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Our hosts, Alexis Highland and Avery Voress, explore the science of flight, from the dinosaur origins of birds to the anatomy and physics that make flying possible. They break down feathers, bones, muscles, lungs, lift, and wing shape, then connect it all back to why flight is so important for parrots' physical and mental wellbeing.This episode also covers how recall, return, stations, and harness training can help companion parrots safely use flight as enrichment, exercise, and confidence-building. The species spotlight is the Pacific Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis).Links:Visit Us: https://www.parrotstars.comParrot Stars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrotstars/Parrot Stars on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parrot_starsParrot Stars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parrotstarsLearn More:      Castro, J. (2018, March 14). Archaeopteryx: The transitional fossil. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/24745-archaeopteryx.html      Caton, E. (n.d.). How did birds and other dinosaurs learn to fly? Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-did-birds-and-other-dinosaurs-learn-to-fly.html      Cornell Lab Bird Academy. (n.d.). Everything you need to know about feathers. https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/feathers-article/      Focht, L. (2022, September 19). The physics of flight. Schlitz Audubon. https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/2022/09/19/the-physics-of-flight/      Hartman, S. (n.d.). Fully flighted birds. The Aviator Harness. https://www.aviatorharness.com/blog-feed/fully-flighted-birds      Massen, J., Malone, K., de Vries, R., Beekmans, M., van Zeeland, Y., & Spruijt, B. M. (2023). Do birds enjoy flying? An analysis of affect after flight in galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) (Version 1) [Preprint]. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2386013/v1      Tobalske, B. W. (2016). Evolution of avian flight: Muscles and constraints on performance. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 371(1704), Article 20150383. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2015.0383---Support the Parrot Stars Podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122/support Follow the Parrot Stars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Watch the video content on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for regular updates about all of the thrilling things happening at Parrot Stars! Enjoy the episode? Download each one and don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Your support helps us with everything we do and we genuinely appreciate it.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

Potatoes are having a moment. Once dismissed as dull, stodgy or even unhealthy, they are now back, appearing on restaurant menus, in food magazines and across social media feeds. But the story of the potato goes back much further. Ruth Alexander traces the journey of one of the world's most familiar foods. From its origins millions of years ago to its place in today's global food system. AJ Shehata, senior sous chef at Fallow restaurant in London explains why the potato forces chefs to get creative. At the Natural History Museum, botanist Sandy Knapp explains how the potato may have been born from a chance encounter between two wild plants in the Andes, an event that made it possible for potatoes to grow underground and spread across new environments. Potatoes USA president Blair Richardson explains how demand continues to grow worldwide, and how the industry is working to reshape the potato's image. Nutrition scientist Candida Rebello shares research suggesting potatoes may be far more beneficial, and more misunderstood, than many people think. And, at the International Potato Centre in Peru, scientist Julian Soto works with farmers to conserve thousands of native potato varieties. In the Andes, potatoes are not just a crop, they are part of culture, identity and family life.

They have dedicated their lives to celebrating culture, community, and academic achievement and now they've made it to graduation, getting well-earned high school diplomas. On this episode of the Supercast, meet some multi-talented Native American students who were part of an annual Jordan School District Community Night celebrating culture through traditional dance, music, a dynamic drum circle, art, and more. Hear how the Native American students hope to use their academic success to serve as a springboard for future pursuits and personal growth. Audio Transcription Student: What it means to us is it just brings us a lot of joy. It means of being part of something, being together with people of any race, whether you're Native American, Mexican, but it's just bringing together togetherness and just seeing the different diversities that you see or ethnicities. It's just really cool. [Music] Anthony Godfrey: Hello and welcome to the Supercast. I'm your host, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. They have dedicated their lives to celebrating culture, community, and academic achievement, and now they've made it to graduation, receiving well-earned high school diplomas. On this episode of the Supercast, meet some multi-talented Native American students who were part of an annual Jordan School District Community Night, celebrating culture through traditional dance, music, a dynamic drum circle, art, and more. Hear how the Native American students hope to use their academic success to serve as a springboard for future pursuits and personal growth. [Music] Anthony Godfrey: We're here at West Jordan Middle School talking with two of our students who are part of the Native American program tonight. Introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about what this night is all about. DJ: Hello, I am DJ. I am part of the West Jordan High School Affinity Club, and I am here selling beadwork. We came here to present some of the beads that we have presented that our students or some of the people in our club have made. So all these beads or everything you see on the table that we have behind us has been made by our hands. We also came here to present to see other and just can't wait to see like the diversity we see here in different tribes. EJ Jones: Hi, I'm EJ Jones. I'm one of the members of the West Jordan Affinity Club, and yes, we are selling bracelets that are made by our wonderful students. Not only do we not just have bracelets, we also have earrings and phone chains for by wonderful students of ours that joined our club, and I'm so glad to see so many people here tonight because it's like a wonderful experience. Anthony Godfrey: What does it mean to you both to be part of the Native American Affinity Group at your school? Student: It brings us, what it means to us is it just brings us a lot of joy. It means of being part of something, being together with people of any race, being whether you're Native American, Mexican, but it's just bringing together togetherness and just seeing the different diversities that you see or ethnicities. It's just really cool and being part of that club really immerses you into a whole new world where you've never seen. You see like these different creative backgrounds between different people, different stories, and it's just wonderful to see that. Student: Yeah, it's just honestly, this club to us honestly just shows us what, that you don't have to be a Native American to join it. You can just join it to show, we can like show you what us Native Americans do and you can show us what you do just so we all can connect as one person. Anthony Godfrey: As you mentioned, anyone can be a part of the group and really it's about connecting with each other and feeling a part of the broader school. Students: Yeah, exactly. Anthony Godfrey: Tell me about some of the experiences you've had through the Native American program. I know that there was a drum making class recently. What are some of the things that have happened as a result of the program and place here in Jordan? Student: So of course the drum making class, I can't put a finger on exactly a lot of the events, but I know like we've gone on a field trip sometimes to see like different like, I think it was the Natural History Museum. That was pretty fun and it's just it, and this program just brings you to like, it brings you to a whole new world. Anthony Godfrey: You mentioned the diversity of tribes here tonight. Do you know which tribes are represented? Student: Navajo is definitely a big one. I know that maybe Ute, probably Apache, Shoshone, and just like there's so many to name that I just can't keep, but there's probably quite a bit that are here tonight that are being represented and some that are wanting to shine out more. Anthony Godfrey: I think that's really exciting that so many tribes are represented and I love this program in the way that graduates are honored with a sash and just with a recognition for all of your accomplishments. How does it feel to be at this stage? You know, if this, if this represents your, your education, you're right here, you're right at the last few weeks as a senior, how does it feel to be honored tonight? Student: It feels very like, like it feels very like surreal. It just feels like it's like it just all went by so quick and it's just like being here is like, you're actually like, “oh my gosh, it's like happening.” Like it's, it just immerses you into a whole new world and you're just like, “oh my gosh, what's like, it's happening now.” It's like, you just like, it like, “where did the time go? Where did the things go?” It just flew by so quick. Anthony Godfrey: So, well it only goes by faster and faster. What's next for you? Student: Straight to college. I'm going to community college first to get my general education done. Anthony Godfrey: Do you know what you want to study beyond that? Student: I know I want to study computer science and then hopefully become a teacher. Anthony Godfrey: Wonderful. Student: Yeah. Anthony Godfrey: Well, we'll watch for you coming back to Jordan School District. Student: Okay then. Anthony Godfrey: All right, thanks very much for talking with us. Student: Thank you so much. Anthony Godfrey: Stay with us when we come back. More with the Jordan School District Community Night celebrating our Native American students. [music] Male Voice: Never miss an episode of The Supercast by liking and subscribing on your favorite podcasting platform. Find transcripts for this episode and others at supercast.jordandistrict.org. [music] Female Voice: Does your child need the flexibility to learn from anywhere at any time, on a cruise, in another country, or simply at home cozy on the couch? The Jordan Virtual Learning Academy is tailor-made for you and your family. It's personalized, dynamic virtual learning on your schedule. The Jordan Virtual Learning Academy is an integrated system of three schools in Jordan School District, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School, Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School, and Kings Peak High School. Our programs are designed to meet or exceed district and state core curriculum standards, ensuring your child receives a superior educational experience tailored to their needs. Join us today at JordanVirtual.org. Anthony Godfrey: Now we're going to come into the gym at West Jordan Middle School and watch some round dances with participants from across the District. Brenda Villal : Thank you so much for joining us today. I'd like to introduce myself in the traditional way that my people introduce themselves. [Native language] Brenda Villal : I just said that my name is Brenda Villal and I am born into the Salt Clan, born for the Taurine House people, and my maternal grandparents are the Edgewater people, and that is how I identify as a woman, as a mother, and as a friend. Do I have any relatives here today? Is there any? There we go. Someone is Ashia or is it Kiaani? So, welcome. Thank you so much to Ami for allowing us to come and lead this round dance. The round dance is done all over the United States and Canada and beyond. It is a social dance that is done to show community and connection. And take a look at the circle. The circle shows that all are equal. This young girl here is equal to this tall man right over there with the tie. This young girl here is equal to this person over here in the blue suit. So a circle brings everyone together in an equal place or an equal space. The round dance is a social dance. Everyone is invited to participate. We always go in a clockwise direction and we usually hold hands and we love to have everyone participate if they would like to. If there are people that don't fit in the circle, just come grab somebody's hand and we'll make the circle bigger for you so that you all get to be a part of it. [Music] [Music] Hello. My name is Brenda Villal and that's the way I identify. I am Dineh. I am born into the Salt Clan. I'm born for the Towering House people. Today or tonight we were able to experience the Native American round dance. The only dance that we have found that the eight sovereign nations within Utah, the only dance that can be done that where everyone is invited to participate. But it is important for these nations to have a Native American representative either host or lead. We write educational resources. We co-create with the eight sovereign nations to change the narrative about indigenous people here within Utah. And tonight we were able to share the Native American round dance. We were very fortunate to have a drum group by the name of Red Spirit join us here in this beautiful building for all of the children and parents and staff in Jordan School District to experience the round dance. [Music] Anthony Godfrey: We also have the Native American mentor here with us from Jordan School District Introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about this program and what it involves. Steve Hawkins: Sure. I'm Steve Hawkins and I'm the high school mentor in the District for Native American students. The big goal of the program is to help students pursue their educational and vocational goals in a culturally sensitive way to help them retain a sense of culture, be exposed to their own Native culture and strengthen that within the education system. One thing you should know is these kids are scary overachievers. You'd be very proud of them, Dr. Godfrey. They, the average GPA for our Native students is 3.0. Herriman High School students have a 3.5 GPA. The Native students there, two of them have 4.0. Anthony Godfrey: Oh that's awesome. Steve Hawkins: And also so many of the students are deeply involved in the JATC like DJ, who you just met, has learned computer programming at the JATC and 10 of our students have had a fantastic experience there and prepared for careers after high school. Anthony Godfrey: How many Native American students would you say do we have at any given high school? Steve Hawkins: West Jordan and Copper Hills have quite a few, about 30 each. Our lowest number is probably at Riverton with five. So, I'd say probably the average is 15 to 20. Anthony Godfrey: To me that just makes it so much more important for you to be there to connect and make sure that in schools of thousands of students that they connect with the broader community and don't lose the sense of personal identity, and in fact, enrich their sense of personal identity. Steve Hawkins: Yeah, and that's really the goal of the program particularly like you said is identifying with their culture and continuing to connect with that. That's why we did drum making which is not just making an instrument but there's a whole discussion on the spiritual and cultural relevance of it and it was a great experience. The kids were engaged from the very start to the very end. Anthony Godfrey: On a night like this, beyond what we do as a District and the work you do as a mentor, we see the support from families and from the broader community and the donations that come in and of the booths that are here. Describe a little bit of the family and community connection that's created. Steve Hawkins: One thing you'll see when you talk Native families is they are so close. Not only the parents are inspiring their kids pushing them to educate pushing them to get educated to achieve but they're also very tied in with their aunties and their grandparents and there's this wonderful sense of family values and community among the Native Americans here as witnessed by all the people who are here. The community itself has also been incredibly supportive. We have got thousands and thousands of dollars of prizes donated from retailers in the community in support of our Native students. Anthony Godfrey: It grows every year and it's really fun. I really look forward to it this time of year. What do you love most about being a mentor for our Native American students in high school? Steve Hawkins: Oh by far the best part is just to sit down and talk with them one-on-one and find out how life is going, how school is going and hear about their plans. These kids have great vision. It's really impressive that they are so capable of expressing themselves, that they have goals, they know what they want to do and they also know where they're there as they haven't decided yet, which of course who knows at 15 right? Anthony Godfrey: Sure, sure. Steve Hawkins: But they're just they're the kind of people that give you really hope for your country and your world just talking to them. Anthony Godfrey: I love that. That's what working with youth is all about. So well thank you for everything that you do and for talking with us tonight. We have a great night ahead of us. Steve Hawkins: It's a pleasure. Thank you. [music] Anthony Godfrey: Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Supercast. Remember, “Education is the most important thing you'll do today!” We'll see you out there.

