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Generation Skywalker
THOSE OLD FOSSILS EPISODE 28: THE BOUNTY HUNTER CAPTURE POD PART 5: ROCKET FIRING BOBA FETT

Generation Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 122:15


It's one of the most talked-about action figures in Star Wars history — the mysterious, mythical rocket-firing Boba Fett. In the first episode of our three-part deep dive into vintage Boba Fett action figures, Jez has 2 separate interviews with 2 ‘Top Men' regarding Rocket Firing Fetts, Chris Georgoulias from the Star Wars Collectors Archive and Brian Rachfal, ‘an obtainer of rare antiquities', and one of the most respected experts in the Rocket Firing Fett world.  Chris brilliantly explains the timeline of the figure from its initial concept through development and testing to its eventual demise.  Chris clearly knows his stuff and puts the myths to bed. After this Jez speaks with Brian, who very kindly explains all about hunting, owing, selling and assisting buyers/sellers in this fascinating world of Star Wars prototypes. It truly is a brilliant interview.  Join us and explore the origins, the myths, and the magic behind Kenner's infamous rocket-firing prototype — the figure that never made it to store shelves but went on to become the true holy grail of vintage Star Wars collecting. From early Kenner kit bashed concepts and prototypes  to the truth behind the reasons for removing rocket firing feature, this episode uncovers the evolution of the rocket-firing Fett — and why it continues to captivate fans and collectors over four decades later. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just love Star Wars history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Undercurrent Stories
The Day the Ground Spoke: Following the Longest Dinosaur Footprints Ever Found with Armin Schmitt

Undercurrent Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:59


Paleontologist and author Armin Schmitt returns to the show where we explore two remarkable dinosaur discoveries that are reshaping what we know about life millions of years ago.From the longest dinosaur trackway ever uncovered in Oxfordshire, England, to the first-ever discovery of fossilised gut contents inside a sauropod in Australia, Armin shares the science — and the stories — behind these once-in-a-lifetime finds.We hear how ancient footprints reveal the daily lives of long-necked giants, what a 100-million-year-old meal can teach us about dinosaur diets, and how new technologies are helping paleontologists read the Earth's oldest stories written in stone.Armin takes us on a journey through deep time — from Jurassic lagoons to Cretaceous forests — filled with curiosity, wonder, and the enduring human desire to understand the world beneath our feet.

Talking Apes
Uncovering the Hobbit Mystery: What Homo floresiensis Reveals About Us with Dr Matt Tocheri | Episode 73

Talking Apes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 105:04


Paleoanthropologist Dr. Matt Tocheri joins host Gerry Ellis to explore the remarkable discovery of Homo floresiensis — the so-called Flores “Hobbit” of Indonesia. What does this small-bodied, small-brained human tell us about our own evolutionary story?In this episode of Talking Apes, host Gerry Ellis is joined by paleoanthropologist Dr. Matt Tocheri, one of the world's leading experts on Homo floresiensis—the small-bodied, small-brained human species nicknamed “the Hobbit.” Discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores, in 2003, this astonishing find continues to reshape what we know about human evolution. Dr. Tocheri shares the story behind the discovery, how the Hobbit lived, and what this mysterious species reveals about what it means to be human. Join us as we explore the science, the controversies, and the wonder of a world once shared by another kind of human.Send us a textSupport the showTalking Apes is an initiative of the nonprofit GLOBIO. Support the show Buy us a coffee to say thanks!BUY OUR MERCH

The Wire - Individual Stories
How findings of unusual red rocks are changing the way fossils are found in Australia

The Wire - Individual Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025


Generation Skywalker
THOSE OLD FOSSILS EPISODE 27: THE BOUNTY HUNTER CAPTURE POD PART 4: 4-LOM & ZUCKUSS

Generation Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 96:58


Join Those Old Fossils for the 4th Bounty Hunter Capture Pod, this time covering the duo of 4-LOM and Zuckuss, as well as the reveal of the results of our mini Committee, ranking the 5 bounty hunter action figures we have covered so far. The team open with a discussion the upcoming Oberon and Vectis auctions happening in October. Moving on to 4-LOM and Zuckuss, we cover the characters, the Kenner name swap. the 4-LOM mail-away offer, share thoughts on the  figures, the card backs, the multipacks, and the lack of beyond the toys items featuring the characters. Ron Salvatore from the Star Wars Collectors Archive provides a Rebel Alliance Briefing on the 2 figures, and Mark Andrews from The Variant Villains is back to talk figures variations. No rock is left unturned in our comprehensive overview of these 2 bug eyed  bounty hunters.

