Podcasts about moths

Group of mostly-nocturnal insects in the order Lepidoptera

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Radiolab
Signal Hill: Caterpillar Roadshow

Radiolab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:34


A couple years ago, an entomologist named Martha Weiss got a letter from a little boy in Japan saying he wanted to replicate a famous study of hers. We covered that original study on Radiolab more than a decade ago in an episode called Goo and You – check it out here – and in addition to revealing some fascinating secrets of insect life, it also raises big questions about memory, permanence and transformation. The letter Martha received about building on this study set in motion a series of spectacular events that advance her original science and show how science works when a 12-year-old boy is the one doing it. Martha's daughter, reporter Annie Rosenthal, captured all of it and turned it into a beautiful audio story called “Caterpillar Roadshow.” It was originally published in a brand new independent audio magazine called Signal Hill, which happens to have been created in part by two former Radiolab interns (Liza Yeager and Jackson Roach, both of whom worked on this piece), and we loved it, so we're presenting an excerpt for you here.Special thanks to Annie Rosenthal, Liza Yeager, Jackson Roach, Leo Wong, Omar Etman, the whole team at Signal Hill, Carlos Morales, John Lill, Marfa Public Radio and Emma Garschagen.EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Annie RosenthalProduced by - Annie Rosenthalwith help from - Leo Wong and Omar EtmanSound design contributed by - Liza Yeager and Jackson RoachFact-checking by - Alan Deanand Edited by  - Liza Yeager and Jackson RoachEPISODE CITATIONS:Audio -  Listen to the original Radiolab episode, Goo and You, here (https://zpr.io/qh9xqpkXzk7j).Or the Signal Hill podcast here (https://zpr.io/CDfwyK7Zkrva).Guests - And if you want to learn more about Martha Weiss, and her work, head over here (https://zpr.io/aBw2YsqWB6NZ).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 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Forgotten Filmcast
Episode 253: Forgotten Filmcast Ep 252: The Gypsy Moths

Forgotten Filmcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 68:11


On this week's episode, we finally take a moment to celebrate the late Gene Hackman. Richard Winters from Scopophilia returns to the show to discuss the 1969 film The Gypsy Moths. It features an early supporting role for Hackman, with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr reuniting as the big names in the cast. In addition to our discussion, we also have our movie recommendations and, of course, our trivia game.

The Monster She Wrote Podcast
MSW Classic: Moths by Rosalind Ashe

The Monster She Wrote Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 47:29


We are rerunning the classic episode to celebrate the upcoming release of Moths through Valancourt Books as part of their Monster, She Wrote series. Preorders open now, shipping in July 2025! Rosalind Ashe's Moths was marketed as a book for fans of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. And there are some similarities: a beautiful old estate with a crumbling wing. A young wife who moves in determined to make it her own. And a dead woman haunting the home that was once hers. But what would happen if Rebecca had possessed the body of the new wife? That's what Ashe's book posits. So join us as we discuss Moths. UP NEXT: an episode on banned books and then an interview with horror author Tracy Cross  

The Skies We’re Under: Parenting Disabled Children Podcast
AAC and Beyond with Dr. Beth Moulam | S4 | E28

The Skies We’re Under: Parenting Disabled Children Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 53:26


The ability to connect with others is a joy. Rachel reflects on the things that support and prevent connection (technical and human!) with the brilliant Dr. Beth Moulam, Paralympian, researcher, advocate and award winning all round super human. Beth shares her thoughts on the communication tools we all use, and the tools she uses. The challenges she faces (spoiler alert - it's normally other people), and the joy she finds in creating new connections, and creating community around her, in the breathtaking number of fields she's involved in. Rachel, Sarah and Lucy bring updates and reflections, there's news from the Moths, and Lucy broke a TSWU record, by swearing right from the outset - having to bring “all your BLEEPING podcast BEEP to work is not the best way to start the day! You can find more about Beth on her website and you tube page. Thanks to the lovely folk at Liberator for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. If you'd be interested in sponsoring an episode of The Skies We're Under, please contact us at TSWUpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We're so happy that The Skies We're Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.  

The Simpler Life? with James & William
Flies & Moths & Ticks, Oh My!

The Simpler Life? with James & William

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 52:22


We're juicing, exploring the wider Sunny South East & dealing with an invasion of flies this week. Buckle in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3pm PickUp
FULL SHOW: Mistaken Identities & Moths in Ears

3pm PickUp

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 16:59 Transcription Available


Laura's mind is blown at how different school is now from when we were all students, Britt had a mistaken identity mishap and we celebrate your Little Wins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Beautiful Church : Audio
SYNTAX OF THE KINGDOM: Moths, Thieves, Sparrows & Lilies

City Beautiful Church : Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 41:36


03/16/25 Do we believe that God is actually good, that God will protect us and will provide what we need day by day?

