Podcasts about Natural history museum

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Richard Freeman is a working cryptozoologist, author and explorer. He searches for and writes about unknown animals. The melodramatic may call him a monster hunter. He has hunted for creatures such as the yeti, the Mongolian death worm , the giant anaconda, the almasty, orang-pendek the gul, the naga, the ninki-nanka the Caspian tiger and the Tasmanian wolf. He is the Zoological Director at the Centre for Fortean Zoology. This is the world's only full time mystery animal research organization. It is based in North Devon, England.A former zookeeper Richard has worked with over 400 species from spiders to elephants but lists crocodiles as his favorite.He has lectured at the Natural History Museum in London and the Grant Museum of Zoology well as the Last Tuesday Society at Viktor Wynd's Little Shop of Horrors. Richard is also a regular contributor to the magazine Fortean Times.He has written books about cryptozoology, folklore and monsters including Dragons: More Than a Myth? , Explore Dragons, The Great Yokai Encyclopaedia: An A to Z of Japanese Monsters, and Orang-Pendek: Sumatra's Forgotten Ape. However he has recently branched out into horror and weird fantasy with Green Unpleasant Land: 18 Tales of British Horror Hyakumonagatari: Tales of Japanese Horror Book One as well as several shorts in the BHF Books of Horror. He has recently written an overview of cryptozoology and a chronicle of his own expeditions entitled Adventures in Cryptozoology volumes one and two. He has just written a book of high strangeness fortean cases called The Highest Strangeness, and a two volume work on man-eating animals that the publishers have unfortunately forced him to call Creatures that Eat People.www.cfz.org.ukBooks on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-Freeman/author/B00385MYHG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=98eaa18e-54c2-4514-8ed7-92525afdf10aClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.com

Philip Hoare is an award-winning writer whose books often describe the lure of the sea, the strange and beautiful creatures that live in it and the inspiration artists have found in its murky depths. His book Leviathan won the Samuel Johnson Prize: it drew on his lifelong obsession with whales, which began with the gigantic skeletons in the Natural History Museum and continued with his own encounters with them at sea. His most recent book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love, traces Blake's enduring influence on numerous poets, writers, film-makers and musicians. He's also written about Noel Coward, the British socialite Stephen Tennant and the Netley Military Hospital on Spike Island, near Southampton. His musical choices including Prokofiev, Britten and Copland. Producer Clare Walker

Welcome to the One Hundred & Seventieth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Magical Katrina This week we sit down with the sensational Magical Katrina – an acclaimed magician, performer, and TV personality – for a fascinating look behind the curtain of her magical career. From humble beginnings as a party princess (non-copyright, of course) to dazzling audiences on stages worldwide, Katrina shares how she crafted her unique magical style, where her spellbinding trick ideas come from, and the challenges she's overcome as a woman in the world of magic. We talk about her experience appearing on the hit show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, working with children's icon Blippi, and her role in Chappell Roan's music video Red Wine Supernova. Katrina also opens up about pushing boundaries, inspiring others, and carving a space for women in a traditionally male-dominated art form. Also this week, Jamie and Tom dive into the world of Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burford and the story of her allegedly sending herself money. Tom shares how a quirky “decorative piece” at work helped him make a new friend, and the boys ask the question: is Joe Hendry becoming the new Rickrolling? Things take a surprising turn as the lads go off on a tangent about gloryholes (yes, really), and Tom can't stop raving about Boa Kong's performance on Britain's Got Talent. We also hear about Tom's wholesome trip to the Natural History Museum in London, while Jamie gives his thoughts after watching Thunderbolts*. As always, we've got your favourite regular segments including Callum's Teachings – this week featuring a brilliant musing about being drafted – Tom's Journal packed with the funniest online finds, our Single of the Week picks spotlighting two must-hear new tracks, and Jamie's Audience Participation Challenge where we ask: what TV prop would you love to own? Official Website - Magical Katrina Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation

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

Imagine you're diving into a cell. You're paddling around in the cytoplasm, you're climbing up a mitochondria. If you're having a hard time picturing this, that's okay! There are professionals who do this for a living.We wanted to learn more from expert science interpreters, who take the results section of a research paper and translate it into something tangible, like a 40-foot dinosaur skeleton or a 3D animation of cellular machinery too small to see.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Flora Lichtman spoke with Dr. Janet Iwasa, head of the University of Utah's Animation Lab and director of the Genetic Science Learning Center; and Tim Lee, director of exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Utah, about how they bring these out-of-reach worlds to life.Universe of Art is hosted and produced by Dee Peterschmidt, who also wrote the music. Our show art is illustrated by Abelle Hayford. And support for Science Friday's science and arts coverage comes from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.Do you have science-inspired art you'd like to share with us for a future episode? Send us an email or a voice memo to universe@sciencefriday.com.

In this episode, Danny is joined by writer and comedian Paul Kerensa. Paul has written extensively for TV, including Miranda, Top Gear and Not Going Out and has published a number of highly popular books, including several children´s books. He claims to be the only stand-up comic without a naval and has performed in numerous countries. Paul is also the host of The Great British Broadcasting Century podcast, which is all about BBC history. Naturally, because Paul is a bit of a BBC history nerd, this episode is peppered with fascinating insights into the subject. They also discuss the 3 types of gigs Paul does, including lots of church gigs, and his insights into how he adapts his act for these venues include several funny anecdotal stories. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS The BBC has had a strong influence on British culture e.g. The London-centric, Victorian/Dickensian feel of a traditional Christmas is partly down to them. Bush House, which became the BBC´s home in 1940 was the most expensive building in the world. Comedy is a great way of getting people to think, including about religion. Most churches and cathedrals are better venues than comedy clubs. The BBC was not behind the first radio broadcast in the UK. The birthplace of the microphone is now a Chinese supermarket. What people will laugh at has changed drastically, making modern audiences trickier. The BBC once hosted an evening of mass telepathy. BEST MOMENTS “It´s one of those tours that never ends.” “I couldn’t find a way of saying “oh by the way I go to church” without it killing the room.” “He thought he had to speak the language of comedians to us, which he thought was just swearing.” “People aren’t going to laugh if they feel unsettled.” “There´s a community in Sussex that’s a little bit Amish.” “It´s the only building outside of Israel that has been a church, a synagogue and a mosque.” “I can’t sell one-liners like they do.” “Guildford cathedral is still selling itself for film locations for spiritual battles.” “You go from amateur questioner to procrastinator.” “I´ve got no belly button…I once did a gig where there were three of us, quite rare.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.paulkerensa.com HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720

