ – a change to the usual story of careers from other celebrities out there, and one that will leave you with a new sense of respect and adoration for the completely down-to-earth and hilarious ex-SNL star. If you enjoy memoirs, or even just love a book that makes you cry with laughter, then this is the book for you.'
Submitted by LukeSeawalker.
13.The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie
'It’s a spy novel spoof that doesn’t read like broad parody. It’s funny and serious and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.'
Submitted by Dani257.
14.I'm the One That I Want by Margaret Cho
'It's a little older (I read it about 16 years ago), but I really like Margaret Cho's I'm the One That I Want. It's not all comedy.. a lot of it focuses on her journey to self-acceptance after having her self-esteem repeatedly shattered. If you like her, you'll like the book.'
Submitted by Amy Gabriel, Facebook.
15.Confessions of a Prairie Bitch by Alison Arngrim
'Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated by Alison Arngrim is SO GOOD. So good. I don't know what else to say.'
Submitted by Jen Price, Facebook.
16.Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry
'I read Moab is my Washpot by Stephen Fry when I was at an important stage in my life: leaving secondary school and heading to university. I'd suffered from issues that made my teenage years particularly difficult: mental breakdowns, loneliness, anxiety.. It reminded me that my self worth didn't lie in what a delusional happy life I could live straight away, and that life is really a stab in the dark and unexpected, but despite the hard times, your hard work and sense of humour will always pull through and take you to where you want to be. Still have no idea what the title means to this day, but it's beautifully and yet still very conversationally written, like all of Stephen Fry's books. He could be describing a jar of pudding, and yet it would still be un-put-down-able.'
Submitted by Áine Fortune, Facebook.
17.It's So Easy (And Other Lies): The Autobiography by Duff McKagan
'In this book, Duff tells his story about being in Guns N' Roses along with the drugs, sex, and alcohol. In case anybody doesn’t know, Duff was a HUGE drinker. Being nicknamed 'the King of Beers' and even having Duff Beer from The Simpsons named after him. He tells how he almost died because his pancreas swelled to the size of a football and was leaking stomach acid, giving him third degree burns due to heavy drinking. He tells how he overcame his bad habits, and this book is very inspiring.'
Submitted by AnimeGNR1996.
18.Brunette Ambition by Lea Michele
'She not only shares her experiences but she gives us tips from yoga poses, recipes, and relationship advice. Love this book, I would absolutely recommend it!'
Submitted by Madi2002.
19.Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
'Lena is a book writing genius. I love how you can tell her quirkiness through the words she is writing.'
Submitted by markiehale0426.
'Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham was incredibly insightful about the ins and outs of growing up.'
Submitted by Kathryn Mitchell, Facebook.
20.Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
'It's for every parent who loves their children, but is also ready to lose their marbles. Jim Gaffigan lets everyone know that being a comedian isn't glamorous, but kids are great source material. It's also a great tribute to his wife, the glue that keeps them together. It's a humble way of showing that life would be pretty boring without our family.'
Submitted by Ann Catherine Hughes, Facebook.
21.Bouncing Back by Joan Rivers
'[It] was published in 1997 when she was probably in her 60s, and yet it was still able to be relevant and inspiring to me even though I was maybe 16 at the time. She really did a fantastic job of talking about how she overcame a number of obstacles and tragedies in her life and became a wise, stronger person. She really had a natural gift for writing.'
Submitted by Matty Cormier, Facebook.
22.Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini
'I really think everybody should read Leah Remini's Troublemaker. It has a lot of intelligent things to say about finding yourself, dealing with insecurity and where to look for guidance. It is also a very well written account of her life up til this point. I really came out of reading it with a lot of respect for her.'
Submitted by Matty Cormier, Facebook.
23.The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx
'Nikki Sixx – Heroin Diaries. It really does stay with you forever.'
Submitted by beckiechatteris.
24.Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir by Alan Cumming
'Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming is heartbreaking, but so good.'
Submitted by Jen Price, Facebook.
25.The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper
'Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt's The Rainbow Comes and Goes really puts life and relationships in a new perspective. The book is all conversation between a mother and son via email and you get to know how similar they are despite how opposite they may seem. While their lives seem to be all glamorous and fame, they have actually suffered a lot of loss and pain growing up. Highly recommend it!'
Submitted by Tina Marie Cerami, Facebook.