The John Batchelor Show
HEADLINE: The Zanclean Flood, Dwarfed Island Life, and Transatlantic Rafting in the Miocene and Oligocene BOOK TITLE: Other Lands, a journey through Earth's Extinct Worlds GUEST AUTHOR NAME: Thomas Halliday 200-WORD SUMMARY: This segment covers the Mioce

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 10:11


HEADLINE: The Zanclean Flood, Dwarfed Island Life, and Transatlantic Rafting in the Miocene and Oligocene BOOK TITLE: Other Lands, a journey through Earth's Extinct Worlds GUEST AUTHOR NAME: Thomas Halliday 200-WORD SUMMARY: This segment covers the Miocene and Oligocene eras. In the Miocene (5.3 million years ago), the Mediterranean basin dried out after losing its connection to the Atlantic at the Straits of Gibraltar. This basin was dramatically refilled during the spectacular Zanclean Flood, caused by an earthquake that allowed the Atlantic to surge back, resulting in a mile-high waterfall near Sicily. Before the flood, Gargano Island (now a peninsula in Italy) was home to dwarf fauna. Fossils recovered from its caves include Hoplomeryx, a deer-like organism characterized by saber teeth and five horns. Its main predators were giant birds, such as eagles and buzzard relatives. Moving to the Oligocene(33 million years ago), the discussion centers on South America as an island continent and the spread of grasslands. Grasses defended themselves with silica crystals, necessitating the evolution of specialized grazers with continually growing teeth, like early horses. A key evolutionary event was transoceanic rafting. African monkeys, rodents, freshwater fish, and amphibians crossed the Atlantic Ocean—which was two-thirds its modern width—on structurally sound fragments of land that detached during storms.

Faith of the Fathers
Evidence for a Global Flood: Fossils, Geology, and Ancient Testimony

Faith of the Fathers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 16:35


Was Noah's flood just a myth—or a historical reality written in Scripture, remembered by nations, and recorded in the rocks?In this episode of Faith of the Fathers, we explore the overwhelming evidence for a biblical, global flood:

Shifting Our Schools - Education : Technology : Leadership
Collaboration: The Heart of Innovation

Shifting Our Schools - Education : Technology : Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 22:30


In this conversation, Tricia Friedman speaks with authors Dylan Thuras and Jennifer Swanson about their ambitious book that explores the evolution of invention and technology. They discuss the importance of collaboration in science, the interdisciplinary nature of learning, and how curiosity drives innovation. The conversation also highlights the role of play in the invention process and how everyday objects can inspire new perspectives.   Dylan Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura. He lives in Rosendale, NY   Jennifer Swanson is an award-winning children's author of more than forty-five nonfiction and fiction books, including National Geographic Kids Brain Games and Outdoor School: Rocks, Fossils, and Shells. She is also the creator and co-host of the award-winning podcast Solve It for Kids. Visit her online at jenniferswansonbooks.com and @jenswanbooks. Chapters 00:00 The Ambitious Project Begins 02:52 Exploring the Evolution of Invention 05:56 The Power of Collaboration in Science 08:38 Interdisciplinary Learning and Curiosity 11:30 The Role of Play in Invention 14:23 A New Perspective on Everyday Objects

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
831: Unearthing Ancient Fossils to Reveal the History of Life on Our Planet - Dr. Louis Jacobs

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 44:25


Dr. Louis L. Jacobs is Emeritus Professor in the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences and President of the ISEM at SMU. As a vertebrate paleontologist, Louis studies the fossils of animals with backbones. His goal is to understand their evolution and how it fits together with the earth and the environment to present a holistic picture of our world. When he's not working, Louis loves to look at rocks, tend to orchids, bind books, and spend quality time with his grandchildren. They are insatiably curious and interested in everything, including rocks, fossils, and space. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Vertebrate Paleontology and Evolution from the University of Arizona. After completing his training, he worked as a research paleontologist at the Museum of Northern Arizona, a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, a lecturer and a research associate at the University of Arizona, Head of the Division of Paleontology at the National Museums of Kenya. He joined the faculty at SMU in 1983. During his time at SMU, Louis has held leadership positions at the Dallas Museum of Natural History as well as the Shuler Museum of Paleontology at SMU, where he ultimately served as Director for 13 years. Louis has won numerous awards and honors for his scholarship, his service, and the books he has written, including the University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award from SMU, the Joseph T. Gregory Award for Service to the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, The Texas Earth Science Teachers Association Lifetime Membership and Friends of TESTA Award, and many others. In addition, he is a past Fellow of the Explorers Club, Past President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and ten fossil species have been named after him. In this interview, he shares more about his life and science.

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐
河原で発見のクジラ化石は新種 「サッポロクジラ」と命名―札幌市

JIJI news for English Learners-時事通信英語学習ニュース‐

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 0:18


新種と判明したサッポロクジラの復元画札幌市南区の河原で見つかったクジラの化石が、セミクジラ類の新属新種だと判明した。 Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species.