Keys For Kids Ministries

Bible Reading: Acts 4:13-20Topher brought Mexican jumping beans to school today," said Tiernan at dinner one evening. "They look like regular beans, but they move all by themselves. Topher wouldn't say what made them move--he said it was a secret. But I looked it up and found out. I don't know why Topher didn't just tell us. It's no secret!""So what makes them move?" asked Tiernan's sister Ariel."Moths," said Tiernan. "Mexican jumping beans are three-celled bean pods that house moths. The jumping is caused by the moth larvae moving inside.""Ew, gross!" Ariel put down her knife and fork. "Well, now I've lost my appetite."When dinner was finished, Dad got out his Bible for family devotions. "Tiernan's story about the jumping beans made me think of something," he said. "Like Tiernan said, the reason they move isn't a secret, but there is something we often keep secret even though we shouldn't. Just like how the moths in the bean pods makes them jump, we have something in us that makes us choose to do the things we do, but we often don't tell anyone what it is.""Well, what is it?" asked Tiernan. "I don't know either."Dad smiled. "It's the love of Jesus in our hearts. For example, I remember when you ate lunch with the new boy at school who didn't know anyone and your friends later asked why you didn't sit with them. What reason did you give them?""Um, well…I just told them I knew him from math class," replied Tiernan."And when I was so sick, God gave me a miraculous recovery," said Dad. "But I wonder how many of us told our friends that God had answered our prayers?""I didn't," admitted Ariel."It's almost as though we're keeping it a secret that we know Jesus," Dad said, opening his Bible to the fourth chapter of Acts. "Tonight, let's read about some men who didn't keep it a secret that they knew Jesus. How about reading it for us, Tiernan? Read verses sixteen to twenty." After Tiernan finished reading, Dad said, "Peter and John couldn't keep themselves from telling others about Jesus and how He died and rose again to save them. Let's join them by telling everyone what He's done for us too." –Nance E. KeyesHow About You?Do you tell others about Jesus? Don't keep it a secret that you know Him. Tell other kids when you're thankful for something God has given you or done for you. Speak up if there's an opportunity to let others know that Jesus loves us all so much He died for us. They may want to know Him too. What are some other things you could tell them about?Today's Key Verse:We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. (NKJV) (Acts 4:20)Today's Key Thought:Don't keep Jesus a secret

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Critter of the Week - The magpie moth (Nyctemera annulata)

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 17:00


Moths don't tend to get the love and attention that their cousins the butterflies do.

Dom and Jeremy
Silly Little Fears 2-24-25

Dom and Jeremy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 31:33


What are some of your quirky little fears? A listener recently shared her worry about her car tumbling off an overpass. We'll reveal our own silly fears, and we've received a flood of calls on this topic as well.The fun continues on our social media pages! Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

Shapeshifter
#16 - Moths, mushrooms and hummingbirds

Shapeshifter

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 48:26


What happens when the part of you that has been hidden for decades finally emerges? In this deeply personal episode of Shapeshifter, I share a transformative journey through psilocybin, ancestral wisdom, and the realization that shook me to my core. This is a story of identity, joy, grief, and the spirit animals that guide us all along.Join me as we explore:The Power of Psychedelics: How a week-long mushroom retreat in Costa Rica opened a door to self-discovery I never expected.Hummingbird vs. Moth: The revelation that a lifelong connection to joy, color, and movement was also a way to protect myself from sadness and grief.Ancestral Guidance: How spirit animals, ceremony, and deep introspection can reveal long-buried wounds and new ways of understanding yourself.Embodying the Full Spectrum: Why joy and sorrow are not opposites but part of the same journey, and how allowing space for both has shifted everything.What Comes Next: How this experience is reshaping the way I move through the world, my work, and the way I show up for you in my community.This episode is raw, vulnerable, and a true turning point. If you've ever felt like you've been running from a part of yourself, I invite you to listen with an open heart.Exciting news, the first DREAMSCAPE aka the coolest cacao gathering you've ever been too, with cacao made by yours truly is on February 22nd in North London. We've got a few spaces still left, don't leave until the last minute ;)BOOK HEREThere's more. If you want to connect and start building a relationship with yourancestors in a way that feels playful and will totally transform the way you dolife come and join the waitlist for Ancestral Awakening here Get your Mayan horoscope sign hereBe the first to know when the Joy Witch's Cacao from El Salvador lands!✨ Want more inspiration? Follow me on Instagram @carogomez_joywitch for deeper conversations on unconventional thinking, creativity, and spirituality! Spread the joy! Did this episode leave you feeling empowered or inspired? Help others find the same magic by leaving a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback is like fuel for the show, and it helps others discover the power within themselves.

Wild With Nature
A soft-winged world: why moths matter

Wild With Nature

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 20:01


What do moths have to do with owls? Just ask Mat Seidensticker. After nearly a decade spent studying owls across Montana and Alaska, Seidensticker focused his research on the flammulated owl, one of Montana's smallest and most cryptic species. Soon, it became impossible for him to ignore the moths—insects that this owl hunts extensively during the summer.  This story is about moths in Montana, but it's also about moths in ecosystems anywhere: a celebration of their importance and diversity, an invitation to learn. As usual, it includes lots of ambient sound recordings that I made, all of these ones in Montana: flammulated owl, common poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii), common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), tree crickets (Oecanthus sp.), aspen (Populus tremuloides) rustling in the wind, Swainson's thrush (Catharus ustulatus), white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis), Cassin's finch (Haemorhous cassinii), and black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus).  I depend on the support of my listeners to continue doing this work. Please share these podcasts, leave a rating, and, if you're able, support me through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wildwithnature. Thank you!!! You can find the written, illustrated version of this story here: https://wildwithnature.com/2025/02/01/why-moths-matter/To learn more about the Montana Moth Project, go to https://www.montanamothproject.org/.

The Nature Garden: gardening, wildlife & nature notes
Frost & moths

The Nature Garden: gardening, wildlife & nature notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 42:36 Transcription Available


Send us a textWe're catching up with Tom Pattinson in the bleak mid-winter and he's full of busy in and out of the garden…Tom Cadwallender's reflecting on the good and the bad as we move into a New Year of birding.And we'll be looking into the magical mystical world of moths, Dr Zoe Randall is here from Butterly Conservation to tell us how we can help them. And there's a chance to hear another sinister ‘Tale from the Hovel' from the Alnwick Poison Garden… Plus some top tips for the garden from Tom P…Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on Twitter: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

Short Wave
Moths, Owls And Fungi With Over 20,000 Sexes...Oh My!