Awe?! You can study this? You can, and it turns out it's really important for our mental health. Dr. Dacher Keltner, the legendary UC Berkeley psychology professor, author, and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, lent us some time to chat about his research into what makes us feel awe, and how that sense of vastness can make our lives and relationships richer. From spending some time under starry skies, to walking past ancient ruins, to listening to a favorite song, these big and little moments can help us feel smaller in the best way. Also: hop into a mosh pit.  Visit Dr. Keltner's website Buy his book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, on Bookshop.org or Amazon Listen to his series, Cities of Awe, on the Science of Happiness podcast A donation went to the Bay Area Freedom Collective More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Eudemonology (HAPPINESS), Awesomeology (GRATITUDE FOR LITTLE THINGS), Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS), Psychedeliology (HALLUCINOGENS), Museology (MUSEUMS), Fanthropology (FANDOM), FIELD TRIP: I Chase the 2024 Eclipse with Umbraphiles, FIELD TRIP: How to Change Your Life via the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Right in the heart of London is one of the city's most popular attractions, The Natural History Museum. Last week, Rachel met up with John Tweedie, head of the Centre for UK Nature and UK Nature Recovery, who explained why the museum's ponds have become a hotspot for all kinds of insects, including the striking willow emerald damselfly.To celebrate the tercentenary of James Hutton's birth, a new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point has been launched. It features a redeveloped 1.3km pathway, new seating, cycle racks, an arrival pillar and spectacular stone viewpoints to help visitors explore the birthplace of modern geology. Mark and geologist Dr Angus Miller visit the site on the Berwickshire Coastal Path.Only a tiny number of people have completed all 282 of Scotland's Munros in a single winter. In 2024, Anna Wells became the first woman and only the fourth person on record to achieve the feat. She's written a book about the challenge and spoke to Helen Needham about the experience. You can listen to the full podcast at Scotland OutdoorsStreet artist Mark Anthony, also known as ATM, has created murals across the country highlighting endangered bird species and the threat of extinction. When Rachel met him in London's Regent's Park, he told her about combining art with conservation, and whether he considers himself a birder.Parakeets are usually an exceptionally rare sight in the Highlands, so when reports emerged of one causing absolute chaos in the Lochardil neighbourhood of Inverness, producer Phil Sime and colleague Morven Livingstone set out to track down the feathered troublemaker.Mark joins Grant Stott for a walk along Edinburgh's Hermitage Trail, where Grant reflects on his love for the area and shares his excitement about starting his new afternoon show on BBC Radio Scotland next week.John Hearns got in touch after we mentioned that last week's programme was coming from London. He invited Rachel to join him and David Judson for a rendition of the Mingulay Sea Shanty with the London Sea Shanty Collective.Operating mainly from Glasgow, the Waverley now sails around the UK. Mark Stephen joined her first outing of the season alongside general manager Paul Semple and some crafty passengers.

For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins us to discuss the team's dominant playoff run, the electric atmosphere around the city, and why this moment feels bigger than basketball for generations of Knicks fans. Photo cred: David Dee Delgado / Stringer via Getty Images -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this solo episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas delivers his definitive guide to Oxford — his favorite city in England outside of London and the subject of his guidebook 101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks. From the bleary-eyed chaos of his first visit in 2012 with an angry 16-month-old and the Mini Cooper factory ring road at midnight, to two stays as a student on the Oxford Experience program, Jonathan brings nearly 15 years of personal history with the city to bear on a comprehensive, enthusiastic, and practically useful travel guide. The episode covers how to get there, how long to stay, the Oxford Experience immersive student program, the colleges you must see, the Bodleian Library's remarkable layers, the essential museums, the unrivaled bookstore scene led by Blackwell's and its famous five-mile Norrington Room, Oxford's extraordinary literary connections from Lewis Carroll to Tolkien to Philip Pullman, the day trips that demand your time — including Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds — and the practical tips that will make your visit infinitely more enjoyable. Links 101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks by Jonathan Thomas — [Anglotopia Store link] Oxford Experience at Christchurch English-Speaking Union Oxford Course Bodleian Library Tours — bodleian.ox.ac.uk Blackwell's Bookshop Oxford — blackwells.co.uk Oxford University Press Bookshop Scriptum, Turl Street Ashmolean Museum — ashmolean.org Pitt Rivers Museum — prm.ox.ac.uk Blenheim Palace — blenheimpalace.com Rousham House & Garden — rousham.org Didcot Railway Centre — didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Oxford Walking Tours Morse Walking Tour Oxford The Randolph Hotel (now Graduate Oxford) Friends of Anglotopia ⠀ Takeaways Oxford is Jonathan's favourite city in England outside London — and most Americans either skip it or see it in a rushed half-day bus tour that barely scratches the surface. Two days minimum is the right call; three is better. Oxford is just 60 miles and 40-45 minutes by direct train from London Paddington, making it one of the easiest day trips or overnights in Britain — and you can also get there direct by bus from Heathrow without going into London at all. The Oxford Experience — a residential immersive programme at Christchurch offering one-week courses for adults in July and August — is Jonathan's single highest recommendation for anyone who wants to truly inhabit the city. Courses cost £1,500–£2,000 all-in and include room, board, lectures, and excursions; book in November when the schedule is released as popular courses fill within hours. The Bodleian Library is not one library but several — the Divinity School, Duke Humphrey's Library, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Weston Library — and the best way to see them properly is to book a guided tour well in advance, as they sell out. Blackwell's bookshop on Broad Street is arguably the greatest bookshop in the world — the underground Norrington Room alone has five miles of shelving beneath Trinity College — and Jonathan has never left without spending several hundred pounds. Staff will package books in brown paper and ship them back to the US at reasonable rates. Oxford's literary connections are extraordinary: Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland at Christchurch (Alice was the Dean's daughter); Tolkien and C.S. Lewis met with the Inklings at the Eagle and Child every Tuesday through the 1930s and 40s; Philip Pullman set His Dark Materials here; Oscar Wilde studied at Magdalen; and Inspector Morse has made every corner of the city feel like a crime scene. The Eagle and Child — the Inklings' famous pub on St. Giles' Street — has been closed since COVID and is currently being refurbished by new owners. It must reopen as a pub by heritage law, and is expected to reopen either in 2026 or 2027; keep an eye on the show notes link for updates. If you're in Oxford for even one day, you must go to Blenheim Palace — just eight miles away by bus, the only non-royal non-episcopal palace in England, birthplace of Winston Churchill, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and arguably the greatest country house in Britain. A bus from Oxford drops you at the gates. Jonathan's top Oxford hack: stay for at least one night. By 4-5pm the tour buses are gone, Oxford becomes a completely different city, and the cultural life — theatre, bookshop talks, music — begins. Arrive early to beat crowds at the sights, then save the evenings for culture and quieter exploration. Avoid mid-April to mid-June (exam season, colleges restrict access), avoid July if you run hot (medieval stone buildings have no air conditioning and bake in the heat), and buy a fan the moment you arrive if visiting in summer. September and October are ideal months to visit. ⠀ Soundbites "Most of my early memories of Oxford were driving the ring road at midnight with a toddler who would not go to sleep and who would only stop crying if he was in the car. We drove round and around, seeing nothing other than the Mini Cooper plant every time we went past." — Jonathan on his first trip to Oxford in 2012. "Oxford has this warmth to it — that yellow beige Cotswold stone, weathered and warm. And there's this scholarly, bookish vibe from the place that you don't really get anywhere else. It's not just a campus. Oxford University is the town of Oxford." — Jonathan on why Oxford grabs you. "I was immediately spellbound. I loved it immediately. And that's the thing about Oxford — it grabs you once you visit, and you're walking around this beautiful architecture surrounded by deep, deep history. They don't even know exactly how old the university is. It's over 800 years old. When Oxford was founded, the Aztec Empire hadn't even reached its peak." — Jonathan on falling in love with Oxford in 2016. "There were riots. There was full scale urban warfare in Oxford in 1355 — the St. Scholastica's Day riot. 63 scholars and 30 townspeople were killed. As a result, the town was forced to pay annual reparations to the university in a formal ceremony that continued into the Victorian era." — Jonathan on Oxford's violent town vs. gown history. "You basically get to live as an Oxford student for a week. Morning is lectures, afternoon is tours and excursions, evening is formal dinner in the Great Hall. And one night you're invited to high table — suit and tie, port, mingling with the professors. It's a very quintessentially British experience." — Jonathan on the Oxford Experience programme. "I've never gotten out of the Norrington Room without spending several hundred pounds. Let me just say that. Five miles of shelving underground beneath Trinity College. So many books." — Jonathan on Blackwell's legendary underground bookshop. "The Pitt Rivers Museum is like the Victorian cabinet of curiosities. Dimly lit, quiet — maybe people don't even know it's there. Polynesian canoes, samurai outfits, weapons, armour. A strange and wonderful melange of human culture from all over the world." — Jonathan on one of Oxford's most atmospheric museums. "If you're in Oxford and you don't go to Blenheim Palace, you've wasted a trip to Oxford. It's the only non-royal, non-episcopal palace in England. I would argue it's probably the greatest house in Britain. And a bus from Oxford drops you right at the gates." — Jonathan on Blenheim Palace. "By four or five o'clock in the afternoon, the tour buses are gone. And it's just you and the people who live and work and study in Oxford. Oxford becomes a completely different place. That's when the cultural life wakes up." — Jonathan's key Oxford overnight hack. "Scriptum on Turl Street — if you're a bookish type, you will love this place. Beautiful blank books, journals, diaries, fancy pens. I have a beautiful leather book from there with gorgeous cream pages that I cherish so much I haven't written anything in it. I'm afraid to ruin it." — Jonathan on his favourite hidden gem shop in Oxford. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the Oxford guide episode and plugs his Oxford guidebook 01:48 Jonathan's Relationship with Oxford — Brideshead Revisited, American universities, and the Oxford DNA in US campus culture 03:30 First Visit: Oxford 2012 — Diamond Jubilee trip, an angry toddler, and the ring road at midnight 06:20 Second Visit: Oxford 2016 — The train from Paddington, the proper day, and falling in love properly 08:42 A Brief History of Oxford — Ford of the Oxen, Alfred the Great, Henry II, 800 years, and the St. Scholastica's Day riot 13:30 The University Explained — 44 colleges, town vs. gown, the founding of Cambridge by Oxford exiles, and Oxford today 16:10 How to Get There — Train from Paddington, Oxford Tube bus, direct from Heathrow, and why not to drive 19:30 Getting Around Oxford — Walking, taxis, park-and-ride pitfalls, and Tolkien's grave 21:10 Day Trip vs. Overnight — Why staying beats leaving, and how Oxford transforms after 4pm 23:40 The Oxford Experience Programme — Christchurch, Worcester College, the Nelson course, high table, and the Enigma course Jonathan wants to do next 33:15 Accommodation Options — Hotels, staying in colleges out of term time, and the Randolph (Inspector Morse's pub) 35:20 The College System Explained — 44 semi-independent colleges, how to apply, porters, scouts, and visiting hours 38:00 Must-See Colleges — Christchurch, Magdalen, Worcester, Merton, Wadham (Brideshead), and the peculiar All Souls 43:00 The Bodleian Library — Five buildings, Duke Humphrey's Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Divinity School, and why you must book a tour 47:00 Radcliffe Square & St. Mary's Church Tower — The most beautiful urban space in Britain and the best views in Oxford 48:40 The Ashmolean Museum — Britain's first public museum, the Alfred Jewel, Guy Fawkes's lantern, Turner paintings, and it's free 51:00 The Pitt Rivers Museum — Through the Natural History Museum, the shrunken heads, Polynesian canoes, and the Victorian cabinet of curiosities 53:00 Carfax Tower, Oxford Castle & Prison, and the Covered Market — Views, ruins, Brown's Café, and Ben's Cookies 55:30 The Botanic Garden & Broad Street — Riverside walks, the Martyrs' Cross, and the Reformation in Oxford 56:30 Shopping in Oxford — The High Street, Blackwell's, the Norrington Room, OUP Bookshop, Scriptum, The Last Bookshop, and why to skip the Harry Potter tat 01:03:00 Literary Oxford — Lewis Carroll, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, Philip Pullman, Inspector Morse, and the Eagle and Child update 01:09:00 Harry Potter Oxford — Divinity School, Duke Humphrey's Library, Bodleian courtyard, Christchurch Great Hall, and the new TV series 01:12:00 Day Trips from Oxford — Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rousham House, Didcot Railway Centre, and Bicester Village 01:18:00 Practical Tips — Book ahead, avoid exam season, avoid July heat, arrive early, save museums for the afternoon, walk everywhere, punt the river, visit Scriptum 01:24:00 Wrap-Up — Oxford rewards time and attention; two days minimum, the Oxford Experience if you can, and a call for listeners to share what they love about Oxford Video Version

