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It’s time for another mind-bending adventure on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, discover why laughter is contagious, and dive into the strange world of quantum tunnelling. First up in Science in the News, unusual rocks discovered on Mars could be evidence that life once existed on the Red Planet, scientists have developed a superfood to keep honey bees buzzing, and Jeremy Lockwood from the Natural History Museum joins us to reveal a brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight. Betsy wants to know how long it would take to walk to the Moon, and comedian and neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains why everything seems funnier when we’re surrounded by people who are laughing. In Dangerous Dan, we uncover the terrifying power of fluoroantimonic acid — one of the most dangerous substances on Earth. And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore quantum physics, discovering the bizarre phenomenon of quantum tunnelling, where particles slip through barriers that should be impossible, and learning how this strange science powers our modern world. What do we learn about?· The unusual Martian rocks that could show life once existed· A superfood designed to protect honey bees· A brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight· Why laughter is contagious· The terrifying fluoroantimonic acid· And in Battle of the Sciences… the mystery of quantum tunnelling All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City Council has approved legislation requiring New York to publish detailed information on every supportive housing unit, after reports showed more than 5,000 of the city's 40,000 units sat empty as recently as June. Meanwhile, the American Museum of Natural History will resume its popular children's sleepovers in October for the first time since 2020. Plus, Prospect Park will host the Second United Lenape Nations Pow Wow this weekend, organized with the Eenda Lunaapeewahkiing Collective. Brent Stonefish, cofounder of the group, joins us to talk about the event and its celebration of Lenape life and culture.

It all started harmlessly enough: People bought kits to grow mushrooms at home. But then, scientists in the upper Midwest noticed something strange. The golden oyster mushroom, which is not native to the United States, was thriving in local forests. Those homegrown mushrooms escaped our basements into the wild. Fungal ecologist Aishwarya Veerabahu joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss what impact these invasive mushrooms might have on the ecosystem.Plus, nightshade expert Sandra Knapp describes the evolution of the potato plant, and how a lucky crossbreeding millions of years ago may have given rise to the starchy tubers we eat today.Guests:Aishwarya Veerabahu is a fungal ecologist and PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Dr. Sandra Knapp is a Merit Researcher at the Natural History Museum in London.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Welcome to Episode #158 of Everything Under the Sun! This week, we’re joined by the brilliant James Maclaine, fish curator at the Natural History Museum in London to answer a fishy question, why do Anglerfish have lights on their heads? We find out about life as a wombat and why they do square poos? And why ice cream is SO yummy! Each answer is from Molly Oldfield's new BOOK, Everything Under The Sun, all around the world. Check it out at www.mollyoldfield.co.uk! It makes the perfect pressie do buy one now : ) If you want more Everything Under The Sun, here is the Everything Under The Sun: Quiz Book. Available on Amazon here, or through independent UK bookshops here. On top of that the original book Everything Under the Sun: a curious question for every day of the year is available on Amazon and in independent bookshops here. Instagram: @itseverythingunderthesun and @mollyoldfieldwritesTiktok: @itseverythingunderthesunX/Twitter: @eutsworldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene is joined by Chris and Lizzie and author Valentine Low.They discuss the late Duchess of Kent who has died aged 92. She secretly worked as a primary school music teacher in Hull for more than a decade. And Valentine Low chats revelations in his new book Power and the Palace. Plus; Kate, Wills and the downpour at the Natural History Museum. And the US celebrity getting drunk with Prince William.Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj  • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news  Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram:   / itvnews Follow ITV News on Facebook:   / itvnews    Follow ITV News on X:   / itvnews  

After a long summer aboard a secret superyacht, the Prince and Princess of Wales finally return to royal duties—with a photo-op at the Natural History Museum. But behind the scenes, reports say King Charles is preparing for a private meeting with Prince Harry, though William reportedly thinks it's “a terrible idea.” Meanwhile, Meghan shares new behind-the-scenes photos of Archie and Lilibet to promote her Netflix series, raising eyebrows about whether the kids are off-limits—or part of the brand. Plus: another key ally steps away from Invictus, and critics are openly mocking Meghan's latest reinvention as a “jam-making butterfly.”

Local artist Anna Evans and Natural History Museum of Utah's community engagement manager Katie Worthen preview Community Science Night in Park City on Sept. 12, a free public event that blends art, ecology, and hands-on science exploration for all ages. Then, author and journalist David Baron discusses his new book "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America," exploring how a generation became convinced Mars was teeming with life and how that belief shaped science and culture.

Randy Irmis, a paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Utah, discusses his research on the Chinle Formation, (Triassic, ~201 to 230 million years ago) located in southern Utah. The Chinle Formation is characterized by river and stream deposits in a semi-arid environment, and is rich in fossils including vertebrates, plants, and trace fossils. Despite the historical lack of paleontological work in Utah compared to neighboring states, recent discoveries in the Chinle have significantly increased knowledge of life in the Triassic. We talk about the process of collecting and preparing these fossils for study and exhibits at the museum and Randy emphasizes the importance of public lands and the legal and ethical procedures for fossil collection and preservation.

Hier gelangt ihr zu den Beats & Bones Festival Tickets: https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/64cb467690db531fb09a53a3/iframe/e/666c00ef8e62fd718b487f33/ Humboldt, Darwin, Linné – Namen, die in der Naturwissenschaft nicht wegzudenken sind. Nur warum reiht sich da keine Frau ein? Gab es sie nicht? Ganz im Gegenteil sagen Biologin und Datenwissenschaftlerin Sabine von Mering und Kulturwissenschaftlerin Sophia Gräfe. Die beiden gehen im Projekt "FIND – Frauen in der Naturkunde" auf Spurensuche. Denn oft sind die Beiträge von Frauen versteckt, ihre Rollen undokumentiert oder sie sind in Vergessenheit geraten. Aber wer sucht, der findet! Mit Host Lukas Klaschinski sprechen die beiden über die Tücken ihrer historischen Recherche, der tragenden Rolle, die das digitale Netzwerk dabei spielt, von beeindruckenden Biografien und falschen Heldensagen. Dieser Podcast entsteht in freundlicher Produktionsunterstützung der Auf die Ohren GmbH und wurde 2021 als Bester Podcast mit dem Deutschen Hörbuchpreis ausgezeichnet. Weitere Informationen zur Arbeitsgruppe »FIND – Frauen in der Naturkunde«: [www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/de/science/find-frauen-der-naturkunde](https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/de/science/find-frauen-der-naturkunde) Hier findet ihr die Texte der Reihe »Bilder der Natur«: [www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/de/forschung/bilder-der-natur-1](https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/de/forschung/bilder-der-natur-1) Link zum internationalen Recherchenetzwerk »WOMNH – Women in Natural History Museum and Collections« : [www.womnh.hypotheses.org/]( https://womnh.hypotheses.org/)

