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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Susannah Cahalan, spoke to me about her writing process, witch candles, and stepping into the shoes of psychedelic pioneer Rosemary Woodruff Leary in her new biography THE ACID QUEEN. Susannah Cahalan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and public speaker. Her first book, Brain on Fire, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Her second book, The Great Pretender, was shortlisted for the Royal Society's 2020 Science Book Prize. Her latest biography The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, “...chronicles the life of Rosemary Woodruff Leary (1935–2002), a prominent figure in the 1960s psychedelic movement and Timothy Leary's wife from 1967 through 1976.” Kirkus gave THE ACID QUEEN a glowing review, calling it a “well-wrought narrative that brings deserved attention to a lost figure in the counterculture,” and Publishers Weekly called it a “... stranger than fiction story [that offers] a vivid portrait of how flower power cracked up in the '70s.” Susannah Cahalan has been profiled in the New York Times, featured as an answer on Jeopardy!: delivered a TEDx Talk, and appeared as a guest on The Today Show, PBS, BBC's Inside Science, and Fresh Air, among many others. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Susannah Cahalan and I discussed: The throughline that connects all of her books Synchronicities that led her to the life story of a psychedelic icon How she used the research process to fully immerse herself in Rosemary's persona What she's learned over the course of her writing career Why you need to find time for “deep work” to get the pages And a lot more! Show Notes: susannahcahalan.com The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary By Susannah Cahalan (Amazon) Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (Amazon) The Modern Library Writer's Workshop: A Guide to the Craft of Fiction by Stephen Koch Susannah Cahalan on Facebook Susannah Cahalan on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Critical minerals have hit the headlines of almost every news outlet this week as US President Donald Trump made his desires to mine them in Ukraine clear. These precious resources are a hot geopolitical bargaining chip thanks to our reliance on them in everything from mobile phones to wind turbines. This week, Inside Science unearths everything you need to know about critical minerals; what they are, why they're critical, and what we do when there's no more left to mine. Also this week, we come to the end of a laborious seven-year journey of collecting and identifying Scotland's most valued Jurassic fossil. And Nature journalist Lizzie Gibney brings us her pick of the week's science news, including moon landers and woolly mice. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Sophie Ormiston, Gerry Holt, Ella Hubber Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
The Balanced Brain with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show—Smithsonian Associates Interview Series. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today, as part of our Inside Science interview series, we're diving deep into the most powerful organ you possess: your brain. Think about this for a moment: what if your brain isn't broken, but simply trying to regain balance in a world that constantly throws it off-kilter? What if pleasure, pain, memory, and mood—all the things that make you you—are less about mystery and more about biology? Today, we're joined by the brilliant Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord, neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge and author of the groundbreaking new book, available at Apple Books, The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Nord's upcoming Smithsonian Associates presnentation. But we havec Dr. Camilla Nord today and in this riveting conversation, we'll explore the science behind what makes us feel good—or not—and how everyday actions like a walk in the park, a chat with a friend, or yes, even a bite of chocolate literally shift the chemistry of our brains. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord challenges old ideas. She dismantles the myth of the “mind-body divide,” shows us how mood and inflammation are intimately connected, and explains why there will never be a single magic pill for mental health—because there doesn't need to be. Instead, she offers something more empowering: a new framework for understanding ourselves. For our audience of vibrant adults over 60, this conversation is more than science—it's a roadmap. A way to better understand what's happening under the surface and to take meaningful action, now, to feel better, think clearer, and live longer—without the stigma. So—what is a balanced brain? And how can you get one, and keep it, at any age? Let's find out. Here's my conversation with Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Camilla Nord who will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of her presentation is The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health. Please check out our show notes today for more details about Dr. Nord's upcoming Inside Science Smithsonian Associates presentation. My thanks always to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support our show. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next week.
Following a devastating fire at the world's largest lithium-ion battery plant, Inside Science probes the present and future of a technology we rely on every day. Lithium-ion batteries were a technological breakthrough, powering everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles, but as funding is poured into researching alternatives, are we on the verge of something safer, faster, and more efficient?Also this week, we learn about the “dark oxygen” potentially being produced in the deep ocean and friend of Inside Science, Anjana Ahuja, brings us her favourite science stories of the week, including a new material described as ‘chainmail on steroids' and contagious urination.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Ella Hubber, Sophie Ormiston & Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
How will science shape up in 2025? Marnie Chesterton is joined by a panel of science watchers to discuss what we can expect from the year ahead. We'll talk big science, small science - and the plain cool. What will science do for us in the coming year? On the Inside Science panel, we have: - Tom Whipple, science editor of The Times - Shaoni Bhattacharya, former acting science editor of The Observer & freelance editor at Research Professional News - Penny Sarchet, commissioning editor at New Scientist Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
It's that time of the year when many of us are at home with friends and family, losing track of time, eating leftovers, and, of course, playing games. This festive season, we look at the science of games and, of course, play some ourselves. It's presenter Marnie Chesterton versus producer Florian Bohr at Marnie's kitchen table.... Who will win the Inside Science games special?Irving Finkel from the British Museum tells Marnie about the Royal Game of Ur, one of the most ancient board games which is strikingly similar to more modern examples of race games. Also, why we play games with author and neuroscientist Kelly Clancy, and why we struggle to comprehend the randomness of dice with author Tim Clare. To finish it off, mathematician Marcus du Sautory explains the geometry behind the game Dobble and leaves listeners with a Christmas puzzle: Can you figure out the symbols on the two missing Dobble cards? If you think you've found the solution, please email insidescience@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Florian Bohr Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
We look back on 2024 in science, from billionaires in space, to record-breaking heat here on Earth, and the meteoric rise of new weight-loss drugs. From the biggest stories to the unsung and the plain fun, Inside Science presenter Victoria Gill hosts a special panel, featuring: - Libby Jackson, head of space exploration at the UK Space Agency - Penny Sarchet, managing editor of New Scientist - Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist from University College London Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
As conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine continue to dominate the news, many Inside Science listeners have been in touch with the same question: What is the carbon footprint of war? How significant is the impact – and is it crass to even talk about it? We're joined by Benjamin Neimark from Queen Mary University in London. Also this week, we chat to the incoming DG of Europe's particle-smashing facility Cern, what have we learnt by defrosting an extinct big cat and, the beetle that could ruin Christmas... Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Florian Bohr, Ella Hubber & Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth If you want to test your climate change knowledge, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University to take the quiz.
This year is set to be the world's hottest on record, likely shattering the aspiration to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. So where does this leave COP29, the upcoming UN climate conference in Azerbaijan? This week Inside Science is asking, are climate summits really working? What is the point of them - and are they doing enough? Joining Marnie Chesterton to discuss this are: - Joanna Depledge, expert on international climate negotiations at the University of Cambridge - Mark Maslin, climate change professor from University College London (UCL) - Jim Watson, professor of energy policy, also from UCL Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Ella Hubber, Sophie Ormiston & Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth If you want to test your climate change knowledge, follow the links on this page to The Open University to take a quiz.