You can buy Lanmaoa asiatica at a food market in Yunnan. Cook it thoroughly and it's just a bolete. Undercook it, and roughly 12 to 24 hours later you may spend the next three to seven days seeing hyper-realistic miniature people moving through your environment — documented across three independent cultures, mechanism completely unknown. Ethnobotanist Colin Domnauer (Dentinger Lab, Natural History Museum of Utah) is one of the few people actively trying to understand why. Colin and I get into what's actually documented about Lanmaoa asiatica — the three independent cultural accounts, the unusual onset and duration, and what the phenomenology of the hallucinations themselves suggests about mechanism. We talk about why this mushroom has received almost no formal scientific attention, what studying it would even look like, and what it might reveal about how psychedelic effects are produced in fungi more broadly. There's also a lot we just don't know — and we sit in that honestly.  

At just 10 years old, Jamie Smart has already achieved something most wildlife photographers only dream of: being crowned Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum in London.But this conversation is about far more than an award.Jamie is one of those young photographers who reminds us that age does not limit the way someone can see, feel, and understand the natural world. Behind her winning image is a young storyteller with genuine curiosity, patience, and a beautifully observant eye for wildlife.In what honestly felt like one of my most special conversations yet, we spoke about the moments that first sparked Jamie's love for nature, the way she approaches photography, and what it feels like to have her work recognised on one of the biggest wildlife photography stages in the world.For YWP, this episode feels especially meaningful because it reflects so much of what we believe in: that young photographers are not just “up-and-coming” voices for the future. They are already here, already seeing deeply, already telling stories, and already making a real impact through their images.We also reflected on the powerful image of Jamie standing alongside legendary wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever, a moment that felt incredibly special to me, especially knowing that Wim's son Juan is a close friend of mine.This is a conversation about wonder, creativity, quiet observation, and the magic of seeing the wild through fresh eyes.Jamie may only be 10, but her voice in wildlife photography already feels beautifully authentic, and this is a conversation I think the YWP community will really connect with.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

Tom and Helen explore why the evolution of flowers created the world we know today, uncover some of the fascinating ways flowers use shape, colour and scent to bewitch pollinators, and dig into how pollen can reveal the secrets of ancient crime scenes and help us restore lost landscapes. Guests will include writer David George Haskell, pollen expert Michelle Farrell and botanist Sandra Knapp, Director of Research at the Natural History Museum. Presenters – Tom Heap and Helen Czerski Producer – Beth Sagar-Fenton Produced in association with the Open University

A recent study simulated the extreme temperatures and pressure of the Earth's interior by squeezing a sample between diamonds and heating it with a laser. In those simulations, researchers found that the Earth's core may contain vast amounts of hydrogen, locked away in alloys with iron and silicon. Planetary scientist Anat Shahar joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss what this tells us about how the planet formed, and where water on Earth may have come from.  Then, another kind of deep history: Paleontologist Arnaud Rebillard introduces Host Flora Lichtman to “regurgitalite”—fossilized vomit. Rebillard studied a sample of regurgitalite some 50 million years older than the dinosaurs. Guests:  Dr. Anat Shahar is a planetary scientist, and vice president for research at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C. Arnaud Rebillard is a PhD candidate in paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Berlin. Other episodes you may enjoy: Could Underground Hydrogen Reserves Put Clean Energy Within Reach? A Reptile's Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! The transcript for this episode is available at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Natural History Museum of London is getting ready to move 28 million of its precious specimens to a new state-of-the-art home. Imagine moving tens of millions of delicate animal and plant specimens, gathered from all across the world, over the centuries. Some are as big as a bus, some so tiny you need tweezers to pack them. Some are millions of years old. How to move 350 taxidermy tortoises? The biggest weigh half a tonne. Then there is the ten-metre anaconda. The team may have to get him out through the lift shaft. What if moths get in? What if something gets lost? It is a logistical puzzle on a mind-boggling scale. When the collections eventually arrive in their new home, scientists and researchers present and future will be able to explore the specimens' vast amounts of data, much of it yet untapped, using the latest digital, analytical, and genomic technologies. With Dr Jeff Streicher, senior curator in charge, Amphibians and Reptiles and Richard Sabin, principal curator, Mammals.

英国自然史博物館から返還され、北海道アイヌ協会の大川勝理事長らが新千歳空港に持ち帰ったアイヌ民族の遺骨、８日午前、北海道千歳市英国自然史博物館から返還されたアイヌ民族の遺骨７体が８日、新千歳空港に到着した。 The remains of seven Ainu indigenous people, returned to the Japanese side from the Natural History Museum in Britain, arrived at New Chitose Airport in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Friday.

The remains of seven Ainu indigenous people, returned to the Japanese side from the Natural History Museum in Britain, arrived at New Chitose Airport in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Friday.

Potatoes are having a moment.Once dismissed as dull, stodgy or even unhealthy, they're now back, appearing on restaurant menus, in food magazines and across social media feeds.But the story of the potato goes back much further.In this episode, Ruth Alexander traces the journey of one of the world's most familiar foods. From its origins millions of years ago to its place in today's global food system.At the Natural History Museum, botanist Sandy Knapp explains how the potato may have been born from a chance encounter between two wild plants in the Andes, an event that made it possible for potatoes to grow underground and spread across new environments.We explore how the potato became a global food. Potatoes USA president Blair Richardson explains how demand continues to grow worldwide, and how the industry is working to reshape the potato's image.We ask whether the potato's reputation is deserved. Nutrition scientist Candida Rebello shares research suggesting potatoes may be far more beneficial, and more misunderstood, than many people think.And at the International Potato Center in Peru, scientist Julian Soto works with farmers to conserve thousands of native potato varieties. In the Andes, potatoes are not just a crop, they are part of culture, identity and family life.From ancient origins to modern revival, this is the story of how the potato conquered the world, fell out of favour, and is now being rediscovered, just as new challenges begin to emerge.If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.ukProducer: Izzy Greenfield Sound engineer: Hal Haines Picture: Getty

A museum can hold 30 million objects and still feel inaccessible if the experience depends on sight alone. We sit down with Tina Schneider from the Natural History Museum in Berlin to hear how her team is pushing beyond digitisation and into real world inclusion by turning digital specimens into tactile, responsive learning tools.Tina shares the moment that changed her priorities: a visitor tells her how her blind daughter arrived thrilled to see the dinosaurs, then felt bored and left early because there was so little she could touch. From there, we unpack the practical constraints museums face, including fragile historic specimens and preservation chemicals like arsenic that make handling unsafe. The solution is not “touch the collection” but build safe, accurate stand ins: digital twins that become tactile models designed for hands.We walk through two builds. First, an interactive crocodile prototype with sensors and headphones that plays audio when visitors touch specific areas. Then the big leap forward: the 3D interactive beetle. With input from a focus group of blind and visually impaired participants, the team abandons hidden touchpoints and creates a touch anywhere sensor system. Even the tricky transitions between head, wings, and legs get solved with a clever cue: audio volume shifts as your hands move, helping you orient yourself naturally. Along the way, we talk interdisciplinary teamwork, museum education, inclusive design, and why dung beetles are an essential part of ecosystem health.If you care about museum accessibility, tactile exhibits, audio description, or how 3D technology can widen access to science, you will get practical ideas here. Subscribe, share this with someone building public experiences, and leave a review with one object you wish every museum made touchable.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow axschat on social media.Bluesky:Antonio https://bsky.app/profile/akwyz.comDebra https://bsky.app/profile/debraruh.bsky.socialNeil https://bsky.app/profile/neilmilliken.bsky.socialaxschat https://bsky.app/profile/axschat.bsky.socialLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmilliken/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyzhttps://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruh

A Natural History Museum-themed cocktail bar is coming to Bushwick and Greg couldn't be more thrilled. Misha Chavez and Bobbi Adler join the show to talk about their new concept, discuss the “permanent exhibits” that will adorn their menu, (as well as the special exhibits) and break down all the diverse and wonderful ways they draw inspiration from the natural world. From crystals to zombies to tarantulas that keep tiny frogs as pets, they're doing their best to create a third space that's fun and inspiring.PLUS, a lot of news happened during spring break. Tune in to hear the rundown of the Pernod Ricard/Brown Forman merger that wasn't, how home distilling was legalized, and the thrilling arrest of the founder of SantaCon found himself behind bars.AND Sother's doing an event with Sandwiches of History and Garrett Oliver to benefit Brooklyn Org. Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm at Brooklyn Brewery.Follow The Museum on instagram at @themuseumnycLINKSBecome a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsFor resources on dealing with cold hard water agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceSupport the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.orgThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.patreon.com/terriblelizards When people think of dinosaurs, it's usually the giants that come to mind—but most dinosaur groups began with much smaller, often overlooked species.  Among them are the small ornithopods: fragmentary, tricky to classify, and frequently lost in a tangle of confusing names and incomplete fossils. Yet these modest dinosaurs are hugely important. They paved the way for the later success of major groups like iguanodontids and hadrosaurs, shaping the evolutionary story of herbivorous dinosaurs.  In this episode, Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum joins hosts Dave Hone and Iszi Lawrence to explore these fascinating underdogs—focusing on Enigmacursor, a recently named species that helps shed light on this often-neglected corner of dinosaur history. Settle in for an hour of small dinosaurs, big questions, and the challenges of working with fossils that are incomplete, confusing—and surprisingly revealing. Prof Paul Barrett | Natural History Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/people/paul-barrett.html  To support the show and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/terriblelizards  