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
The most remarkable fossils you've never seen before

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 70:38


Dr. Dean Lomax and Bob Nicholls join to tell us about their upcoming book The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs (which includes some really cool fossils like an extremely rare two-headed fossil)For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Calamospondylus, links from Dean Lomax and Bob Nicholls, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Calamospondylus-Episode-548/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Calamospondylus, an Early Cretaceous oviraptorosaur that was probably under 2.5m (~8ft) long.Interview with Dean Lomax and Bob Nicholls. Dean Lomax is an award-winning paleontologist, author, and presenter, as well as Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Manchester & 1851 fellow at the University of Bristol. He's the leading authority on ichthyosaurs, and he also excavates and researches dinosaurs. Bob Nicholls is a world-renowned natural history artist who specializes in prehistoric animals, plants, and environments. His work has been published in more than 40 books and exhibited in museums, universities, and attractions around the world. There new book is The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs: Unearthing the Real Behaviors of Prehistoric AnimalsIn dinosaur news this week:There's a new iguanodontian dinosaur that had a large sail on its back, Istiorachis macarthurae This episode is brought to you by our patrons. Their generous contributions make our podcast possible! You can now save 10% by paying annually. Go to Patreon.com/iknowdino to sign up and help us keep creating I Know Dino every week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Get Up Show
Alabama is the home for sweet fossils

The Get Up Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 1:35


Looking for dinosaur bones? Head to Alabama!

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - SHARON A HILL - Goofy Geology

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 54:04 Transcription Available


Sharon A. Hill is an American science writer who has researched reports of strange natural phenomena for over 30 years. For the past 15 years, she studied the interaction between science and the public, specifically how science is used in paranormal investigation. She has a degree in Geosciences from Penn State University and a Education Masters degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has written for the Fortean Times and the Skeptical Inquirer, among other publications, and in 2017 published her book Scientifical Americans: The Culture of Amateur Paranormal Researchers. She currently writes about spooky geology - the intersection between fringe and paranormal beliefs and earth sciences.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media. 

Bright Side
Scientists Found Fossils Of A Millipede The Size of a Car

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 31:58


Picture walking along the beach and stumbling upon a fossil so massive—it once belonged to a millipede the size of a car. Yeah, nature used to build monsters straight out of nightmares. And that's just one of the jaw-dropping archaeological discoveries scientists have made, rewriting everything we thought we knew about life on Earth. From forgotten civilizations to fossils that don't belong in our textbooks, the ground beneath our feet is packed with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SO FIRED
Joe Burrow Loves Fossils

SO FIRED

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 47:54


Joe Burrow and his love of samurai swords and fossils, Lindsay's diary (Amazon shopping cart is exposed), Laken the baby killer, and Munchausen cyber bullying moms. Bits and Clips00:00 Llama costume contest02:01 Elder matching twins outfits are back03:46 Lindsay spent $25 on oat milk06:31 Exposing our diaries07:59 10 years of marriage advice from a child bride10:03 Trolling the TikTok trolls12:40 Pickleball and Teamwork in Relationships15:14 Joe Burrow loves fossils and we love him for it24:34 Good boy27:38 Unknown number psycho cyber bully 32:51 Lakin Snelling and her dead baby35:59 Druski is not racist, it's just white face38:05 LGB TQIA2+42:40 Kate Middleton's wig and King Charles is incompetent 46:52 Vogue is the last magazine standingSend us a textTwo Awesome PeopleNew Episodes Every Monday and Thursday!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showShare this episode with your besties! Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's IG: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube: Honestly Smartless Send us a text Support the show and will give you a shout out

Generation Skywalker
THOSE OLD FOSSILS: EPISODE 26: THE BOUNTY HUNTER CAPTURE LOG PART 3: DENGAR

Generation Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 86:35


Join Those Old Fossils for the 3rd Bounty Hunter Capture Pod, this time covering Dengar. Up top the team discuss the upcoming Echo Base Live taking place on the 11th October and our plans for the event. Moving on to Dengar, we cover the character, the figure, the card back, the Palitoy mail-away offer, the multipacks, his beyond the toys items and much more. Ron Salvatore from the Star Wars Collectors Archive provides a Rebel Alliance Briefing on Dengar, and Mark Andrews from The Variant Villains is back to talk variations and the unicorns when it comes to this figure We've also included an excerpt from The Palitoy Guide Part 2  featuring Dave Tree covering Dengar and Palitoy's Bounty Hunter Offer of which the Dengar mail away was a key feature. No rock is left unturned in our compressive overview of Dengar (The Demolisher).

Calvary Spokane - Audio Podcast
The Origin of Everything - Part 7 Fossils, DNA & Man!