China has released their lunar plans which could include a nuclear power plant. They hope it can provide energy for the International Lunar Research Station - a project in conjunction with Russia.Ofcom says tech firms will be legally required to block children's access to harmful content online. Failing to do so could mean big fines or even a ban from UK access.We hear from Molly Rose Foundation CEO, Andy Burrows, who says they are “dismayed” by today's codes.Also in this episode:The RNID discuss their new report which warns the lives of deaf patients are ‘at risk' amid NHS communication barriers.Nintendo apologises to fans as sales for the Switch 2 exceeds expectations.A rare gold quartz 'dragon' goes on display at the Natural History Museum.Chimpanzees chomping on, and sharing, ‘alcoholic fruit' baffles scientistsColdplay appears to be having a positive impact on domestic sustainable energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Danny Hurst sits down to chat with British comedian and author Jeff Green. He was raised in Chester and found his comedy feet in Manchester and London. He now lives and performs in Australia. Jeff worked hard and found fame; it was not unusual for him to do 5 shows a night. He once played The Rovers Return and learned his craft alongside Suzy Eddie Izzard. Danny and Jeff swap stories, including dying at the Bearcat and performing while IRA bombs were going off. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the 80s, Australians and New Zealanders came to the UK bought a 2nd hand camper and toured the UK. Jeff learnt how to do stand up alongside Suzy Eddie Izzard. For 20 years, Jeff did 5 gigs a night. Danny did 3 a night. Jeff won Comedy Store New Comic of the Year. For some gigs, comics had to walk through the audience to get to the stage, being heckled all the way. Comedy is in the blood in the UK, so many members of the public have a quick wit. When a comedian is funny between jokes they are usually very successful. The best comics take risks and break the mould. Many of them also don´t care and say what they want if they think it is funny. Being a comic in Australia is tough, every gig is an overnighter. The audience is calmer but easily offended. Australians like stories rather than one-liners Irish comics had it really rough during the 80s and 90s. BEST MOMENTS “I was getting standing ovations in London and being booed in Melbourne.”” “I was at Eddie´s first ever gig when he performed in a dress.” “We've got our own Susan Boyle in Dave Jones.” “You'd probably make the same money in 89 that you're that you're making in 2025.” “That's the beauty of comedy, you've got everyone in it, from top heart consultants to forklift truck drivers.” “Australian audiences are a lot softer than British audiences.” “I made a lot of mistakes in London; I clearly pissed a lot of people off.” “He said “it´s a homage Jeff”, which is a posh way of saying “I´ve stolen it” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.facebook.com/@comedianjeffgreen https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Jeff-Green/author/B0034PJJFA HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720

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

This week, LUKE'S BACK and we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Insane Tunnels Under Big Ben". Together, we breakdown the construction of Central London's Portcullis House AND Westminster Underground station upgrade - this not your average construction project!Later in the episode, we cover:Osaka 2025 Expo opens = https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJbYlLsKEi/?img_index=1Hungary's new Natural History Museum = https://www.instagram.com/p/DH83II1Mgl-/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Kaleb Phipps and Ryan Fisch, as well as a handful of comments from Spotify.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of Spontaneous! Today's episode is filled with emotions surrounding Brittney and Keilani's big move. Although they will have already moved by the time you listen to this, you'll get to hear all about their thoughts before the packing began. Next, we dive into the highlight of this week's catch-up: Keilani's niece Layla's first trip to New York with Grandma Jane! They had an amazing time exploring Central Park, enjoying a surprise day at the Natural History Museum, seeing Aladdin on Broadway, and taking a ferry to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Brittney had a nostalgic moment as she recalled her first trip to New York with her grandma and aunt, making it a full-circle experience! As always, the girls share their thoughts on the finale of The White Lotus! If you haven't seen it yet or want to avoid spoilers, be sure to stop listening when you hear them start to talk about it! New Episodes Every Saturday! Instagram @spontaneouspod @brittneyscardina @keilanipeleti TikTok: @spontaneouspod8Email: spontaneouspod@gmail.com

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

In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey look at some amusing 1 star reviews from the internet.. This week there's a few awful reviews from a Burger King, some unhappy visitors at the Natural History Museum and Mikey shares some negative reviews from the ultimate lovehoney love doll. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you've just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episodes every Monday morning! Our whole back catalogue of episodes can be accessed by signing up, there is over 160 hours of WUYN extended episodes to listen to PLUS as a patreon you have early access to guest episodes, merch discounts, Patreon exclusive chat room, the ability to send in your own voice notes and much much more!!  please make use of a free trial or sign up to be a full member at; https://www.patreon.com/wuyn Follow us on Instagram: @whatsupsetyounow @Seannwalsh @paulmccaffreycomedian @mike.j.benwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey look at some amusing 1 star reviews from the internet.. This week there's a few awful reviews from a Burger King, some unhappy visitors at the Natural History Museum and Mikey shares some negative reviews from the ultimate lovehoney love doll. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you've just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episodes every Monday morning! Our whole back catalogue of episodes can be accessed by signing up, there is over 160 hours of WUYN extended episodes to listen to PLUS as a patreon you have early access to guest episodes, merch discounts, Patreon exclusive chat room, the ability to send in your own voice notes and much much more!!  please make use of a free trial or sign up to be a full member at; https://www.patreon.com/wuyn Follow us on Instagram: @whatsupsetyounow @Seannwalsh @paulmccaffreycomedian @mike.j.benwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a text Joining me on today's episode of The English Wine Diaries is Simon Rolfe, director of 10 International and co-founder of Sea Change, an eco-friendly wine company that directly supports global ocean conservation projects. After living with his family on the coast of Australia, Simon, who previously worked in investment banking, saw first-hand the damage being done to the ocean. He helped found Sea Change in 2018, with the mission to turn the tide against plastic pollution. Sea Change wines are all vegan, they have no plastic wrap around the all-natural cork, the label paper is sourced from certified sustainable forests and made partially from grape waste, and a donation from every purchase supports the work of the company's global marine charity partners.Since inception, the company has raised over €600,000 through its partnerships with charities, including Ocean Generation, Sea-Changers and the Olive Ridley Project. In 2023, Sea Change won Luxelife's ‘Most Eco-Friendly Wine Brand in the UK' and it won the Innovation Award at Gatwick Diamond Business Awards. You'll find its wines online and at the Natural History Museum, The Fat Duck and on Virgin Atlantic flights. Find out more at seachangewine.com or follow @seachangewine on Instagram. With thanks to our series sponsor, Wickhams, The Great British Wine Merchant. Visit wickhamwine.co.uk to see their award-winning range of English wine with free delivery on orders over £40. The English Wine Diaries listeners can also get 10% discount on their first purchase by entering the code TEWD10. Please drink responsibly.Thanks for listening to The English Wine Diaries. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave a rating or review, it helps boost our ratings and makes it easier for other people to find us. To find out who will be joining me next on the English Wine Diaries, follow @theenglishwinediaries on Instagram and for more regular English wine news and reviews, sign up to our newsletter at englishwinediaries.com.