Short Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 13:29


Put on your headphones. In today's episode, host Emily Kwong leads us on a night hike in Patuxent River State Park in Maryland. Alongside a group of naturalists led by Serenella Linares, we'll meet a variety of species with unique survival quirks and wintertime adaptations. We'll search out lichen that change color under UV light and flip over a wet log to track a salamander keeping warm under wet leaves. Emily may even meet the bioluminescent mushrooms of her dreams. Plus, we talk about community events to get outside, such as the City Nature Challenge and Great American Campout.Do you have a question about changes in your local environment? Email a recording of your question to shortwave@npr.org — we may investigate it as part of an upcoming Short Wave segment!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Activity Quest
Coram Voices and finding Winter Moths

Activity Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 15:52


Bridget Robinson from Coram Voice shares how the competition, now in its ninth year, provides a platform for young voices to shine. Plus, hear from Mali, a previous winner, about how poetry helped her express her experiences in care. Meanwhile, Adam goes on an after-dark adventure to discover the fascinating world of moths. Dr Dan from Butterfly Conservation reveals surprising facts about these under-appreciated insects, from winter moths' incredible adaptations to the colourful diversity of species like the elephant hawk moth.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Dad Jokes
Why didn't Luke Skywalker get married and have kids like his father? (+ 18 more dad jokes!)

Daily Dad Jokes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 4:28 Transcription Available


Daily Dad Jokes (20 Jan 2025)The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view!Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humour to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe!Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app.Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app.Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes.Joke credits: Upvoter_NeverDie, scottdog33, Adorable_Ladder_38, Burmy87, bigjimmy007, Admirable_Yard5581, Yaguajay, berkleysquare, SixtyOunce, Mysterious-Diet9187, smooth-grimy, SnarkyDriver, , Daily-Curiousity, presidentphonystark, ted-sedge, _Moths, Mrunicornadventurer, SirSithsalot, wayosiliezarSubscribe to this podcast via:iHeartMediaSpotifyiTunesGoogle PodcastsYouTube ChannelSocial media:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokDiscordInterested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.comProduced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light Pollution News
January 2025: .02 Microwatts!

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 61:15 Transcription Available


Text Light Pollution News!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Dr. Mario Motta, lighting designer Glenn Heinmiller, and, advocate, David Lefevre!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Here are 5 major threats to Ireland's remaining dark skies, George McMillan, RTE. Young People Are Losing Their Cultural Heritage to Light Pollution, Paige Cromley, Sierra. Rethinking Occasional Outdoor Lighting: A Kinder, Gentler, More Nature-Friendly Glow, Kendra Wilson, Gardenista. Brighter nights and darker days predict higher mortality risk: A prospective analysis of personal light exposure in >88,000 individuals, PNAS. Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

Light Pollution News
2024 Holiday Potluck!

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 87:06 Transcription Available


Text Light Pollution News!Find today's articles at LightPollutionNews.comA panel of guests from 2024 reflect on their favorite news stories of 2024 They discuss significant victories, such as the community-led opposition against the MSG Sphere project and the introduction of regulations in various countries addressing light pollution.- Community success in opposing MSG Sphere project - United Nations addresses satellite constellations' impact on astronomy - New Zealand aims for dark sky continent with light pollution regulations - Astrotourism trends and their economic potential - Health implications of light pollution linked to mortality rates - Increasing awareness and activism against light pollution - Moab designates dark sky community status - Alzheimer's risks associated with nighttime light exposure - Challenges and solutions for space debris and light pollution - Importance of public engagement in legislative processes Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

The Mediocre to Magnificent Podcast
The Mediocre To Magnificent Podcast Episode 296 - Cockroaches And Moths

The Mediocre to Magnificent Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 26:29


The Word of God brings light to all things. Some run from it and others gravitate to it. In order to be the light we must be authentic. Being who we are and exposing things to the light allows us to fully depend on him and grow in the magnificence God has given us.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Dr Michelle Dickinson: on Moths ability to hear the thirsty screams of plants

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 4:55 Transcription Available


Recent research has uncovered a fascinating phenomenon: when low on water, some plants emit high-pitched clicking noises, inaudible to human ears but detectable by certain insects. These ultrasonic “screams” might be nature's way of signalling distress—and they don't go unnoticed. New research published in the journal BioRXiv found that female moths use their sensitive hearing to listen to these ultrasonic signals steer clear of thirsty plants when laying eggs. This behaviour ensures their caterpillars hatch on healthier plants, with a better chance of survival. The researchers placed fertile female moths in a controlled arena. When given a choice between a hydrated tomato plant and a thirsty one, the moths overwhelmingly chose the silent, hydrated plant. But the researchers didn't stop there. In another experiment, two hydrated plants were placed in the arena, with a speaker next to one of them playing recorded distressed clicks. Again, the moths avoided the “noisy” plant, favouring the silent one. These results suggest that the sounds alone, even without visual or olfactory cues, are enough for moths to make a decision. What's even more fascinating is that these moths had no prior exposure to plants. Raised entirely in a lab, they had no opportunity to learn this behaviour. Their response to the ultrasonic signals appears to be hardwired in their genetics, highlighting the intricate connections between insects and plants in nature. This discovery isn't just a marvel of biology; it could have practical applications in the real-world. One could be pest management. By broadcasting ultrasonic distress signals, farmers might discourage moths from laying eggs on healthy crops, potentially reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Many insects have ultrasonic hearing, suggesting that this type of interaction might be widespread. This research invites us to rethink what we know about communication in nature. Beneath the threshold of human hearing lies a hidden world where plants and insects exchange critical information—a world we are only beginning to understand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What The Duck?!
Summer: How many animals REALLY live in your house?