Calvary Spokane - Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 69:35


Pastor Ken Ortize continues in the book of Genesis. This multipart series dives into the interpretation and the comprehension of its passages. Today we are in 'Genesis 1:24-26.'

In Focus by The Hindu
In Focus-Weekend | Dinosaur fossils: Can India protect its prehistoric past?

In Focus by The Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 29:46


India's rocks hold an extraordinary record of life: the earliest traces of plants, dinosaur bones, and even fossils of ancient horses, whales, and humans. This wealth comes from the subcontinent's geological journey after it broke away from the supercontinent Gondwanaland and later its collision with Asia that formed the Himalayas. Yet today, fossils face mounting threats: theft, commercial trade, and the absence of strong legal safeguards. In this weekender episode, we explore how India became such a rich ground for fossils, why these discoveries matter for both our past and our future, and what it will take to preserve them. Guest: Professor Ashok Sahni, one of India's most distinguished palaeontologists, whose discoveries have reshaped our understanding of India's ancient world. Host: Anupama Chandrasekaran Edited by Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science (Video)
The Exploration of Space Asteroids: The Fossils of the Universe

Science (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 49:19


Asteroids, often called “fossils of the solar system,” are remnants from its formation that offer clues about planetary origins and the potential beginnings of life. Dr. Neil Farber, Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains that some, known as near-Earth objects, pose impact risks—though large, dangerous collisions are rare—and NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission aims to detect and track them to inform planetary defense strategies. Asteroids may also hold resources, such as metals or water, that could one day support space exploration, though current technology limits mining feasibility. Recent missions like OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche are expanding our understanding of asteroid composition, history, and diversity, with findings including evidence of past water, amino acids, and nucleotide bases—key building blocks of life—raising intriguing questions about whether asteroids helped seed life on Earth. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 40964]

Astronomy (Video)
The Exploration of Space Asteroids: The Fossils of the Universe

Astronomy (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 49:19


Asteroids, often called “fossils of the solar system,” are remnants from its formation that offer clues about planetary origins and the potential beginnings of life. Dr. Neil Farber, Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains that some, known as near-Earth objects, pose impact risks—though large, dangerous collisions are rare—and NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission aims to detect and track them to inform planetary defense strategies. Asteroids may also hold resources, such as metals or water, that could one day support space exploration, though current technology limits mining feasibility. Recent missions like OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche are expanding our understanding of asteroid composition, history, and diversity, with findings including evidence of past water, amino acids, and nucleotide bases—key building blocks of life—raising intriguing questions about whether asteroids helped seed life on Earth. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 40964]

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)
The Exploration of Space Asteroids: The Fossils of the Universe

University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 49:19


Asteroids, often called “fossils of the solar system,” are remnants from its formation that offer clues about planetary origins and the potential beginnings of life. Dr. Neil Farber, Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains that some, known as near-Earth objects, pose impact risks—though large, dangerous collisions are rare—and NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission aims to detect and track them to inform planetary defense strategies. Asteroids may also hold resources, such as metals or water, that could one day support space exploration, though current technology limits mining feasibility. Recent missions like OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche are expanding our understanding of asteroid composition, history, and diversity, with findings including evidence of past water, amino acids, and nucleotide bases—key building blocks of life—raising intriguing questions about whether asteroids helped seed life on Earth. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 40964]

Science (Audio)
The Exploration of Space Asteroids: The Fossils of the Universe

Science (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 49:19


Asteroids, often called “fossils of the solar system,” are remnants from its formation that offer clues about planetary origins and the potential beginnings of life. Dr. Neil Farber, Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains that some, known as near-Earth objects, pose impact risks—though large, dangerous collisions are rare—and NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission aims to detect and track them to inform planetary defense strategies. Asteroids may also hold resources, such as metals or water, that could one day support space exploration, though current technology limits mining feasibility. Recent missions like OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche are expanding our understanding of asteroid composition, history, and diversity, with findings including evidence of past water, amino acids, and nucleotide bases—key building blocks of life—raising intriguing questions about whether asteroids helped seed life on Earth. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 40964]

Astronomy (Audio)
The Exploration of Space Asteroids: The Fossils of the Universe

Astronomy (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 49:19


Asteroids, often called “fossils of the solar system,” are remnants from its formation that offer clues about planetary origins and the potential beginnings of life. Dr. Neil Farber, Solar System Ambassador for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, explains that some, known as near-Earth objects, pose impact risks—though large, dangerous collisions are rare—and NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission aims to detect and track them to inform planetary defense strategies. Asteroids may also hold resources, such as metals or water, that could one day support space exploration, though current technology limits mining feasibility. Recent missions like OSIRIS-REx, Lucy, and Psyche are expanding our understanding of asteroid composition, history, and diversity, with findings including evidence of past water, amino acids, and nucleotide bases—key building blocks of life—raising intriguing questions about whether asteroids helped seed life on Earth. Series: "Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 40964]