Professor Susannah Maidment, a palaeontologist at the Natural History Museum, joins us to discuss the world's oldest ankylosaur, which roamed our planet some 165 million years ago.The spicomellus has been dubbed the world's most unusual dinosaur.And, the DfT have announced the first electric car models eligible for £3,750 purchase grants.Plus, intelligence agencies from the UK and 12 allies issue a warning over Chinese cyber attacks on ‘critical sectors'.Also in this episode:-An upcoming sci-fi horror film has raised the heart rates of early viewers-A four-day work week pilot is a success in Scotland-Could e-scooters soon be regulated?-Summer ‘25 to be washed away by heavy rain and flooding-Princess Diana's 90s time capsule is dug up earlier than planned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what happens behind the doors of a natural history museum? From collections, archives, conservation to research, there is so much to learn and that we don't see as visitors. To give us some insight into this, please welcome Chiara Maria Petrone from NHM London!Dr Chiara Maria Petrone (she/her) is head of Volcano Petrology at the Natural History Museum, in London, UK. Her research focuses on volcanoes, particularly those that are currently active. Her major research goal is to make robust estimates of the timescales of volcanic eruptions and thereby improve forecasting of future eruptions and their impact on society. She leads development in analytical techniques that push the boundaries of extracting time-related information from single minerals at the micron-scale. She uses the rocks erupted during volcanic eruptions to unravel the hidden processes inside the volcano, as a psychologist explores the human mind.Instagram - @chiara.petrone.1Linkedin - Chiara Maria PetroneWebpage - NHM Mineral and Planetary Sciences

Ready to fall asleep fast, and sleep better than ever? Join Geoffrey by the fireside and be transported to London's Natural History Museum, where you can walk unhurried, through the exhibits, as you lock up on a starry night.  Love Night Falls?

Where do we come from? The origins of modern humans stretch back hundreds of thousands of years, and new discoveries are reshaping how we understand our species' story. In this episode, recorded on location at London's Natural History Museum, Tristan Hughes speaks with Professor Chris Stringer, one of the world's leading paleoanthropologists. Together they explore fossil evidence, our genetic links to Africa, encounters with Neanderthals, and the search for “Mitochondrial Eve.”This is your definitive guide to how Homo sapiens emerged and spread across the planet.MOREThe First Britons -https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cKCCdeptxhxOMRD8HGavq?si=5127601ade01478bHuman Evolution: Dragon Man -https://open.spotify.com/episode/128XsUffcThVirTghas7OA?si=34c571e9526f491dPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan and the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.LIVE SHOW: Buy tickets for The Ancients at the London Podcast Festival here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/the-ancients-2/Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Karen Ewald, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Karen highlights the vital role of public funding in sustaining arts and culture, while also sharing details about exciting community events such as the First and Third Friday art walks. She discusses additional programs that community members can get involved in and outlines her future goals for the SFCA, including a new strategic plan shaped by community feedback, fostering more in-person gatherings across the islands to strengthen arts advocacy, expanding initiatives that connect the arts with mental health and underserved communities, and celebrating Hawai‘i's Pacific connections through cultural festivals. We also have our Expert We Trust. Kyle Shimoda of INPAC Wealth breaks down the benefits of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for real estate investors. Who is Karen Ewald? Karen Ewald is the Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA). Originally from California, she relocated to Hawaiʻi in 2013 and has since built an impressive career spanning over a decade with the SFCA—as an arts administrator, museum director, and now leading the entire organization. Prior to her time in Hawaiʻi, Karen worked at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, overseeing programming, budgeting, and educational outreach. When she's not busy championing the arts, you might catch her carving waves while surfing or experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts has been the state government's arts agency since 1967, with a mission to promote, perpetuate, preserve, and encourage culture and the arts, history, and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawaiʻi. The Foundation administers programs that bring art into public spaces, support local artists, and connect communities with cultural experiences. It also oversees statewide initiatives such as the Art in Public Places Program and the Artists in the Schools Program, ensuring that creativity and cultural heritage remain accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds across the islands. To reach Karen Ewald, you may contact her in the following ways: Phone: 808-586-0300 Email: hawaiisfca@hawaii.gov Website: sfca.hawaii.gov/

This week on the Team Lally Real Estate Radio Show, we interview Karen Ewald, Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Karen highlights the vital role of public funding in sustaining arts and culture, while also sharing details about exciting community events such as the First and Third Friday art walks. She discusses additional programs that community members can get involved in and outlines her future goals for the SFCA, including a new strategic plan shaped by community feedback, fostering more in-person gatherings across the islands to strengthen arts advocacy, expanding initiatives that connect the arts with mental health and underserved communities, and celebrating Hawai‘i's Pacific connections through cultural festivals. We also have our Expert We Trust. Kyle Shimoda of INPAC Wealth breaks down the benefits of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for real estate investors. Who is Karen Ewald? Karen Ewald is the Executive Director of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA). Originally from California, she relocated to Hawaiʻi in 2013 and has since built an impressive career spanning over a decade with the SFCA—as an arts administrator, museum director, and now leading the entire organization. Prior to her time in Hawaiʻi, Karen worked at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, overseeing programming, budgeting, and educational outreach. When she's not busy championing the arts, you might catch her carving waves while surfing or experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. The Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts has been the state government's arts agency since 1967, with a mission to promote, perpetuate, preserve, and encourage culture and the arts, history, and the humanities as central to the quality of life of the people of Hawaiʻi. The Foundation administers programs that bring art into public spaces, support local artists, and connect communities with cultural experiences. It also oversees statewide initiatives such as the Art in Public Places Program and the Artists in the Schools Program, ensuring that creativity and cultural heritage remain accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds across the islands. To reach Karen Ewald, you may contact her in the following ways: Phone: 808-586-0300 Email: hawaiisfca@hawaii.gov Website: sfca.hawaii.gov/