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Dinosaur Dialogues: Haruto's Bold Leap into Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-25-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の美しい日、ハルト、ユキ、アヤは学校の遠足で自然史博物館に向かっていました。En: On a beautiful spring day, Haruto, Yuki, and Aya were heading to the Natural History Museum on a school field trip.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの連休真っ只中で、博物館は興奮した学生たちで賑わっていました。En: In the midst of the Golden Week holidays, the museum was bustling with excited students.Ja: 床はピカピカに磨かれ、天井は高く、大きな音が響いていました。En: The floors were polished to a shine, the ceilings were high, and large sounds echoed.Ja: 木の香りと古い展示物の匂いが混ざっていました。En: The scent of wood and old exhibits mingled in the air.Ja: ハルトは、恐竜と古生物学が大好きな中学生でした。En: Haruto was a middle school student who loved dinosaurs and paleontology.Ja: 彼はいつも教室の端っこに静かに座っていましたが、その心の中には科学への熱い思いがありました。En: He always sat quietly at the corner of the classroom, but inside his heart, there was a passionate love for science.Ja: 今日は、恐竜展のミニガイドをすることを決心していました。En: Today, he had decided to give a mini-guide tour of the dinosaur exhibit.Ja: 彼は、友人たちに恐竜の面白い事実をシェアしたかったのです。En: He wanted to share interesting dinosaur facts with his friends.Ja: 特に、ユキとアヤに自分の知識を見せたかったのです。En: Particularly, he wanted to impress Yuki and Aya with his knowledge.Ja: しかし、彼は周りからどう見られるか心配でした。En: However, he worried about how others might perceive him.Ja: みんなが「つまらない」と思うかもしれないと感じていたのです。En: He felt that everyone might think it was "boring."Ja: 博物館では、巨大な恐竜の骨が並んでいました。En: In the museum, there were rows of enormous dinosaur bones.Ja: 「すごいなぁ」とユキが言いました。En: "Amazing," Yuki said.Ja: 「でも、この恐竜は何の種類だったかな？En: "But, what species was this dinosaur?"Ja: 」アヤが首をかしげています。En: Aya wondered, tilting her head.Ja: それを聞いて、ハルトは心臓がドキドキしました。En: Hearing this, Haruto's heart pounded.Ja: 今がその時だ、と彼の心が囁きました。En: Now was the time, his inner voice whispered.Ja: 勇気を振り絞ったハルトは、ユキとアヤのところへ歩み寄りました。En: Gathering his courage, Haruto walked over to Yuki and Aya.Ja: 「それは、ティラノサウルス・レックスだよ」と彼は小さな声で言いました。En: "That's a Tyrannosaurus Rex," he said in a small voice.Ja: 「肉食恐竜で、とても強かったんだよ。En: "It's a carnivorous dinosaur and was very powerful."Ja: 」彼の声は震えていましたが、次第に自信を持ち始めました。En: His voice trembled, but he began to speak with more confidence.Ja: 「あと、マックスがそこの展示で説明しているけど、見た？En: "Also, did you see that Max is over there explaining about the display?"Ja: 」ユキとアヤは目を輝かせて聞いていました。En: Yuki and Aya listened with bright eyes.Ja: 「ハルト、詳しいね！En: "Wow, Haruto, you're really knowledgeable!"Ja: 」とユキが感心して言いました。En: Yuki said, impressed.Ja: 「この後、一緒に回ろうよ」アヤも笑顔で言いました。En: "Let's explore together after this," Aya said with a smile.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトの心の中の不安がかき消されました。En: At that moment, the anxiety in Haruto's heart vanished.Ja: クラスのみんなが集まって、ハルトの話に耳を傾けました。En: The whole class gathered and listened to Haruto's stories.Ja: 恐竜についての知識をシェアすることがこんなにも楽しいとは思いませんでした。En: He didn't realize sharing his knowledge about dinosaurs could be so much fun.Ja: 最初は緊張していたハルトでしたが、みんなが興味を持ってくれているのを見て、もっと自信を持つようになりました。En: Though he was nervous at first, seeing everyone's interest made him more confident.Ja: 遠足が終わる頃、ハルトは友だちと一緒に笑い合い、楽しそうに恐竜のことを話し続けていました。En: By the time the field trip came to an end, Haruto was laughing and continuing to chat excitedly with his friends about dinosaurs.Ja: 彼の不安は、友情と好奇心へと変わっていたのです。En: His anxiety had transformed into friendship and curiosity.Ja: ハルトは、自分の熱意が共通の話題となり、みんなと繋がれたことを実感しました。En: Haruto realized that his enthusiasm had become a common topic that connected him with everyone.Ja: そして、次の冒険を楽しみにしている自分に気づきました。En: And he found himself looking forward to the next adventure. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑わっているpolished: 磨かれたexhibit: 展示物mingled: 混ざったpaleontology: 古生物学quietly: 静かにpassionate: 熱いperceive: 見られるenormous: 巨大なspecies: 種類courage: 勇気trembled: 震えたknowledgeable: 詳しいanxiety: 不安vanished: かき消されたnervous: 緊張しているenthusiasm: 熱意curiosity: 好奇心transformed: 変わったcommon: 共通のexcited: 興奮したfield trip: 遠足echoed: 響いたgathering: 集まっているimpress: 感心させるrealize: 実感するadventure: 冒険connected: 繋がったdisplay: 展示explore: 回る

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Uncovering Friendship: Raj's Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-04-25-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुरम्य वसंत का मौसम था।En: It was a picturesque spring season.Hi: बच्चे स्कूल बस में चढ़ते हुए उत्साहित थे।En: The children were excited as they boarded the school bus.Hi: उनका आज प्राकृतिक इतिहास संग्रहालय की सैर थी।En: Today, they were going on a trip to the Natural History Museum.Hi: उन बच्चों में ग्यारह वर्षीय राज भी था।En: Among these children was eleven-year-old Raj.Hi: राज शांत और जिज्ञासु लड़का था।En: Raj was a calm and curious boy.Hi: बहुत से लोग नहीं जानते थे, लेकिन राज को पुरातत्व विज्ञान में बहुत रुचि थी, खासतौर पर डायनासोर में।En: Not many people knew this, but Raj had a great interest in archaeology, especially dinosaurs.Hi: संग्रहालय के भव्य हॉल में कदम रखते ही, राज की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: As soon as he stepped into the museum's grand hall, Raj's eyes lit up.Hi: हॉल की ऊंची छतें और दीवारों पर टंगे बड़े-बड़े जीवों के कंकाल उसे एक अलग ही दुनिया में ले गए।En: The tall ceilings and the large skeletons hanging on the walls transported him to a different world.Hi: लकड़ी के पोलिश किए गए शोकेसेस और पुराने किताबों की हल्की गंध ने संग्रहालय के वातावरण को खास बना दिया।En: The polished wooden showcases and the faint smell of old books made the museum's atmosphere special.Hi: हालांकि, राज के सहपाठी कुछ अलग ही मूड में थे।En: However, Raj's classmates were in a different mood.Hi: वे तस्वीरें खींचने और सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट करने में व्यस्त थे।En: They were busy clicking photos and posting on social media.Hi: राज को यह देख थोड़ा निराशा हुई।En: Seeing this made Raj a little disappointed.Hi: उसने सोचा कि कोई भी सच्चे दिल से इन प्रदर्शनों को नहीं देख रहा है।En: He thought that no one was genuinely paying attention to these exhibits.Hi: उसका मन कर रहा था कि वह डायनासोर के बारे में हर छोटी-बड़ी जानकारी प्राप्त कर सके, लेकिन बिना किसी के जाने।En: He felt a strong desire to learn every little detail about the dinosaurs, but without anyone noticing.Hi: कुछ देर वहां खड़ा रहने के बाद, राज ने धीरे से अपने समूह से अलग होकर डायनासोर के कंकालों की ओर कदम बढ़ाया।En: After standing there for a while, Raj quietly separated from his group and headed towards the dinosaur skeletons.Hi: वह एक विशाल टी-रेक्स के सामने खड़ा हो गया। वही पढ़ने लगा, जो उसके सामने पट्टिका पर लिखा था।En: He stood in front of a gigantic T-Rex and began reading what was written on the plaque in front of him.Hi: "क्या तुम्हें भी डायनासोर पसंद हैं?" अचानक पीछे से आवाज आई।En: "Do you like dinosaurs too?" a voice suddenly came from behind.Hi: राज चौंका।En: Raj was startled.Hi: उसने पीछे मुड़कर देखा तो मेहरा खड़ी थी।En: When he turned around, he saw Mehra standing there.Hi: मेहरा, उसकी सहपाठी, मुस्करा रही थी।En: Mehra, his classmate, was smiling.Hi: राज ने थोड़ा हिचकिचाते हुए सिर हिलाया।En: Raj nodded his head hesitantly.Hi: "तुम्हें पता है, मुझे भी पुरातत्व में दिलचस्पी है," मेहरा ने कहा।En: "You know, I am also interested in archaeology," Mehra said.Hi: यह सुनकर राज को आश्चर्य हुआ।En: This surprised Raj.Hi: उसे लगा जैसे उसने कोई नया दोस्त पा लिया हो।En: It felt as though he had found a new friend.Hi: दोनों ने संग्रहालय में बाकी समय साथ बिताया, वे डायनासोरों की बातें करते रहे और पट्टिकाओं को पढ़ते रहे।En: They spent the rest of the time at the museum together, talking about dinosaurs and reading the plaques.Hi: संग्रहालय की सैर समाप्त होने के बाद, उन्होंने फैसला किया कि वे दोनों स्कूल में एक पुरातत्व क्लब शुरू करेंगे।En: After the museum trip ended, they decided they would start an archaeology club at school.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि जब आप अपने असली रूप को दुनिया के सामने रखते हैं, तब आपको कुछ बहुत कीमती मिलता है - एक सच्चा दोस्त।En: They realized that when you present your true self to the world, you gain something very valuable—a true friend.Hi: राज का संशय और डर जाता रहा।En: Raj's doubts and fears disappeared.Hi: उसे यह समझ आ गया कि खुद को छुपाने से बेहतर है कि आप जैसे हैं वैसे ही रहें।En: He understood that it is better to be who you truly are rather than hide.Hi: और इस तरह, एक साधारण स्कूल ट्रिप राज के लिए एक नई शुरुआत बन गई।En: And thus, an ordinary school trip became a new beginning for Raj. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: सुरम्यboarded: चढ़तेcurious: जिज्ञासुarchaeology: पुरातत्व विज्ञानskeletons: कंकालtransported: ले गएpolished: पोलिश किए गएshowcases: शोकेसेसatmosphere: वातावरणgenuinely: सच्चे दिल सेexhibits: प्रदर्शनोंgigantic: विशालstartled: चौंकाhesitantly: हिचकिचाते हुएinterested: दिलचस्पीvaluable: कीमतीfaint: हल्कीmood: मूडdisappointed: निराशाdesire: मन कर रहा थाdetail: जानकारीquietly: धीरे सेgigantic: विशालgigantic: विशालrealized: समझ आ गयाreflection: समझ आ गयाgenuine: सच्चाinstinctively: बिना किसी के जानेinstinctively: बिना किसी के जानेcalm: शांत

