Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 1
Ask A Biologist Podcast
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What is biodiversity?
3:07
Why is biodiversity important?
4:35
What is a bioblitz?
5:58
Finding rare and new species.
6:30
Discovering new species and IISE species.asu.edu.
6:56
Naming new species
7:21
Can you do a bioblitz in your backyard?
8:02
Do you need special equipment for a bioblitz?
8:46
When did you start doing bioblitzes?
9:22
What is the Encyclopedia of Life web project? [eol.org]
10:51
How are we going to get people involved in EOL and can anyone participate?
12:56
Writing and the importance of writing.
15:00
Fun creating your own world, but also hard work.
15:36
Is there a part of writing you don't enjoy?
16:10
The importance of writing what you know.
17:22
Writing dialogue.
17:55
New book Superorganism. What is a superorganism?
20:40
Pheidole in the New World. Illustrated by E. O. Wilson - 5000 drawings.
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What was your process for drawing all these ants?
22:36
Why are the ants drawn in the way you have drawn them?
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How are these drawings a form of art?
24:31
Why draw the ants instead of taking a photograph?
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Is there one ant you liked drawing more than others?
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Ask A Biologist Podcast
Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 1
Nov 14, 2008
Episode 46
Dr. Biology talks with biologist E. O. Wilson
Dr. Biology meets up with one of the rock stars of science - Ed Wilson (born: June 10, 1929 – died: December 26, 2021). While one has his own comic book character the other is larger than life in the world of science. Listen in as these two sit down for a fun conversation about science and art.
Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 2
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