Sci-fi fans… FX's Alien: Earth landed on August 13th. From Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott, the new series is available to stream on Disney+ UK.To celebrate the launch, Disney+ delivered a Xenomorph egg to the Natural History Museum to be displayed within a new exhibit titled "Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?".To find out more, we're joined by the museum's head of collections and professor of planetary science, Caroline Smith.Due to increased demand for the weight loss drug Mounjaro, US manufacturer Eli Lilly will increase prices from SeptemberRead the full explainer by clicking here.And, the UK government is teaming up with TikTok to highlight the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures.Also in this episode:-Nearly 100 data centres will be built in the UK in the next 5 years-Norway accuse pro-Russian hackers of a cyberattack on a hydropower dam-NBCUniversal and Saber Interactive reveal a featurette for the upcoming Jurassic Park: Survival game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes. From the historic Indigenous occupation of Alcatraz Island in 1969 to the fossil fuel fights throughout Canada and the U.S. today, Indigenous resistance illuminates an activism founded in a spiritual connection with the web of life and the human community – with Julian Brave NoiseCat, Dr. LaNada War Jack and Clayton Thomas-Müller. Featuring ⁠Julian Brave NoiseCat⁠ is a polymath whose work spans journalism, public policy, research, art, activism and advocacy. He serves as Director of Green Strategy at ⁠Data for Progress⁠, as well as “Narrative Change Director” for the ⁠Natural History Museum⁠ artist and activist collective. Dr. LaNada War Jack is an enrolled member of the ⁠Shoshone Bannock Tribes⁠ of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho. Clayton Thomas-Müller is a member of the ⁠Mathias Colomb Cree Nation⁠, also known as Pukatawagan, in Northern Manitoba. He serves as the “Stop it at the Source” campaigner with ⁠350.org⁠. This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

In this episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we welcome back Jenna McCullough, a third-generation birdwatcher from Boise, Idaho, with a PhD in Biology from the University of New Mexico. Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Kentucky and soon to begin a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and UCLA, Jenna has traveled the globe in search of one of the world's most fascinating bird families—the kingfishers.Join hosts Shannon Hackett, John Bates, RJ Pole, and Amanda Pole as they dive into stories of rare and colorful kingfisher sightings from around the world, birdwatching adventures in exotic locations, and the science behind these incredible birds. Whether you're a passionate birder, a wildlife enthusiast, or just love hearing about nature and travel, this fun and engaging episode will inspire your next birding trip.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

London's disgusting Wet Wipe Island is finally set to be removed from the Thames, with work under way to excavate the estimated 180 tonnes of congealed waste near Hammersmith Bridge. We hear from John Sullivan, Thames Water's Head of Tideway Integration Group, and Emily Carr, policy adviser at the independent think tank and charity Green Alliance, about how to prevent more waste from accumulating in the capital's waterways.And in part two, The Standard's Head of Culture Martin Robinson joins us to discuss FX's's Alien:Earth series, which is released tomorrow, and the accompanying alien egg on display at London's Natural History Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Cryan, executive director and entomologist at the Natural History Museum of Utah, highlights the upcoming BugFest, a big celebration of some of Utah's tiniest residents. Then, University of Utah professor of physics and astronomy Anil Seth shares the remarkable discovery he and his team made using two decades of imaging from the Hubble Space Telescope.

Co-author Dr Sandy Knapp, a merit researcher at the Natural History Museum, joins us to discuss the new study, which they say uncovers a missing piece of the potato's evolutionary history.Welcome to the world, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, the “oldest baby” to have ever been born. He was born in the US from an embryo that had been stored for thirty years.And which UK city is receiving the most suspected scam emails or texts?Also in this episode:-The technology transforming a London garden into a live orchestra, with Hilary Tam, EMEA Sustainability Leader at Amazon Web Services-OpenAI have announced plans for their first data centre in Europe-Scottish ocean rower performs bagpipes via livestream during an All American Rejects set at Comic Con-Ofcom reveals YouTube as the second most-watched media service in the UK-Darth Vader's lightsaber and Michael Keaton's Batman suit go to auction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plumage! Dance battles! Possible holographic disco birds? Natural History Museum of LA ornithology curator Dr. Allison Shultz is a professional plumologist aka feather expert. We visit the museum's collection of rare specimens and chat about everything from fossilized dinosaur feathers to peacock tails, the fanciest roosters, quill pens, pigments, flight feathers, the blackest black birds, and why birdwatching is like seeing tiny purple raccoons zoom overhead. Birds: like Pokemon Go but weirder.Visit Dr. Allison Shultz's website and follow her on BlueskyFull-length (*not* G-rated) Plumology episode + tons of science linksMore kid-friendly Smologies episodes!Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Steven Ray MorrisMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