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Reviving Bonds and Ancient Memories in a Delhi Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-04-25-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: नई दिल्ली के प्राकृतिक इतिहास संग्रहालय में हलचल थी।En: There was a buzz at the नई दिल्ली Natural History Museum.Hi: वसंत का मौसम अपने पूरे यौवन पर था।En: The spring season was in its full bloom.Hi: बच्चे स्कूल यूनिफॉर्म में दौड़ते हुए पुराने जीवाश्म और रंगीन चित्रण देखते हुए ज्ञान की चर्चा कर रहे थे।En: Children, in their school uniforms, ran around discussing knowledge while viewing ancient fossils and colorful illustrations.Hi: इसी बीच, अर्जुन संग्रहालय के अंदर अपनी विचारों में खोया हुआ चला जा रहा था।En: Meanwhile, अर्जुन was wandering inside the museum, lost in his thoughts.Hi: वह एक युवा लेखक था।En: He was a young writer.Hi: उसे यहाँ शांति और प्रेरणा मिलती थी।En: He found peace and inspiration here.Hi: अर्जुन ने गहरी सांस ली और डायनासोर प्रदर्शनी की ओर बढ़ गया।En: अर्जुन took a deep breath and headed towards the dinosaur exhibition.Hi: वहाँ का नज़ारा अद्भुत था।En: The scene there was magnificent.Hi: बड़ी-बड़ी हड्डियाँ, मानो किसी प्राचीन चलचित्र का भाग हो।En: Large bones seemed like part of an ancient movie.Hi: तभी, अचानक, एक जानी-पहचानी आवाज़ ने उसे रोका।En: Suddenly, a familiar voice stopped him.Hi: "अर्जुन!En: "अर्जुन!Hi: क्या यह सच में तुम हो?En: Is it really you?"Hi: " प्रिय उसकी ओर मुस्कुराते हुए आई।En: प्रिय came towards him, smiling.Hi: उनके चेहरों पर सुखद विस्मय था।En: Their faces had happy surprise.Hi: प्रिय, अर्जुन की पुरानी मित्र, संजीवनी जैसी ऊर्जा से भरी हुई थी।En: प्रिय, अर्जुन's old friend, was filled with energy like a spring.Hi: दोनों की आँखों में पुराने समय की झलक थी।En: There was a glimmer of the past in both of their eyes.Hi: अर्जुन के अंतर्मन में हलचल मच गई।En: Inside अर्जुन's mind, there was a stir.Hi: क्या वह अपने एकाकी जीवन में परिवर्तन लाना चाहता था?En: Did he want to bring a change to his solitary life?Hi: उन्होंने कुछ देर तक छोटे-छोटे आम बातें की।En: They talked small talk for a while.Hi: पर अर्जुन जानता था, इससे अधिक की आवश्यकता थी।En: But अर्जुन knew that more was needed.Hi: डायनासोर प्रदर्शनी की छांव में दोनों ने बैठकर पुरानी यादों के परतें खोली।En: In the shadow of the dinosaur exhibition, they sat and unfolded layers of old memories.Hi: उन्होंने किन कारणों से एक-दूसरे से दूरियाँ बना ली थीं, इस पर चर्चा की।En: They discussed the reasons for the distance that had grown between them.Hi: प्रिय के पास बचपन की खट्टी-मीठी स्मृतियाँ थीं, जिन्हें साझा करने की चहलकदमी थी।En: प्रिय had bittersweet childhood memories, which she eagerly wanted to share.Hi: अर्जुन ने भी अपनी बात कहने की पूरी कोशिश की।En: अर्जुन also tried his best to express his thoughts.Hi: “हमने बहुत कुछ खो दिया,” प्रिय ने सोचते हुए कहा।En: “We have lost a lot,” प्रिय said thoughtfully.Hi: अर्जुन ने उसके शब्दों की गहराई में छुपे अर्थ को समझा।En: अर्जुन understood the meaning hidden in her words.Hi: प्रिय के शब्दों ने उसके भीतर एक नई आशा की किरण जलाई।En: प्रिय's words ignited a new ray of hope within him.Hi: आखिरकार, उन्होंने फिर से मिलने का वादा किया।En: Finally, they promised to meet again.Hi: संग्रहालय की भीड़ से निकलते हुए अर्जुन ने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी बीता हुआ कल नए सिरे से जीवन को रंगीन बना सकता है।En: As he emerged from the museum's crowd, अर्जुन realized that sometimes the past can color life anew.Hi: लोगों से जुड़ना अपने आपमें एक यात्रा होती है, जिसकी सुंदरता का अनुभव ही अनमोल है।En: Connecting with people is a journey in itself, one whose beauty is invaluable to experience.Hi: अर्जुन अब अपने आप में अधिक खुला महसूस कर रहा था, यह समझते हुए कि पुरानी दोस्ती को फिर से बुनना नए जीवन को रोशन कर सकता है।En: अर्जुन now felt more open within himself, understanding that rekindling an old friendship could illuminate a new life.Hi: फिर भी, बाहर जाते हुए, संग्रहालय के प्राचीन पत्थरों ने अपनी ही एक कहानी कह दी - समय के साथ बढ़ता सबकुछ, फिर भी कुछ चीजें अनंत होती हैं।En: Still, as they exited, the museum's ancient stones told their own story - everything grows with time, yet some things remain eternal.Hi: यही जीवन का वास्तविक सार था।En: This was the true essence of life.Hi: अर्जुन के होंठों पर हल्की मुस्कान थी, उसकी आँखों में प्रिय के संग भविष्य के नये सपने तैर रहे थे।En: A faint smile lingered on अर्जुन's lips, and in his eyes, new dreams of a future with प्रिय were floating. Vocabulary Words:buzz: हलचलseason: मौसमbloom: यौवनuniforms: यूनिफॉर्मfossils: जीवाश्मillustrations: चित्रणwandering: खोया हुआmagnificent: अद्भुतbones: हड्डियाँfamiliar: जानी-पहचानीsurprise: विस्मयsolitary: एकाकीmemories: स्मृतियाँbittersweet: खट्टी-मीठीjourney: यात्राglimmer: झलकray: किरणrekindling: फिर से बुननाeternal: अनंतemerged: निकलतेshadow: छांवlayers: परतेंexpress: कहनेignite: जलाईcrowd: भीड़stones: पत्थरोंessence: सारlinger: तैर रहेthoughtfully: सोचतेunfolded: खोली

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Bee Bonding: Rekindling Connections Beyond a Phone-Screen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-04-25-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Београд је био будан и пун живота.En: Beograd was awake and full of life.Sr: Пролећни ваздух је мирисао на свеже цвеће и чинио да се град осећа живо.En: The spring air smelled of fresh flowers and made the city feel alive.Sr: Никола и његова ћерка Милана су се упутили ка Природњачком музеју.En: Nikola and his daughter Milana were heading toward the Natural History Museum.Sr: Никола је хтео подстаћи блискост са Миланом током слободног времена за Ускрс.En: Nikola wanted to foster closeness with Milana during their Easter break.Sr: Али Милана је изгледала незаинтересовано, упијена у свој телефон.En: But Milana seemed uninterested, absorbed in her phone.Sr: Музеј је био бучан и пун породица.En: The museum was noisy and filled with families.Sr: Сунчева светлост је прожимала велике прозоре, осветљавајући прастаре фосиле и диораме савремене дивљине.En: Sunlight flooded through the large windows, illuminating ancient fossils and dioramas of contemporary wildlife.Sr: Никола и Милана су прошли поред неких артефаката, али Милана је била више окупирана својим телефоном него експонатима.En: Nikola and Milana passed by some artifacts, but Milana was more occupied with her phone than the exhibits.Sr: "Хајде, Милана, погледај ово," сугерисао је Никола, показујући на реплику огромног диносауруса.En: "Come on, Milana, look at this," Nikola suggested, pointing at a replica of a huge dinosaur.Sr: Међутим, Милана није подигла поглед.En: However, Milana didn't look up.Sr: Њихове разлике биле су јасне, Никола са својом жељом да проведе време са ћерком, а Милана са својим електронским светом.En: Their differences were clear, Nikola with his desire to spend time with his daughter, and Milana within her electronic world.Sr: Пошто је схватио да суви обилазак музеја није решење, Никола је дошао на идеју.En: Realizing that a dry museum tour wasn't the solution, Nikola came up with an idea.Sr: Одлучио је да напусти структурирану туру и да прати Миланин темпо.En: He decided to leave the structured tour and follow Milana's pace.Sr: Такви тренуци су били ретки, и желео је да их искористи до краја.En: Such moments were rare, and he wanted to make the most of them.Sr: Како су се кретали галеријом, нешто необично је привукло њихову пажњу.En: As they moved through the gallery, something unusual caught their attention.Sr: Била је то интерактивна изложба о пчелама и важности њиховог опрашивања.En: It was an interactive exhibit about bees and the importance of their pollination.Sr: Милана је, изненађујуће, показала интересовање и заједно су гледали видео о пчеларству.En: Surprisingly, Milana showed interest, and together they watched a video about beekeeping.Sr: Уз осмех и изненађење, обоје су учествовали у квизу који је био део изложбе.En: With smiles and surprise, they both participated in the quiz that was part of the exhibit.Sr: Тамо, између виртуелних кошница и видео презентација, Никола и Милана су почели да разговарају.En: There, among the virtual hives and video presentations, Nikola and Milana began to talk.Sr: Размена шала и смеха вратила је искру у њихов однос.En: The exchange of jokes and laughter brought a spark back into their relationship.Sr: Милана је чак почела да дели своје мишљење и о својим интересовањима ван телефона.En: Milana even started to share her opinions and interests beyond her phone.Sr: Напуштајући музеј, сели су на клупу у парку испред.En: Leaving the museum, they sat on a bench in the park outside.Sr: "Тата, био си у праву, било је забавно," рекла је Милана.En: "Dad, you were right, it was fun," Milana said.Sr: Никола је осетио топлину.En: Nikola felt warmth.Sr: Схватио је да је понекад потребна флексибилност и присутност да би породица била блиска.En: He realized that sometimes flexibility and presence are needed to keep a family close.Sr: Толеранција и заједнички интереси су мостови за међусобно разумевање.En: Tolerance and shared interests are bridges to mutual understanding.Sr: Док су се враћали кући, сунце је залазило, али је топлина повезаности остајала.En: As they returned home, the sun was setting, but the warmth of their connection remained.Sr: Током овог Ускрса, Никола је научио вредну лекцију о времену проведеном с породицом, и то је био почетак чвршће везе између оца и ћерке.En: During this Easter, Nikola learned a valuable lesson about spending time with family, which marked the beginning of a stronger bond between father and daughter. Vocabulary Words:foster: подстаћиcloseness: блискостuninterested: незаинтересованоabsorbed: упијенаoccupied: окупиранаreplica: репликаdifferences: разликеelectronic: електронскимstructured: структурирануpace: темпоrare: реткиgallery: галеријомinteractive: интерактивнаpollination: опрашивањаbeekeeping: пчеларствуquiz: квизуexchange: разменаjokes: шалаlaugther: смехаspark: искраrelationship: односopinions: мишљењеbench: клупуflexibility: флексибилностtolerance: толеранцијаmutual: међусобноunderstanding: разумевањеbond: везеsetting: залазилоvaluable: вредну

In this episode Sue checks out a fiendish Church-eating fungus, the mad lifecycle of Marine Midges and a potential orgasm fungus.This is episode 2 of series 5 of Nature Table - Miraculous Marine Midges and Church-Eating Fungus.‘Sue Perkins' Nature Table - possibly the funniest “natural science” series, ever.' Pick of the Week, The TelegraphRecorded at the Natural History Museum, this episode of Sue Perkins' ARIA-winning ‘Show and Tell' wildlife comedy features special guests: comedian Sara Pascoe, the Natural History Museum's Queen of flies Dr. Erica McAlister and Fungarium Collections Manager at Kew Gardens, Lee Davies.Nature Table has a simple clear goal: to positively celebrate our planet's wonderfully wild (and funny) flora and fauna in a fun accessible way... whilst always having a giggle.Hosted by: Sue Perkins Guests: Sara Pascoe, Dr. Erica McAlister, Lee Davies and Elizabeth. Written by: Jon Hunter and Jenny Laville. Additional material by: Jade Gebbie. Researcher: Catherine Beazley Executive Producer: James Robinson Sound Editor: Jerry Peal Music by: Ben Mirin Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls & Caroline Barlow Producer: Simon NichollsA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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Salt can be found in almost every kitchen in the world. But how did this seemingly simple ingredient become the world's favourite flavour enhancer? This week, Crowdscience sets out to uncover why these tiny crystals have such a powerful effect on us. We explore the magic behind this tiny mineral that has shaped our tongues, our culture, and our cravings. Our investigation begins with CrowdScience listener George, who heard from a friend that if he added a few grains of salt to his morning coffee, he could make it taste less bitter. Following some light investigation at his local coffee chain, he began wondering why salt make things taste more delicious. To try and find an answer, presenter Anand Jagatia heads to a salt mine in Austria with Daniel Bradner, an archaeologist from the Natural History Museum of Vienna. The mine is 200 kilometres from the sea, so where does all the salt come from? In London, UK, we meet Adriana Cavita, a chef who helps us explore how salt transforms what we eat:  sharpening aromas, softening harsh flavours, and boosting sweetness. We explore the receptors inside our mouth with taste expert Courtney Wilson from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the US, to find out how we detect whether there's too much or too little salt in our food.    And we meet Joel Geerling, Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Iowa, US, who's been looking inside the brain to try and work out why we crave salt. He's discovered an incredible system that's highly engineered to give us an appetite for salt. Could it be the answer to George's question? Presenter: Anand Jagatia Producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Ben Motley(Photo: Measuring Teaspoon of Sea Salt with Vibrant Colors - stock photo JannHuizenga via Getty Images)

Prof. Paul Barrett of the Natural History Museum, London, recently authored A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils. We took this as an opportunity to get an overview of what we really know about dinosaurs and how it's even possible to tell their story with just 50 specimens. In this episode, Paul discusses the history of dinosaur research, the current state of the science and what are still some of the big unknowns.

