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The Light Eaters
Zoë Schlanger
How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth
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The Light Eaters (2024) explores the astonishing capabilities of plants, examining how plants communicate, recognize kin, adapt their form, and respond to stimulus. By highlighting current research and debates in botany, it challenges our understanding of plants and their roles in the ecosystem, urging us to reconsider humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
About the author
Zoë Schlanger is a distinguished science journalist and staff writer at The Atlantic, where she covers climate change and environmental health. Her work has appeared in prominent outlets such as The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, Time, Newsweek, and The Nation. She is also a recipient of the National Association of Science Writers' reporting award and was a finalist for the Livingston Award.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Curious people interested in biology, ecology, or questions on the nature of intelligence
- The eco-conscious who need a break from bad news
- Anyone obsessed with their house plants or garden