26.Instant Mom by Nia Vardalos
'Instant Mom by Nia Vardalos actually made me cry when she chronicled her very personal journey with becoming a mother.'
Submitted by Kathryn Mitchell, Facebook.
27.I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence and Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris
'I Like You and Simple Times by Amy Sedaris are unlike any celebrity book you might read. She blends pretty much truly hilariously terrible crafting/DIY/recipe ideas with odd short stories and interesting advice to make one heck of a read. Although, her cheeseball recipe is unparalleled.'
Submitted by Katherine Rose.
28.Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris
'It was such an original and funny way to tell his story, there are lots of touching parts to it, and it is a moving book in so many ways.'
Submitted by Nadia Suchowiercha, Facebook.
29.Born With Teeth: A Memoir by Kate Mulgrew
'Born with Teeth by Kate Mulgrew was fascinatingly dark and interesting.'
Submitted by Rosey Waters, Facebook.
30.Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song by Sarah Bareilles
'It’s a book of reflection and personal confessions. It is deeply inspiring to follow her growth as a person and as a musician to becoming the person that she wants to be, and creating the type of music that she wants to make. She writes about her songs that are pinnacle to her life, and she writes in an honest and humerous tone and with an optimistic attitude. This is an influential book.'
Submitted by annieh.
31.Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
'Rob Lowe’s Stories I Only Tell My Friends is amazing; so juicy yet authentic. I know a lot of people may not like Rob Lowe for various reasons; to them, I recommend this book. His second book, Love Life, is also very, very good.'
Submitted by alyssakay211.
32.Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Lirik kau auraku chord. 'I remember laughing out loud numerous times in public places. Absolutely hilarious and well written.'
Submitted by Christina Harris, Facebook.
33.Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence and Superstud: Or How I Became a 24-Year-Old Virgin by Paul Feig
'They are honestly the most hilarious memoirs I’ve ever read. If you ever felt like a nerd or geek in school, or even later in life, these books are relatable to the point of being painful but you still find yourself laughing right through them.'
Submitted by Katherine Rose.
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Communicating information in the sciences, especially in a way that's fun and entertaining, is both a honed skill and a natural talent.
These 40 people have managed to perfect that voice and now serve as the esteemed 'scientist social media wizards.' They're astrophysicists, meteorologists, science reporters and more, and you're missing out if you're not following them online.
You can follow all of these educators using our twitter list. And don't forget to follow @BI_Science, as well as Science Editor @MicrobeLover, Senior Science Reporter @DinaSpector, and Senior Health Reporter @fedira.
Col. Chris Hadfield is the hippest astronaut on the Web.
Who he is: A retired Canadian astronaut who became the first Canadian to walk in space.
Why you should follow: Though he's no longer going into orbit, he puts together stellar tweets that show he's still up to date on space things. He's amassed nearly 600,000 Facebook followers, many of them fans of his autobiography ' An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.'
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: Ever-savvy, Hadfield knows what makes an epic selfie.
Good morning! Perpetual selfie: 2 new Earth-seeing cameras on Space Station, with many uses http://t.co/bQ9jfjbzhbpic.twitter.com/COYIaE2CnE— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 28, 2014
Dr. Carin Bondar's web series about sexual behaviors in the Animal Kingdom amassed more than 12 million views on YouTube.
Who she is: A spunky biologist and population ecologist who blogs 'SciVid.'
Why you should follow: Her ' Wild Sex' web series wrapped last year, but Bondar continues to create awesomely nerdy videos. She has a new series currently out called ' Sex Bytes.'
Follow her on Twitter and Facebook. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She filmed this parody of ' Wrecking Ball' about evolution.
David Shiffman trumps your 'Shark Week' obsession every day on Facebook and Twitter.
Who he is: A marine biologist promoting shark conservation in his blog 'Southern Fried Science.'
Why you should follow: For Shiffman, a Ph.D. student at the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami, every week is 'Shark Week.' His witty, near-obsessive shark-related tweets and Facebook posts both entertain and advocate for a more sustainable ocean environment for sharks and other creatures alike.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: Shiffman shows how anyone can become a shark activist.
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Carl Zimmer wrote 12 books before becoming a social media sorcerer.
Who he is: A New York Times science writer whose column, 'Matter,' expands our understanding of life.
Why you should follow: In 2003, Zimmer founded an influential biology blog, The Loom. It champions underappreciated lifeforms and scientists, and today lives on National Geographic's website.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his author page here.