Fifteen thousand years ago, as the Ice Age loosened its grip on Northern Europe, humans returned to the previously inhospitable British Isles. But they did not come alone. Among their number was a companion once thought to be an impossibility: Britain's earliest known dog.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes Dr. Selina Brace and Dr. William Marsh from the Natural History Museum to explore groundbreaking new research from Gough's Cave that is reshaping our understanding of humans and dogs in Ice Age Britain. Together they uncover the story of a remarkable discovery: ancient remains once believed to belong to a wolf, now identified as Britain's oldest known domesticated dog. How did this dog live alongside prehistoric hunter-gatherers? And how is this discovery changing what we thought we knew about the arrival of dogs in Britain?MOREThe First Dogs:Listen on AppleListen on Spotify End of the Ice Age Britain:Listen on AppleListen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina Koch is ready to make history. She is one of the four astronauts of Artemis 2 which is set to head around the Moon in the next few days. During her career as a Nasa astronaut, she has spent more than 300 days aboard the International Space Station, and she was part of the first all-woman spacewalk with Jessica Meir. This mission will take her and her crewmates on a 10-day journey, further into space than any humans have ever gone. Joining Krupa Padhy to talk more about Christina and the importance of having women in space, is planetary and space scientist Professor Caroline Smith, Chair of the European Space Agency Human Spaceflight and Exploration Science Advisory Committee and also Head of Collections at the Natural History Museum, and Natasha Carr, PhD researcher at the University of Leicester, who is researching planetary sciences and space instrumentation. Millions of voters will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May for the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election. Today a group of organisations, including the Electoral Commission, are calling for the elections to be free from abuse. The Commission's most recent research, following the 2025 local elections, found that 61% of respondents experienced harassment or security threats during the campaign and previous research found that respondents who were women were twice as likely to report serious abuse and those from ethnic minorities were three times as likely. To discuss the impact of this, Krupa is joined by Niki Nixon, Director of Communications and External Affairs at the Electoral Commission, and Hannah Perkin, a Liberal Democrat councillor on Faversham Town Council in Kent. According to the NHS, one in eight known pregnancies end in miscarriage. For some women, they will experience more than one miscarriage, and for those who have more than three, then this is known as 'recurrent miscarriage', which affects around one in 100 women. It is a hugely devastating experience for those going through it, and is one that is often underrepresented on screen. A new BBC drama, Babies, aims to bring this issue in to the light, as it follows a young couple on their journey to parenthood. Siobhán Cullen plays Lisa and she tells Krupa about playing the role. They are joined by Zoe Clark-Coates, CEO of the baby loss charity The Mariposa Trust.The countdown to May's Eurovision song contest in Austria is on. As critics and fans analyse all 35 competing entries, it's Romania's song that is attracting a lot of attention. Choke Me is performed by Alexandra Căpitănescu and is facing criticism from sexual violence campaigners. The song repeats the phrase ‘choke me' around 30 times in three minutes, raising concerns that it glamorises strangulation, a practice linked to brain injury and even death. Alexandra Căpitănescu has defended the track, saying the lyrics refer to the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotion and ‘being suffocated by self-doubt'. Krupa hears from Dr. Catherine White, Medical Director for the Institute for Addressing Strangulation, and Lisa-Jayne Lewis, Broadcaster and Commentator specialising in the Eurovision Song Contest.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Andrea Kidd

A collection of precious jewels goes missing from New York's Museum of Natural History. The thieves are smooth operators – but prosecutor Maurice Nadjari will stop at nothing to put them away.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available twice a week on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk about reasons why you might want to grow flowers or vegetables and how that helps you decide what to plant, plus all the usual topics.For complete info, check out our Substack newsletter.To view us on YouTube, click hereOther Links:Insect of the Week. Chiggers, with info from the Cleveland Clinic On the Bookshelf:Art From The Garden: Create 25 Beautiful Botanical Projects, by Kerry Michaels (Amazon link)Dirt:Dilston Physic Garden and Dr. Elaine Perry, an encounter on InstagramRabbit Holes:Hanna Rion, Carol's latest Lost Lady of Garden Writing.Videos from a young woman in England named Hanna who tries out life in the 1940s on her YouTube channel Real Vintage Dolls House inspired Carol's blog post about Spinstercore GardenA Garden to Visit:The Gardens at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles County. If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Determining how well extinct animals could smell Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. In this episode, Quentin Martinez describes a reconstruction of olfactory capabilities in extinct mammals. In this episode, we cover: •[00:00] Introduction •[01:14] Evolutionary biologist Quentin Martinez tell why we want to reconstruct olfaction in extinct animals. •[02:35] He introduces the olfactory bulb endocast, or space within the skull that contained the olfactory bulb, and explains why it's important in evaluating olfaction in extinct animals. •[04:24] Martinez talks about studying the genomics of chemoreceptor genes, in addition to the bony structure of the olfactory bulb endocast. •[05:23] He tells about the results of the study. •[07:46] Martinez lists possible insights from reconstructing extinct animals' olfaction. •[08:53] He lists the caveats and limitations of the study. •[10:16] Conclusion. About Our Guest: Quentin Martinez Postdoctoral researcher Natural History Museum, Stuttgart, Germany View related content here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2510575122 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts for more captivating discussions on scientific breakthroughs! Visit Science Sessions on PNAS.org: https://www.pnas.org/about/science-sessions-podcast  Follow PNAS: Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the PNAS Highlights newsletter

Planning a trip to Europe but not sure where to start? In this episode of All Things Travel, travel advisors Ryan and Julie from Wonder and Beyond Travel break down the best European destinations — not by popularity, but by YOUR travel style.

Archaeologist Lisbeth Louderback, curator at the Natural History Museum of Utah and associate professor at the University of Utah, discusses new research suggesting Indigenous people in the Four Corners region may have begun domesticating the Four Corners potato thousands of years earlier than previously believed.

Judson looks forward to checking out the Gems and Minerals exhibit at the Natural History Museum for a Galentine's afternoon. Brian shares his thoughts on watching both “Pillion” and “Heated Rivalry” a second time. A listener who's a lawyer provides feedback on the advice given when a question about signing an NDA was posed during a recent Go Ask Your Dad segment. The Hookup of the Week is the story of an encounter that inspires the submitter to be more specific about the information he provides when meeting people on the apps so as to avoid medical emergencies. Brian and Judson are then joined by drag icon, RuPaul's Drag Race alum and reigning Mr. Palm Springs Leather, Honey Davenport! Honey talks about their entree into the leather community over the last few years, bridging the drag and leather sides of their persona, why it's important to address them as Honey, their thoughts on a return to Drag Race, their journey into adult content creation, the childhood origins of their activism and community service, and the need for mentorship in the queer community. They also tell us about the launch of their line of tights designed for the drag community, Honey's Hose, detail how they fit into the Davenport family tree, and talk about their various relationship statuses as a polyamorous person. Honey then joins Brian and Judson in responding to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a non-binary listener curious for thoughts on how to signal on the apps that Daddy and femme can co-exist early enough in a conversation to ensure expectations are set and met while keeping it sexy. Find Honey Davenport on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/honeydavenportofficial Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caroline Smith is passionate about space rocks, whether they're samples collected from the surface of asteroids and the Moon and hopefully Mars one day soon, or meteorites, those alien rock fragments that have survived their fiery descents through our atmosphere to land here on Earth. She is Head of Collections and Principal Curator of Meteorites at the Natural History Museum, home to one of the finest meteorite collections in the world. Her interest in rocks began while wandering the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, as a child, picking up the ones that caught her eye and bashing them with a hammer, hoping to find treasure inside, whether it's gold, diamonds or dinosaur fossils. Her work today, studying rocks that have landed here on Earth or those still out there in space, is no less ambitious. She analyses their chemical composition looking for tantalising clues that might reveal how our Solar System formed, and potentially the presence of the chemical building blocks necessary for life itself.

Welcome back to the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast. This week, host Tamar Jabi is joined by Hebah Baker, Talar Bilemjian and special guest Hanya Alkhamis, visiting from Kuwait, for a fun chat on all things health, wellness, fashion and pop culture.First, the team share their current wellbeing obsessions. From the David Beckham-backed IM8 supplement to viral vibration plates, walking pads, red light therapy and the benefits (and debates) around ice baths, fasting and sauna “glow rotations”. Plus, they dive deep into blue light glasses, gut health resets and the best places to unwind in the region. Then, it's onto fashion: expect outfit breakdowns, standout new finds, chic laptop bags and the designers the team can't stop talking about. Finally, they round things off with celebrity chatter, including Olivia Dean and a lively discussion on labels, confidence and what ‘good style' really means.Subscribe For More | http://bit.ly/2VmqduQ Get SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup PanelTamara Jabi | https://www.instagram.com/tjabi/Hebah Baker | https://www.instagram.com/hebahbaker/Talar Bilemjian| https://www.instagram.com/talarnina/Hanya Alkhamis | https://www.instagram.com/styledby_hk/Things We LoveThe Lana Hotel | https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lanaIM8 | https://im8health.com/ David Asprey Sunset Glasses | https://truedark.com/collections/sunsets Kayali | https://uk.kayali.com/ Picasso The Figure | https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/exhibitions/picasso-the-figure Natural History Museum | https://tinyurl.com/mh3m79ma The Grand Egyptian Museum | https://gem.eg/ Fashion FindsJuju Vera Petra Silver Necklace | https://tinyurl.com/2pbuy2dn Olend Folded Bag | https://www.olend.net/collections/all-products/products/folded-bagRowan Rose | https://rowenrose.com/ De Savary Vintage Faux Fur Coat | https://tinyurl.com/fmjv4jj2 Perfect Moment Metallic Polar Flare Down Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/3azvmta6 Perfect Moment High Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pants | https://tinyurl.com/2f4nwxhn Beis x Chipotle | https://uk.beistravel.com/collections/beis-x-chipotle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast. This week, host Tamar Jabi is joined by Hebah Baker, Talar Bilemjian and special guest Hanya Alkhamis, visiting from Kuwait, for a fun chat on all things health, wellness, fashion and pop culture.First, the team share their current wellbeing obsessions. From the David Beckham-backed IM8 supplement to viral vibration plates, walking pads, red light therapy and the benefits (and debates) around ice baths, fasting and sauna “glow rotations”. Plus, they dive deep into blue light glasses, gut health resets and the best places to unwind in the region. Then, it's onto fashion: expect outfit breakdowns, standout new finds, chic laptop bags and the designers the team can't stop talking about. Finally, they round things off with celebrity chatter, including Olivia Dean and a lively discussion on labels, confidence and what ‘good style' really means.Subscribe For More | http://bit.ly/2VmqduQ Get SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup PanelTamara Jabi | https://www.instagram.com/tjabi/Hebah Baker | https://www.instagram.com/hebahbaker/Talar Bilemjian| https://www.instagram.com/talarnina/Hanya Alkhamis | https://www.instagram.com/styledby_hk/Things We LoveThe Lana Hotel | https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lanaIM8 | https://im8health.com/ David Asprey Sunset Glasses | https://truedark.com/collections/sunsets Kayali | https://uk.kayali.com/ Picasso The Figure | https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/exhibitions/picasso-the-figure Natural History Museum | https://tinyurl.com/mh3m79ma The Grand Egyptian Museum | https://gem.eg/ Fashion FindsJuju Vera Petra Silver Necklace | https://tinyurl.com/2pbuy2dn Olend Folded Bag | https://www.olend.net/collections/all-products/products/folded-bagRowan Rose | https://rowenrose.com/ De Savary Vintage Faux Fur Coat | https://tinyurl.com/fmjv4jj2 Perfect Moment Metallic Polar Flare Down Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/3azvmta6 Perfect Moment High Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pants | https://tinyurl.com/2f4nwxhn Beis x Chipotle | https://uk.beistravel.com/collections/beis-x-chipotle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people think that faith is strictly a religious matter and concerns unprovable issues such as angels, heaven and, of course, belief in the creation story. They further feel that belief in evolution is more reasonable, since it is based upon hard and proven facts. But is this true?Faith is what we add to the evidences we have in order to provide our worldview. The less evidence there is, the more faith we need. Evolutionary scientists often admit that they, too, interpret the world in the context of their faith. Their faith is that everything and everyone got here by means of evolution.Prof. L. H. Matthews, a well‑recognized evolutionist, was honored by being asked to write a new introduction for the 1971 edition of Darwin's Origin of Species. In his introduction—speaking of evolution—he admitted, "Most biologists accept it as though it were a proven fact, . . . although this conviction rests upon circumstantial evidence, it forms a satisfactory faith on which to base our interpretation of nature."You see, this is nothing more than what Bible‑believing Christians do when they understand the world in the context of their faith. As Christians, we should not be intimidated into thinking that the faith of the evolutionist is somehow superior to ours for understanding the world!Hebrews 11:3"Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”Prayer: Lord, the devil is not called the "Accuser" for nothing. He even tries to make the faith You have given me into a sin! Rather than being intimidated because I believe Your Word, I ask that You would give me a bold faith which does not shrink from speaking Your truth in love. Amen.Image: Human evolution gallery at Natural History Museum, Matt Brown, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

