The Funny Side of Global Warming? (broadcast Friday, January 25th, 2008)

courtesy Sidney Harris

If you've seen a science-related cartoon in a book, magazine, or scientific talk recently, there's a good chance you may have seen the work of science cartoonist Sidney Harris. Harris is the author of the new book "101 Funny Things About Global Warming," a collection of environmental cartoons. In this segment, Joe Palca talks with Sidney Harris about how serious science can be funny. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Sidney Harris
Science Cartoonist
Author, "101 Funny Things About Global Warming" (2008, Bloomsbury USA)
Southern Connecticut

Related Links

• The Cartoons of S. Harris

Segment produced by:Karin Vergoth

Image:
courtesy Sidney Harris

Image:
courtesy Sidney Harris

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