Example of media prowess: He crowdsourced the quintessential reading list for science dorks.
Check out a wide-ranging list of the best memoirs written by scientists: http://t.co/lh36ki55dC— Nat Geo Phenomena (@ngphenomena) January 27, 2014
Buzz Hoot Roar is a graphics-driven blog that explains a scientific concept in 300 words or less.
Who they are: Robin Sutton Anders, Neil McCoy, Sarah Blackmon, and Eleanor Spicer Rice comprise Buzz Hoot Roar, a one-stop shop for graphic artists and science lovers alike.
Why you should follow: The team writes a blurb explaining a bit of scientific information, and graphic artists from across the country illustrate that concept in a quirky style.
Follow her on Twitter and Facebook. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: They break bad news with really cute infographics.
Public Service Announcement today on BHR: There's no such thing as organic honey. With @beatricebiology's genius: http://t.co/9qT0vIgAwh— Buzz Hoot Roar (@BuzzHootRoar) February 5, 2014
Jake Bova curates relevant and pressing insect news on his blog and Facebook page 'Relax, I'm an Entomologist.'
Who he is: A graduate teaching assistant at Virginia Tech known for creating the popular blog and Facebook page, 'Relax, I'm an Entomologist.'
Why you should follow: Bova gives 'an unapologetic look at the world of entomology and science' through curated content about insects and all things insect-related.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: Bova's posts are full of visually-stimulating images as well as funny cartoons and memes.
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Christie Wilcox isn't afraid to call out the bigwigs in science.
Who she is: A Ph.D. candidate studying cell and molecular biology at the University of Hawaii, who blogs 'Science Sushi.'
Why you should follow: Her most popular post last year was a controversial open letter to Discovery Channel for its Megalodon 'fauxmentary' that kicked off Shark Week. She also rewrites popular songs as odes to evolution and the trials of being a Ph.D. candidate.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: Wilcox tweets pictures from her office space in paradise.
No matter how stressed I am, I can't help but feel a surge of energy & excitement when I remember that I work here: pic.twitter.com/7wH67p5D3w— Christie Wilcox (@NerdyChristie) June 17, 2013
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts the first and only popular commercial radio program devoted to all things space.
Who he is: An astrophysicist and best-selling author.
Why you should follow: He moonwalked for YouTube, tweets the astronomical significance of the date to his 1.5 million followers, and expertly bridges pop culture and science with clarity, humor, and passion. His show ' StarTalk' is the No. 2 science podcast on iTunes.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: He's a goof about the universe.
When I shop for fruit & melons I like to hold a grape next to a cantaloupe & think of Earth next to Jupiter. Then I eat Earth — Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) February 21, 2014
Hank Green reaches a demographic not typically into science.
Who he is: A musician-slash-science-dork who makes videos about science news, history, and concepts on his YouTube-sponsored vlog, ' SciShow.'
Why you should follow: SciShow, which has more than 1.4 million subscribers, continues to grow with a strong demographic interest among high school and college students and women — an engaged viewership that Green is particularly proud of.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: He explained which gene is responsible for the creation of redheads.
Andy Howell excites the world of astronomy by tying together science and popular culture.
Who he is: An astronomer and adjunct faculty at UC - Santa Barbara who hosts ' Known Universe' on National Geographic.
Why you should follow: Howell lends an authoritative voice to the subject of astronomy and astrophysics. He's always up to something exciting, and eagerly shares all his ventures with fans and followers.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: He doesn't let himself be boxed in by research and teaching.
Just got out of a #BigBangTheory taping. Had a little #KnownUniverse reunion with @Astro_Mike! He was great on the show, as always. — Andy Howell (@d_a_howell) January 29, 2014
Vi Hart's doodles about math have garnered more than 47 million views on YouTube.
Who she is: A 'Mathemusician' for Khan Academy, a nonprofit website providing free classes in the STEM subjects.
Why you should follow: Even if you aren't mathematically inclined, her videos are easy to understand. Hart has become a viable YouTube science superstar.
Follow her on Twitter and Facebook. Check out her YouTube channel here.
Example of media prowess: She engages other math and science experts on Twitter.
@minutephysics (I'm aware of how various algebras are used to represent spin in quantum stuff. Even reference it in http://t.co/hpPU8o6s6r) — Vi Hart (@vihartvihart) February 21, 2014
Bill Nye used to teach on TV, and now educates his more than 1 million followers on Twitter.