The images beamed back to Earth of the first civilian spacewalk have prompted a very pertinent question from one Inside Science listener: What effect is space travel having on our climate? We're used to delving into the carbon footprint of Earth-bound travel – so this week we're going to explore the impact of the rapidly growing space industry on our climate. How does a rocket launch compare to a flight taking off? Do we even know the true cost yet – and if it's significant, what might the solution be? Also on the programme, a personal perspective from a remote island on worrying seabird declines, the results of a project to refreeze Arctic sea ice, and why new evidence unearthed about the Falkland Islands suggests it may once have looked very different... Presenter: Vic Gill Producers: Ella Hubber & Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Andrew Rhys Lewis Studio Manager: Rhys Morris BBC Inside Science is produced in partnership with the Open University. If you want to test your climate change knowledge, head to bbc.co.uk - search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to the Open University.
Lab-grown meat, cultivated meat, cultured meat, in-vitro meat - whatever you call it, the industry claims it could be a game changer. Not just economically, but for feeding the planet in a sustainable way.But is it too good to be true? And will people even eat it? In this special episode of Inside Science, we take a deep-dive into lab-grown meat; visiting a production facility to see how it's made, hearing about the nuanced perspectives of British farmers, asking if this new industry can learn from the failings of GM foods, and trying to figure out what the true environmental costs of entirely new way of producing food really is. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producer: Ella Hubber Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Andrew Rhys Lewis
As another week of disruptive Just Stop Oil protests grabs media attention, sociologist Dana Fisher discusses which actions might help a cause - and which could harm it.Japanese scientists have developed artificial skin for robots made from real human cells. Inside Science producer Dr Ella Hubber digs into the uncanny invention. Inside Science reporter Patrick Hughes goes on the trail of methane emissions from landfills. And, as a heatwave smothers the UK, physiologist Damian Bailey helps us figure out what the perfect temperature for a human is. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Ella Hubber, Gerry Holt, Sophie Ormiston Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
THE AIR THEY BREATHE: INSIDE SCIENCE INTERVIEW SERIES WITH DR. DEBRA HENDRICKSONThe Not Old Better Show featuring Dr. Debra Hendrickson:Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Not Old Better Show. Today's show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. We are honored to have a special guest,Dr. Debra Hendrickson, who will be discussing her groundbreaking new brand new book, The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change. This episode is particularly crucial as it delves into the intersection of climate change and children's health, an area of increasing concern and importance.Dr. Hendrickson is a board-certified pediatrician based in Reno, Nevada, the fastest-warming city in the United States. With nearly two decades of experience in pediatrics and an impressive background in environmental studies, Dr. Hendrickson brings a unique and authoritative perspective to this pressing issue. Her extensive work in both fields makes her an invaluable resource for understanding how climate change directly affects the health and well-being of our youngest and most vulnerable population—our children.In The Air They Breathe, Dr. Hendrickson provides a timely and revelatory look into the myriad ways that climate change is impacting children's health. Through vivid stories from her clinic, she shares heart-wrenching accounts of young patients affected by worsening air quality, extreme heat, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters. These stories are not just medical cases; they are urgent calls to action, highlighting the immediate need for comprehensive climate policies and community efforts to protect future generations.This book is not only a critical examination of the health crises emerging from a changing climate but also a profound reminder of our moral responsibility to our children. Dr. Hendrickson emphasizes that the love and care we show to the youngest members of our society must include a commitment to preserving the environment they will inherit. Her insights are invaluable for parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone concerned with the future of our planet.Join us as we explore the compelling narratives and scientific insights presented in The Air They Breathe. We will discuss the specific health threats posed by climate change, practical steps that can be taken to mitigate these risks, and the broader implications for our communities and policies. Dr. Hendrickson's expertise and passion make this a conversation you won't want to miss.So, without further ado, let's welcome Dr. Debra Hendrickson to the Not Old Better Show. Dr. Hendrickson, thank you for joining us today.Again, thanks for joining us today, Dr. Sideroff, on the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today's show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. Please support our sponosrs as they in turn support the show. My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, for all his work with sound design and everything else. My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next week.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
In today's Thursday Specials episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham answerers a listener's question "Why do we only see positive results published?" Additional Information Publication bias: the problem that won't go away - Dickersin and Min (1993) Annals of The New York Academy of Sciences The importance of no evidence - Editorial Nature Human Behaviour (2019) When Scientists Find Nothing: The Value of Null Results - Inside Science (2020) Monday Science Episode 70 - COVID19 Retracted Papers Example of where studies have investigated the influence of publication bias and impact Suicide risk with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other new-generation antidepressants in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies [Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2021] Vitamin D and covid-19 [BMJ, 2021] - Rapid Responses Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch! Submit your questions or send your voice note questions (up to 30 seconds) - https://www.mondaysciencepodcast.com/getintouch e. info@mondaysciencepodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mondayscience/message
Adam Rutherford is a scientist, writer, broadcaster and President of Humanists UK.He is a Lecturer in Biology and Society at University College London, where he teaches the history of eugenics, race science, genetics, and science communication.He is one of the UK's most well-known science communicators and in 2021 was awarded The Royal Society David Attenborough Award in recognition of his contribution to strengthening public confidence in science through radio, TV, films, talks and books, and in particular, for challenging racist pseudoscience.His BBC programmes include Start The Week, Inside Science and The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry. He's written several books including 'A Brief History Of Everyone Who's Ever Lived', 'How To Argue With A Racist' and 'Control: The dark history and troubling present of eugenics'.https://www.adamrutherford.com/https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences/people/dr-adam-rutherfordhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Rutherfordhttps://twitter.com/AdamRutherfordhttps://www.youtube.com/live/hIIgAIB5AWw?si=Cgj0Q8DATkF2ucRdNOTES: When Adam mentions 'the Hammersmith Apollo with Brian and Robin', he's talking about an annual science, comedy and music charity event in London held at the Eventim Apollo (which depending on your age you actually refer to as the Hammersmith Odeon or the Hammersmith Apollo, rather than its current name) or at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Professor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince.Trump's Obsession with Genetic Superiority and Bloodlines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6iSgqFahoMNick Bostrom's paper ‘Existential Risks: Analyzing Human Extinction Scenarios and Related Hazards' (pdf): https://nickbostrom.com/existential/risks.pdfElon Musk Is Totally Wrong About Population Collapse (paywall): https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-population-crisis/The Cluster F Theory Podcast is edited by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada.Subscribe for free to The Cluster F Theory Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theclusterftheory.substack.com
About the Lecture: A tapestry of cosmic events stretching over the past 13.8 billion years have shaped our existence in a vast universe. This lecture will explore how the computer simulations to study the cosmos have developed in tandem with more down-to-earth pursuits like weather forecasting. We will see how the resulting computer codes have unlocked our understanding of the universe, from galaxies and black holes to the essence of matter. And the lecture will conclude with a look at the multiverse and the contentious idea put forward by some philosophers and scientists that we may already be living inside a simulation, Matrix-style. The talk is based on the lecturer's critically-acclaimed book “The Universe in a Box”, published in 2023. About the Speaker Andrew Pontzen, Professor of Cosmology at UCL Andrew Pontzen is a professor of cosmology and author of the recent highly-acclaimed book The Universe In A Box. His award-winning research uses computer simulations to shed light on the cosmos. He has written for the Guardian, New Scientist, BBC Sky at Night and BBC Science Focus; appeared on BBC, Amazon Prime and Discovery Channel documentaries; and contributed to BBC radio programmes including Inside Science, CrowdScience and The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry.