What The Duck?!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 25:17


How many species live around your house?In the COVID lockdown of 2020, three housemates decided to count.They thought there'd only be a handful, but the number kept rising and rising.Could their simple suburban Queenslander house be the next candidate for a new national park?Featuring:Dr Matt Holden, Mathematician, University of Queensland.Dr Andrew Rogers, Ecologist, University of Melbourne.Dr Russell Yong, Taxonomist. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Nathan Turnbull.If you want to hear more "What the Duck?" episodes- please like and subscribe here.This episode of What the Duck?! was first broadcast in Feb 2024 and is produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Light Pollution News
December 2024: Say Light Pollution

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 51:45 Transcription Available


Text Light Pollution News!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard,  author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, a finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Brightness of the Qianfan Satellites, Arxiv. Space Agency seeks feedback on solutions to light pollution, Adam Thorn, SpaceConnect. Labour councillors back residents' campaign to stop street lighting along The Leas, Ryan Smith, The Shields Gazette. Why Scientists Are Linking More Diseases to Light at Night, Marta Zaraska, WebMD. Astro Adventurers, Skyscanner. Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

The Wittering Whitehalls
LIFE LESSONS: "There's not an awful lot you can do about moths."

The Wittering Whitehalls

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 20:22


So, what can you do if you've got a moth problem? Well.... Not much, but also not nothing. As always, Mrs Whitehall is here with some pearls of wisdom and Mr Whitehall is ready and waiting with a moderate, to gale-force rant. You can email your questions, thoughts or problems to TheWitteringWhitehalls@gmail.comOr, perhaps you'd like to send a WhatsApp message or Voice note? Why not?! Send them in to +447712147236This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Tales from the Break Room
140 | 5 DISTURBING Babysitter Stories

Tales from the Break Room

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 66:00


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RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild
Meetings with Moths: Discovering their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives

RTÉ - Mooney Goes Wild

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 10:18


Next we have the selection of Eric Dempsey, who, in addition to his passion for birds is also a great fan of moths. It's very fitting, therefore, that his choice of book this Christmas is Meetings with Moths: Discovering their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives by Katty Baird. In it, Katty roams Scotland seeking out, documenting and observing moths.

Brothers and Boss Battles
Episode 022: Resident Evil Code: Veronica

Brothers and Boss Battles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 104:50


We continue our deep dive into Sega's final console with the biggest name in survival horror. We're talking about Resident Evil Code: Veronica, which initially launched on the Dreamcast on February 3rd, 2000 in Japan and March 28th, 2000 in North America. Claire and Chris Redfield's nightmare continues as the siblings fight to survive within Umbrella's deadly facilities. Explore the mysterious Rockfort Island facility and the freezing Antarctic Base for clues exposing the Umbrella Corporation's sordid goals. The fourth main installment in the storied series brought some new innovations but the brothers question whether these technical achievements added much to the gameplay. Tom and Ant agree on what puzzle was their favorite while Tom and Pete are in agreement on one of the lamest puzzles. The brothers poke some fun at one of the most infamous characters in the series, Steve Burnside. Tom and Ant discuss how the game fits into the Resident Evil universe and how it nicely ties the games together. Pete mentions what the rare limited edition Dreamcasts, that you probably never knew existed, are selling for on the resale market. This week the brothers ask which of these creatures would be your least favorite to run into? Moths that can lays eggs and poison you, a flock of bats, giant spiders Follow us on X @BrosBossBattles Instagram @BrosBossBattles https://brothersandbossbattles.com/

Luke Loves Pokémon
636: Larvesta and Family

Luke Loves Pokémon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 9:42


Larvesta and Volcarona.Moths, sun gods and Mothra.Correction: Last week's episode initially went up with the wrong "Moyles on Mon" section. The file has been edited to now include the correct segment.Get in touch!twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeLovesPKMNfacebook: https://facebook.com/LukeLovesPKMNCheck out other podcasts I make:Hyrule Field Report https://hyrulefieldreport.transistor.fm/Films and Filth. https://filmsandfilth.transistor.fm/Game Game Show. https://gamegameshow.transistor.fm/Support the show!https://patreon.com/PodcastioPodcastius ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley

The spongy moth (lymantria dispar) is a non-native, foliage eating insect that threatens deciduous trees and impacts humans. It is considered one of the 100 most destructive invasive species worldwide. Originally from Europe and Asia, spongy moths made their debut in the Massachusetts in 1869 in an unsuccessful attempt to introduce silk production to the US. They complete one generation in a full year with a life cycle that consists of four stages: Egg: Females lay eggs in masses of 500-1000 in August. The egg masses are beige with velvety texture and spongy consistency. Larva (caterpillar): The larval stage typically lasts about 7 weeks. Larvae are most active during May and June. The caterpillars partially or entirely strip trees of their leaves. They prefer oaks, especially white and chestnut. But they'll also eat alder, aspen, basswood, birch, hawthorn and willow trees. Pupa (Cocoon): After feeding and accumulating far, the larvae pupate. Adult (moth): The adult emerges from the pupa and reproduces If you have damaged, compromised, or beloved trees in your landscape, be prepared to treat those trees early if spongy moth injury is expected. Talk to an arborist about applying a well-timed insecticide treatment. Also, consider adding a tree band in late May. These trap spongy moth caterpillars as they hike up and down a tree. Don't forget to fertilize the tree to improve its ability to recover from spongy moth damage. And make sure to water your tree on dry days to prevent any added stress from drought. Dr. Clive Jones is a terrestrial ecologist with expertise in biodiversity and environmental management. Working with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, he joined the Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley to talk about the recent outbreaks of spongy moths in the area. Clive has spent much of his career studying how organisms physically modify the non-living environment and the consequences for those species, other species and ecological processes. He has also contributed to understanding complex interaction webs in oak forests that connect oaks and acorns with insect outbreaks like spongy moth. He joins Dr. Charles Canham, another senior scientist at the Cary Institute who specializes in forest ecology and management. We hope you find this conversation and interesting as we did. Hosts: Jean Thomas and Teresa Golden Guests: Clive Jones and Charles Canham Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Robin Smith Resources

