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Science, Policy, and Sea Cucumbers: Sheril On Your Radio

Dive into ScienceDebate2008, where marine invertebrates like sea cucumbers take center stage in science blogging.

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Last week, Inoculated Mind's Karl J. Mogel interviewed me about ScienceDebate2008, science blogging, sea cucumbers, the intersection of science and policy, and

the truth about PZ Myers fear to debate me over the best marine invertebrate

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No contest! Cukes would eat squid for breakfast...

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I'm thrilled Karl chose the Firefly theme song and you can find me about 30 minutes in...

Listen to the mindcast here

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