All eyes have been on three of Iran's nuclear facilities this week. The targets of an attack on Saturday by the United States. Marnie Chesterton asks Professor Simon Middleburgh, nuclear materials scientist at the Nuclear Futures Institute at Bangor University what the impact could have been.As the first images are revealed from the world's most powerful optical telescope, Professor Chris Lintott brings us news of how you can get involved in scouring the depths of the universe. Caroline Steel brings us the science news that has scientists excited this week, and Marnie visits the first new dinosaur to go on show at London's Natural History Museum for more than a decade.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell & Clare Salisbury Editor: Glyn Tansley Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Taking good photos of birds isn't just about the gear - knowing bird behaviours and habitats is equally as important. Professional wildlife photographer, Liron Gertsman, joins us to offer helpful pointers for folks looking to take their bird photography to the next level. He also shares the stories behind some of his most iconic photos, important notes on how to practice ethical bird photography, and tips for following a similar career path in combining photography with a love of birds.  Donate today to get your copy of the 2026 Birds Canada Calendar! Visit birdscanada.org/warblerspodcast and click Donate. Any donation helps support bird conservation in Canada. Additional links:See Liron's photography, join one of his tours, or buy prints here: linktr.ee/liron_gertsman Ethical Owl Photography tips from Birds CanadaEthical Field Practices from the North American Nature Photography Association Liron Gertsman is an award-winning naturalist and professional wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in Canadian Geographic, Audubon, Sierra Magazine, The Smithsonian Institution, London's Natural History Museum, and more. Liron combines his photographic artistry with his biology background from the University of British Columbia to create eye-catching images and unique photography workshops around his home in western Canada and worldwide.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada.Support the show

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their journey through England, from charming towns like Woodstock to the iconic city of Oxford. They explore English villages, local shops, and cultural treasures like the Natural History Museum. They also reflect on revisiting old memories and a surprising discovery in a museum. This episode offers a blend of travel anecdotes and cultural insights, showcasing real-life Brazilian Portuguese and warm storytelling. Enjoy!E agora em português…

In this episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're diving deep into the world of kookaburras, the iconic laughing bird of Australia, with ornithologist Jenna McCullough. Jenna is a third-generation birdwatcher from Boise, Idaho, with a PhD in Biology from the University of New Mexico. She's currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Kentucky and soon starting a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and UCLA.Jenna joins hosts Shannon and John to discuss everything about kookaburras, from their distinctive laughing call to their role in the kingfisher family. We explore their behavior, habitat, and why these birds have become such beloved symbols of the Australian bush. Plus, learn about the new Kingfisher Exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago, where Jenna, Shannon, and John have all contributed their expertise.If you've ever wondered why kookaburras laugh, where they live, or how they fit into the larger kingfisher family tree, this episode is for you. Subscribe now to Birds of a Feather Talk Together for more in-depth conversations about the fascinating world of birds!Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

Here's a conundrum that has captivated scientists: when Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, our planet was essentially a ball of molten rock. Any water that might have been present during the planet's formation would surely have boiled away immediately. Yet today, water covers about 70% of Earth's surface. So where did all this water come from? And more intriguingly, when did it arrive? Listener Bill in the USA wants to know, and Presenter Caroline Steel is after answers. Assistant Professor Muhammad Abdul Latif is an early earth physicist at United Arab Emirates University. He explains how his modelling has helped us to understand when water first appeared in our universe. The early earth was not a water-friendly place - a hellscape of molten rock, volcanic eruptions and constant bombardments from comets and asteroids, with high levels of solar radiation. These conditions would have evaporated the water. And according to Professor Richard Greenwood at Open University, our earth's molten iron core would have been a ball of rust if there had been water in the proto-earth mix. So if the water hasn't always been here, where did it come from? At the Natural History Museum in London, Professor Sara Russell has been comparing the isotopic "fingerprint" of Earth's water with water found in the asteroid Bennu, captured and brought back by the recent Osiris Rex NASA mission. It's a good match for earth's water, but could it really be the answer to our question? Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Marnie Chesterton Editor: Ben Motley(Image: Man overlooking the sea from cliff top. Credit: Gary Yeowell via Getty Images)

Our guest for this week is a follow on to our guest from last week. Dr. Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg is an artist based in the UK who has a piece in the “More Than Human” exhibition at the Design Museum that our guest last week Justin McGuirk curated. That exhibition opens July 11, but if you're watching this episode on YouTube or Spotify, you'll get a sneak peek of her piece in this episode. Daisy's art is multidisciplinary and examines our fraught human relationships with nature and technology. In addition to her work in the upcoming Design Museum exhibition, her Pollinator Pathmaker piece, which uses an algorithm to design art in the form of what we think of as gardens but for the benefit of pollinators rather than humans, has been created for the Serpentine at Kensington Gardens and The Natural History Museum in Berlin. Other work of Daisy's has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale of Architecture, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Natural History Museum in London, the Cooper Hewitt in New York and the Science Gallery in Dublin among many other prestigious institutions around the world. She's also received several awards including the Changemaker Award from Dezeen and The Rapoport Award for Women in Art & Technology from The Lumen Prize. In this episode, we talk about the overarching themes of Daisy's work, her obsession with exploring how we think about the idea of better, her Pollinator Pathmaker project and a couple of her other projects including one in which she created a digital version of a severely endangered rhino and resurrected the smell of a lost flower. We also talk a bit about non-human animal consciousness and the potential for creativity and making art, at least from the perspective of how we understand those terms. LinksAlexandra Daisy Ginsberg website Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg Instagram Pollinator Pathmaker tool “More Than Human” Exhibition at The Design Museum

Season 2 kicks off with a delicious cruise down the Thames as we explore the best culinary experiences on river boats—from fine dining to floating street food. We then dive into nature with a visit to the awe-inspiring David Attenborough exhibit at the Natural History Museum, followed by a stroll through the vibrant River Walk Market.For those seeking hidden gems, we take you to The Dark Horse Camden, a rooftop haven perfect for summer sunsets. Feeling adventurous? We test our wits at the immersive Squid Game London experience, and step back in time with Jurassic World: The Experience, where dinosaurs come to life like never before.Need a break? Hop on the whimsical Oasis Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, blending sightseeing with scones. And to wrap things up—great news for commuters—air-conditioned trains have finally arrived on the Piccadilly Line. It's a packed episode full of London's coolest (and tastiest) summer highlights!GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:https://ldn.fan/podcasts02e01Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The complete Show notes:GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT LONDON?Send me your question(s) for a chance to be answered live.Whatsapp: +44 7700 1822 99 (Text & Voice)E-Mail: hello@seeyouin.londonAsk your Question: https://seeyouin.london/askWebsite: https://seeyouin.londonFOLLOW MEFacebook: @londonaskedInstagram: @londonaskedJOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUPhttps://facebook.com/groups/londonaskedLEAVE A REVIEWPlease leave a review wherever you're listening to this podcast.GET IT NOW! The London Asked and Answered: Your Comprehensive Travel Guide Book or eBookhttps://guided.london/book© 2025 See you in London, Sascha Berninger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new species of dinosaur has been unveiled at London's Natural History Museum. The Enigmacursor was a small herbivore that lived around 150 million years ago alongside larger beasts like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus.