My Mate Bought A Toaster
Olga Koch uses Amazon for some INCREDIBLE purchases

My Mate Bought A Toaster

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 52:42


Toasters! Welcome back!Gather round, then, as I welcome the fantastic comedian and incredible Amazon shopper Olga Koch to the Amazon confessional sofa. We take off on a journey across Russia, New York, London and Staines. And just about everywhere in between. Moths, gnats and lube. What other podcast brings such a rich array of topics to your ears (and eyes) over an hour? You're welcome.Don't forget to like, subscribe, write us a review, and tell your friend(s).Also if YOU'VE bought something weird on Amazon or online we want to hear from you! DM on the Insta and we'll feature you in a show soon...Thanks as ever to the fantastic Gramercy Park Studios in central London where we record the show.Thanks for listening! Daniel Foxx next week!T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natural Connections
349 - Adventures with Bagworm Moths

Natural Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 6:44


The Dave Ryan Show
6am Hour - An Infestation of Moths

The Dave Ryan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 30:22


Dave gives us tips to be productive, Bailey gives up on television, and more!

The Dave Ryan Show
6am Hour - An Infestation of Moths

The Dave Ryan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 30:38 Transcription Available


Dave gives us tips to be productive, Bailey gives up on television, and more!

101.3 KDWB Clips
6am Hour - An Infestation of Moths

101.3 KDWB Clips

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 30:22


Dave gives us tips to be productive, Bailey gives up on television, and more!

Light Pollution News
November 2024: Dopamine Rush.

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 56:07 Transcription Available


Text Light Pollution News!This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Kevin Beare, whom you may know better as CapeMayAstro, Michael Rymer from Dark Sky makes a return visit, and the always insightful, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center joins us once again!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Beaker Street Science Photography Prize, Beaker Street Science Festival.Lights Out Greenwich! New Town Lighting Regulations Target Light Pollution, Greenwich Free Press.‘Clear message' from community on dark skies, Sunshine Coast Council.Service proposes to list the Bethany Beach firefly as threatened, Jalyn Williams, US Fish & Wildlife Service.Foxfire Brings Magical Light to the Dark Forest, Leigh Ann Henion, Atlas Obscura. Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

Free Legal Advice
Episode 351 - Moths: Annoying Pests or Deadly Tool of Sabotage?

Free Legal Advice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 43:44


With the Nazis occupying your hometown, you probably feel powerless in the face of their brutal repression. However, you might be surprised to learn just how much can be accomplished with what you have lying around the house. Seriously, you're going to be extremely surprised.

Light Pollution News
November 2024: Looking Up Matters!

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 74:10 Transcription Available


Text Light Pollution News![Editorial Correction: AST sent up the Blue Bird satellites incorrectly noted as Blue Walker satellites]This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Kevin Beare, whom you may know better as CapeMayAstro, Michael Rymer from Dark Sky makes a return visit, and the always insightful, Frank Turina of the Night Sky Resource Center joins us once again!See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:SpaceX launches 5 giant BlueBird smartphone satellites for AST SpaceMobile, lands rocket, Avery Truman, Space.com.An Innovative New Approach to Light Pollution Measurement by Drone, Drone.Hit the lights: Mets outfit Citi Field for electric light shows, Associated Press.Power Outages in the Southeast US Following Helene, NOAA.Hit the lights: Mets outfit Citi Field for electric light shows, Associated Press. Support the showLike what we're doing? Your support helps us reach new audiences and help promote positive impacts. Why not consider becoming a Paid Supporter of Light Pollution News?

Universe of Art
Intertwining the lives of moths and humans through music

Universe of Art

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 13:31


Before the pandemic, Peter Kiesewalter didn't think much of moths. Like a lot of people, he'd thought of them mostly as pests. But when his brother Tobi, an interpretive naturalist for Ontario Parks and moth enthusiast, showed him macro photos he'd taken of them, he was blown away. “[They were] absolutely stunning,” Peter says. “The amount of colors and hair were just extraordinary.”Peter is a Grammy-nominated musician based in New York City. He's composed music for ABC News, Monday Night Football, and even a “Winnie The Pooh” show. As COVID-19 spread in 2020, work for him and his partner Whitney La Grange, a professional violinist, dried up. So they hunkered down at the family cottage in Ottawa, Canada, along with Tobi's family. Peter was looking for a new show idea, and when his brother opened up the world of moths to him, he was hooked. “I had to find a way to interpret moths artistically,” he said. “And I started to find connections between them and us.”That led to “The Moth Project,” a concept album and stage show that combines moth science and visuals with a whole ecosystem of musical genres: 80s pop, funk, classical, covers, even spoken word. Each song ties a stage of a moth's life (emergence, flight, migration) to a universal human experience. But for Peter, a lot of these songs turned out to be far more personal than he initially thought.SciFri producer and host of our Universe of Art podcast D Peterschmidt sat down with Peter and Tobi Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange to find out how this album came together and how understanding moths could better help us understand ourselves.If you want to see “The Moth Project” live, you can find out about upcoming shows here.Universe of Art is hosted and produced by D Peterschmidt, who also wrote the music. Our show art is illustrated by Abelle Hayford. And support for Science Friday's science and arts coverage comes from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Do you have science-inspired art you'd like to share with us for a future episode? Send us an email or a voice memo to universe@sciencefriday.com.

