Articles by Jess Zimmerman

Jess Zimmerman was the editor of Grist List.

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D.C. area police take two days to catch a pregnant cow

A pregnant Scottish Highland roamed Fairfax, Va., for days, eluding police and tricking people into thinking she was an angry bull.

Jess Zimmerman Culture
Handy map shows you where to find a moment of silence in New York City

If you're fed up to death with urban noise, this crowdsourced map will help you find a place where you can hear yourself think for half a second.

Jess Zimmerman Cities
Edible QR codes for sushi could put an end to fish fraud

Sushi fish isn't always what it seems. But these edible QR codes will let you gather data about where your fish comes from and how it got to your plate.

Jess Zimmerman Food
Animated Louis C.K. clip skewers everyone who misuses the planet

Animation gives new life to this Louis C.K. bit about how we're all in big trouble.

Jess Zimmerman Climate & Energy