Who he is: The 19-time Emmy-award-winning 'Bill Nye the Science Guy.'
Why you should follow: This science educator is out to change the world one tweet at a time. He shares his opinions on climate change, evolution, even the government shutdown.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: Nye's got an in with the White House.
I sent a letter, an open letter, to President Obama encouraging him to #FundPlanetary@NASA:http://t.co/zdO66xrVFs Let's change the world. — Bill Nye (@TheScienceGuy) December 8, 2013
Alan Boyle runs what he likes to call 'a virtual curiosity shop' — @b0yle
Who he is: A science editor of NBC News Digital, exploring physical science, space exploration, paleontology, and archaeology.
Why you should follow: During his 36 years of daily journalism, Boyle has survived a hurricane, a volcanic eruption, a total solar eclipse, and an earthquake. He says he has faith he will survive the Internet as well.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: He tweets photos from behind the scenes of 'NBC Nightly News.'
.@nbcnightlynews crew setting up for tonight's TV spot w SpaceShipTwo and pilot. #virginvoyagepic.twitter.com/3L3S22ce1E— Alan Boyle (@b0yle) January 10, 2014
Julie Hecht is man's best friend's best friend.
Who she is: A canine researcher who explores the dog-human relationship in her blog 'Dog Spies.'
Why you should follow: As a Ph.D. student at The City University of New York in Psychology, Hecht investigates olfactory preferences, dogs' understanding of 'fairness,' dog-human play behavior, and other mysteries about the K-9 species.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: Her articles entice with cute puppy photos.
Think Your Dog Has a Guilty Look? Think Again https://t.co/[email protected]/4uIIeb0RVP— Julie Hecht (@DogSpies) February 11, 2014
Brian Switek breathes new life into stories from a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Who he is: A freelance science writer digging up deets on evolution, paleontology, and natural history in his blog 'Laelaps.'
Why you should follow: Switek, author of ' My Beloved Brontosaurus,' covers everyone from the Tsintaosaurus, a dinosaur with a unicorn-style horn, to the 'Jurassic Park' co-star, Dilophosaurus. No dinosaur gets left behind.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: He champions researchers up against stereotypes.
Although it's really past time to retire the Indiana Jones trope. Fieldwork rarely requires looting idols and thwarting Nazis. — Brian Switek (@Laelaps) January 29, 2014
Nadia Drake's tweets heavily feature spiders.
Who she is: A science reporter for Wired specializing in spiders and science mysteries.
Why you should follow: Drake, who is known affectionately in the Twittersphere as 'Nads,' has an affinity for spiders and tweets her love of the eight-legged insect while spreading the word for rain forest conservation.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her author page here.
Example of media prowess: She looks out for every creature, not just the beautiful ones.
RT @paldhous: Axolotl extinct in the wild? Very sad if so. No good just saving the 'pretty' creatures http://t.co/j97VuEvxai— Nadia Drake (@slugnads) January 29, 2014
Ed Yong finds gems of the science world to write about.
Who he is: An award-winning science writer who explores biology's greatest oddities in his blog 'Not Exactly Rocket Science.'
Why you should follow: His work has appeared in Wired, Nature, the BBC, New Scientist, the Guardian, the Times, Aeon, Discover, Scientific American, The Scientist, the BMJ, Slate, and more.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: Each week, Yong posts a round-up of the best science articles on the Internet.
I scour the internet for good science reads so you don't have to. This week's arsenal: http://t.co/aJduJ4IAGt— Ed Yong (@edyong209) January 25, 2014
Eric Holthaus live-tweets weather updates going on in all parts of the globe.
Who he is: A meteorologist who writes for Slate's 'Future Tense' section.
Why you should follow: Informative and omnipresent, Holthaus is seemingly everywhere at once, live tweeting weather and climate updates in Atlanta one minute and New York the next.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his author page here.
Example of media prowess: Holthaus is all over that polar vortex thing.
Context: #Atlanta#winter#climatechangepic.twitter.com/NxWoXL6DwK— Eric Holthaus (@EricHolthaus) January 28, 2014
Maryn McKenna's newsroom nickname is Scary Disease Girl.
Who she is: A Wired writer who delves into public health, global health, medicine, and food policy in her blog 'Superbug.'