NHMU executive director and entomologist Jason Cryan highlights Bug World, a new blockbuster exhibition opening at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Built by the special effects studio behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” the exhibition brings the hidden genius of insects to life at a jaw dropping scale.

When the gods delivered a golden mask to the Aztec people on a mountain plateau thousands of years ago, little did they know that one day a man in black leather would steal it, and it would be up to an unsuspecting American paleontologist working at the Natural History Museum in London to stop him, calling upon his inate super powers to do so. Becuase he is the PUMAMAN! He can fly! He can teleport! He can rip cars open with his bare hands! He can stop bullets! Oh wat, he can't do that - if he gets shot he will die. Seems a bit of an oversight when they were figuring out what powers to give him. So with the help of an Aztec High Priest and the daughter of the Dutch Ambassador, he will have to push himself to his very limits to stop the evil Donald Pleasence. Will he succeeed? Will Pumaman be such a box office smash that it will launch a whole series of Pumaman films? Tune in to find out. It's a new season, dedicated to that great quiet man of British cinema, Donald Pleasence, who spent a great deal of time in the 1980s in Italy. Clearly making Pumaman didn't put him off entirely. So join Rod and Adrian as they begin to explore some of these films, both the good and the bad. We would love to hear from you about your favourite Donald Pleasence films from this period, or if you have ever been thrown out of a high window by a tall Mexican. You can get in touch with us, follow us on social media, buy our merch, and all that stuff, through our Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unearthing Leora: A Valentine's Day of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: ביום חורפי אחד, שלג כיסה את הרחובות בחוץ, ליאורה נכנסה למוזיאון להיסטוריה טבעית.En: On a wintry day, with snow covering the streets outside, Leora entered the Natural History Museum.He: היא אהבה את המקום הזה מאז שהייתה ילדה קטנה.En: She had loved this place ever since she was a little girl.He: בדיוק היום היה מפגש משפחתי, חג האהבה, וליאורה קיוותה שהחיוכים יתחממו כמו הלבבות.En: Today was a family gathering, Valentine's Day, and Leora hoped the smiles would warm like the hearts.He: היכל המוזיאון היה מלא בקול צעדים ושיחות.En: The hall of the museum was filled with the sound of footsteps and conversations.He: סביב תצוגות של מאובנים עתיקים ודינוזאורים עצומים, המבקרים התרוצצו בהתרגשות.En: Around displays of ancient fossils and enormous dinosaurs, visitors scurried about with excitement.He: ליאורה נשארה מעט מאחור, מתפעלת מהפריטים שהחזירו אותה אל ילדותה.En: Leora stayed a little behind, marveling at the items that brought her back to her childhood.He: אז היא ראתה את אחיה, דויד, שניגש אליה עם חיוך חמים.En: Then she saw her brother, David, approaching her with a warm smile. "He: "ליאורה!En: Leora!"He: " קרא, "כמה זמן!En: he called, "It's been a while!"He: ""תודה שבאת," אמרה ליאורה כשהם התחבקו.En: "Thank you for coming," Leora said as they hugged.He: דויד היה תמיד לצד ליאורה, אך עכשיו היה עסוק במשפחה שלו.En: David had always been by Leora's side, but now he was busy with his own family.He: ליאורה חיפשה את ההזדמנות לחלוק את אהבתה להיסטוריה, אך הרגישה שהישגי בת דודתה, מרים, מעט משתקים אותה.En: Leora sought the opportunity to share her love for history, but felt a bit overshadowed by her cousin, Miriam's, achievements.He: משפחתה של ליאורה נהגה להשוות בין הילדים.En: Leora's family tended to compare the children.He: בגאון דיברו על מרים, שהצליחה בקריירה שלה.En: Proudly, they spoke of Miriam, who succeeded in her career.He: ליאורה הרגישה שהיא לא נמדדת לפי האישיות הייחודית שלה, אלא תמיד לפי אחרים.En: Leora felt she was not measured by her unique personality, but always by others.He: כל זמן שהמשפחה סיירה במוזיאון, הוקרן חיוך על פניה של ליאורה כאשר ראו את מרים סימנה לה להצטרף.En: As the family toured the museum, a smile spread across Leora's face when she saw Miriam signaling for her to join.He: "ליאורה, בואי, נראה ביחד את התצוגה החדשה," אמרה מרים בחיוך בטוח.En: "Leora, come, let's see the new exhibit together," Miriam said with a confident smile.He: ליאורה הלכה איתם, מתוסכלת מעט מהאופן שבו המשפחה תמיד דנה בהישגי קרובים אחרים.En: Leora walked with them, slightly frustrated by how the family always discussed the achievements of other relatives.He: ואז, הם הגיעו לתצוגה אינטראקטיבית על ההיסטוריה של כדור הארץ.En: Then, they arrived at an interactive exhibit on the history of the Earth.He: המקום היה מרווח ופשוט הזמין שיחה.En: The place was spacious and simply invited conversation.He: ליאורה התקרבה אל המסך הגדול והחלה לדבר, כמעט בלי להרגיש כמה שמעוררת היא על ידי הנושא.En: Leora approached the large screen and began to speak, almost without realizing how inspired she was by the topic.He: היא שיתפה בסיפור אישי מהזמן שבילתה במוזיאון בילדותה, כשלמדה על התפתחות העולם.En: She shared a personal story from her childhood spent at the museum when she learned about the development of the world.He: המשפחה דממה והקשיבה בריכוז, מפעם לפעם מביעים פליאה מאיך שדיברה בלהט ובהבנה עמוקה.En: The family fell silent and listened intently, occasionally expressing wonder at how she spoke with such passion and deep understanding.He: זו הייתה התחלה חדשה לליאורה.En: It was a new beginning for Leora.He: לראשונה הרגישה שנראית כמו שהיא באמת - אוהבת היסטוריה עם תשוקה שאינה תלויה בהשוואות ובסיפורי הצלחה של אחרים.En: For the first time, she felt seen for who she truly was—a lover of history with a passion that was not dependent on comparisons or the success stories of others.He: כאשר סיימה לדבר, דויד חייך לעברה בגאווה ומרים אמרה, "תמיד ידענו שיש בך יותר ממה שנראה לעין.En: When she finished speaking, David smiled at her proudly, and Miriam said, "We always knew there was more to you than meets the eye."He: "ליאורה חייכה, לראשונה מזה שנים הרגישה בטוחה בעצמה.En: Leora smiled, for the first time in years feeling confident in herself.He: המשפחה סוף סוף ראתה את אופייה האמיתי, והעריכה אותה פשוט על מה שהיא - ליאורה ולא רק הבת של או בת הדודה של מישהו.En: The family finally saw her true nature and appreciated her simply for being who she was—Leora and not just someone's daughter or cousin.He: במוזיאון ההיסטוריה הטבעית, בתוך תצוגות העבר, השיגה ליאורה את ההכרה לה חיכתה.En: In the Natural History Museum, amidst the displays of the past, Leora achieved the recognition she had been waiting for. Vocabulary Words:wintry: חורפיgathering: מפגשfootsteps: צעדיםenormous: עצומיםscurried: התרוצצוmarveling: מתפעלתopportunity: הזדמנותovershadowed: משתקיםachievements: הישגיםcompare: להשוותsuccess: הצליחהspacious: מרווחinteractive: אינטראקטיביתinvited: הזמיןpassion: תשוקהintently: בריכוזwonder: פליאהinspired: מעוררתrecognition: הכרהappreciated: העריכהnature: אופיadmired: העריכוfossils: מאובניםsignal: סימנהdevelopment: התפתחותrealized: להרגישconfident: בטוחהinterrupted: דממהdeep: עמוקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unmasking History: A Museum Curator's Daring Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ठंडी सर्दी की सुबह थी।En: It was a cold winter morning.Hi: सूरज की हल्की किरणें दिल्ली के नेचुरल हिस्ट्री म्यूज़ियम की ऊँची खिड़कियों से छनकर अंदर आने लगी थीं।En: Gentle rays of the sun began filtering through the tall windows of the Natural History Museum in Delhi.Hi: म्यूज़ियम के संरक्षक, आरती, हमेशा की तरह सुबह जल्दी पहुँच गई थीं।En: The museum's curator, Aarti, had arrived early as usual.Hi: आज उनका दिल किसी अनजाने ख्वाब में डूबा हुआ था।En: Today, her heart was immersed in an unknown dream.Hi: वे सोच रही थीं कि क्या वे कभी अपने काम में कोई महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव ला पाएंगी।En: She was pondering whether she would ever bring about any significant change in her work.Hi: म्यूज़ियम की गैलरियों में आजकल एक खास आर्टिफैक्ट प्रदर्शित किया गया था।En: A special artifact was being exhibited in the museum galleries nowadays.Hi: यह एक प्राचीन मूर्ति थी, जो देखकर पुराने समय की कहानियाँ सुनाई देती थीं।En: It was an ancient statue that seemed to narrate stories from times long past.Hi: राज और प्रिया, आरती के करीबी साथी, भी रोज़ आवास पर इस अद्भुत आर्टिफैक्ट को देखने आते थे।En: Raj and Priya, close companions of Aarti, would also come to the museum daily to witness this marvelous artifact.Hi: पर आज, कोई अलग संदेश छिपा हुआ था।En: But today, there was a different message hidden.Hi: आरती के मन में अचानक से खटका हुआ कि यह मूर्ति असली नहीं है।En: Suddenly a hunch struck Aarti's mind that this statue might not be genuine.Hi: उसे लगा कि इसे किसी ने बदला है।En: She felt that someone had possibly replaced it.Hi: उसने सोचा, "अगर यह सच है तो म्यूज़ियम की प्रतिष्ठा को ख़तरा होगा।"En: She thought, "If this is true, it could endanger the museum's reputation."Hi: लेकिन आरती को म्यूज़ियम की सुरक्षा टीम या अन्य लोगों से यह बात कहने का हौसला नहीं था।En: However, Aarti did not have the courage to bring this up with the museum's security team or others.Hi: वह अकेली इस बात को सुलझाना चाहती थी।En: She wanted to resolve this issue on her own.Hi: आरती ने राज और प्रिया से इस बारे में बात की।En: Aarti discussed this with Raj and Priya.Hi: उन्होंने भी इस रहस्य में आरती की सहायता करने का वादा किया।En: They also promised to help her with this mystery.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर एक गुप्त जाँच शुरू की।En: The three initiated a secret investigation together.Hi: एक-एक सुराग को ध्यान से परखा और हर छोटी से छोटी चीज़ पर नज़र रखी।En: They carefully examined each clue and paid attention to every little detail.Hi: रात का समय था।En: It was nighttime.Hi: म्यूज़ियम की छत से सिर्फ फीके प्रकाश की धुंधली लाइनें दिख रही थीं।En: Only faint lines of dim light were visible from the museum's roof.Hi: आरती और उसके साथी गुप्त जानकारी के आधार पर म्यूज़ियम के एक पुराने गलियारे में पहुँचे।En: Based on confidential information, Aarti and her companions reached an old corridor of the museum.Hi: वहाँ उन्हें एक छुपा हुआ कक्ष मिला।En: There, they discovered a hidden chamber.Hi: भीतर एक पुराना स्टाफ मेंबर था, जिसे देखकर आरती हक्की-बक्की रह गई।En: Inside was an old staff member, which left Aarti stunned.Hi: इस कर्मिशाली का सामना करना आसान नहीं था।En: Confronting this treachery wasn't easy.Hi: उसने कभी यह सोचा भी नहीं था कि उसका विश्वासघात होगा।En: She had never imagined betrayal would occur.Hi: आरती के सामने असली मूर्ति रखी थी।En: Before Aarti lay the true statue.Hi: उसके सामने निर्णय करने का वक्त था - सत्य को उजागर करना या किसी की पहचान छुपा लेना।En: It was time for her to make a decision - to reveal the truth or conceal someone's identity.Hi: आरती ने सत्य उजागर करने का निश्चय किया।En: Aarti decided to reveal the truth.Hi: अगली सुबह, वे म्यूज़ियम के बोर्ड के सामने खड़ी थीं। प्राचीन मूर्ति उनके साथ थी।En: The next morning, she stood before the museum's board with the ancient statue.Hi: आरती ने सच बात बताई।En: Aarti told the truth.Hi: ऐतिहासिक विद्वान जब म्यूज़ियम आए, तो आरती की सत्यनिष्ठा और तत्परता के माध्यम से म्यूज़ियम का सम्मान वापस लौटा।En: When historians came to the museum, the museum's honor was restored through Aarti's integrity and promptness.Hi: इस घटना के बाद, आरती ने खुद पर भरोसा करना सीखा।En: After this incident, Aarti learned to trust herself.Hi: उसने समझा कि उसकी सबसे बड़ी ताकत उसकी ईमानदारी और मेहनत है, न कि बाहरी प्रशंसा।En: She understood that her greatest strength was her honesty and hard work, not external praise.Hi: म्यूज़ियम की प्रतिष्ठा दोबारा स्थापित हो गई और उसके साथ ही आरती की नई पहचान बनी।En: The museum's reputation was reestablished, along with Aarti's new identity.Hi: म्यूज़ियम के गलियारे फिर से पुरानी कहानियाँ सुनाने लगे, इस बार आरती की कहानी के साथ।En: The museum corridors once again began to echo old stories, this time with the story of Aarti. Vocabulary Words:curator: संरक्षकimmersed: डूबा हुआartifact: आर्टिफैक्टpondering: सोच रही थींgenuine: असलीendanger: ख़तराcourage: हौसलाresolve: सुलझानाinvestigation: जाँचclue: सुरागfaint: फीकेcorridor: गलियाराchamber: कक्षtreachery: विश्वासघातbetrayal: धोखाintegrity: सत्यनिष्ठाhonor: सम्मानreputation: प्रतिष्ठाconfronting: सामना करनाdecision: निर्णयconfidential: गुप्तexhibited: प्रदर्शितcompanion: साथीconfided: भरोसा करनाscrutinize: गौर से देखनाconceal: छुपानाhistorian: ऐतिहासिक विद्वानpromptness: तत्परताexternal: बाहरीidentity: पहचान