Flies are amazing insects that play critical roles in our environment including pollination, waste disposal, pest control, and as a link in the food web. Flies are greatly diverse in colors, shape, size, and where they live. Butterflies and bees probably generate more enthusiasm, but it's time to change that. To talk about flies with us, we are joined by Dr. Erica McAlister, who works at the Natural History Museum in London, where she is the principal curator for Diptera and Siphonaptera, i.e., flies and fleas. Erica takes a particular interest in three groups of flies, fungus gnats, assassin flies, and mosquitoes. The latter means that inevitably she is involved with many projects related to identification of mosquitoes and which ones are associated with spread of malaria and other diseases and viruses, but her experience is much broader, including teaching entomology in Dominica and studying the invertebrates — more specifically, the flies — of that island. Finally, Erica is also the award-winning author of four books, including The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies.---Cover Photo: Whitney Cranshaw - Bugwood CC - Tachinid fly (Trichopoda pennipes) Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

De overblijfselen van 36 inheemse voorouders die bewaard werden in het Natural History Museum in Londen, zijn teruggegeven aan hun gemeenschappen.

The remains of 36 Indigenous ancestors being held at London's Natural History Museum have been handed back to their communities. While repatriations are happening more frequently, there are calls from Aboriginal leaders for the British government to provide increased assistance so more remains can be brought back to country.

What would you discover inside the stomach of a sea lion? CrowdScience listener Robyn found out first-hand when she volunteered at her local museum in Adelaide, Australia. The team dissecting the specimen removed around 30 rocks from the animal's stomach, and Robyn wants the Crowdscience team to find out how and why they got there. Presenter Anand Jagatia uncovers a whole world of rock-munching creatures, from ostriches to ichthyosaurs. In search of answers we investigate Canadian sea lion research, and rummage through the vaults at the Natural History Museum in Bamberg, Germany.Presented by Anand Jagatia Produced by Emily BirdImage: Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea), Hopkins Island, South Australia Credit: Stephen Frink via Getty Images