Why you should follow: McKenna is the author of ' SUPERBUG: The Fatal Menace of MRSA,' an investigation of the global epidemic of drug-resistant staph, which received the 2011 Science in Society Award.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She curates a Twitter list of awesome women to follow.
adding @kahoakes to my follows provides an opportunity to remind folks about my public list 'Women Worth RTing' https://t.co/wtHnNS4W8z— Maryn McKenna (@marynmck) January 20, 2014
Adam Mann's articles include the tags 'bad-ass robots,' 'moon panorama,' and 'mind-blowing science photos.'
Who he is: An astronomy and physics writer for Wired, who keeps an eye on transportation news.
Why you should follow: Mann's Twitter handle, @adamspaceman— pronounced 'Spah-CHE-min' according to his profile — is an awesome and punny reference to '30 Rock.'
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his author page here.
Example of media prowess: He wrote a memorial for all the space robots that died in 2013.
Gone to that great graveyard in the sky RT @wiredscience: Warning, sad post ahead: The space robots we lost in 2013 http://t.co/qUjuCLyy6s— Adam Mann (@adamspacemann) December 17, 2013
Erik Klemetti is convincing his Twitter followers that volcanoes can change the planet.
Who he is: A volcanologist and petrologist at Denison University, and writer of ' Eruptions Blog' for Wired Science.
Why you should follow: Klemetti keeps the world up to date on the globe's volcanic activity, including how eruptions and other volcano-related events are affecting the Earth.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: He's always on the alert, the moment he hears news.
It appears that Marapi (not MErapi) had an eruption today. 3-km exclusion zone around the volcano (h/t @ikmar): http://t.co/UcSJNSHBh2— Erik Klemetti (@eruptionsblog) February 26, 2014
Dr. Michael Mann is trying to alert the Internet to dangerous climate changes.
Who he is: A climatologist and geophysicist, and director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn State.
Why you should follow: Mann is the go-to on all things climate. So if you ever find yourself wondering about the future of natural gas usage or the Obama administration's stance on global warming, Mann is your man.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Example of media prowess: Mann spans modes of interweb communication — he even did a Reddit AMA on Feb. 21.
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Ferris Jabr writes scientific fiction stories and tweets with humor.
Who he is: An associate editor at Scientific American magazine.
Why you should follow: Jabr blends humor into a lot of his science writing, some of which even includes scientific fiction. Most of his work is published in Scientific American, but his Twitter presence is equally refreshing and entertaining.
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Example of media prowess: Jabr enjoys showing the Twittersphere how crazy science can be.
DANG YO cc @maragrunbaum RT @BecCrew tiny spider builds a fake spider from insect corpses pic.twitter.com/z1TnrJUPmYhttp://t.co/FtCYEbYQCh— Ferris Jabr (@ferrisjabr) January 22, 2014
Frans de Waal's 21,000+ Facebook followers flock to him for information on primate behavior.
Who he is: An expert on primate behavior and ethnology, and professor at Emory University.
Why you should follow: De Waal is very outspoken about human similarities and behavior in other animals, particularly primates. He posts provocative articles and videos by way of his Facebook page.
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Example of media prowess: De Waal likes to alert his audience to animal fact and fiction.
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Emily Lakdawalla shares her passion for exploring the solar system.
Who she is: Senior Editor and Planetary Evangelist for The Planetary Society blog.
Why you should follow: An unapologetic 'Star Trek' lover, Lakdawalla is highly active online, sharing her interest in and knowledge of space exploration with as many people as possible.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She includes great images in her tweets.
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This photo makes it look like Curiosity has just crossed mountains. End of today's 55m drive http://t.co/fYcIeAej41pic.twitter.com/dEQeol2Vue— Emily Lakdawalla (@elakdawalla) February 26, 2014
Phil Plait, the 'Bad Astronomer,' makes astronomy accessible even for people who aren't space geeks.
Who he is: An astronomer who airs out myths and misconceptions in astronomy and related topics in his blog 'Bad Astronomer.'
Why you should follow: Plait rehashes the best nuggets of information from his articles in 140 characters or less on Twitter, tying in sports and 'Star Trek' references to make matters of space more entertaining.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: He's quick with the fun facts.
Were you born > 1976? 2013 was the *37th* year in a row of above avg heat, so you've never experienced an avg year. http://t.co/JZyL3cEbSD— Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) January 22, 2014
Henry Reich uses time-lapsed drawing to simplify and illustrate the most complicated ideas.
