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The Gonzo Scientist
In this approximately monthly online series, Science contributing correspondent John Bohannon takes a look at the intersections among science, culture, and art -- and, in true gonzo style, doesn't shrink from making himself a part of the story. The stories include original art and accompanying multimedia features.
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- Episode 6: Slaying Monsters for Science (20 June 2008)
- The first scientific conference held in Azeroth, the online universe of the role-playing game World of Warcraft, went off virtually without a hitch. Although the participants all died during the final day's social event — a massive raid on an enemy fort — they agree that this event is a glimpse at the future of scientific exchange.
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- Episode 5: Play It Again, Robot (21 March 2008)
- One advantage robot musicians have over humans, the Gonzo Scientist learns in this installment, is that they don't need coffee breaks. But both types of performers share one problem: "If you ignore your audience, they ignore you."
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- Episode 3: The Gonzonaut Goes to Mars (14 December 2007)
- In this installment, our intrepid Gonzo Scientist slips the surly bonds of Earth (well, sort of) and learns that a space suit may not be the best choice of attire when attempting to sneak uninvited into a scientific meeting. [Extras: The article includes a video clip from Austrian TV on John Bohannon's adventure in "space." You can also listen to more about his odyssey in an audio snapshot.]
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- Episode 2: Happy 300th Birthday, Linnaeus (2 November 2007)
- In addition to inventing modern taxonomy, Carl Linnaeus published works on the origin, preparation, serving, and health effects of food. To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Linnaeus's birth, the Gonzo Scientist spends 3 days in Sweden sampling recreations of 18th century meals, from peasant food to a royal banquet. [Extra: In an audio slideshow, Bohannon takes guests on a Linnean food tour.]
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