Fluent Fiction - Italian: The Great Fossil Heist: An Easter Mystery Unfolds in Milano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Milano, il Museo di Storia Naturale risplende di una luce speciale.En: In the heart of Milano, the Natural History Museum shines with a special light.It: Le vetrate colorate riflettono un gioco di colori sulle pareti del museo, e un leggero profumo di fiori primaverili riempie l'aria.En: The stained glass windows cast a colorful play of light on the museum walls, and a light fragrance of spring flowers fills the air.It: Gli scheletri di dinosauri si ergono maestosi nei grandi saloni, creando ombre misteriose che stimolano l'immaginazione dei visitatori.En: The dinosaur skeletons stand majestically in the large halls, creating mysterious shadows that stimulate the visitors' imagination.It: Quella notte di primavera, un evento speciale si svolge al museo.En: That spring night, a special event is held at the museum.It: È l'opportunità di osservare un famoso fossile, appena arrivato per l'esposizione pasquale.En: It is the opportunity to observe a famous fossil, just arrived for the Easter exhibition.It: Isabella, la curatrice del museo, ha organizzato tutto con passione.En: Isabella, the museum curator, has organized everything with passion.It: Ma poco dopo l'apertura dell'evento, il fossile scompare.En: But shortly after the event opens, the fossil disappears.It: Luca, un giovane studente di paleontologia, è entusiasta di lavorare al museo come tirocinante.En: Luca, a young paleontology student, is enthusiastic about working at the museum as an intern.It: Sogna di impressionare Isabella e ottenere un posto fisso.En: He dreams of impressing Isabella and securing a permanent position.It: La sua occasione arriva quando Isabella, agitata, annuncia la sparizione.En: His opportunity arrives when Isabella, agitated, announces the disappearance.It: "Trovare il fossile è fondamentale per l'esposizione di Pasqua!"En: "Finding the fossil is essential for the Easter exhibition!"It: esclama.En: she exclaims.It: Nel frattempo, il detective Giovanni, è incaricato di risolvere il mistero.En: Meanwhile, Detective Giovanni is tasked with solving the mystery.It: È esperto, ma scettico su Luca.En: He is experienced but skeptical about Luca.It: "Questo è lavoro per professionisti", dice al giovane, con cui deve collaborare.En: "This is work for professionals," he tells the young man, with whom he has to collaborate.It: Nonostante ciò, Luca decide di indagare da solo.En: Despite this, Luca decides to investigate on his own.It: Si aggira silenziosamente tra i corridoi quasi deserti del museo, ascolta i suoni deboli e analizza ogni dettaglio.En: He quietly roams through the museum's nearly deserted corridors, listens to faint sounds, and analyzes every detail.It: Durante la sua esplorazione solitaria, nota qualcosa di strano: un piccolo passaggio nascosto dietro una grande statua.En: During his solitary exploration, he notices something strange: a small passage hidden behind a large statue.It: Luca si infila nel corridoio segreto.En: Luca slips into the secret corridor.It: Le luci sono fioche, il cuore batte forte nel petto.En: The lights are dim, his heart beats strongly in his chest.It: Alla fine, il corridoio porta a una stanza di deposito.En: Eventually, the corridor leads to a storage room.It: E lì, davanti a lui, c'è il fossile!En: And there, in front of him, is the fossil!It: Ma proprio in quel momento, sente un rumore alle spalle.En: But just at that moment, he hears a noise behind him.It: È Giovanni.En: It is Giovanni.It: Il detective lo osserva con sorpresa, ma anche con ammirazione.En: The detective watches him with surprise, but also with admiration.It: "I tuoi occhi attenti hanno trovato il tesoro", ammette Giovanni con una lieve nota di rispetto nella voce.En: "Your keen eyes have found the treasure," Giovanni admits with a slight note of respect in his voice.It: Lavorano insieme per riportare il fossile a Isabella, poco prima che la mostra riprenda.En: They work together to return the fossil to Isabella, just before the exhibition resumes.It: Quando entrano nella sala principale, Isabella solleva lo sguardo con incredulità e felicità.En: When they enter the main hall, Isabella looks up with incredulity and happiness.It: "Siete stati incredibili", dice, il suo sollievo evidente.En: "You have been incredible," she says, her relief evident.It: Grazie al coraggio di Luca e all'esperienza di Giovanni, l'esposizione procederà come previsto.En: Thanks to Luca's courage and Giovanni's experience, the exhibition will proceed as planned.It: In quel momento, Luca sente che qualcosa è cambiato.En: At that moment, Luca feels that something has changed.It: Si è dimostrato capace e ha guadagnato la stima di Giovanni, e persino un apprezzamento speciale da Isabella.En: He has proven himself capable and earned Giovanni's esteem, and even a special appreciation from Isabella.It: Con un sorriso fiducioso, si prepara a nuove avventure ed esperienze, sapendo di avere fatto la differenza.En: With a confident smile, he prepares for new adventures and experiences, knowing he has made a difference. Vocabulary Words:the heart: il cuorethe stained glass windows: le vetrate coloratethe fragrance: il profumothe skeletons: gli scheletrithe halls: i salonithe shadows: le ombrethe visitor: il visitatorethe curator: la curatricethe intern: il tirocinantethe position: il postothe detective: il detectivethe mystery: il misterothe corridor: il corridoiothe passage: il passaggiothe statue: la statuathe storage room: la stanza di depositothe chest: il pettothe note: la notathe admiration: l'ammirazionethe esteem: la stimathe relief: il sollievothe courage: il coraggiothe experience: l'esperienzathe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe exhibition: l'esposizionethe treasure: il tesorothe surprise: la sorpresathe adventure: l'avventurathe imagination: l'immaginazionethe appreciation: l'apprezzamento

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Young Explorer Discovers Confidence at the Dino Exhibit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: संग्रहालय के विशाल हॉल में सूरज की किरणें खिड़कियों से छनकर अंदर आ रही थीं।En: In the vast hall of the museum, the sun's rays were filtering through the windows, bringing light into the interior.Hi: बच्चों की हलचल और आश्चर्य की आवाज़ें पूरे म्यूजियम में गूंज रही थीं।En: The children's excitement and voices of wonder echoed throughout the museum.Hi: वसंत की इस खूबसूरत सुबह में, स्कूल के बच्चे अपनी टीचर्स के साथ नेचुरल हिस्ट्री म्यूजियम में आए थे।En: On this beautiful spring morning, schoolchildren had come to the Natural History Museum with their teachers.Hi: अर्जुन, मीरा और रवि भी इस समूह का हिस्सा थे।En: Arjun, Meera, and Ravi were also part of this group.Hi: अर्जुन के मन में हमेशा से डायनासोर के लिए खास लगाव था।En: Arjun always had a special fascination with dinosaurs.Hi: उसका सपना था कि वह एक दिन पुरातत्वविद बने और डायनासोर की जीवनी को अच्छे से समझे।En: His dream was to one day become an archaeologist and fully understand the life of dinosaurs.Hi: लेकिन आज वह थोड़ा घबराया हुआ था।En: But today, he was a bit nervous.Hi: मीरा भी उसी के क्लास में थी और अर्जुन को उसके सामने जलालत का डर था।En: Meera was also in his class, and Arjun feared embarrassment in front of her.Hi: शुरुआत में अर्जुन चुपचाप चलता रहा।En: Initially, Arjun walked quietly.Hi: वे विशाल हड्डियों वाले डायनासोर की प्रदर्शनी के पास पहुंचे।En: They reached the dinosaur exhibit with the enormous bones.Hi: अर्जुन की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: Arjun's eyes lit up.Hi: उसने मन में निश्चय कर लिया कि चाहे कुछ भी हो जाए, वह आज अपनी जानकारी साझा करेगा।En: He made up his mind that no matter what happens, he would share his knowledge today.Hi: एक टीचर बच्चों को टी-रेक्स का इतिहास बता रही थीं, तभी अर्जुन हाथ उठाकर बोला, "क्या मैं कुछ और जानकारी साझा कर सकता हूं?En: A teacher was explaining the history of the T-Rex to the children, when Arjun raised his hand and said, "Can I share some more information?"Hi: "सभी की नज़रें अब अर्जुन की तरफ थी।En: Now, all eyes were on Arjun.Hi: हल्का डर और उत्साह का मिश्रण उसके चेहरे पर साफ दिखाई दे रहा था।En: A mixture of slight fear and excitement was evident on his face.Hi: लेकिन उसने अपनी घबराहट को पीछे छोड़ा और बोलना शुरू किया, "टी-रेक्स का नाम Tyrannosaurus rex है, जिसका मतलब होता है 'राजाओं का अत्याचारी छिपकली'।En: But he left his nervousness behind and began to speak, "The name of the T-Rex is Tyrannosaurus rex, which means 'tyrant lizard king.'Hi: यह सबसे बड़े मांसाहारी डायनासोर में से एक था।En: It was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs."Hi: "मीरा ध्यान से सुन रही थी।En: Meera was listening intently.Hi: अर्जुन का आत्मविश्वास बढ़ा।En: Arjun's confidence grew.Hi: उसने कहा, "इसकी लंबाई करीब 40 फीट तक हो सकती थी और इसका वजन 9 टन तक हो सकता था।En: He said, "Its length could reach about 40 feet, and it could weigh up to 9 tons."Hi: " अर्जुन की जानकारी सुनकर सभी बच्चे प्रभावित हुए।En: Hearing Arjun's knowledge, all the children were impressed.Hi: यहां तक कि मीरा के चेहरे पर भी एक मुस्कान फैल गई।En: Even a smile spread across Meera's face.Hi: प्रदर्शनी के बाद, मीरा अर्जुन के पास आकर बोली, "तुम्हें डायनासोर के बारे में बहुत कुछ पता है।En: After the exhibit, Meera came up to Arjun and said, "You know a lot about dinosaurs.Hi: बहुत अच्छा बताया।En: You explained it very well."Hi: " यह सुनकर अर्जुन का उत्साह आसमान छूने लगा।En: Hearing this, Arjun's enthusiasm soared.Hi: उसे लगा कि अब वह अपनी बातें और भी अच्छे से साझा कर सकता है।En: He felt now he could share his thoughts even better.Hi: उस दिन अर्जुन ने न केवल अपने डर को पीछे छोड़ा बल्कि खुद पर भरोसा करना भी सीखा।En: That day, Arjun not only left his fears behind but also learned to trust himself.Hi: संग्रहालय की इस यात्रा ने उसकी जिंदगी को एक नई दिशा दी।En: This visit to the museum gave his life a new direction.Hi: अब वह पहले से ज्यादा आत्मविश्वास से भरा हुआ था, अपनी पसंद की चीजों को दूसरों के साथ साझा करने के लिए तैयार।En: Now, he was more filled with confidence, ready to share his interests with others.Hi: और उसे पता चला कि ज्ञान साझा करने से भी दोस्ती की नींव मजबूत हो सकती है।En: And he realized that sharing knowledge can also strengthen the foundation of friendship. Vocabulary Words:vast: विशालfiltering: छनकरexcitement: हलचलechoed: गूंज रही थींfascination: लगावarchaeologist: पुरातत्वविदembarrassment: जलालतinitially: शुरुआत मेंexhibit: प्रदर्शनीenormous: विशालintently: ध्यान सेconfidence: आत्मविश्वासreached: पहुंचेmixed: मिश्रणmixture: मिश्रणtyrant: अत्याचारीcarnivorous: मांसाहारीimpressed: प्रभावितenthusiasm: उत्साहrealized: पता चलाstrengthened: मजबूतfoundation: नींवtrust: भरोसाknowledge: ज्ञानdirection: दिशाrays: किरणेंinterior: अंदरwonder: आश्चर्यlurking: घबराया हुआnervousness: घबराहट