Who he is: The creator of 'MinutePhysics,' a series of educational videos that explain cool physics and other sweet science topics in roughly one minute.
Why you should follow: Reich tackles the mundane ('Is It Better to Walk or Run in the Rain?') and life's greatest mysteries (' Science, Religion, and the Big Bang').
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his vlog here.
Example of media prowess: His most popular video has more than 8.8 million views on YouTube.
Ivan Oransky explores the ethics and drama when scientists have to retract their papers.
Who he is: A medical journalist and VP/global editorial director of MedPage Today.
Why you should follow: Journals retract scientific papers with varying levels of honesty, consistency, urgency, and fanfare. Oransky's blog, 'Retraction Watch,' keeps a close eye on the self-correctors in the industry.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: He's taking names.
Author who threatened to sue Retraction Watch has another paper withdrawn http://t.co/iVruu7RU9d— Ivan Oransky (@ivanoransky) January 17, 2014
Noah Gray polices faulty science circulating the digital sphere.
Who he is: An editor at Nature who specializes in neuroscience and snark.
Why you should follow: Gray is constantly calling out poor science reporting on Twitter. Being the 'bad cop' of digital journalism has earned him roughly 'as many unfollowers as followers,' Gray joked.
Follow him on Twitter.
Example of media prowess: He gives nerdy Valentine's Day gifts.
My Valentine to you from last year - 5 things the media gets wrong about the neurosci of love: http://t.co/jUJBcpHuQ0pic.twitter.com/eBRHyI7mKt— Noah Gray (@noahWG) February 14, 2014
Jennifer Ouellette adopts a fake French alter ego for her avid Twitter fan base.
Who she is: A blogger for Scientific American and author of four books.
Why you should follow: Ouellette writes the popular blog 'Cocktail Party Physics,' and entertains Twitter followers through her faux French avatar persona Jen-Luc Piquant.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: Ouellette frequently brings popular culture into popular science.
'Stop new cordage? Never gonna happen.' In defence of unnecessary words, featuring 'Slayer Slang' #Buffyhttp://t.co/bCyWjcXphK— Jennifer Ouellette (@JenLucPiquant) February 17, 2014
Bethany Brookshire, codename 'Sci Curious,' wants to update education for the digital age.
Who she is: A student of all things '-ology' on her blog 'Scicurious.'
Why you should follow: Brookshire is a lead organizer of ScienceBrain Online, a curated conference for psychologists, neuroscientists, science communicators, and anyone with an interest in mind, brain, and behavior, to discuss new and effective ways to educate about these topics online.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her author page here.
Example of media prowess: This jack-of-all-trades put together a calendar of STEM celebrations happening all year long.
Are you looking to put more science in your 2014? I have a LIST https://t.co/0oexD1Oz2q Fossil Day! Moth Week! Fish Migration Day! — Sci Curious (@scicurious) January 16, 2014
Deborah Blum examines the intersection of science and society.
Who she is: A New York Times best-selling author, Wired blogger, and professor at the University of Wisconsin.
Why you should follow: Blum dreamed of being a chemist, but after setting her hair on fire with a college laboratory Bunsen burner, she decided to pursue her fascination with chemistry from a safe distance. Her Twitter reads more like an RSS feed of the best tweets by experts in the field, rather than mundane rantings of a journalist.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She gives credit where credit is due.
Really like this smart perspective from @cragcrest: Breast cancer's latest saga: misfearing and misplaced goalposts http://t.co/mQsqzP9zvl— Deborah Blum (@deborahblum) February 13, 2014
John Timmer teaches scientists how to communicate with each other.
Who he is: A science editor for Ars Technica with more than a decade's worth of research in genetics and developmental biology.
Why you should follow: Timmer has been a speaker at the Nobel Dialogs and an organizer of the SONYC discussion series, among other appearances. He's rather blunt online, weighing in on environmental legislation, creationism being taught in Texas schools, and the bane of his existence: bad PR emails.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his author page here.
Example of media prowess: He shares cool apps you should use.
Playing with the #Waterlogue app, which makes watercolors from your pics. Does a nice job with the Sierras. pic.twitter.com/Shj7KHBRsI— John Timmer (@j_timmer) January 26, 2014
Dr. Kelly Hogan combines her knowledge of obstetrics and toxicology online.