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival, reviewed

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:51


We look at this open and challenging examination of the world's coral reefs and their prospects for survival. See more about Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival by Lisa S. Gardiner here. Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival, reviewed This is an important book, well written and about a vital aspect of our natural heritage and wild life. The author, Lisa Gardiner also presents some rays of hope too, looking at coral reefs and their potential for resilience in some situations. Sadly however, there are some locations, which despite surviving over a century of fluctuating tides, temperatures and other challenging conditions, then experienced massive and complete die offs when the conditions just proved too challenging. The book does collate some positive and hopeful experiences of examples of where coral has survived, regrouped and revived. The trouble is that mankind just keeps nudging the needle higher and higher in terms of the degree and speed at which global waters are rising in temperature. These are clear and present examples of where the science illustrates that global warming is 100% a reality and is having wide, and terrible consequences. It is hard not to consider the politics of our time, sure there are climate change deniers, flooding the zone with bad science, to delay, defer and deny these real and hard facts. Equally, when Gardiner mentions the Paris Agreement and it's potential to mitigate climate change, how can this even succeed when it is actively being undermined and withdrawn from. None of these factors make this a bad book, very much the opposite, this book is well written, even handed, facts based, it is just saddening that we live in times where there are very real, negative consequences to denying climate change. Reefs are beautiful, wonderful things, and books like this help to explain and demonstrate why, however, like David Attenborough, trying to document the wonder and beauty of nature, while it is being exterminated around him, it can be hard to hold both of these threads in your hand at the same time. An important book, and wouldn't it be great if humanity could stop destroying the natural world around it, so that our own future generations can actually see it for themselves. More about Reefs of Time With rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there's no question that today's coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, scientists are looking in an unlikely place for new ways to save corals: the past. The reefs of yesteryear faced challenges too, from changing sea level to temperature shifts, and understanding how they survived and when they faltered can help guide our efforts to help ensure a future for reefs. Lisa Gardiner weaves together the latest cutting-edge science with stories of her expeditions to tropical locales to show how fossils and other reef remains offer tantalizing glimpses of how corals persisted through time, and how this knowledge can guide our efforts to ensure a future for these remarkable organisms. Gardiner takes readers on an excursion into "the shallow end of deep time" - when marine life was much like today's yet unaffected by human influence - to explore the cities of fossilized limestone left behind by corals and other reef life millennia ago. The changes in reefs today are unlike anything ever seen before, but the fossil record offers hope that the coral reefs of tomorrow can weather the environmental challenges that lie ahead. A breathtaking journey of scientific discovery, Reefs of Time reveals how lessons from the past can help us to chart a path forward for coral reefs struggling for survival in an age of climate crisis and mass extinction. More about the author Dr. Lisa S. Gardiner is a science writer, educator, scientist, and speaker. Her second nonfiction book, Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reve...

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
B&T Extra: Bear Sized Beavers, Fossils, & Toucans

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 20:37


On today's Extra, Bear Sized Beavers, Fossils, & Toucans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forbidden Knowledge News
Evidence of Ancient Extraterrestrial Race? - Alien Fossils Discovered | Johnny Tesone

Forbidden Knowledge News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 68:17 Transcription Available


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Scotland Outdoors
Rivers, Fossils and Hot Air Balloons

Scotland Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 84:21


Mark is back with Heritage Engagement Manager Ingrid Shearer on the banks of the River Clyde to discuss one of Scotland's first access rights success stories, the case of Harvie's Dyke.Also on the Clyde, Helen Needham takes a wander with author Louise Welsh and architect Jude Barber, who are asking for recognition of the legal personhood status of the river.Helen and Mark are joined by Chris Romer-Lee who co-founded Swimmable Cities to discuss how we can swim in our urban waterways once more and the benefits of cleaning up our rivers for both people and nature.It's the 25th edition of the Strathaven Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend and Mark heads along to find out what it takes to bring 25 hot air balloons together for a show and how they are recovered after they float away with the wind. Festival Secretary Les Hoggan confides that the secret lies in whisky.In an excerpt of the midweek podcast, Helen catches up with Robert Macfarlane at the Edinburgh Festival to talk about the ‘aliveness' of rivers.How can nature influence more responsible AI systems? Mark finds out when he visits the exhibition Tipping Point: Artists Responses to AI in Edinburgh with Gavin Leuzzi, Lead, Fellowships at Edinburgh University's Bridging Responsible AI Divides.Ghillie and Manager Iain MacMaster has worked at Finavon Castle Water Estate for 10 years and he knows the land inside out. He takes Mark for a walk of the South Esk River and explains the changes in weather patterns he has been experiencing.Helen learns about the legacy of Scottish geologist Hugh Miller who grew up in Cromarty. She joins Bob Davidson and Sidney Johnston of the Friends of Hugh Miller Society to go fossil hunting on the beach at Cromarty.