There's a whole world of mystery, and quite a bit of maths,  inside the humble sea shell.Forget ancestry searches online, shells can tell you the history of the world!Featuring:Amy Prendergast, University of Melbourne.Jann Vendetti, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Dr Paul Butler, Researcher at the University of Exeter. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Carey DellThis episode of What the Duck?! was originally broadcast in March 2023 and was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Science writer Diana Kwon writes in Scientific American on how new effective treatments are shaping new research and understanding of schizophrenia. Then, Erin Shupe, the program coordinator at the Natural History Museum of Utah, talks about the Teen Explainers program that brings in high school students to hone their communication and education skills.

The story continues! In part 2 of the Origins of Humankind, we trace the first steps of our ancestors after they left the chimpanzee lineage.To get humanity going, our ancestors had to wander through millions of years of what anthropologist Dean Falk has called the Botanic Age. It's a time shrouded in mist, yet it may hold the key to some of humanity's most defining traits — from language and music to our clumsy toes and our large brains.On this walk through the mysteries of the Botanic Age, our guide is Dean Falk herself. She is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and the world's leading expert on human brain evolution. Together, we try to make sense of topics such as:The common ancestor between humans and chimpanzeesAgainst “Man the Toolmaker”: Tool use in other apesThe walking ape: how bipedalism shaped our ancestorsOrigins of languageOrigins of musicSize matters, but… The early evolution of the human brainAs always, we finish with the guest's reflections on humanity.MORE LINKSMore stuff (including written highlights): ⁠OnHumans.Substack.com/Origins⁠Support the show: ⁠Patreon.com/OnHumans⁠Free lectures on human origins: ⁠CARTA⁠Dean Falk's book: ⁠The Botanic AgeWHAT'S NEXTOrigins of Humankind #3: What Is a Human?The stage has been set. It is time for humanity to enter. But what is a human? What makes a skeleton fall into the Genus "Homo"? And why did this puzzling genus evolve?Key questions: Why did humans evolve? And how do modern humans differ from Neanderthals or other extinct humans?Our guide: Chris Stringer is an iconic figure in the field, best known for his groundbreaking work towards the widely accepted Out of Africa -theory of human evolution. His career at London's Natural History Museum stretches across five decades. When: April 9th, 2025KEYWORDSAnthropology | Primatology Human evolution | Human origins | Homo Erectus | Australopithecine | Australopithecus africanus | Brain evolution | Paleoneurology | Apes | Great apes | Chimpanzees | Bonobos | Gorillas | LSA | Cognitive evolution | Cognitive archaeology | Baby slings | Motherse | Parentese | Baby talk | Putting the baby down -hypothesis | Radiator theory

Jill Heinerth is one of the world's premier underwater explorers and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. On April 22, Earth Day, Jill speaks at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah as part of the Natural History Museum of Utah's lecture series. Then, the Europa Clipper, NASA's first mission to study a moon of Jupiter, launched last October for its 1.8 billion mile journey to Jupiter, and will arrive in April of 2030. Ingrid Daubar, Jet Propulsion Lab Project Staff Scientist, shares more about the mission and what scientists hope to discover.

