Dr. Kelly Weinersmith studies parasites that manipulate the behavior of their hosts, and writes about tech and space. Her ecological research has been featured in National Geographic, Nature, Science, BBC World, CBS, Popular Science, The Atlantic, and more. Kelly and her husband have co-authored two books: Soonish (a NYTimes Best Seller) and A City on Mars (to be released Nov 7, 2023). Kelly is adjunct with the BioSciences Department at Rice University.
In what ways does nature inspire or inform your work?
My main training is as a behavioral ecologist, and I never cease to be amazed by all of the strange and beautiful ways animals make their living.