Sardinia Church Of Christ
Moths, Money, and Materialism

Sardinia Church Of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 38:37


Today's Tolkien Times
Week 060 - Silmarillion Saturday: As Moths In a Light Too Strong

Today's Tolkien Times

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 9:58


Yearning becomes doubt, doubt becomes secret griping, and secret griping becomes open rebellion as the Men of Númenor begin the long walk to their Downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science Friday
How Metaphor Shapes Science | Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 26:22


Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.How Metaphor Has Shaped Science, For Better Or WorseHere at Science Friday, we're big fans of metaphors. They can make complicated scientific concepts easier to understand, for both non-experts and scientists themselves. For example, “the big bang” helps us visualize the beginning of the universe. Or we can understand DNA's role better as a “building block of life.”But some of these scientific metaphors also have a downside, and can even set research back.Sam Harnett and Chris Hoff are the hosts of the podcast series “The World According to Sound,” and they sat down with Science Friday's Director of News and Audio, John Dankosky, to talk about their new project, “An Inexact Science.” They discuss a special two-hour episode that explores how language and metaphor have shaped science, for better or worse.Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through MusicBefore the pandemic, Peter Kiesewalter didn't think much of moths. Like a lot of people, he'd thought of them mostly as pests. But when his brother Tobi, an interpretive naturalist for Ontario Parks and moth enthusiast, showed him macro photos he'd taken of them, he was blown away. “[They were] absolutely stunning,” Peter says. “The amount of colors and hair were just extraordinary.”Peter is a Grammy-nominated musician based in New York City. He's composed music for ABC News, Monday Night Football, and even a “Winnie The Pooh” show. As COVID-19 spread in 2020, work for him and his partner Whitney La Grange, a professional violinist, dried up. So they hunkered down at the family cottage in Ottawa, Canada, along with Tobi's family. Peter was looking for a new show idea, and when his brother opened up the world of moths to him, he was hooked. “I had to find a way to interpret moths artistically,” he said. “And I started to find connections between them and us.”That led to “The Moth Project,” a concept album and stage show that combines moth science and visuals with a whole ecosystem of musical genres: 80s pop, funk, classical, covers, even spoken word. Each song ties a stage of a moth's life (emergence, flight, migration) to a universal human experience. But for Peter, a lot of these songs turned out to be far more personal than he initially thought.SciFri producer and host of our Universe of Art podcast D Peterschmidt sat down with Peter and Tobi Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange to find out how this album came together and how understanding moths could better help us understand ourselves.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

I'm Absolutely Fine! by The Midult
PODCAST FROM THE EDGE 31:

I'm Absolutely Fine! by The Midult

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 18:29


Happy Friday! Just slipping into your feed to let you know that the week is nearly over, and there's only one more week to go before we have to get through the next week. Ok so Annabel is teaching Emilie to darn. YES, DARN. Because, MOTHS. But it's not all rock ‘n roll. We also talk about parties (not dreading at all) and Annabel delivers a Midiot's guide to blusher, so we don't go out into the world looking like Victorian consumptives/Aunt Sally. She recommends Merit Flush Balm Cheek Colour in Cheeky; Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pillow Talk and Jones Road Lip and Cheek Stick in Bright Coral…Check out our Instagram for the tutorials... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bug Banter with the Xerces Society
Mysteries of the Moth: More Than Meets the Eye

Bug Banter with the Xerces Society

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 43:49 Transcription Available


Moths are largely creatures of the night, which means they may not get as much publicity as their day-flying relative, butterflies. Moths are more diverse than butterflies, probably more abundant, and most certainly play a key role in the natural world. Honestly, moths are some of the coolest insects and we are excited to highlight them in today's episode.Joining us to talk about moths is Dr. David Wagner, an entomologist and professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on the biosystematics of moths and invertebrate conservation. That means he doesn't only work to understand how moths relate to each other, but also how they interact with the outside world, the threats they face, and how we can work to protect them. He is the author of several books, including Caterpillars of Eastern North America, which won a National Outdoor Book Award in 2006 and is now an app for phones, so you can take Dave's wisdom with you wherever you go.Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

NPMA BUGBYTES
Mosquitoes, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths with Guest Bill Cowley!

NPMA BUGBYTES

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 53:05


In this episode, we cover new research on links between tires and mosquito populations, the efficacy of consumer control products against German cockroaches, and the impacts of pheromones on flight behavior of the Mediterranean flour moth. We're joined by special guest Bill Cowley of Cowley's Pest Services! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/  Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!  

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
229 The SPIRIT of Vanlife?, Free Books, Trash Can, Bench Testing, Moths

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 38:15


Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.     A cecropia, giver of lessons..   THE HEART OF VANLIFE The article by Curious Toad https://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend NEWS Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/ Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right direction https://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html Your Phone Won't Be the Next Exploding Pager https://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/ PRODUCT REVIEW A Cool Trash Can. Really.  https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn TECH TALK Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ A PLACE TO VISIT Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy https://keywestbutterfly.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Ain't Slayed Nobody | Call of Cthulhu Podcast
The Between P4E10 - Moths to the Flame

Ain't Slayed Nobody | Call of Cthulhu Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 59:51


The Day Phase spreads the Hunters across London, as they track down clues for open mysteries while a new Pinkerton threat is introduced. (Part 10)The Between is coming to BackerKit on September 24th!https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/492c27e1-f2d8-4b18-8aa2-0e3d92002fbd/landing**Add our Patreon Feed to your Podcast App**https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/3607115This series is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18 and may contain material some people find disturbing.CONTENT WARNINGS: Sexual Themes, Gunfire sound, Profanity, ViolencePlayer CharactersJason Cordova as KeeperScott Dorward as Sebastian MelmothJosephine McAdam as Moyra InnesNic Rosenberg as Viola ArcherCorbin Cupp as Roland KesslerProduction and CreativeThe Between system by The Gauntlet.Editing by Corbin Cupp and Scott DorwardSound Design and Production by Corbin CuppPatreon ShoutoutAlthalos, Anthony D., Bridget, Caolán M., Drew M., E.M.F.D., Heather P., India thank you terror, Killius Manjaro, Matthew C., Not That Nic, Skip M., Call Me Dirt, Dan F., firecop890, Jeff F., Jessen, Mario S., Michael H., mmm0rphine, Nathanael C., Tomboi LaCroixNew PatronsDerek B., Peter J., Vaughan A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Allusionist
200. 200th episode celebratory quiz!