This week, Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae has been unveiled at London's Natural History Museum. This newly described herbivorous dinosaur has inspired us to take a stomp through the science of ancient animals, mass extinctions and fossils.First up, we hear about a shepherd who recently found a South African dinosaur, which has helped shed light on the period between the Triassic and Jurassic. We then take a look at some new theories that suggest the mass extinctions that wiped out ancient creatures may not have been as massive as we thought. But one extinction definitely is currently underway, according to ecologist Professor Dave Goulson. And that's the mass extinction of insects. Plus, we find out the latest theory of why the Tyrannosaurus rex had such tiny arms, and we meet the rat ancestors that munched on dinosaurs. All that, plus many more Unexpected Elements. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Candice Bailey and Camilla Mota Producer: Margaret Sessa Hawkins, with Alice Lipscombe-Southwell and Minnie Harrop

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Russian naval ship disguised itself while passing through English Channel UK to purchase nuclear carrying fighter jets Bezos wedding Venice protestors claim enormous victory after venue change British man charged with organising Disneyland Paris mock wedding of nine year old Minister to meet food delivery firms over reports of illegal workers Swansea man accused of hiring 1,500 hitman to kill wife PM vows to press on with welfare cuts despite growing rebellion Natural History Museum to display rare dog sized dinosaur Asos customers banned over returns say it is slap in the face Should this lab grown burger really be served in restaurants

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Strangers to Allies: A Wildlife Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A budapesti Természettudományi Múzeum folyosóin egy forró nyári napon pezsgő élet zajlott.En: The corridors of the budapesti Natural History Museum were bustling with life on a hot summer day.Hu: Árpád csendesen bóklászott az új különleges kiállításon, amely a magyar vadvilággal foglalkozott.En: Árpád wandered quietly through the new special exhibition focused on Hungarian wildlife.Hu: A nap meleg fénye beáramlott az ablakokon, különleges mintákat vetítve a falakra, miközben az emberek lépései és halk beszélgetéseik visszhangoztak a tágas termekben.En: The warm daylight streamed through the windows, casting unique patterns on the walls as the footsteps and soft conversations of people echoed in the spacious halls.Hu: Árpád, a természetfotós, akinek különösen fontos volt a magyar ökoszisztémák megismerése, egy inspiráló projektet keresett.En: Árpád, a nature photographer particularly interested in understanding Hungarian ecosystems, was looking for an inspiring project.Hu: A termek között lassan sétálva a kiállítás egyik részébe botlott, ahol Lilla, lelkes környezettudományi hallgató, mesélt a látogatóknak a kiállításról és bőszen hangoztatta a természetvédelem fontosságát.En: As he slowly strolled through the rooms, he stumbled upon a part of the exhibition where Lilla, a passionate environmental science student, was telling visitors about the exhibition and fervently emphasizing the importance of conservation.Hu: Lilla, aki önkéntesként tevékenykedett a múzeumban, tele volt energiával.En: Lilla, who volunteered at the museum, was full of energy.Hu: Ahogy figyelte a látogatóknak tartott előadását, Árpád nem tudta nem észrevenni az őszinte lelkesedést a lány hangjában.En: Observing her presentation to visitors, Árpád couldn't help but notice the genuine enthusiasm in her voice.Hu: Ahogy egy csoport odébb állt, Árpád megérezte, hogy itt az idő, hogy kérdéseit feltegye Lillának.En: As a group moved on, Árpád felt it was time to ask Lilla his questions.Hu: Átlépett a kis közönség után keletkezett csendben, és megszólította őt.En: He stepped forward in the quiet that followed the small audience and addressed her.Hu: "Üdv, érdeklődtem a magyar vadvilág után egy fotóprojekthez," kezdte Árpád bizonytalanul, miközben próbálta nem elárulni korábbi rossz tapasztalatai miatti zárkózottságát.En: "Hello, I was interested in Hungarian wildlife for a photography project," Árpád began uncertainly, while trying not to reveal his previous bad experiences that had made him reserved.Hu: Lilla szeme felcsillant, mikor meglátta Árpád kameráját.En: Lilla's eyes sparkled when she saw Árpád's camera.Hu: "Ó, ön fotós?En: "Oh, are you a photographer?"Hu: " kérdezte izgatottan.En: she asked excitedly.Hu: "Nagyon örülnék, ha egy tapasztalt személy segítene a projektemben.En: "I would be thrilled if an experienced person would help with my project.Hu: Éppen egy magyar biodiverzitási témán dolgozom.En: I am currently working on a Hungarian biodiversity topic."Hu: "Mindketten érezték, hogy talán most találtak valakit, aki megérti és osztja az ő szenvedélyüket.En: They both felt they might have found someone who understood and shared their passion.Hu: Az érdekes beszélgetés alatt a Dunai tokhalról szóló előadásra sodródtak, ami még inkább közelebb hozta őket.En: During the engaging conversation, they drifted towards a lecture about the Dunai tokhal, which brought them even closer.Hu: Lelkesen beszélgettek a tokok megőrzésének lehetőségeiről és a magyar természet értékes kincseiről.En: They enthusiastically talked about the possibilities of sturgeon conservation and the valuable treasures of Hungarian nature.Hu: Az előadás végén Árpád és Lilla mosollyal az arcukon cseréltek telefonszámot.En: At the end of the lecture, Árpád and Lilla exchanged phone numbers with smiles on their faces.Hu: Árpád felajánlotta, hogy segít a fotózással Lilla projektjéhez, míg Lilla megígérte, hogy bevezeti Árpádot a kutatói körbe, ahol a tudósok új inspirációt nyújthatnak számára.En: Árpád offered to help with photography for Lilla's project, while Lilla promised to introduce Árpád to the research community, where scientists could offer him new inspiration.Hu: Ez a találkozás mindkettőjükben változást hozott.En: This encounter brought a change in both of them.Hu: Árpád ráébredt, hogy a szenvedély megosztása másokkal mekkora erőt adhat.En: Árpád realized how much strength sharing passion with others could give.Hu: Lilla pedig magabiztosabb lett, tudva, hogy lelkesedése kapukat nyithat meg és segíthet a kapcsolatteremtésben.En: Lilla became more confident, knowing that her enthusiasm could open doors and help in making connections.Hu: Ketten együtt hamar megtalálták az útjukat, hogy egy szebb és zöldebb jövőt tervezzenek, ahol a magyar vadvilág megőrzése mindenki számára fontos lesz.En: Together, they quickly found their path to plan a brighter and greener future where the preservation of Hungarian wildlife would be important to everyone. Vocabulary Words:corridors: folyosóinbustling: pezsgőexhibition: kiállításonwildlife: vadvilággalstreamed: beáramlottpatterns: mintákatspacious: tágasecosystems: ökoszisztémákstrolled: sétálvastumbled: botlottfervently: bőszenconservation: természetvédelemvolunteered: önkénteskéntgenuine: őszinteenthusiasm: lelkesedéstreserved: zárkózottságátsparkled: felcsillantthrilled: örülnékbiodiversity: biodiverzitásiengaging: érdekeslecture: előadássturgeon: tokhalróltreasures: kincseirőlexchanged: cseréltekinspiration: inspirációencounter: találkozásconfidence: magabiztosabbconnections: kapcsolatteremtésbenpreservation: megőrzésestrength: erőt