Super Carlin Brothers
Pokemon: Pokémon Fossils Never Went Extinct… They Evolved

Super Carlin Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 17:24


Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/supercarlin to get 20% off the fan favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic! Today J dives into the Wide World of Pokemon to uncover the SECRET Pokémon Fossil Theory Game Freaks has been hiding from us! For decades we've been told Aerodactyl, Kabutops, and Omastar disappeared millions of years ago — but the Pokédex, habitats, and even predator-prey relationships tell a different story. Today we uncover the hidden fossil family tree that connects these prehistoric Pokémon to some of the most iconic species we know today: Scyther, Octillery, and more! From the Isle of Armor to the Safari Zone, from Kanto to Galar, from Psyduck's evolutionary arms race to Aerodactyl's fiery “rebirth,” the evidence is all there — and it might just change the way you see Fossil Pokémon forever! THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR MIDWEST Tickets ON SALE NOW! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/  Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (SOLD OUT) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (SOLD OUT) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 (SOLD OUT) Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (SOLD OUT) #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers  Written by :: J Carlin Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

Generation Skywalker
THOSE OLD FOSSILS: EPISODE 25: THE BOUNTY HUNTER CAPTURE LOG PART 2 IG-88

Generation Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 81:21


Generation Skywalker is back with another vintage Star Wars figure focus episode, this time it's the turn of IG-88 in Part 2 of our Bounty Hunter Capture Pod. Stu, Pete, Jez and Dan discuss the character, the figure, the card back, the large size action figure,  the multipacks, beyond the toys items and much more. Ron Salvatore from the The SWCA is back for another Rebel Alliance briefing and Mark Andrews from The Variant Villains drops in to give us the low-down on the everyone's favourite mechanical bounty hunter.  

Chasing History Radio
Chase is back with an unbelievable find!

Chasing History Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 19:00


Chase returns after his summer of digging fossils and finding history. You won't believe what he go this summer. Items from a top secret area to fossils, and they will all be in the store soon.

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs
141 - July B-Days and Digging Fossils with Dinosaur George

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 53:07


Happy Birthday to all of our Trex members who had a birthday in July! In this podcast DG will explain the details about fossil collecting, including tools, how to find out where to dig, how to excavate, and how to clean and display your fossils. 

Incensed! A Pokémon GO Podcast
The One with the Fossils, Flabébé & Flexing the Hardest

Incensed! A Pokémon GO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 76:39


Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full Adventure Week & Fossil Research Day review — from rare spawns to shiny luck, which fossils rocked our Pokédex and which ones should've stayed extinct?In The News, we break down the Indonesia Special Event (which wraps the same day this episode drops), share Niantic's newly announced Next Season Save The Dates so you can plan your Pokémon GO adventures, and dive into the big reveal for September's Community Day — Flabébé! Is this floral favourite a win, or a miss for trainers?Then it's game time with The Flex Game — three rounds, three hosts, and three chances to show off the ultimate Pokémon GO flex. Who will take home the bragging rights this week?We round things out with our glittering #ShiniesOfTheWeek, showcasing your most jaw-dropping shiny catches from across the globe.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti & DeanDHL.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charlie Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride & Johno.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

The Naked Scientists Podcast
A 21st century guide to hunting dinosaur fossils

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 33:05


In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we are on the hunt for dinosaurs as we explore how cutting edge tech, chisels, and canoes go hand in hand when changing the way we view our prehistoric past... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Ken Ham on SermonAudio
Fast-Forming Fossils

Ken Ham on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 1:00


A new MP3 sermon from Answers in Genesis Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fast-Forming Fossils Subtitle: Answers with Ken Ham Speaker: Ken Ham Broadcaster: Answers in Genesis Ministries Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 8/1/2025 Length: 1 min.

Answers with Ken Ham
Fast-Forming Fossils

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025


Most people think it takes millions of years to form fossils. But fossils actually form quickly.

Answers with Ken Ham

The flood of Noah's day provides a much better explanation for “living fossils.” They were rapidly buried just a few thousand years ago.

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible
Finding Fossils and Creating a Nature Museum - With David Rives

Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 30:31


Do you have a nature collection? Have you ever had or held a fossil? David Rives of David Rives Ministries joins us to share his adventures in fossil finding and how his collection turned into one of the largest creation science museums!Episode Links:David Rives Ministries: https://davidrivesministries.org/Creation Club Magazine: https://davidrivesministries.org/magazine/Wonders Center & Science Museum: https://wonderscenter.org/Order Eryn's book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Join the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615This podcast contains paid advertisements.