The Allusionist

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 45:10


I can scarce believe that I've made 200 episodes of this show, but here we are! To celebrate, here is a quiz about language where all the questions were set by YOU, the beautiful brainy listeners. Play along with me - there's a score sheet you can use over at theallusionist.org/200, plus the episode's transcript and links to more information about some of the topics. If you want to help me celebrate this podcast making it to 200 episodes, recommend it to someone! Word of mouth/virtual mouth is the best way for a podcast to find new listeners, especially a little independent podcast like this one with no budget for billboard advertising.  If you do want to chip in to my future billboard ad fund, go to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me and my collection of reference books, inside scoops into the making of this show, watchalong parties eg the new season of Taskmaster which stars my brother Andy, and the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community.  This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with music and editorial assistance from Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Constant Wonder, the podcast that helps you find the wonder in nature (inc human). Listen in the usual places you find podcasts.• Rocket Money, the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Go to rocketmoney.com/allusionist to save money and lower your outgoings.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners eighteen free meals, plus free shipping on your first box, and free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire/new home for your cryptic puzzle that takes months to solve. 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.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strange Animals Podcast
Episode 396: Moths!

Strange Animals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 8:15


Thanks to Joel and an anonymous listener for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Dieback and recovery in poplar and attack by hornet clearwing moth The enormous and beautiful Atlas moth: A male hairy tentacle moth without and with coremata extended [photos from this site]: The hornet moth looks like a hornet but can't sting: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Welcome to September, where we're mere weeks away from Monster Month! Invertebrate August is over for another year, but what's this? An episode about moths?! Hurrah for one extra invertebrate episode, because they don't get enough attention on this podcast! Thanks to Joel and an anonymous listener for their suggestions. First, a listener who wants to remain anonymous suggested that we talk about moths in general, and the Atlas moth in particular. I like the Atlas moth because you can catch it in Animal Crossing. It's also beautiful and one of the largest moths in the entire world. Its wingspan can be well over 10 inches across, or about 27 cm, which is bigger than a lot of bird wingspans. The Atlas moth's wings are mostly cinnamon brown with darker and lighter spots. The upper wings have a curved sort of hook at the top that's lighter in color and has an eyespot. It looks remarkably like a snake head, and in fact if a predator approaches, the moth will move its wings so that it looks like a snake is rearing its head back to strike. Despite having such huge wings, atlas moths don't fly very well. That's okay because they only need to be able to fly for a few days, which they mostly do at night. They're only looking for a mate, not food, because they don't even have fully formed mouthparts. They don't eat as adults. Like many moths, they mate, lay eggs, and die. A few weeks later, the eggs hatch and the baby caterpillars emerge. The caterpillar is pale green with little spikes all over, and it eats plants until it grows to around 4 and a half inches long, or about 11 and a half cm. At that point it spins a cocoon attached to a twig, hidden from potential predators by dead leaves that the caterpillar incorporates into the cocoon's outside. The Atlas moth lives in forests in southern Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with a subspecies native to Japan. Its cocoons are sometimes collected to use for silk. The silk isn't as high a quality as the domesticated silk moth's, but it's very strong and since the cocoons are so big, they produce lots of silk. Sometimes people will collect a cocoon after the moth has emerged and use it as a little purse. Next, Joel suggested two interesting moths. The first is often called the hairy tentacle moth, which sounds absolutely horrifying. Its scientific name is Creatonotos gangis, and it lives in parts of Australia and southeast Asia. The hairy tentacle moth is also called the Australian horror moth and other names that inspire fear and disgust. But why? The moth is really pretty. Its wings are pale brown and white with dark gray stripes in the middle, and it has a black spot on its head. The abdomen is usually red with black spots in a row. The wingspan is about 40 mm. The issue comes with the way the male attracts a female. Inside his abdomen the male has four coremata, which are glands that emit pheromones. Pheromones are chemicals that other moths can detect, much like smells. When a male is ready to advertise for a mate, he perches on the edge of a leaf or somewhere similar and inflates the coremata so that they unfurl from inside the abdomen, like blowing up a balloon. Sometimes he only extends two of the coremata, sometimes all of them. Either way, the coremata are surprisingly large, sometimes longer than the entire abdomen. They're dark gray with feathery hairs and they do actually look like hairy tentacles. They're sometimes called hair pencils, but the term coremata is actually Greek for feath...

Something You Should Know
The Trouble With Cynics & How to Handle The Pressure to Perform

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 53:43


Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advice on the importance of taking a compliment graciously. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/etiquette/how-to-accept-a-compliment-with-class/ Is it good to be cynical? After all, cynics claim they see the world and the people in it more accurately – they are not so naïve and trusting as the rest of us. Well, it seems being a cynic has a downside – a BIG downside as you are about to hear from Dr. Jamil Zaki. He is a professor of psychology at Stanford University, the director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab and author of the book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness (https://amzn.to/3XeRfpL). If you or someone you know leans to the cynical side, you need to hear this discussion.  When the pressure is on, it makes any task more difficult. Some people rise to the occasion while others crumble. Why? It has a lot to do with what you are telling yourself. That's according to my guest Dr. Dana Sinclair who is a psyhologist, clinical assistant professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and founder and partner of Human Performance International. Dana has been working with top athletes in every major sport since 2000. She is author of the book, Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most (https://amzn.to/4dvvW8Y). Moths and bugs seem very attracted to lights at night. You see them fly in circles around a light source and sometimes crash and die into a light or fire. Why do they do that? Listen and I'll explain the prevailing theories. https://earthsky.org/earth/why-are-moths-attracted-to-flame/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast
Plain Talk: Wax Moths and Honey Bees (193)

