Thor joined paleontologist Mairin Balisi and entomologist Samuel Ramsey to discuss "The Innovation of Animals" at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival, and spotted a pair of 'innovative' house wrens nesting in the roof above the audience's heads! The session was moderated by Science editor-in-chief, Holden Thorp, and can be viewed in full here, or on YouTube.
This recent episode of C-SPAN's popular BOOK TV program features Thor reading from his latest work, Close to Home. Filmed at Town Hall Seattle, the presentation includes pictures and stories from the book, as well as questions from the audience. Click here to stream the full episode anytime on C-SPAN.
Recent budget cuts threaten the future of the US National Seed Bank, a vital reservoir for food security and biodiversity. Read Thor's Guardian op-ed in defense of seeds here.
Thor returns for season two of The History Channel's popular show, The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, discussing the biology of everything from drunken monkeys to tardigrades to carnivorous butterflies. Tune in to the latest episodes on The History Channel or through your favorite streaming service.
Thor's latest children's book, STAR AND THE MAESTRO, is now available! Published by HarperCollins/Greenwillow and illustrated by the wonderful Matt Schu, it tells the true story of the starling Mozart bought from a shop in Vienna after he heard it singing one of his compositions! On sale now at your local independent bookstore or through any online retailer.