Where do we come from? How did we get here? What kind of creature are we?The science of human origins has made great progress in answering these timeless questions. From carbon isotopes to ancient DNA extraction, we now have unprecedented tools to explore our past. But with all this detail, it's easy to miss the forest from the trees.To fill this gap, On Humans has partnered with CARTA — a UC San Diego-based research unit on human origins. Together, we have designed a five-episode journey to dig deep into the new science of the origins of humankind. Together, these episodes explore the emerging science of how we became the puzzling and wonderful creatures we are today. The series begins tomorrow. Subscribe now free episode and written summaries at:Onhumans.Substack.com/OriginsSERIES OVERVIEW#1 The Big PictureThe series begins with a sweeping take on the history of life on Earth, from the origin of life to the rise of humans.Key questions: What is life? Who were our ancestors during the dinosaurs? What led to the rise of primates? And what kind of a primate are we?Your guide: Tim Coulson is the Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford. He recently released a breathtaking overview of the history of life and the universe titled A Universal History of Us.When: March 25th#2 An Unusual ApeIn episode two, we follow the first steps on the human line, exploring how abandoning life in the trees paved the way for many of our human oddities.Key questions: Why was upright posture so important? What did it do to parents and children? When did the brains of our ancestors start to show human oddities?Your guide: Dean Falk, a leading expert on brain evolution at the University of Florida. She recently published a book titled A Botanic Age, looking at human evolution behind the Stone Age.When: April 2nd#3 What Is a Human?The stage has been set. The third episode tackles human evolution head-on, focusing on the new scientific discoveries about the genus Homo.Key questions: What is a human? Why did we evolve? And how do modern humans differ from Neanderthals or other extinct humans?Your guide: Chris Stringer is an iconic figure in the field, best known for his groundbreaking work towards the widely accepted Out of Africa -theory of human evolution. His career at London's Natural History Museum stretches across five decades.When: April 9th#4-5: The Story of Sapiens (In Two Parts)The series finishes with two episodes on the story of Homo sapiens, using the magic of ancient DNA to tell a genuinely global history of our species.Key question: How did migrations shape the human story? Why are we the only humans left? And how did humans spread worldwide, first as hunters and gatherers, then as farmers and shepherds?Your guide: In 2010, Johannes Krause became the first person to discover a new species of humans by DNA alone. Co-author of Hubris, and A Short History of Humanity, he is the Director of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology.When: March 16th & 23rdSUBSCRIBE ⁠Onhumans.Substack.com/Origins⁠

In this solo episode of Excuse My Grandma, Kim takes the mic to reflect on the New York City she grew up in and the New York City she continues to love. From Broadway shows and school field trips to the Natural History Museum to trendy bars as a 20-something, Kim is diving into how NYC has evolved—what's been lost, what's changed for the better, and what she still holds onto as a New Yorker at heart. Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or just someone who loves the magic of the city, this episode is a nostalgic ride through the streets, stories, and spirit of Old New York.Follow us onInstagram ⁠@excusemygrandma ⁠⁠@kimmurstein⁠TikTok⁠ @excusemygrandma ⁠Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠Spotify⁠Music By: Guy Kelly(00:00) Intro(05:25) Nostalgia(08:54) What is Old New York?(15:43) Entertainment in NYC

Episode 160 March 13, 2025   Themed merchandise is the way to my heart Full Circle On the Needles 2:36 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Bay Area Yarn Crawl (not Rav link) Sock Madness season  Mystery gnome (not Rav link) Would you rather kal (not Rav link)   Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Terrarium– DONE!!   Llama llama duck by Adrienne Fong, C W D: Handcrafted Products for the Mind, Body & Soul BFL Alpaca Nylon Sock in Sutro Baths   Metropolitan Pullover by Tori Yu, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Rosemary, Shibui Knits Silk Cloud in Ink On the Easel 10:08 Cortney tours the Smithsonian Museums! National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, Hirshhorn, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of American Art, and back to the National Gallery of Art + East wing.   Wedding bouquet gift for Ellen. Upcoming: Daffodil Week! On the Table 19:31 Crispy Potato Tacos Recipe   Yuzu Miso Soba Noodle Soup   Flour + Water (San Francisco) pasta tasting menu   Sushi Taro (Dupont Circle. Washington D.C.) tasting menu   Preserve (Annapolis)    Zesty Artichoke Sauce from Everyday Vegetarian On the Nightstand 30:47 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or  click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton Battle Royal and Codename Charming by Lucy Parker The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang (audio) Nobody Walks by Mick Herron (audio)  Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie (audio) The Collaborators by Michael Idov  Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar  The River has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar   The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant   Eco-Lit, selections from National Museum of Natural History plus a few of my own! This list will likely grow…

Alan takes a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History to speak with Nicole Webster, the Manager of School and Teacher Programs, and Jennifer Collins, Learning Experience Manager for Exhibits and Initiatives. Broadcasting from the museum itself, the discussion revolves around its fascinating history, impressive collections, and impactful educational initiatives. With over 4 million annual visitors on-site and 10 million online, the museum is a hub of scientific knowledge and public engagement. Nicole and Jennifer explain the intricacies of the museum's exhibits, educational programs, and the invaluable roles of interns and volunteers. Listen now to learn about the important role of education and outreach, both in-person and virtual, in inspiring the next generation of scientists.     Guest Bios Jennifer Collins is the Learning Experience Manager, Exhibits and Initiatives at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. As the lead of the museum's Science Liaison program, she helps foster communication and collaboration between education and the different science departments in service of our audiences. Jennifer also provides training to volunteers, educators, and youth in a suite of content and skill areas, with a particular expertise in the process and nature of science.   Nicole Webster is the Manager of School and Teacher Programs at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Since 2011, Nicole has worked with the Smithsonian in various educational roles. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education at George Washington University.     Show Highlights (1:38) The story of the  National Museum of Natural History (3:46) What are the most popular pieces in the Museum's collections (6:20) How Smithsonian staff learn from the collections (7:34) How does the National Museum of Natural History curate its exhibits? (9:26) The importance of the Museum's education initiative (13:51) Breaking down the Museum's scientific liaison program (15:23) Internships with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (18:23) The role of volunteers at the Museum     Links Referenced AMSEcast: https://amsecast.libsyn.com/ Natural History Museum: https://naturalhistory.si.edu

In today's episode, we're joined by Kirk Wallace Johnson, the author of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century. This gripping true-crime tale takes us into the world of rare bird feathers and the relentless pursuit of a bizarre criminal and the feathers that he stole from The Natural History Museum in Tring. Kirk's meticulous research and storytelling uncover an astonishing story of a thief, the feathers he stole, and the worldwide pursuit. So settle in, because today, we're talking to Kirk about how this all came together. As always, you have John Bates, Shannon Hackett, Amanda Marquart, and RJ Pole here for Birds of a Feather Talk Together. Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.comMake sure to follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky Social, YouTube and tik tok as well!!

