"Where the collection shines brightest is in its ability to present human experiences and emotions in an intimate manner without sacrificing scientific rigor or specificity. Timely and informative, this anthology is sure to satisfy fans of science journalism." – Publishers Weekly on Best American Science and Nature Writing 2021
"The works in this annual anthology are lyrical, emotional, moving, and insightful–proof that long-form science journalism boasts some of our best writers...These pieces challenge us to look deeper and to understand better, to see the beating human heart in the soul of science." – Booklist (starred review) on Best American Science and Nature Writing 2020