Our fascination with prehistoric worlds is all to obvious with the release of latest Jurassic World blockbuster Rebirth. We might think we're familiar with all the giant creatures which wandered our planet millions of years ago thanks to series like 'Walking with Dinosaurs', but scientists are still discovering new species. The latest find is a lizard which lived about 76 million years ago in the late Late Cretaceous period which came after the Jurassic. It's called Bolg, named after the Goblin Prince in J R R Tolkien's classic fantasy tale, 'The Hobbit'. In this edition of Weekend One on One, we hear from Hank Woolley, the lead author of the study on the new lizard, and who discovered its bones forgotten in a museum drawer during his research trip to the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Courage: Ananya's T-Rex Discovery at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सूरज की किरणें नैचुरल हिस्ट्री म्यूज़ियम की बड़ी खिड़कियों से होकर भीतर आ रही थीं, और लकड़ी के चमचमाते फर्श पर उनके साए खेल रहे थे।En: The rays of the sun were streaming in through the large windows of the Natural History Museum, casting their shadows playfully on the shiny wooden floors.Hi: विद्यार्थियों का समूह धीरे-धीरे गैलरी के भीतर घूम रहा था।En: A group of students was slowly moving within the gallery.Hi: अनन्या अपने दोस्तों रोहन और प्रिया के साथ खड़ी थी।En: Ananya stood with her friends Rohan and Priya.Hi: चारों ओर बड़े-बड़े जीवाश्म और हड्डियों के ढांचे थे, जो समय के प्राचीन राज़ खोल रहे थे।En: All around were large fossils and skeletal structures, unraveling ancient secrets of time.Hi: अनन्या को डायनासौर बहुत पसंद थे, खासतौर पर टायरेक्स।En: Ananya was very fond of dinosaurs, especially the T-Rex.Hi: वह हमेशा से इनके बारे में सवाल पूछना चाहती थी, मगर अपनी झिझक और साथियों द्वारा मजाक उड़ाए जाने के डर से कभी बोल नहीं पाई।En: She had always wanted to ask questions about them, but due to her shyness and fear of being teased by her peers, she never spoke up.Hi: आज उसका स्कूल इस म्यूज़ियम में पिकनिक पर आया था।En: Today her school had come on a picnic to this museum.Hi: अनन्या ने मन में ठान लिया कि आज वह टी-रेक्स को लेकर एक बड़ा सवाल पूछेगी।En: Ananya resolved within herself that today she would ask a big question about the T-Rex.Hi: म्यूज़ियम के गाइड ने छात्रों का ध्यान अपनी ओर खींचते हुए कहा, "क्या किसी के पास कोई सवाल है?En: The museum guide attracted the students' attention by saying, "Does anyone have any questions?"Hi: " अनन्या के दिल की धड़कन बढ़ गई।En: Ananya's heartbeat increased.Hi: वह समूह के पीछे खड़ी थी।En: She was standing at the back of the group.Hi: उसने अपने भीतर की हिम्मत को इकट्ठा किया और सोचने लगी, "क्या मेरा सवाल ठीक लगेगा?En: She gathered her inner courage and pondered, "Will my question seem okay?Hi: क्या अगर सब हंसने लगे तो?En: What if everyone starts laughing?"Hi: "रोहन और प्रिया ने उसे ध्यान से देखा।En: Rohan and Priya looked at her attentively.Hi: प्रिया ने उसे सपोर्ट किया, "अनन्या, तुम पूछ लो।En: Priya supported her, "Ananya, go ahead and ask.Hi: मुझे पूरा भरोसा है कि तुम्हारा सवाल सबको पसंद आएगा।En: I'm sure everyone will like your question."Hi: " अनन्या ने खुद को संभाला और हाथ उठाकर आगे आई।En: Ananya composed herself, raised her hand, and stepped forward.Hi: उसकी आवाज़ थोड़ी कांप रही थी, "सर, क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि टी-रेक्स की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण विशेषता क्या थी जो उन्हें इतना अद्वितीय बनाती है?En: Her voice trembled a bit, "Sir, can you tell us what was the most important feature of the T-Rex that made them so unique?"Hi: "गाइड ने उत्साह से कहा, "वाह, बहुत अच्छा सवाल है!En: The guide said enthusiastically, "Wow, that's a great question!Hi: टी-रेक्स की मज़बूत और बड़ी खोपड़ी और उनकी धारेदार दांत उन्हें अद्वितीय बनाते हैं।En: The T-Rex's strong and large skull and their serrated teeth make them unique.Hi: उनकी सूंघने की शक्ति भी अद्वितीय थी।En: Their sense of smell was also distinctive."Hi: " गाइड ने अनन्या के सवाल की तारीफ की और पूरे समूह को डिटेल्स में समझाया।En: The guide praised Ananya's question and explained the details to the whole group.Hi: अनन्या के चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी।En: A smile spread across Ananya's face.Hi: उसके सहपाठियों ने उसकी प्रशंसा की और उसकी हिम्मत की तारीफ की।En: Her classmates praised her and admired her courage.Hi: उस दिन अनन्या ने खुद पर भरोसा करना सीखा और उसे अपने पैशन को आगे बढ़ाने का प्रोत्साहन मिला।En: That day, Ananya learned to have confidence in herself and received encouragement to pursue her passion further.Hi: उसने सोचा, "अब मैं कभी नहीं डरूंगी।En: She thought, "I will never be afraid again."Hi: "गर्मियों की उस सुनहरी सुबह ने अनन्या को सिखाया था कि अपने डर का सामना करना ही सफलता की कुंजी है।En: That golden summer morning taught Ananya that facing one's fears is the key to success.Hi: वह गर्व से म्यूज़ियम के विशाल हॉल से बाहर निकली, भविष्य में नई खोजों की उम्मीद लेकर।En: She walked out of the museum's vast hall with pride, looking forward to new discoveries in the future. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणेंstreaming: होकरhistory: इतिहासcasting: डाल रहेshadows: साएplayfully: खेल रहेstudents: विद्यार्थियोंgallery: गैलरीskeleton: हड्डियोंstructures: ढांचेunraveling: खोल रहेsecrets: राज़ancient: प्राचीनfond: पसंदdinosaurs: डायनासौरshyness: झिझकpeers: साथियोंfear: डरresolve: ठानquestion: सवालgathered: इकट्ठाcourage: हिम्मतattention: ध्यानtrembled: कांप रहीimportant: महत्वपूर्णfeature: विशेषताunique: अद्वितीयskull: खोपड़ीserrated: धारेदारdistinctive: अद्वितीय