This time Dr Becky Smethurst and Izzie Clarke discover why it's touch and go when it comes to returning asteroid samples to Earth and hear how we've been exchanging spit with Mars since the dawn of the Solar System. The team is joined by Dr Sara Russell, a meteorite researcher at the Natural History Museum in London, and Dr Albert Haldemann, Mars Chief Engineer for the European Space Agency. As ever, Dr Robert Massey is with us to answer your questions and look ahead to the next month in the night sky. Keep you questions coming…you can email podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on instagram, @SupermassivePod. The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we close out with our final thoughts on the Feather Thief, as well as talk about the importance of museums and their collections. It's our last episode before we talk to the author Kirk Wallace Johnson, so get ready for next week. This week we talk a little bit about obsession in general, and how it is human nature to become obsessed, whether it was Alfred Russel Wallace, or even Edwin Rist. It's important to channel that obsession into something positive because it can go dark really quick. We start off talking about the accomplice in the book named Long, and whether or not he was manipulated by Edwin. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming discussing different birds soon enough. Once back, we are kicking it off with episodes on the Harlequin Duck and the Mourning Dove. So get ready for those in a couple weeks. 

Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025. In this episode, Murph answers one of life’s most terrifying questions, “In what ways do you fear you could negatively impact your children?” He also shares his experience with panic attacks, anxiety and depression and is extremely honest detailing how alcohol became a crutch. Becoming sober, which Murph describes as the best decision of his life, was not easy. Murph goes into detail about what the withdrawal process was like and how he began to find joy in activities again. Murph, thank you for soundtracking our youths (and current lives), and thank you for this incredibly helpful conversation. If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi

In this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy checks in from a ski trip while Chris Stark and Steve Sidwell hold down the fort, with Sidwell performing an unexpected power move by claiming Crouch's seat, stirring tension just as he surges to the top of their fantasy football league—raising the stakes on the brutal forfeit looming for the loser.They dive into major Premier League clashes Manchester City vs. Liverpool and Aston Villa vs. Chelsea as well as the reactions from last weekends football. Off the pitch, Chris shares a jaw-dropping fan encounter that helped him skip a two-hour queue at the Natural History Museum—showing the unexpected power of the pod community. The gang also brainstorms the most humiliating forfeits yet, including live poetry readings at football stadiums and a wild card idea involving apology cards for Moonpig's "Dog House" section.00:00:00 – Crouch Calls In from the Slopes00:01:00 – The Power Move: Sidwell Takes the Throne00:03:00 – Sidwell Surges Ahead00:06:00 – Chris Stark's Fan Encounter at the Natural History Museum00:09:00 – Valentine's 11: The Filthy Guess They Can't Say Out Loud00:11:00 – Man City vs. Liverpool: The Most Divisive Prediction Yet00:18:00 – Aston Villa vs. Chelsea: Why Villa Might Destroy Them00:23:00 – Newcastle vs. Forest: The Home Advantage Debate00:26:00 – Sidwell's Stag-Do Pep Talk: “No One Gets Left Behind”00:28:00 – The Dog House Card: Crouch's Genius Apology Hack00:34:00 – The Forfeit From Hell: Live Poetry at a Football Stadium?00:37:00 – The Secret Life of Stewards: Tactical Geniuses or Glorified Traffic Cones?00:42:00 – Pub 11 & The New Game: Who Sits in the Middle of the Van?00:44:00 – Wrap-Up: More Chaos Coming Next WeekSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAAFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve SidwellTwitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re joined by the amazing James Maclaine, from The Natural History Museum, to help us answer a Jaws-dropping question! First, we’ll dive deep into the ocean to find out—what sound do sharks make? Then, we’ll travel back in time to uncover the origins of the very first ninjas. And finally, we’ll settle an epic battle of strength—who's tougher, samurais or ninjas? Get ready for another exciting episode filled with fascinating facts and discoveries! Instagram: @itseverythingunderthesunTiktok: @itseverythingunderthesunX/Twitter: @eutsworldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For hundreds of thousands of years Neanderthals have roamed the lands of what is today Europe and western Asia. But how did they survive, and what caused their decline?Tristan Hughes delves into the fate of the last Neanderthals and continues our Ice Age mini-series with Professor Chris Stringer from the Natural History Museum. They explore how Neanderthals thrived across diverse climates and investigate the intriguing story of Neanderthals' eventual decline alongside the arrival of Homosapiens 60,000 years ago. Professor Stringer also shares the fascinating evidence of interbreeding that has left traces of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans and groundbreaking insights from recent archaeological and DNA research, that shed light on why Neanderthals went extinct.Presented by Tristan Hughes. The audio editor and 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 and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on

You certainly won't want to miss today’s episode of Mythmakers where Julia Golding is meeting with Professor John Holmes from Birmingham University.   John has made a name for himself by giving performances of Tolkien's 1938 lecture on dragons, complete with the magic lantern slides discovered in the archives of Oxford's Natural History Museum. Today, John and Julia will go on to discuss the fantasy writers of the Victorian period, Pre-Raphaelites, William Morris and Ruskin—all important influences on today’s modern fantasy, often mediated via Tolkien. In this discussion’s final lap, John talks about his work taking people into a very special forest—Ruskin Land—and researching their response to fantasy forests read in situ.   To learn more about Birmingham Institute for Forest Research (BIFoR), and to take a virtual tour of Ruskin Land, visit the links below: https://canvas.bham.ac.uk/courses/52405/pages/cross-curricular-climate-change-education https://www.thinglink.com/card/1803482248435991014   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   (00:05) Exploring Tolkien's Dragons Lecture(11:29) Exploring Tolkien's Creative Influence(18:13) Exploring Influences on Tolkien's Fantasy(30:57) Fantasy Authors' Shared Social Critique(35:37) Enchanting Forests in Fantasy Literature

