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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 1H 49M

Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science by Erika Engelhaupt

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Join the Morbidly Curious Book Club Today: https://www.morbidlycuriousbookclub.com/Welcome to the Morbidly Curious Book Club’s Podcast! In this episode, we are discussing our March 2025 book pick, “GORY DETAILS: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science” by Erika Engelhaupt.Early and ad-free for Patreon members! Get reading vlogs, an exclusive fiction book club, and more: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheMorbidlyCuriousBookClubJoin us for the live show discussion of Gory Details on the Morbidly Curious Book Club's Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube page 3/30 at 7pm EST!Check out the Archives episode of 18 Tiny Deaths with the author Bruce Goldfarb: https://redcircle.com/shows/17f819be-161a-4326-b504-f9fe87e6dad2/episodes/aaf8ad8f-567c-4a0d-9dce-1c5dc693e877About the book: "Using humor and real science in the tradition of Mary Roach, this narrative illuminates the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, our earth, and our universe. Filled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world's most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory."Erika Engelhaupt is a freelance science writer and editor based in Knoxville, Tenn. She began her blog, Gory Details, while she was an editor at Science News. She continues the blog at National Geographic, where she was online science editor and managed the Phenomena science blog network. Her work has also appeared at NPR, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Story Collider podcast, and in other newspapers and magazines.Enjoy the episode!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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