Carl Zimmer

Carl Zimmer, a science writer renowned for his exploration of biology, delves into the fascinating world of the aerobiome in this engaging discussion. He reveals how Louis Pasteur’s experiments laid the groundwork for understanding airborne life and disease. The conversation touches on the military's controversial use of aerobiology during WWII and the historical shift from miasmas to germ theory. Zimmer also discusses how COVID-19 reshaped our awareness of airborne transmission, challenging long-held misconceptions about disease spread.