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of scientific breakthroughs? Is the future of science at risk in the digital age? Like many fields, science is undergoing rapid changes in the digital era that could compromise integrity and innovation. As consumers of scientific knowledge, we all have a vested interest in an effective system. Join us in episode 99 as we explore the evolving world of science in the digital age, with insights from biochemist and former Cell editor, Ben Lewin. In this episode, you'll: Gain insight into flaws in the scientific publishing process involving peer review, preprints, and the "publish or perish" paradigm. Understand concerns over reproducibility, questionable research practices, and the influence of money in shaping projects. Learn how technology and A.I. are transforming science into a data-driven numbers game obsessed with quantity over quality. Don't miss this illuminating discussion on the complex forces that could undermine science in the 21st century. Transcript Takeaways 1. Science is not a linear, seamless process. Despite the perception of scientific progress as a smooth and consistent journey, it is often messy and characterized by zigzagging developments. The public needs to understand the principles and limitations of the scientific process to demystify the black box image of science. 2. There are emerging concerns about the influence of artificial intelligence, the shift towards "big science," and the potential lack of revolutionary ideas in scientific research due to the pressure to publish safer and more reliable work. Scientists are also at risk of becoming data-generating technicians rather than pursuing innovative questions and answers. 3. Criticisms have been raised regarding the hierarchy of scientific journals, the peer review system, and the prevalence of predatory journals. Despite its flaws, the current system of scientific publishing is considered the best available option for disseminating scientific knowledge. Resources Lewin B. Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and its Impact. Long Island, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. 2023. Time Stamps (02:47) - Introducing Ben (06:33) - What we should be understanding about science (08:20) - Inside Ben's book, Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and Its Impact (10:04) - The art of presenting scientific work (12:15) - The pressure to publish in science (14:23) - His thoughts on how science should proceed in the future with publishing (17:51) - Ben's view on peer review (19:48) - His take on the peer review process (22:30) - His thoughts on the preprint problems during the pandemic (24:16) - The path for young scientists to get published in appropriate journals (26:26) - The key changes in scientific conduct that Ben's been able to trace (29:37) - Concerns in modern science (35:13) - Ben's key takeaways from Inside Science (37:09) - Highlights from today's episode Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform.
We're on board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the vessel's first big science season in the Antarctic, since it launched in 2020. It's crewed by scientists involved in Project Biopole, a 5-year mission attempting to better understand carbon cycle at the poles. Nadine Johnston, a microbiologist with the British Antarctic Survey, joins Inside Science to talk about her work on copepods; zooplankton that build up huge fat reserves over the spring and summer months, then hibernate at 3000m during winter, taking carbon with them which is then locked-up in the deep ocean for up to 600yrs! Her research is a world first in the Southern Ocean and could help improve global carbon modelling of the earth system. Staying in the South Pole, neuroscientist John-Antoine Libourel, talks about his latest research into the surprising sleeping habits of chinstrap penguins. And after weeks of intense earthquake activity, the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula of south-west Iceland has erupted. Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya, our go-to volcanologist, provides an update. Plus, a nod to the festive season, as composer and AI artist, LJ Rich, explains why Christmas music makes us feel all fuzzy. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Hannah Robins, Harrison Lewis & Louise Orchard Editor: Richard Collings Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.
Hey look everyone, it's finally the second part of our bison coverage! We're back on track for the new year, so join us and a special guest to discuss The Great Slaughter of bison, conservation efforts, where we go from here, and a tragic yet unavoidable situation Pam witnessed in 2022. Find us on all the things: http://linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcastSources Cited:Bryant, Charles, and Josh Clark. “What Saved the American Bison.” Stuff You Should Know, iHeart Media, 3 Nov. 2022, https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-you-should-know-1/what-saved-the-american-bisonClark, Carolf. “Buffalo Slaughter Left Lasting Impact on Indigenous Peoples.” Emory University, news.emory.edu/stories/2023/08/esc_bison_impact_24-08-2023/story.html. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. Danielle, Mamers. “Historical Photo of Mountain of Bison Skulls Documents Animals on the Brink of Extinction.” The Conversation, 21 Sept. 2023, theconversation.com/historical-photo-of-mountain-of-bison-skulls-documents-animals-on-the-brink-of-extinction-148780. Ehrlick, Darrell. “Environmental Groups Criticize Bison Hunt near Yellowstone National Park.” Great Falls Tribune, Partner Content, 9 Mar. 2023, www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2023/03/09/environmental-groups-criticize-bison-hunt-yellowstone-national-park/69990940007/. Gammon, Katharine. “Bison Slaughter's Destructive Legacy for Native Americans.” Inside Science, 1 Mar. 2018, www.insidescience.org/news/bison-slaughter%E2%80%99s-destructive-legacy-native-americans. Gwadzinski. “The Photo That Saved the Bison in Yellowstone.” Yellowstone National Park, 14 June 2023, www.yellowstonepark.com/park/conservation/photo-saved-bison/. Kuhn, Kristen, and Shana Drimal. “Where the Buffalo Roam.” Voices of Greater Yellowstone, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. 7 Sept. 2022, https://greateryellowstone.org/podcast/10 Merchant, Carolyn. American Environmental History: An Introduction. Columbia University Press, 2007. “People and Bison.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 25 Sept. 2023, www.nps.gov/subjects/bison/people.htm. “Yellowstone Buffalo Slaughter History.” Buffalo Field Campaign - West Yellowstone, Montana, www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/yellowstone-buffalo-slaughter-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gareth Mitchell lectures in science communication at Imperial College London. For many years he presented the weekly technology programme Digital Planet on the BBC World Service. He also presents occasionally on BBC Radio 4's Inside Science. We explore parallels between Gareth's work as a presenter and podcaster and my own experience as a clinician.
Lewin brings these general principles to life by considering the history of the genetics revolution, from the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA to the sequencing of the human genome and the possibilities of gene editing today. History shows us that each period of progress in science relied on dogmas that often advanced but sometimes retarded progress, and that views of reality often changed suddenly and dramatically. Join us when Ben Lewin concludes by asking if the reductionist manifesto that has dominated biology for the past half century can continue to hold, on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large.
His latest work, "INSIDE SCIENCE: REVOLUTION IN BIOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT," delves into his motivations for writing, concerns regarding AI in scientific research, competitiveness in the scientific community, his role as a science critic, challenges in securing research funding, the pitfalls of Alzheimer's research, publication pressures, fraud risks, and a discussion on epigenetics. Dr. Lewin emphasizes the importance of funding people over projects." INSIDE SCIENCE" offers readers a captivating glimpse into the world of science and research. For more information on the impact of Research: The Challenges Securing Support for Research
FOR CENTURIES, SCIENCE HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY HUMAN INTELLECT – BUT WHAT WILL SCIENCE LOOK LIKE WITH A.I. AT IT'S CREATIVE CENTER? A NEW BOOK ANSWERS THIS (AND MANY OTHER) QUESTIONS. WE SPEAK WITH BENJAMIN LEWIN, THE AUTHOR OF: “INSIDE SCIENCE.”
https://wwdbam.com/uploads/2023/09/BAL091523.mp3 Brian and Lee talk with Biologist Benjamin Lewin, author of the book “Inside Science”. Lewin discusses what science would look like if created by AI. A show full... The post The Brian and Lee Show: Interview with Dr. Benjamin Lewin appeared first on WWDB-AM.