Science Friday
A Reptile's Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:44


Paleontologists have identified an ancient reptile with a towering crest made not of skin, or scales, or feathers, or antler—but something else entirely. It's some kind of integumentary outerwear we've never seen before. The small creature sporting the curious crest was named Mirasaura grauvogeli, and it lived during the Middle Triassic period, about 247 million years ago, just before dinosaurs evolved. Host Flora Lichtman talks to evolutionary biologist Richard Prum about this dramatic dorsal mystery and what it tells us about the evolution of dinosaurs, birds, and feathers. Plus, how fast did dinosaurs run? It turns out that the equation scientists have been using for five decades to estimate dinosaur speeds is not completely accurate. To understand what this could mean for velociraptor velocities, T. rex tempos, and spinosaurus speeds, Flora talks with paleobiologist Peter Falkingham.Guests: Dr. Richard Prum is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and head curator of ornithology at the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He previously chaired Yale's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.Dr. Peter Falkingham is a professor of paleobiology at Liverpool John Moores University in England.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Answers with Ken Ham
Fossil Graveyards

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


Fossils formed rapidly and catastrophically during the global flood of Noah's day. So, is there evidence of this? Well, yes!

Terrible Lizards
TLS11E07 Flappy Flap Bum Flaps

Terrible Lizards

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 54:06


Pterosaur soft tissues It's a double new paper episode this time as thanks to the magic of almost random review and publication times, Dave has two papers out on the same subject in the same month! So strap in for some absolute minutiae on pterosaur hands, feet, scales, and the oddly overlooked wing membrane that sits between their legs. Pterosaurs in general are not very common fossils and so it should be no surprise that we don't have a great many examples of their soft tissues, from skin, to beaks and claws and other bits. So, having new examples, and synthesising the limited information we have, is really important for building an understanding of these incredible animals. It's deep dive time.       A link to Dave's blogpost on the new hand and foot scale papers: https://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2025/06/10/new-data-on-pterosaurian-soft-tissues/   A link to a very old blogpost about pterosaur soft tissues generally: https://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/pterosaur-soft-tissues/   Iszi'a new book - featuring a pterosaur and perfect for 6-9 year olds is out on 28th August in the UK: https://amzn.eu/d/9kFiniD (message her on iszi.com if you want international posting).

Answers with Ken Ham
Perfectly Preserved

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025


Fossils formed rapidly and catastrophically during the global flood of Noah's day. So, is there evidence of this? Well, yes!

Answers with Ken Ham
Fossils—Where'd They Come from?

Answers with Ken Ham

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


Fossils are often thought to be millions of years old. But the Bible's history provides a much better explanation for the origin of fossils!

The World and Everything In It
7.23.25 Washington Wednesday on cutting spending and releasing documents, World Tour, and visualizing creatures from fossils

The World and Everything In It

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 34:39


On Washington Wednesday, government transparency; on World Tour, news from Cairo, Bangladesh, Chile, and India; and deciphering fossils. Plus, Superdog inspires pet adoptions, Andrew Walker on borders, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgFrom Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/onlineAnd from Dordt University. Offering fast-track Ag degrees to help graduates make an impact in agriculture sooner. Dordt.edu

The Allusionist
213. Four Letter Words: Dino

The Allusionist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 51:19


The latest four letter word of Four Letter Word season is dino. 'Dinosaur' is derived from Greek 'terrible lizard', and they could have called it 'whopping great lizard' or 'sublime lizard' or 'hey cool lizard', but no. TERRIBLE. Professor Hannah McGregor of Material Girls podcast and author of the book Clever Girl: Jurassic Park explains humans' relationship with language for dinosaurs, and why 'terrible' might be a perfect choice.Visit theallusionist.org/dino for more information about dinos, links to Hannah and her work, pics of the Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs, and the transcript of the episode.TOMORROW, ie 22 July, at 4pm UK time, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting (and internetting) our piece Souvenirs, a sort of tragicomic essay/documentary/musical? about the two friends who around 1900 founded the groundbreaking Doves Press then almost immediately had a big falling out and spent more than a decade fighting over their in-house typeface. And THEN things got weird. If you like stories about history and/or petty revenge, this is for you.It's some of my best work - I give it 7.8 out of 10 - and I'd love for you to listen to it, via radio or BBC website or BBC Sounds (it'll be on there for a while after, I'm not sure how long). We're also having a live listening party during the broadcast in the Allusioverse Discord, so what a great time to join: theallusionist.org/donate You also get behind the scenes scoops about the making of every episode, livestreams with me and my collection of dictionaries, perks at live shows, the company of your fellows in the Allusioverse Discord, and watchalongs eg currently the new season of Great British Sewing Bee. And, you're keeping this independent podcast going, what great outcomes for your money.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Martin Austwick provided music and editorial assistance. Download his songs at palebirdmusic.com and listen to his podcasts Song By Song and Neutrino Watch.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Understance, a growing Vancouver BC company making thoughtfully designed, pretty and comfy bras, undies and sleepwear. They're having a sale on June 26-July 1 so get over there and stock up at understance.com or at their stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, Calgary and Toronto.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life: go to rosettastone.com/allusionist.• Quince, luxurious clothing and homewares at prices 50-80% lower than comparable brands. Go to Quince.com/allusionist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Audio Long Read
The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity's origins

