Articles by Jess Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.
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Here is an otter that is smarter than Todd Akin
Like Rep. Todd Akin, Nellie the sea otter does not understand how human reproduction works. But she’s never said anything offensive about rape, plus she can stack three cups! She […]
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What did you do this weekend? Curiosity took pictures of itself and blew up a rock
It’s been a big weekend for the Curiosity rover. First, it took a new Facebook profile pic (with flattering shot-from-above camera angle, but thankfully free of duck lips). Actually, Curiosity […]
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These dizzy cats would like you to turn up your thermostat to save energy
Kudos to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas — they really understand what the internet says about human psychology. Instead of even trying to use science, economics, or statistics to […]
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Excuse me but this butterfly can see with its butt
Animals get all the cool accoutrements — tails, wings, prehensile penises — and humans all know which one they’re most jealous of. If you want proof, ask any elementary schooler, […]