We're in the heart of summer in Europe, where extreme heat has spiralled into out-of-control wildfires across the Mediterranean, leading thousands to flee their homes. Previously on Inside Science we've looked at how and why temperatures are soaring across the globe. Now we're homing in on one of the most visible effects of that. First, BBC climate and science reporter Georgina Rannard paints a picture of the link between these fires and climate change. Next up we hear from Professor Stefan Doerr, director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, on whether Europe is prepared for a future where these blazes are more frequent and intense. Another effect of climate change you might have heard about this week is the potential collapse of the Gulf Stream. Georgina explains why leading researchers have reservations about the science behind that claim. We investigate a sometimes overlooked and under-reported source of pollution: particles from vehicle tyres. Dr Marc Masen from Imperial College London tells us about the impact they're having on our health. And pollution from tyres is affecting flora and fauna too. Dr Paul Donald, senior researcher at Birdlife International, explains how vehicles on our roads have impacted wildlife in the environment. Finally, from four wheels to two wheels! Geneticist and body weight scientist Dr Giles Yeo is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats with two glucose monitors on his arm. He tells us what he's hoping to learn. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Hannah Fisher Content producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Research: Patrick Hughes Editor: Richard Collings
Journey to Wellness: Dr. Howard Chang's 40-Year Battle with Psoriasis and His Mission to Address Healthcare Inequities Among People of Color The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science and Healthcare Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by LiquidIV Fueling Life's Adventures. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we continue our ongoing healthcare series. Sometimes, our healthcare interviews, particularly on the science side of things, can get a bit detailed and, well, scientific. That's great, but it's always nice to hear the story of someone who's been impacted by that healthcare and by that science. Today, our guest, Howard Chang, offers his important story. Howard Chang will join us momentarily, and I'll introduce him then, but we have much to discuss today. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 736th episode when I spoke with Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, who specializes in family practice and cannabis medicine, along with mental health and cannabis, sleep, skin care with cannabis, and much more. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian's Dr. Floyd Shockley to help us understand the Spotted Lantern Fly, Hammerhead Worm, and all other insects and their role in our environment. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! As I mentioned, healthcare patient stories can be so much more powerful and meaningful than just the data, research, and science, albeit impactful. Howard Chang is not only a name but a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and empathy. Living with severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) for over 40 years, Howard's life has been a remarkable journey of fighting not just a personal battle but leading a communal one. Howard Chang is a champion of advocacy for those people of color living with healthcare inequities; he is a prolific writer on this subject of his advocacy, a spiritual leader who holds a Doctor of Ministry, and someone whose story of resilience and leadership will be inspiring and have a profound impact on our Not Old Better Show audience, as it has with me. Howard Chang's story is a compelling testament to the power of human will, compassion, and the ability to transform personal suffering into a widespread positive force. My thanks to LiquidIV for sponsoring today's show. LiquidIV Fueling Life's Adventures. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Howard Chang, and his powerful story about resilience. Howard Chang is a 'paid spokesperson' for Janssen Global Services and their Determi-Nation program. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
This week China hit a record high temperature, a scorching 52.2°C, while Death Valley in California measured 53.9°C. Elsewhere, Europe has been battling searing heat and raging wildfires. In previous editions of Inside Science we've explored the effects of heat on our health. This week we've zoomed out to get a wider perspective on the impacts of soaring temperatures. First up, Rebecca Tobi from the Food Foundation reveals how this weather will impact the range of foods we are used to seeing on supermarket shelves. Next we hear from Hayley Fowler, professor of climate change impacts at Newcastle University. She explains how the jet stream – which plays a large role in the UK's weather – is affecting extreme weather patterns. Another country experiencing particularly extreme weather at the moment is China. BBC correspondent in Hong Kong, Danny Vincent, tells us how record temperatures could have wide-ranging effects beyond China's borders. Changing heat patterns could even unlock new habitats for wildlife. Jo Lines, professor of malaria and vector biology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, says that we need to be aware of mosquito-borne diseases that could take hold in Europe. Then it's off to Reading University, where reporter Harrison Lewis chats to meteorologist Dr Rob Thompson and senior researcher Dr Natalie Harvey, to find out more about how weather balloons can help with storm forecasting. Finally, we're heading back to Trowbridge, near Bath, where Dr Stuart Farrimond explains exactly how our gardens can help in the battle against climate change. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Harrison Lewis Content producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Assistant producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Richard Collings
REDISCOVERING HEALING; AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DR. BRIDGET COLE WILLIAMS ON MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE INSPIRING JOURNEYS TO RECOVERY FOR OLDER ADULTS The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by StitchFix. Real stylists working with you to create a custom wardrobe that fits your style and budget. Stitchfix.com/NOB. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we are continuing our ongoing series on cannabis, CBD, THC, and the health benefits associated with medical cannabis. Our guest is physician Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, whose practice focuses on wellness and cannabis medicine. Dr. Williams will join us momentarily as we have much to discuss today. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 735th episode when I spoke with Smithsonian's Dr. Floyd Shockley to help us understand the Spotted Lantern Fly, Hammerhead Worm, and all other insects and their role in our environment. Two weeks ago I spoke with Alan Shayne about his new book, ‘THE STAR DRESSING ROOM: Portrait of An Actor . Alan Shayne's new book, ‘The Star Dressing Room,' is an affectionate, often uproarious new memoir that takes us back to Broadway's golden age. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Our guest today, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams specializes in family practice and cannabis medicine, was once overwhelmed by numerous frustrations in medicine. However, after seeing how cannabis altered a patient's life for the better, Dr. Williams pivoted to a fulfilling career and life in the world of cannabis. Dr. Williams is the founder of Embody a medical cannabis interactive clinic based in Ohio, where Dr. Bridget was ahead of the game when it came to treating patients with cannabis. She has quite a story to tell about her journey in medicine, but now, she's helping others tell their stories and has just published Courage in Cannabis, Vol. 2. We'll talk about that, along with mental health and cannabis, sleep, skin care with cannabis and much more. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, inside science interview series, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams. My thanks to StitchFix for sponsoring today's show. Real stylists working with you to create a custom wardrobe that fits your style and budget. Stitchfix.com/NOB. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, and congratulations on Dr. Williams's work and her new book, Courage in Cannabis, Vol. 2. My thanks, as always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. And my thanks always to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience. Remember, stay safe, everyone, and let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody.