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 20:57


In this episode, Jim delves into the complex and ancient relationship between honey bees and wax moths. Moving beyond the typical beekeeper concerns, Jim explores how these two species have coexisted for millions of years, engaging in a continuous cycle of adaptation and survival. He reflects on the evolutionary "arms race" between bees and wax moths, where each has developed unique strategies to outmaneuver the other. This episode provides a thought-provoking look at the natural balance within bee colonies and offers a fresh perspective on how wax moths play a crucial role in testing the resilience of honey bee populations. Listen today! ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Feeding your bees is a breeze with the Bee Smart Designs Ultimate Direct Feeder! By placing it on top of your uppermost box with a medium hive body around it, you can feed your bees directly while minimizing the risk of robbing. Plus, for a limited time, if you order a Bee Smart Designs Direct Feeder, you'll receive a free sample of HiveAlive and a coupon for future discounts with your new feeder! HiveAlive supplements, made from seaweed, thyme, and lemongrass, help your colonies thrive, boost honey production, reduce overwinter mortality, and improve bee gut health. Visit betterbee.com/feeder to get your new feeder and free HiveAlive sample today! ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2024 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Stuff You Missed in History Class
Gene Stratton-Porter Live at the Indiana History Center

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 47:16 Transcription Available


This episode was recorded live at the Indiana History Center, where one of their current exhibits is about Gene Stratton-Porter, a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer. Research: Aalto, Kathryn. "THE LEGEND OF LIMBERLOST: A PATCH OF INDIANA WILDERNESS FULFILLS THE VISION OF AN OVERLOOKED AMERICAN NATURALIST, GENE STRATTON-PORTER." Smithsonian, vol. 50, no. 10, Mar. 2020, pp. 56+. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A617619457/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=1e942034. Accessed 8 July 2024. Aldridge, Ann and Nancy B. Carlson, editors. “Gene Stratton-Porter: Voice of the Limberlost.” Ball State University. 1996 and 2001. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvOWDOfxbLw Armitage, Kevin. “On Gene Stratton Porter's Conservation Aesthetic.” Environmental History , Jan., 2009, Vol. 14, No. 1 (Jan., 2009). https://www.jstor.org/stable/25473331 Asian American Riverside. “Her Father's Daughter and anti-Japanese Legislation.” California Council for the Humanities. https://aar.ucr.edu/HerFathersDaughter/index.html Benett, Pamela J., editor. “Gene Stratton-Porter.” The Indiana Historian. September 1996. Caywood, Carolyn. “Bigotry by the Book,” School Library Journal (December 1992). Davis, Cooper. “Gene Stratton-Porter: A Hoosier Renaissance Woman.” Indiana Historical Society. https://indianahistory.org/blog/gene-stratton-porter-a-hoosier-renaissance-woman/ Dessner, Lawrence Jay. "Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Gene Stratton-Porter's 'Freckles.'(early 20th-century best-seller)(Critical Essay)." Papers on Language & Literature, vol. 36, no. 2, spring 2000, p. 139. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A63045310/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=ffcf7ac3. Accessed 8 July 2024. "Gene Stratton-Porter." St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture Online, Gale, 2013. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K2419201172/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=db957024. Accessed 8 July 2024. Green, Amy S. “Two Women Naturalists and the Search for Autonomy: Anna Botsford Comstock and the Producer Ethic; Gene Stratton-Porter and the Gospel of Wealth.” Women's Studies Quarterly, Vol. 29, No. 1/2, Earthwork: Women and Environments (Spring - Summer, 2001). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/40004614 Indiana Historical Bureau. “Gene Stratton-Porter.” https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/gene-stratton-porter/#_edn3 Indiana Historical Society. “Gene Stratton-Porter.” https://indianahistory.org/education/education-resources/educator-resources/famous-hoosiers/gene-stratton-porter/ Indiana Historical Society. “Gene Stratton-Porter.” https://www.in.gov/governorhistory/mitchdaniels/3324.htm W.L. “Her Father's Daughter.” Cincinnati Inquirer. 9/4/2021. Long, Judith Reick. “Gene Stratton-Porter: Novelist and Naturalist.” Indianapolis : Indiana Historical Society. 1990. Meehan, Jeanette Porter. “The Lady of the Limberlost;: The life and letters of Gene Stratton-Porter.” Doubleday. 1928. https://archive.org/details/bwb_P8-AIO-567/mode/1up Morrow, Barbara Olenyik. “Nature's Storyteller: The Life of Gene Stratton-Porter.” Indiana Historical Society Press. 2016. Patterson, Tom. “Japanese in Riverside area: new mystery about old tragedy.” The Press-Enterprise, February 21, 1971. https://asianamericanriverside.ucr.edu/HerFathersDaughter/TomPatterson.html Renslow, Jessica. “After Limberlost: Gene Stratton-Porter's Life in California.” Documentary. 2013. Stratton-Porter, Gene. “Gene Stratton-Porter: A Little Story of The Life and Work and Ideals of ‘The Bird Woman.'” Edited by Eugene F. (Eugene Francis) Saxton. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926. https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/stratton/gene/gene.html Stratton-Porter, Gene. “Moths of the Limberlost.” Garden City, N.Y, Doubleday, Page & company, 1912. https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.56100 Stratton-Porter, Gene. “What I have done with birds; character studies of native American birds which, through friendly advances, I induced to pose for me, or succeeded in photographing by good fortune, with the story of my experiences in obtaining their pictures.” Indianapolis, The Bobbs-Merrill Company. 1907. https://archive.org/details/whatihavedonewit00strarich/page/5/mode/1up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.