Was there ever a time when life on earth was peaceful? Free of violence? No predators, no prey, just... vibes? Or has nature always been 'Red in Tooth and Claw'? Have we always been eating each other? Our listener Scott sent us on a quest to discover the origins of predators and prey, and to find out what all this ‘eat or be eaten' stuff is really about. Taking us back to the very dawn of life on earth, Professor Susannah Porter from the University of Santa Barbara lets Alex peer into an extraordinary world of microscopic warfare. It's a dog-eat-dog (or, microbe-dissolve-microbe) world, with single celled organisms doing battle with each other. For billions of years, this was life on earth! Tiny, violent, and completely fascinating. But what about bigger creatures? More complex ones - animals? Speeding forward several billion years, Alex arrives in the Ediacaran Period – a time of unusual tranquility, where strange, plant-like animals lived in relative peace. At the Natural History Museum in Oxford, UK, palaeontologist Dr Frankie Dunn shows him around. So where did real predators come from, then? Alex is joined by Dr Imran Rahman as he ushers in one of the most extraordinary periods in Earth's history – the magnificently named Cambrian Explosion! Here we find real predators, with teeth, claws, and impressive hunting appendages. Through the fossil record, we can see an arms race developing – as predators get more sophisticated, so does their prey. It's ON. Finally, Alex wonders if our own evolution, shaped as it has been by this predator-prey arms race, might have been very different without the threat of being chomped. Professor Lynne Isbell from the University of California, Davis takes Alex on a trip into our primate past, and tackles one of our most fearsome predators: snakes. Presenter: Alex Lathbridge Producer: Emily Knight Series Producer: Ben Motley

Humans are everywhere. How did we get from the savannahs of Africa across to the most northern reaches of Alaska and Greenland, to the outbacks of Australia and the islands of the Pacific millennia ago? How did we master fire, figure out how to craft tools and survive the Ice Ages?In this episode Dan is joined by Professor Chris Stringer, Research Leader in Human Evolution at London's Natural History Museum, to talk about how Homo Sapiens managed to outlive other human cousins like Neanderthals and Denisovans and cross oceans s hape landscapes and one day, build cities and space shuttles.Produced by James Hickmann, Mariana Des Forges and edited by Tim Arstall.You can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday (including this one) here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

Bedbug infestations are not just a modern problem—these pests have been with early human ancestors for 245,000 years, causing problems long before the invention of beds. Lindsay Miles, an entomologist at Virginia Tech, has found that changes in bedbug population size mirrored those of humans, proving they might be our first pest. Miles talks with Host Flora Lichtman about our history with bedbugs and why they're such prolific pests. Plus, the discovery of a new wasp that catches its prey… with butt flaps. Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen, curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen tells us all about it.Guests: Dr. Lindsay Miles is an entomologist at Virginia Tech. Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen is a curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in CopenhagenTranscript is available on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

The City of San Diego expects to formally adopt it's 2025 budget in the upcoming week. Plus, some members of Congress have questions about the ICE raid at a South Park restaurant. And, a new exhibit at Balboa Park's Natural History Museum blends a working lab into a traditional exhibit. NBC's Dana Williams has these stories plus meteorologist Brooke Martell's weekend forecast, for this Saturday June 7, 2025.