The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Healthy Aging Report - Univ of Michigan, Preeti Malani MD Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science, Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by StitchFix and Liquid I.V., Fueling Life's Adventures. We have a fantastic interview today with Preeti N. Malani, MD, University of Michigan, whom I'll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 730th episode when I spoke with Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone” was his character's name on Full House) Dave and I reminisce on heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the hit TV show ‘Full House.' Two weeks ago I spoke with Simmi Chopra about all things related to Ayurvedic Health Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation, and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults, a new University of Michigan poll shows. But 1 in 3 people between ages 50 and 80 say they still sometimes or often experience these feelings or sometimes go a week or longer without social contact with someone from outside their home. That's down from about half of older adults in June 2020. Our guest today, Dr. Preeti Malani, clinical professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Michigan and is part of the research team who've just released U of M's National Poll on Healthy Aging. We will talk with Dr. Malani poll's senior adviser and former director about “how important social interaction is for overall mental and physical health and how much more attention we need to pay to this from a clinical, policy, and personal perspective.” Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, University of Michigan School of Medicine infectious disease professor who is also trained in geriatrics, Dr. Preeti Malani. My thanks to StitchFix and Liquid I.V. for sponsoring today's show. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. Check out our show notes today for more details from StitchFix and Liquid I.V. My thanks to the Smithsonian for all they do to support the show, and my thanks to you, our special audience here on The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and remember, let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.
On Tuesday, the United Nations reported that the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine will impact heavily on global food security, causing a rise in food prices and leaving many without access to clean drinking water. Nine days after the disaster Gaia looks to the future alongside Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian MP who is also leader of the opposition party Golos and Laura Wellesley, senior research fellow in the Environment and Society Programme at Chatham House. Earlier this week the three-year inquiry into COVID began, seeking ‘to examine the UK's response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.' Eyes are on the inquiry from many angles. Inside Science looks at what scientists hope to contribute and learn from it, with author and broadcaster Philip Ball. Also, a spike in North Atlantic sea temperatures has sparked concern among scientists. Richard Betts, head of climate impacts at the Met Office, talks through the factors that have coincided to form the anomaly. Presenter: Gaia Vince Producer: Harrison Lewis Assistant producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Richard Collings
It's all very well demanding that everything happens NOW, but we're actually going to do - or not - about climate change is all about negotiation. What happens inside those fusty negotiating halls? How does one negotiate well and get what one wants, whether on climate or things more domestic? And does the climate have the time for us to negotiate our way out of a paper bag? Joining Dave this episode is Camilla Born MBE. Camilla's been at more top tables than you've had hot dinners, and has been there for the crunchy bits of some of the planet's most important negotiations - not least when advising COP26 President Alok Sharma. Find out how Camilla gets her way, and what she thinks about protestors demanding the seemingly impossible. Follow Camilla on Twitter @camillaborn. We don't talk about it in the episode but Camilla and I recommend this moving piece by Pete Betts, a legendary negotiator, reflecting on everything he's learned. Owl noises: -- 08:08: Anchoring bias explained over at the Decision Lab. -- 10:16: I should probably give due kudos to the thing that I read, which is these top 10 negotiating tips by the Harvard Law School's negotiation programme. -- 16:56: it really does matter whether we phase coal 'down' or 'out', and Carbon Brief explains why. -- 19:52: Professor Lee's thoughts on tactical empathy and much else - including more Camilla - in this Inside Science episode on negotiation. Your Brain on Climate is a podcast about human psychology vs the climate crisis: what we think, why we think it, and how it all adds up to a planet-sized emergency. Contact the show: @brainclimate on Twitter, or hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. The show is hosted by me, Dave Powell, who you can find @powellds on Twitter. Original music by me, and I twiddle all the production knobs too. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at www.designbymondial.com.
Osteoporosis Awareness Month with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by CastleFLEXX for stretching and mobility and Babbel: Language for Life. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri. Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today in honor of May being the month to discuss awareness of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO). Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, will join us in just a moment . But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 715th episode when I spoke with science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, about his new book Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. Two weeks ago I spoke with Sally Adee. Sally Adee's new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Although topics like sexual health, muscle decline, and skin elasticity related to women's aging are abundantly covered, bone health is often neglected— and something all women, at every age—need to prioritize. Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that shouldn't be accepted as a normal part of aging, and there are options available to treat PMO. As a national leader in the field of bone health and menopause, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri truly believes that women deserve to function at optimal health and are gatekeepers to their families' health. Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri started Bone & Body Women's Health with the goal of matching what midlife women want from a medical visit with her desire to spend quality time and expertise with her patients. May is the perfect time to make your audience aware of the importance of bone health and other topics related to aging, so let me introduce you, and let's learn more about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO) from Dr. Kristi Tough DeSpari. My thanks to Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, in honor of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMO) month in May. My thanks to our sponsors CastleFLEXX for stretching and mobility and Babbel: Language for Life. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.
Ozone Therapy - Dr Marc Seifer The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by and today's show is brought to you by NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD. As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with returning guest and NYT best-selling science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer. Dr. Marc Seifer's new book is Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today in best-selling science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, who'll join us in just a moment with a reading from his new book. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 714th episode when I spoke with science writer Sally Adee. Sally Adee's new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds Two weeks ago I spoke with LYDIA FENET who is a global thought leader, a best-selling author, who has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Our guest today, author, researcher, and lecturer, MARC SEIFER, is a world-renowned expert on the life and work of Nikola Tesla… His book, Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses, came out of the discovery that Nikola was making ozone generators in the late 1800s and selling them to the medical community. That was only the beginning of this tale; a natural remedy for our health. That of course, is our guest today, Dr. Marc J. Seifer, reading from his new book Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. Let's welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio, and podcast science writer Dr. Marc J. Seifer, My thanks to Dr. Marc J. Seifer, for his time today and generous reading. I know you always enjoy hearing authors read from their books. Dr. Marc J. Seifer, new book is Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of Viruses. My thanks to our sponsor, NextEvo Naturals, Clinically Proven, Absorbing CBD. Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.
In this special edition of Inside Science, Vic Gill prepares to rummage through our rubbish, to peek behind the curtain of the UK's recycling habits and see how well prepared we are as a nation to further our efforts of sustainable waste management. Presenter: Vic Gill Producer: Emily Bird
We Are Electric - Sally Adee The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by Microdose.com Microdose Gummies... Microdose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. And, Sunday, as in GetSunday.com. A new kind of lawn care. Easier, smarter, better for people, pets and planet. GetSunday.com As part of our Inside Science interview series, we have an amazing interview with NYT best-selling science writer Sally Adee. Sally Adee's new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today in Sally Adee who'll join us in just a moment with a reading from her new book. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 713th episode when I spoke with LYDIA FENET who is a global thought leader, a best-selling author, who has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations raising over $1B for nonprofits globally. Two weeks ago I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Neil Theise about his upcoming Smithsonian Associates presentation titled Notes on Complexity: Connection, Consciousness, and Being. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! Our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio and podcast is science and technology journalist Sally Adee. Sally Adee's work has appeared in New Scientist, The New York Times, BBC Future, and the Economist. Sally Adee was technology features and news editor at New Scientist, where she wrote long-form articles on how human minds and bodies intersect with the machines we create. Sally Adee will tell us about her new book, We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds, and answer our questions about it, including does our body have the power, electrical current, to become our own batteries for cerebral spinal fluid to charge the implant? And is there no need for a battery in the body?? That of course, is our guest today, Sally Adee, reading from her new book, We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. Let's welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science series on radio, and podcast science writer Sally Adee. My thanks to Sally Adee for her time today and generous reading. I know you always enjoy hearing authors read from their books. Sally's new book is We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds. My thanks to our sponsors, Microdose.com Microdose Gummies... Microdose Gummies deliver perfect, entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. And, Sunday, as in GetSunday.com. A new kind of lawn care. Easier, smarter, better for people, pets, and planet. GetSunday.com Please support our sponsors, who in turn support the show. My thanks, always, to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better: The Not Old Better Show. Remember, just Google Not Old Better for everything you need to know about us. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.