Who she is: A science writer and environmental toxicology research fellow at the University of Michigan School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
Why you should follow: Dr. Hogan combines obstetrics and toxicology in her science-related tweets for a wide array of information that covers the gray area between those two not-often-seen-together subjects.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her webpage here.
Example of media prowess: An avid reader of new research, Dr. Hogan shares her favorite abstracts on Twitter.
The physiological roles of placental corticotropin releasing hormone in pregnancy and childbirth. http://t.co/GLsJtoyEn6— Lab Rat on the Loose (@Loose_Lab_Rat) February 18, 2014
Maria Popova writes thoughtful, provocative blog posts about human thought.
Who she is: A self-described 'interestingness hunter-gatherer' who writes about the questions we all have about human existence.
Why you should follow: Her 'Brain Pickings' blog posts are reminiscent of a well-crafted TED Talk; they span subjects like love, history, literature, and science, and are always very visual.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She takes pop culture references one step further by including components of how the brain thinks.
A visualization of The Hobbit, depicting character interactions and relative emotional context http://t.co/OWfvfDvvl0— Maria Popova (@brainpicker) January 29, 2014
Allie Wilkinson is making the Internet a more welcoming place for scientists.
Who she is: A freelance science writer and marine biologist at heart.
Why you should follow: Wilkinson is the creative mastermind behind ' This Is What A Scientist Looks Like,' an ongoing community photo project hosted on Tumblr that seeks to change the stereotypical perception of a scientist. She also founded DC Science Tweetup, a monthly event for people in the D.C. Heroes of might and magic 5 maps. science community to meet up, geek out, and talk science.
Follow her on Twitter. Check out her blog here.
Example of media prowess: She speaks up for women in science writing.
Women face global disparity in scientific publishing http://t.co/mDUFH3i3yZ by @loveofscience— Ars Technica (@arstechnica) December 12, 2013
Few people know the true identity of Neuroskeptic, a social-media-savvy British neuroscientist.
Who he is: A mysterious, active British neuroscience researcher.
Why you should follow: The anonymous 'Neuroskeptic' charms on Twitter through his hidden identity. He used to blog independently before moving his blog to Discover Magazine, where fans can now read his musings on the inner workings of human and animal brains.
Follow him on Twitter.
Example of media prowess: Neuroskeptic makes his fans go :D
'Human brain reacts to emoticons as real faces' http://t.co/500fITEnau ..which is a neuroscientific way of saying 'we see them as faces'. — Neuroskeptic (@Neuro_Skeptic) February 10, 2014
Steve Silberman follows his passion for autism and other 'neurodiverse' individuals with more than 33,000 followers.
Who he is: An investigative science journalist for Wired and blogger behind NeuroTribes.
Why you should follow: Silberman delves deeply into the minds and lives of individuals living with autism on NeuroTribes, and shares his musings — along with related and unrelated science trends — in his unique voice on Twitter.
Follow him on Twitter. Check out his website here.
Example of media prowess: Silberman, a true academic, finds new ways to convey his life's calling.
Academia explained in Muppets. [via @nccomfort]. pic.twitter.com/VHQ41Zmlo7— Steve Silberman (@stevesilberman) January 29, 2014
Dr. Jack Gilbert uses Twitter to get up close and personal with microbes.
Who he is: An environmental microbiologist at the Argonne National Laboratory and Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago.
Why you should follow: Gilbert retweets useful information and news in his field. One of his biggest projects is the Hospital Microbiome, in which he takes microbial samples from the University of Chicago hospital to study the factors that influence bacterial population development in health care environments.
Follow him on Twitter.
Example of media prowess: Gilbert is often featured in documentaries.
Doing some video work for @illumina and having my make up done by Mel Street from @EpicMakeUppic.twitter.com/0RglZNgqgr— Jack A Gilbert (@gilbertjacka) January 29, 2014
Uriel Klieger blogs quotes from science articles, taken completely out of context.
Who he is: A software engineer at Exelis and blogger on a mission to confound you.
Why you should follow: In 2011, Klieger began posting brief excerpts from science articles, blogs, and journals on 'Out of Context Science.' The result is funny, absurd, or thoughtful, and is intended to pique readers' curiosity into reading more about the world around them.
Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his blog here.
Example of media prowess: Unsurprisingly, he has more than 100,000 followers on Tumblr.
'However, they did not find that bilingualism was similarly beneficial for English-speaking Canadians.' http://t.co/eBn9nAKvuK— Uriel Klieger (@oocscience) November 18, 2013
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