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: African leaders hold emergency talks about deadly outbreaks of cholera on the continent. But why is this happening, and what can be done to curb the threat? The James Webb Space Telescope breaks another cosmic record spotting the oldest galaxy ever seen, dating from just 280 million years after the Big Bang. We explore the hidden workings of our natural history museums: what did they decide not to display, and why? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul, Turkey, today for peace talks as both sides continued to conduct airstrikes. The delegations agreed to a major prisoner exchange, but no ceasefire. Also, a new report documents a pattern of physical abuse and neglect toward Tibetan children at Chinese-run boarding schools that many are forced to attend. And, South Korea contends with a political divide, along with big economic and security challenges, as it heads to the polls for presidential elections. Plus, moths find a home at the butterfly sanctuary in Mexico City's Natural History Museum.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Could factories in space be the future of manufacturing? Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham meet the head of the UK company, Space Forge, about to launch a (very small) factory into orbit. Sue also visits a new exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London exploring whether life could exist elsewhere in the universe, and the weird 1960s design that could have seen astronauts return to Earth on a paraglider... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Climate change is making weather more extreme and threatening crops and wildlife. But could old solutions help us tackle these challenges? Around the world, farmers and scientists are reviving ancient crops, and reintroducing ancient animals to build resilience against climate impacts. In this episode, reporter Beth Timmins travels to the Peruvian Andes to meet the ‘Potato Guardians', while Jordan Dunbar visits London's Natural History Museum. Curator Lottie Dodwell-Williams introduces the museum's first climate-focused exhibit, Fixing Our Broken Planet, which includes a plan to bring bison back to Britain. Host Graihagh Jackson chats to Jordan and Beth about how traditional knowledge and techniques from the past are being used to combat the effects of climate change today. Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Reporters: Beth Timmins and Jordan Dunbar Production Co-Ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell Editors: Sophie Eastaugh and Simon Watts If you have a question, email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at + 44 8000 321 721

David Cavazos, better known as Big Sleeps, is an artist whose work is displayed at museums from the Natural History Museum to the Getty. But his journey started during a turbulent youth in Pico-Union, where he honed his craft and created a style known as Indigenous L.A. Lettering. After surviving a harrowing adolescence, he found inspiration through tattooing & muraling, which catapulted him to adulation and respect from Japan to Venezuela to back home in L.A. This is the origin story of Big Sleeps.

Dennis is joined via Zoom by playwright Tom Jacobson whose latest play Tasty Little Rabbit is currently showing at the Moving Arts Theatre in Los Angeles. The play tells the true story of a 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily. This artistic prosecution uncovers a much darker secret of a 1890s love triangle between photographer Wilhelm Von Gloeden, an a 18 year-old Sicilian boy and a mysterious Irish poet. Tom talks about how he first learned of the true story, visiting Sicily as part of his research, the riveting "Kissing Contest" scene at the play's center and why the story is so relevant to today. He also talks about how he's been able to be so productive as a playwright while working a day job as a fundraiser for organizations like the Natural History Museum, LACMA and the Los Angeles Zoo. Other topics include: falling in love with theater as a kid in Oklahoma, using a New York-based alias to get his breakthrough play Cyberqueer produced in Los Angeles, writing plays to upset his mother, being told he's "too old to write for TV" at the age of 33, meeting his husband of 30 years on a blind date and why he loves being a part of the LA theater community.

In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office.Presenter Marnie Chesterton has been behind the scenes at Cambridge's Natural History Museum with Assistant Director of the University Museum of Zoology Jack Ashby.Also, the woman who came third in the Brighton marathon in the middle of her hen weekend. We hear from Dr. Ann-Kathrin Stock, neuroscientist at Dresden University Clinics and member of the international Alcohol Hangover Research Group about the science behind hangovers and why it might not be such a good idea to run a marathon whilst hungover.And science journalist Caroline Steel has been scouring the science journals.Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Clare Salisbury, Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Imagine you're diving into a cell. You're paddling around in the cytoplasm, you're climbing up a mitochondria. If you're having a hard time picturing this, that's okay! There are professionals who do this for a living.We wanted to learn more from expert science interpreters, who take the results section of a research paper and translate it into something tangible, like a 40-foot dinosaur skeleton or a 3D animation of cellular machinery too small to see.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Flora Lichtman spoke with Dr. Janet Iwasa, head of the University of Utah's Animation Lab and director of the Genetic Science Learning Center; and Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah, about how they bring these out-of-reach worlds to life.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.

Bringing back Southwest peach orchards won't be easy, but researchers are on the lookout for remaining trees—and they need help. And, the newly discovered Lokiceratops is challenging paleontologists' understanding of how horned dinosaurs evolved and existed together. How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert PeachWhen you think of states known for their peaches, Utah might not be at the top of your list. But there is a variety—the Southwest peach—that grows in this arid landscape, and Native communities have cultivated this tree since the 1600s. But many of the orchards were intentionally destroyed by colonizers hundreds of years ago, and the remaining trees are now scattered across the region.A local scientist and member of the Navajo Nation is on a mission to track down Southwest peach trees so we can learn more about how these peaches are so well-suited to grow in the desert.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Flora Lichtman spoke with Reagan Wytsalucy, plant scientist and assistant professor at Utah State University Extension in San Juan County, Utah. She researches traditional Native American crops, including the Southwest peach.Meet Lokiceratops, A Giant Dinosaur With Blade-Like HornsThe Intermountain West is a dinosaur nerd's dream because it's such a hotspot for fossils. Some of the most famous dino fossils in the world, like T. rex, triceratops, and stegosaurus can be found in western North America. So, of course, Science Friday couldn't go to Salt Lake City, Utah, without digging into some dinosaur science.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Ira Flatow spoke with the scientists behind the discovery of Lokiceratops, a large dinosaur with impressive horns that was unveiled in 2024. Dr. Mark Loewen, vertebrate paleontologist at the University of Utah and the Natural History Museum of Utah; and Savhannah Carpenter, paleontologist and school outreach coordinator at the Natural History Museum of Utah, discuss how they figured out Loki was a new dinosaur, the process of describing and naming the fossil, and what it taught them about dino evolution.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.