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 58:27


When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since By Scott Sayare. Read by Bert Seymour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Science Friday
Ancient Bone Proteins May Offer Insight On Megafauna Extinction

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 19:23


Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a hippo. They're all extinct now, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Host Flora Lichtman talks with researcher Carli Peters about ZooMS, a technique that allows researchers to use collagen from ancient bone fragments to identify species, offering clues to those ancient extinction events. Peters recently described using the technique in the journal Frontiers in Mammal Science.And, a recent study in the journal Nature Astronomy hints that our own Milky Way galaxy may not be doomed to collide with Andromeda after all. Till Sawala, an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki, joins Flora to talk about the finding.Guests: Dr. Carli Peters is a postdoctoral researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and the Evolution of Human Behavior at the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal.Dr. Till Sawala is an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Science Friday
A Dino's Last Dinner And Eavesdropping Birds

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 20:46


While there are a lot of dinosaur fossils, and a lot of plant fossils, the precise connection between the two has been something of a mystery. Now, researchers report that they've found what's called a cololite, fossilized gut contents, in the remains of a sauropod—a massive, long-necked plant-eater. The dino's last meal dates back 95 to 100 million years. Paleontologist Stephen Poropat joins Host Flora Lichtman to dig into the mysteries of a dinosaur's tummy.And, for prairie dogs, communication is key. The rodents' yips and barks can warn when danger is near—and not just to other prairie dogs. A new study suggests that birds called long-billed curlews are eavesdropping on this chatter to learn when a predator is lurking nearby. Using speakers and a taxidermied badger on wheels, ornithologists are untangling the social dynamics of black-tailed prairie dogs. Host Flora Lichtman talks with study author Andrew Dreelin about this eavesdropping behavior and what it means for conservation.Guests:Dr. Stephen Poropat is a paleontologist and deputy director of the Western Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.Andrew Dreelin is a research fellow with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and a PhD candidate at Northern Illinois University.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Timesuck with Dan Cummins
455 - The Bone Wars

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 136:58


The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, is what a period of intense fossil hunting in the late 19th century came to be called, thanks primarily to the intense and bitter rivalry between two of America's most prominent early paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. These two men, who started out as friends, would end up destroying each other's and their own lives in their intense quest to become America's most heralded fossil hunter. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.

Radiolab
Terrestrials: The Snow Beast

Radiolab

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:23


Today we bring you a story stranger than fiction. In 2006, paleobiologist Natalia Rybczynski took a helicopter to a remote Arctic island near the North Pole, spending her afternoons scavenging for ancient treasures on the ground. One day, she found something the size of a potato chip. Turns out, it was a three and half million year old chunk of bone. Keep reading if you're okay with us spoiling the surprise.It's a camel! Yes, the one we thought only hung out in deserts. Originally from North America, the camel trotted around the globe and went from snow monster to desert superstar. We go on an evolutionary tour of the camel's body and learn how the same adaptations that help a camel in a desert also helped it in the snow. Plus, Lulu even meets one in the flesh. Special thanks to Latif Nasser for telling us this story. It was originally a TED Talk where he brought out a live camel on stage. Thank you also to Carly Mensch, Juliet Blake, Anna Bechtol, Stone Dow, Natalia Rybczynski and our camel man, Shayne Rigden. If you are in Wisconsin, you can go meet his camels at Rigden Ranch. And follow his delightful TikTok @rigdenranch to see camels in the snow!  Terrestrials was created by Lulu Miller with WNYC Studios. This episode was produced by Ana González, Alan Goffinski, Mira Burt-Wintonick, Joe Plourde, Lulu Miller, and Sarah Sandbach, with help from Tanya Chawla and Natalia Ramirez. Fact checking by Anna Pujol-Mazzini. Our advisors this season are Ana Luz Porzecanski, Anil Lewis, Dominique Shabazz, and Liza Demby.Support for Terrestrials also comes from the Simons Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and the John Templeton Foundation.Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.