Episode II: Attack of the AlexThis episode, Alex and Simona dive back into the Star Wars universe and discuss the skeletal anatomy of a variety of creatures from both the canon lore and legends. Tune in to learn more about the possible ecology and anatomy of creatures such as the Krayt Dragon, the Kaadu and the Kowakian Monkey-Lizard and why nerf welfare is no laughing matter.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/57Links and Sources Ashby, J. (2018). Specimen of the Week 338: a tour of the Platypus Skeleton. UCL Culture Blog. Eisenstadt, A. (2021). The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made. Smithsonian Magazine. Glykou, A. (2014). Late Mesolithic-Early Neolithic Sealers: a case study on the exploitation of marine resources during the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition in the south-western Baltic Sea. 'Human Exploitation of Aquatic Landscapes' special issue (ed. Ricardo Fernandes and John Meadows), Internet Archaeology 37. Saladié, P., Huguet, R., Díez, C., Rodríguez‐Hidalgo, A., & Carbonell, E. (2013). Taphonomic modifications produced by modern brown bears (Ursus arctos). International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 23(1), 13-33. Sansweet, S.J. and Hidalgo, P. (2008). The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia. New York: Del Ray. Stokstradm E. (2004). A Whiff of Things to Come. Science. Wild E. R. (1997). Description of the adult skeleton and developmental osteology of the hyperossified horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Anura:Leptodactylidae). Journal of morphology, 232(2), 169–206. Woo, M. (2018). BRIEF: Ancient Lizards Also Ran on Two Legs. Inside Science.Contact Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady Alex's Blog: Animal Archaeology Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaYAffiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Motion
Episode II: Attack of the AlexThis episode, Alex and Simona dive back into the Star Wars universe and discuss the skeletal anatomy of a variety of creatures from both the canon lore and legends. Tune in to learn more about the possible ecology and anatomy of creatures such as the Krayt Dragon, the Kaadu and the Kowakian Monkey-Lizard and why nerf welfare is no laughing matter.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/57Links and Sources Ashby, J. (2018). Specimen of the Week 338: a tour of the Platypus Skeleton. UCL Culture Blog. Eisenstadt, A. (2021). The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made. Smithsonian Magazine. Glykou, A. (2014). Late Mesolithic-Early Neolithic Sealers: a case study on the exploitation of marine resources during the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition in the south-western Baltic Sea. 'Human Exploitation of Aquatic Landscapes' special issue (ed. Ricardo Fernandes and John Meadows), Internet Archaeology 37. Saladié, P., Huguet, R., Díez, C., Rodríguez‐Hidalgo, A., & Carbonell, E. (2013). Taphonomic modifications produced by modern brown bears (Ursus arctos). International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 23(1), 13-33. Sansweet, S.J. and Hidalgo, P. (2008). The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia. New York: Del Ray. Stokstradm E. (2004). A Whiff of Things to Come. Science. Wild E. R. (1997). Description of the adult skeleton and developmental osteology of the hyperossified horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Anura:Leptodactylidae). Journal of morphology, 232(2), 169–206.Woo, M. (2018). BRIEF: Ancient Lizards Also Ran on Two Legs. Inside Science.Contact Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady Alex's Blog: Animal Archaeology Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaYAffiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Motion
BLACK HOLES 101 - KELLY BEATTY The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science Series we have an excellent program about bizarre cosmic objects whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them: those objects being Black Holes. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, scientist, journalist, and author Kelly Beatty. For the past 35 years, J. Kelly Beatty has kept his readers on the edge of their front-row seats to much of the exploration of our solar system as senior editor of Sky & Telescope. Kelly Beatty will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is “Black Holes 101.” Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today for our Inside Science series with Smithsonian Associate Kelly Beatty, and is a popular, returning guest on the program who I always look forward to speaking with, and I'll introduce him in just a moment. But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 702d episode when I spoke to journalist, activist, historian, and author of the new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Two weeks ago, I spoke with science writer, Lizzie Stark about her new book, Egg. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com Myself, and many of us in the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates audience may have learned that black holes are bizarre cosmic objects whose gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape them. And although you might guess that Einstein came up with the concept of black holes, the idea can be traced back to the late 1700s. But Einstein did develop the notion that three-dimensional space and time are part of a single framework to describe the known universe and how black holes shape it. More recently, gravity-wave “observatories” have detected the ripples in spacetime created when two of these objects collide, and we've even managed to glimpse silhouettes of the most massive black holes known. Science, space, and exploration is what and who our guest today, Kelly Beatty, is. Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine is with us today and will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up to discuss how cosmologists still grapple with precisely what black holes are and how best to study them. My thanks to the scientist, space explorer, journalist, and Smithsonian Associate Kelly Beatty. and her new book, "Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020" Kelly Beatty will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and the title of his Smithsonian Associates presentation is “Black Holes 101.” so please check out our show notes today for more details. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. You'll find more information about Smithsonian Associates in our show notes today. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Please, be kind to one another, and let's do better. Let's talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Author Interview series… For more information about today's interview and upcoming program, please check out Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/black-holes-101
Egg - Science, Marvel, and Importance: Lizzie Stark The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science author interview series on radio and podcast. Today's show is brought to you by Harry's, created for a different shaving experience, and NextEVO Naturals Better Science, Smarter CBD. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and we have an excellent program about the egg. Our guest today, author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark and I will discuss the egg's unconventional history of the world's largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime, and more. I'll introduce Lizzie Stark in just a moment, but quickly, if you missed any shows recently, last week was our 700th episode for Women's History month, and I spoke with returning guest Smithsonian Associate, journalist, and author Rebecca Boggs Roberts, who has written the new book, Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson Two weeks ago, I spoke with #1 NYT bestselling author Mark Greaney about his new book, part of The Gray Man series, “Burner,” already a bestseller. Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com From Mali to Finland, mythologies around the globe have invested the egg with powers of regeneration and fecundity, often ascribing the origin of the world to a cosmic egg. An oracle to Romans, fought over by Gold Rush gangs, used as the foundation of the Clown Egg Registry, and blasted into space, the egg has taken on larger proportions than, say, the ovum of an ostrich. Lizzie Stark and I will discuss egg's deep meanings, innumerable uses, and metabolic importance along with all of Lizzie Stark's research from her new book, Egg: A Dozen Ovatures… Please join me in welcoming to The No Old Better Show on radio, podcast, author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark. My thanks to the author, science writer, and journalist Lizzie Stark. Lizzie Stark's new book, Egg: A Dozen Ovatures. My thanks to Harry's, created for a different shaving experience, and NextEVO Naturals Better Science, Smarter CBD for sponsoring today's show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe during these times. Let's support one another, and let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next time.
