Sam Kean

@sam_kean

Science raconteur. Funny, spooky, bizarre, touching tales. Author of Disappearing Spoon and (new!) Caesar's Last Breath...

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    1 Jan 2017

    Happy new year! I just got a peek at the cover of my new book, Caesar's Last Breath, due out in July...

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Hello, Ohio! I'll be speaking about three of my books next Tuesday night in Hudson. Hope to see you there...

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  3. Jul 9

    Exciting news! The Times of London just named Caesar's Last Breath its paperback of the week:

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  4. May 12

    The brand new American Innovations podcast that I'm working on () just hit #1 on iTunes! Thanks for listening, everyone...

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  5. May 10

    Excited to announce a new podcast I'm working on! It's called American Innovations (), hosted by . A six-part series on DNA launches today - both the science behind it, and the heated rivalries that shaped that science.

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    May 10

    If you enjoyed Where Good Ideas Come From, How We Got To Now, or Wonderland, I think you’ll really have fun listening to American Innovations (). The leaps of mankind, as they happened.

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    May 10

    We’ll have new American Innovation episodes weekly, with 6-episode arcs on themes like DNA, artificial intelligence, air/space flight. We’ve got terrific authors working on each arc, like who wrote the DNA episodes. Subscribe :

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    May 10

    It’s launch day for American Innovations, my new podcast created with . It’s an immersive history show, in the style of their American History Tellers and Business Wars. First six episodes tell the story of DNA.

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  9. Apr 30

    My new story in The Atlantic: How artificial intelligence is cracking open the Vatican Secret Archives:

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    Apr 3

    Happy to THE Young Readers Edition by , the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. 🤓

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  11. Mar 27

    The young reader edition of The Disappearing Spoon debuts next week! Please help spread the word, especially to teachers and budding scientists. You can pre-order a copy here:

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    Mar 15

    Don't you hate it when penguins read over your shoulder? Enjoying 's book "Caesar's Last Breath" on while taking in the wildlife at Boulder Beach near Cape Town.  Highly recommend both!

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    Mar 13

    Science raconteur visits 3/14 to reveal how the alchemy of air reshaped continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, & continues to influence every aspect of life on the planet. Free with registration:

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  14. Mar 7

    New York people - I’m doing a big reading at the New York Public Library’s mid-Manhattan Branch on Wednesday, March 14th. Hope to see you there! RSVP:

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    Feb 7

    The disappearing spoon: True tales from the periodic table.

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    Jan 23

    “This year’s list of distinguished editors — seven women and three men — reflect the diversity of American arts and letters. Each editor is at the top of their field. We are proud to publish them all and excited to welcome Food Writing to the series for the first time.”

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  17. Jan 23

    Great news! The audio version of Caesar's Last Breath just made the Audible national bestsellers list! Thanks to everyone who listened...

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  18. 23 Dec 2017

    Need a last-minute Christmas deal? My new book Caesar's Last Breath is going for just $2.99 at e-book retailers. Please help spread the word!

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  19. 19 Dec 2017

    My latest story for The Atlantic online, on the resurgent popularity of a deadly scientist...

    A Soviet-era scientist whose agricultural beliefs starved millions is regaining popularity in Russia. investigates why:
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  20. 3 Dec 2017

    Great news! The Guardian just named Caesar's Last Breath the top science book of 2017...

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  21. 8 Nov 2017

    Great news: Caesar's Last Breath got nominated for science book of the year ! If you liked it, please vote:

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