The history of whaling is complicated. At its height in the 18th and 19th centuries, whaling was a global enterprise built on perilous voyages, long seasons at sea, and a fierce chase for oil and baleen that illuminated streets and homes and lubricated the industrial revolution. In doing so, obsessed nations like Britain, Norway and America hounded whale populations to the brink, decimating populations and altering marine ecosystems forever. But it's important to remember that this industry also has a rich social history. Whaling sustained communities across the globe, providing work, culture and a crucial way of life for working people in coastal regions and on remote islands like Shetland off the coast of Scotland. In this episode, Dan heads to Dundee, once a hub of the whaling industry, to explore both the devastating ecological impact and the rich human story to give us a fuller understanding of the history of whaling. He speaks to the curators at the South Georgia Museum, Jayne Pierce and Helen Balfour, as well as Richard Sabin from the Natural History Museum and also one of Shetland's last remaining whalers, Gibby Fraser. You can explore more at https://whalersmemorybank.sgmuseum.gs/ to read through testimonies from other whalers, see incredible archive images and learn more about whales in the Arctic and Antarctic. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal PatmoreDan Snow's History Hit is now available on YouTube! Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/@DSHHPodcastSign 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 also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The botanist Dr Sandra Knapp is a senior researcher at the Natural History Museum - but that title doesn't convey the sheer adventure of her work. She's a kind of Indiana Jones of the plant world, travelling to remote regions of Central and Southern America and beyond. Her speciality is the Solanum genus, which includes potatoes, tomatoes and aubergines – and she has found and named more than a hundred new varieties. The rainforests, where she has worked for more than 40 years, are a long way from the dry rural deserts of New Mexico, where she was born. Her music choices include works by Mozart, Brahms, Hindemith and Holst, as well as music inspired by the biodata of some of her beloved plants. Presenter Michael Berkeley Producer Katy Hickman

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In 1853, a high-profile London dinner party was held inside a life-sized mold of an iguanodon. Research: Cain, Joe. “New Year’s Eve Dinner in the Iguanodon at Crystal Palace 31 December 1853.” https://profjoecain.net/dinner-iguanodon-crystal-palace-dinosaurs/ Cain, Joe. “Top Questions About New Year’s Eve Dinner in Iguanodon at Crystal Palace.” https://profjoecain.net/top-questions-about-new-years-eve-dinner-iguanodon-crystal-palace-mould-sculpture/ Carlson, Laura. “Episode 5: A Victorian Dinosaur Dinner.” The Feast. https://www.thefeastpodcast.org/episode-5-a-victorian-dinosaur-dinner Friends of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. “Dinner in the Iguanodon.” 7/21/2013. https://cpdinosaurs.org/blog/post/dinner-in-the-iguanodon Friends of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. “How were the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs made?” 5/13/2016. https://cpdinosaurs.org/blog/post/how-were-the-crystal-palace-dinosaurs-made Routledge & Co., publishers. “Routledge's guide to the Crystal Palace and park at Sydenham.” Crystal Palace. 1854. https://archive.org/details/routledgesguidet00grou/ Geological Society of London Blog. “The First Dinosaurs’ Dinner.” 4/15/2021. https://blog.geolsoc.org.uk/2021/04/15/the-first-dinosaurs-dinner/ Hawkins, B. Waterhouse. “On Visual Education, As Applied to Geology.” Journal of the Society of Arts. Vol. II No. 78. 5/19/1854. Illustrated London News. “The Crystal Palace, at Sydenham.” 1/7/1854. https://archive.org/details/sim_illustrated-london-news_1854-01-07_24_662/page/21/mode/1up McCarthy, Steve. “The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs: The Story of the World’s First Prehistoric Sculptures.” The Crystal Palace Foundation. 1994. McCarthy, Steve. "Hawkins, Benjamin Waterhouse (1807–1894), natural history artist and sculptor." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. October 08, 2009. Oxford University Press. Date of access 5 Dec. 2025, https://www-oxforddnb-com.proxy.bostonathenaeum.org/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-54370 Osterloff, Emily. “The world's first dinosaur park: what the Victorians got right and wrong.” Natural History Museum. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/crystal-palace-dinosaurs.html Owen, Richard. “Geology and inhabitants of the ancient world.” Crystal Palace Company. 1854. https://archive.org/details/geologyinhabitan00owen Peck, Robert McCracken. "The art of bones: British artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who sparked dinosaur mania in the nineteenth century, still influences how natural history museums represent prehistoric life today." Natural History, vol. 117, no. 10, Dec. 2008, pp. 24+. Gale Academic OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A189832561/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=f6c80589. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025. Phillips, Samuel. “Guide to the Crystal Palace and Park.” Crystal Palace Library. 1854. https://archive.org/details/guidetocrystalpa00phil_0 Rack, Yannic. “How a Victorian Dinosaur Park Became a Time Capsule of Early Paleontology.” Smithsonian. 8/29/2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-a-victorian-dinosaur-park-became-a-time-capsule-of-early-paleontology-180982799/ The History Press. “The Victorian dinner inside a dinosaur.” https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-victorian-dinner-inside-a-dinosaur/ Witton, Mark and Ellinor Michel. “Crystal Palace dinosaurs: how we rediscovered five missing sculptures from the famous park.” The Conversation. 5/20/2022. https://theconversation.com/crystal-palace-dinosaurs-how-we-rediscovered-five-missing-sculptures-from-the-famous-park-182573 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very special episode, Razib talks to paleoanthroplogists John Hawks and Chris Stringer. Hawks is a paleoanthropologist who has been a researcher and commentator in human evolutionary biology and paleoanthropology for over two decades. With a widely read weblog (now on Substack), a book on Homo naledi, and highly cited scientific papers, Hawks is an essential voice in understanding the origins of our species. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with degrees in French, English, and Anthropology, and received both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Michigan, where he studied under Milford Wolpoff. He is currently working on a textbook on the origins of modern humans in their evolutionary context. Hawks has already been a guest on Unsupervised Learning three times. Chris Stringer is affiliated with the Natural History Museum in London. Stringer is the author of African Exodus. The Origins of Modern Humanity, Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth and Homo Britannicus - The Incredible Story of Human Life in Britain. A proponent since the 1970's of the recent African origin of modern humans, he has also for decades been at the center of debates around our species' relationship to Neanderthals. In the 1980's, with the rise to prominence of the molecular model of "mtDNA Eve," Stringer came to the fore as a paleoanthropological voice lending support to the genetic insights that pointed to our African origins. Trained as an anatomist, Stringer asserted that the fossil evidence was in alignment with the mtDNA phylogenies, a contention that has been broadly confirmed over the last five decades. Razib, Hawks and Stringer discuss the latest work that has come out of Yuxian, China, and how it updates our understanding of human morphological diversity, and integrate it with the newest findings about Denisovans from whole genome sequencing. They talk about how we exist at a junction, with more and more data, but theories that are becoming more and more rickety in terms of explaining the patterns we see. Hawks talks about the skewing effect of selection on phylogenetic trees, while Stringer addresses the complexity of the fossil record in East Asia.

Few dinosaurs are as instantly recognisable as the plated titan Stegosaurus - it's the Jurassic giant with a brain the size of a walnut and a tail that could kill.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Susannah Maidment of London's Natural History Museum to uncover the secrets of its incredible armour, explore the latest theories behind its bizarre anatomy, and journey back to the Jurassic World it dominated to understand how this unique giant truly lived and fought. Join us to dive into the latest research and discover the surprising truth behind one of prehistory's most beloved dinosaurs.MORETyrannosaurus RexListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Rise of the DinosaursListen on AppleListen on Spotify Watch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. 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.

Recorded live at London's Natural History Museum on November 24, 2025. Breaking Bad fanatics, have a fresh pair of trousers at the ready—Bryan Cranston delivers an unforgettable conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories from his years playing Walter White. He shares how DEA agents taught him the fundamentals of meth production, what he learned shadowing a USC chemistry professor to prepare for the role, and the surprising science details the show actually got right. A Hollywood legend through and through, Cranston does not disappoint. Joining him is the eminent Alan Hart—mineralogist, science historian, and keeper of extraordinary knowledge about the material world. Hart breaks down the real science behind Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, the intricate chemistry of organic and inorganic crystal structures, and the remarkable history of how the Periodic Table came to be. Together, Cranston and Hart illuminate the scientific heart of Breaking Bad in a way fans have never heard before.