Koalas: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future - Dr. Danielle Clode The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science author interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's episode is brought to you by POM Wonderful. Check out why POM Wonderful is called the science Antioxidant Superpower. We have a special program about koalas. Yes, that's right, koalas. Koalas are cute and cuddly but with razor claws. Koalas are the million-dollar babies. They raise more funds than any other species in the world, but they are endangered, like so many animals today, and yet in some places on earth, they thrive…we'll talk more about koalas and their amazing qualities and their many contradictions in a bit. Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today in Dr. Danielle Clode, who, after reading her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,' I've been looking forward to speaking with her for a while and whom I'll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 692d episode, when I spoke to author Joe Hart about his new book ‘Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want.‘ Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate Rick Steves about his new book, Italy is for Food Lovers. Wonderful subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com The story of the koala has taken our guest today, Dr. Danielle Clode, all over the world, across continents and cultures, into the distant past, and through an incredibly wide range of knowledge systems: botany, ecology, Indigenous knowledge, evolution, paleontology, anatomy, conservation biology, history, toxicology, psychology, veterinary and nutritional science, and animal behavior. Dr. Danielle Clode studied politics and psychology at University of Adelaide before completing her Ph.D. in Zoology as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Dr. Clode worked as a zookeeper before completing her doctorate in zoology at Oxford University, studying seabirds and feral mink in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. We'll hear today from Dr. Clode about koala's habits, their history, changing habitats, and their joy in being themselves, sleeping, and eating. That, of course, is our guest today, Dr. Danielle Clode reading from her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,' Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Inside Science interview series, Dr. Danielle Clode. My thanks to POM Wonderful, called the science Antioxidant Superpower. for sponsoring today's show. My thanks to Dr. Danielle Clode for her time, expertise, and willingness to read from her new book, Koala: ‘A Natural History and an Uncertain Future,' Dr. Clode's book is available on Apple Books. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I'm mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren't safe, in anyone's hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let's work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let's do better. Let's talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.
The government has lifted a moratorium on fracking imposed in 2019 following a series of small earthquakes caused by exploratory drilling. The British Geological Survey was asked to investigate, we speak to two of the authors of their new report into fracking and earthquakes, seismologist Brian Baptie and Geologist Ed Hough. We also look at more practical aspects of fracking in the UK with Professor Richard Davies from Newcastle University, asking how to viably extract shale gas in the UK and whether, with concerns over climate change, we should really be contemplating this at all. The production of Bitcoin consumes as much energy as a medium sized European country. Benjamin Jones from New Mexico university and Larisa Yarovaya from Southampton Business School explain why generation of the cryptocurrency has come to require such huge amounts of energy. And we hear from Maria Fitzgerald, chair of the panel for the Royal Society book prize on what makes a good science book Inside Science is produced in partnership with the Open University
Dr. Sian Harding - The Exquisite Machine The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang and for all of us in The Not Old Better Show audience who are heart-healthy, heart aware, and who want more information about the most important organ in our body, today's Inside Science interview is just for you. Thank you so much for listening. We've got a great guest today, whom I'll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 667th episode, and I spoke to author Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, who's written the excellent book about diet and health, Eat Like a Pig, Run Like a Horse: How Food Fights Hijacked Our Health and the New Science of Exercise. That is a great title, and it's a great interview. Two weeks ago, in another great interview, I spoke to Smithsonian Associate and host of the popular PBS series “Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi”. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, you can go back and check them out along with my entire back-catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us. I think it matters whether someone has a good heart. Elon Musk We will learn today about what a good heart is…Your heart is a miracle in motion, a marvel of construction unsurpassed by any human-made creation. It beats 100,000 times every day—if you were to live to 100, that would be more than 3 billion beats across your lifespan. Despite decades of effort in labs all over the world, we have not yet been able to replicate the heart's perfect engineering. We all take our hearts for granted…but not our guest today. Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sian Harding, a world leader in cardiac research, explores the relationship between emotions and heart function, revealing that the heart not only responds to our emotions but it also creates them as well. Dr. Harding will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up via Zoom, and you'll find all the details on our website. Drawing from her new book The Exquisite Machine, Dr. Harding tells us about the evolutionary forces that have shaped the heart's response to damage, the astonishing rejuvenating power of stem cells, how we can avoid heart disease, and why it can be so hard to repair a damaged heart. Dr. Harding will also share how cutting-edge technologies are enabling experiments and clinical trials that will lead to new solutions to curing the world's leading cause of death: heart disease, data, insights, and sheer force of research numbers. That of course, is our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Dr. Sian Harding reading from her excellent new book, The Exquisite Machine Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast author, scientist, and researcher Dr. Sian Harding. Nicole B. Plumley gave the podcast a 5 star rating and says: Nicole B. Plumley 09/29/2022 Wonderful Podcast I have been listening for a long time, repeatedly. I don't know how many more times I will listen. Every time I Love This Podcast. My thanks to Nicole and all of you for your wonderful ratings…they mean a LOT, so please keep it up. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to Dr. Sian Harding for her generous time, reading and answering all my questions. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, and be safe, which I'm telling you each show, followed by my message to eliminate assault rifles. Only members of the military use these weapons. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: school. Let's do better. Let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week. Smithsonian Associates site details: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/exquisite-machine-heart
Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive With the World's Most Misunderstood Predator. Smithsonian Associates Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science interview series with Smithsonian Associates, our guest today is author and scientist Dr. David Shiffman. David Shiffman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. Let's listen as David Shiffman reads a passage from his new book, Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator. David Shiffman reading from his new book, Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator. Sharks do matter, and they are some of the most fascinating, ecologically important, threatened, and misunderstood animals on Earth. More often feared than revered, their role as predators of the deep has earned them a reputation as a major threat to humans. But, says marine conservation biologist David Shiffman, the truth is that sharks are not a danger to us—they're in danger from us. David Shiffman tells us today why it's crucial that we overcome our misconceptions and rise above cinematic Hollywood scenes to scare us, to embrace sharks as the imperiled and elegant ocean guardians they really are. Sharing his own fascinating experiences working with them, Shiffman explains why healthy shark populations are essential for supporting ocean ecosystems—and the coastal economies that depend on them. Touching on everything from Shark Week to shark fin soup, overfishing to marine sanctuaries, Shiffman reveals why these iconic predators are in trouble, why we should care, and how scientists, conservationists, and individuals can save them. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science Interview series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Dr. David Shiffman. My thanks to author and scientist Dr. David Shiffman for his generous time today. Dr. David Shiffman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let's eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let's do this. And, please, let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next time. Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist.
Krebs Cycle: Why It Matters - Prof Nick Lane The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Series Understanding the Krebs Cycle Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Inside Science interview series with Smithsonian Associates, our guest today is author and scientist Nick Lane. Nick Lane will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. Generations of students have learned how the Krebs cycle generates the building blocks of life and fuels the furnace of respiration. Biochemist Nick Lane is among the vanguard of researchers who ask how this complex, contradictory pathway of creation, destruction, and renewal within our cells could help us understand questions from the origins of life to the devastation of cancer. In an animated conversation with us today, Nick Lane guides an exploration through the “conflicted merry-go-round of energy and matter” that is the Krebs cycle. Along the way, he recounts the scientific detective work that discovered this process while deconstructing textbook views about metabolism. Nick Lane will tell us about how he traces the primacy of the Krebs cycle—and its reverse—from deep-sea hydrothermal vents and the “Cambrian Explosion” to the individual, yet universal, experience of aging. By distilling and humanizing complex research, Lane offers an essential overview for anyone fascinated by biology's great mysteries. What this means to our lives, our death, disease, and the origin of life…I'll let Nick Lane tell you himself, but first, let's hear Nick Lane read a passage from his new book, ‘Transformer. That of course, is our guest today, Prof Nick Lane reading from his new book ‘Transformer' Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast author, scientist, and Smithsonian Associate, Nick Lane. My thanks to author and scientist Nick Lane for his time and patience with me and our audience about the Krebs Cycle. Nick Lane will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today. I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let's eliminate assault rifles. Assault rifles are unnecessary, and they instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn: school. Please let's do this. And, please, let's talk about better. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next time. Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist. For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates site: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/krebs-cycle
Society itself and the ways we live have been transformed in 70 years of science. Marnie Chesterton, Andrea Sella, and Gemma Milne take a tour of the archive to evaluate some of the biggest hits on Inside Science's jubilee list. What did we miss? Presented by Marnie Chesterton. Assistant Producer Emily Bird Produced by Alex Mansfield
The Hawk's Way - Sy Montgomery The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, Inside Science Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today's episode is part of our Inside Science series. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Sy Montgomery. Dr. Sy Montgomery, our guest today will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, so please check out our show notes for details about Sy's upcoming presentation. When author and naturalist Sy Montgomery spent a day at falconer Nancy Cowan's New England farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it was the start of a deep love affair. That's when she met Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old female Harris's hawk with a wingspan of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with talons that could pierce skin and bone, and yet she was willing to work with a human to hunt. Montgomery fell under the magnetic spell of the hawk, and over the next few years she spent more time with these creatures, getting to know their extraordinary abilities and instincts. Deeply emotional animals, hawks are quick to show anger and frustration and can hold a grudge for years. But they are also loyal and intensely aware of their surroundings. In a fascinating program highlighted by splendid color photos, Montgomery recalls her time in the world of hawks and shares what they can teach us about nature, life, and love. To research books, films and articles, Sy Montgomery has been chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Zaire and bitten by a vampire bat in Costa Rica, worked in a pit crawling with 18,000 snakes in Manitoba and handled a wild tarantula in French Guiana. She has been deftly undressed by an orangutan in Borneo, hunted by a tiger in India, and swum with piranhas, electric eels and dolphins in the Amazon. She has searched the Altai Mountains of Mongolia's Gobi for snow leopards, hiked into the trackless cloud forest of Papua New Guinea to radiocollar tree kangaroos, and learned to SCUBA dive in order to commune with octopuses. Sy's 31 books for both adults and children have garnered many honors. Her new book, The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty is wonderful and let's hear from Sy Montgomery as she reads from The Hawk's Way. That of course is our guest today, Dr. Sy Montgomery, reading from her new book, The Hawk's Way. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Sy Montgomery. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Sy Montgomery. Sy Montgomery will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming soon, so please check out our show notes for details about Sy's upcoming presentation. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let's eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we'll see one another next week. For more information about this program, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/hawks-way
What The Universe is Made Of - Dr. Michael Dine The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today's episode is part of our Inside Science series. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate Dr. Michael Dine. Due very much to our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine, we know a great deal about the universe, its history, and its composition. We'll be talking to Dr. Michael Dine today about how were we able to get to this point? Michael Dine, distinguished professor of physics, the University of California Santa Cruz, explores that question as he cautions that there are still great mysteries driving much current research in theoretical and experimental physics and astrophysics. Dr. Michael Dine, author of the new book, ‘This Way to the Universe,.' will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and you'll find links in our show notes today, or check out the Smithsonian Associate's site, also linked in our show notes today. Advancing the study of the detailed history of the universe is the mission of the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope. And while we may know much about the current makeup of the universe, 95 percent of the energy is in forms we can roughly describe but can't precisely identify, called dark matter and dark energy. Our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine will help us understand all of this, and survey the universe, during this extraordinary moment. That of course is our guest today, Dr. Michael Dine reading from his new book, ‘This Way to the Universe.” Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series, Dr. Michael Dine to discuss what the universe is made of. My thanks to Dr. Michael Dine, author of the new book, ‘This Way to the Universe,.' Dr. Michael Dine will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates coming up and you'll find links in our show notes today, or check out the Smithsonian Associate's site, also linked in our show notes today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast. Please be well, be safe, and let's eliminate assault rifles, keeping our grandchildren and children safe everywhere, but especially in school. Thanks, everybody and we'll see one another next week. For more information about today's Smithsonian Associates program, please click HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/what-is-universe-made-of-
La Brea Tar Pits: Peril and Promise - Dr. Emily Lindsey The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today's episode is part of our Inside Science series. Our guest today is Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Emily Lindsey., from the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles. Dr. Lindsey will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program coming up, and the title of Dr. Lindsey's presentation is La Brea Tar Pits: Peril and Promise. Dr. Lindsey is the Assistant Curator and Excavation Site Director, Rancho La Brea, and her research integrates information from past and modern ecosystems to understand how Ice Age animals and environments functioned, how climate conditions and human actions intersect to drive extinctions and to predict future ecological responses in the face of modern global change. No other paleontological site in the world has as great a potential to answer these questions as La Brea Tar Pits. In the heart of the third-largest city in North America, geologic processes have conspired to create the richest Ice Age fossil site on Earth. For more than 50,000 years, underground crude oil has seeped to the surface, trapping plants and animals in the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Over the past century, their remains have helped scientists paint a picture of the Ice Age, a time when saber-toothed cats, mammoths, camels, dire wolves, and giant ground sloths roamed across North America in ecosystems as biodiverse as the modern African savanna. Dr. Lindsey and I will discuss what happened to this lost world, and what does it mean for our planet today? Dr. Emily Lindsey will lead us today on a virtual tour of the La Brea Tar Pits that covers 20-million-years, from the ancient seabed to LA's modern car culture. We will learn about the history of Los Angeles, which is inextricably intertwined with oil, which literally fueled the city's economic and geographic expansion. Today, the rich fossil treasure troves preserved in petroleum are being used not just to reveal the past, but to help plan for a climate-resilient future in one of the continent's most populous and biodiverse regions. La Brea Tar Pits is the best and most complete record of life during the Ice Age, a living laboratory for scientists and the global community to engage in and learn from groundbreaking research, and discover plants and animals trapped in the tar pits over the last 50,000 years. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview Series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate, Dr. Emily Lindsey. Please click here for more information on the La Brea Tar Pits program from Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/la-brea-tar-pits-peril-and-promise
Energy is essential: every living thing needs energy to survive, and today's industrialised societies consume enormous quantities of it. At the moment, the vast majority of this comes from burning fossil fuels that emit carbon. But the government is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Meanwhile, oil and gas prices are rocketing, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. And the energy price cap is being raised on April 1st, hitting millions of householders in the UK. While we await the government's energy strategy, Inside Science looks at how to solve the problem, finding the best possible ways to meet our energy needs while slashing our carbon emissions. Joining us to discuss this are Alice Bell, co-director of the climate charity Possible, and Jan Rosenow, director at the Regulatory Assistance Project. We also hear from Chris Stark of the Climate Change Commission on how the government might meet its decarbonisation targets, visit a Cornish field that might be a rich source of homegrown lithium for batteries, and talk to Jonathan Atkinson from People Powered Retrofit about how to make our homes greener and warmer.
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