Towering over 11 feet tall and weighing 6 tonnes, the Woolly Mammoth ruled the Ice Age. But how did these mighty beasts thrive for over 100,000 years—and why did they disappear?In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes kicks off a brand-new Ice Age miniseries with two leading experts. Professor Adrian Lister from the Natural History Museum explores the mammoth's origins, evolution and adaptation to the harsh Ice Age climate. Then, Professor David Meltzer reveals the story of mammoths in North America, their encounters with early humans, and the astonishing discovery that some still roamed the Arctic just 4,000 years ago.Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.The Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MKAll music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Asteroid Bennu yields a watery pool of history, curtesy of an international team of scientists including the Natural History Museum in London's Sara Russell. Also, in a week of tumultuous changes to federal funding and programmes, some voices of US scientists affected and concerned by Executive Orders from the White House. Betsy Southwood, formerly of the EPA is worried not just about the government employees' careers, but the environment itself and the whole of environmental science in the US and the world. Chrystal Starbird runs a lab at the University of North Carolina and is worried about the fate of grants aimed at diversifying scientific expertise, but also that some grant schemes are getting erroneously included in the anti-DEI clampdown. And Lawrence Gostin is an eminent health lawyer, proud of the NIH and all it has achieved.Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth(Image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return. Credit: NASA / Handout via Getty Images.)

Casey calls in and SHOCKS Jon & Chantel with her story about her mom. You will not believe what her mom paid for. Plus, a new 7:30 2nd Date Update, Chase from SLC Foodie has 2 new restaurants for you to try, the Natural History Museum is throwing a party and how normal are you? Make sure to listen to this podcast for your Justin Timberlake tickets!

We're stepping away from our usual routine to dive into something a bit different—The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson. This is a story of a museum heist, someone who stole rare bird skins from a museum in order to sell them on the dark web to fly-fisherman. Two of our hosts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, are curators at the Field Museum in Chicago, making them perfect guides to unravel this strange and captivating story.We'd love for you to join us by picking up a copy of the book and reading along. We'll be offering behind-the-scenes insights into the world of museum work and its bird collections—you won't want to miss a word.For those who haven't had the chance to read it yet, we thought we'd share the prologue, which sets the stage for the book's, dark, and twisted tale. The reading of the prologue is the only part of the book that we'll be reading aloud in this mini-series. Our regular lineup—John, Shannon, Amanda, and RJ —will be back for the rest of the episodes. And we'll be joined by ornithologist and fly-tier Jason Weckstein for a few chats along the way. Then we'll cap it all off with an interview with the author himself, Kirk Wallace Johnson. So, sit back, relax, grab your binoculars, and enjoy the prologue!

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Catherine Lafferty argues that the drive to reduce teenage pregnancies enabled grooming gangs (1:27); following Luke Littler's world championship victory, Michael Simmons says that Gen Z is ruining darts (6:32); Paul Wood looks at the return of Isis, and America's unlikely ally in its fight against the terrorist group (10:35); Philip Hensher reviews a new biography of the Brothers Grimm by Ann Schmiesing, and looks at how words can be as dangerous as war (17:57); Isabel Hardman highlights the new garden now open at the Natural History Museum (26:57); and, Damian Thompson reveals he watched videos of plane crashes to distract himself from the US election coverage – why? (31:40).    Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

In this episode from July, Ian Sample talks to Josh Davis, a science writer at the Natural History Museum in London and author of the book A Little Gay Natural History. A study published in June 2024 suggested that, although animal scientists widely observe same-sex sexual behaviour in primates and other mammals, they seldom publish about it. Josh considers why this might be and describes some of his favourite examples of sexual diversity from the animal kingdom.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

The Moon has always sparked human curiosity. It governs the tides and biological rhythms. It's inspired myths and stories. It's inspired us to reach out and explore it. And it's certainly inspired CrowdScience listeners, who have sent us a host of questions about it. And in a special lunar-themed episode we've brought together a panel of astronomers and planetary scientists to help answer them. What would life be like if there was no Moon? Would there even be life? Or what if we had two moons? Are the Moon and Earth equally battered by meteors? What would happen if an asteroid collided with the Moon? And could the Moon ever escape Earth's gravity? Anand Jagatia is joined by Prof Sara Russell, Head of the Planetary Materials Group at the Natural History Museum in London; Prof Neil Comins from the University of Maine, author of the book What if the Moon didn't Exist?; and Prof Katarina Miljkovic from Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Presenter: Anand Jagatia Producer: Jeremy Grange Editor: Cathy Edwards Production Co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano Studio Manager: Andrew Garratt(Photo: Landscape with the rising of the full moon during the golden hour Credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete via Getty Images)

Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. Also, a “one-of-a-kind” fossil of Navaornis hestiae helps fill a giant gap in scientists' understanding of how bird brains evolved.Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged TicksIn much of the eastern US, October and November usher in an autumn peak of the blacklegged tick season.For years, researchers have noticed that these ticks, also called deer ticks, are more abundant on certain invasive plant species, like Japanese barberry, that create dense thickets in the forest understory. Now, a group of scientists in Vermont and Maine is investigating how managing these plants might decrease the number of blacklegged ticks—and the risk of people developing tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease and Babesiosis. After getting a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation, they're hoping to come up with guidance for landowners.Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.Ancient Bird Fossil Offers Clues Into How Bird Brains EvolvedArchaeopteryx is the earliest bird-like dinosaur that we know of. It lived 150 million years ago, but researchers don't know much about how the bird brain evolved from then to now.An 80 million-year-old bird from the Mesozoic Era is now helping fill in the blanks. It's called Navaornis hestiae. Researchers uncovered a fossil of this species, which was previously unknown to science, in Brazil in 2016. That specimen has a remarkably well-preserved skull, which a team of paleontologists used to digitally reconstruct the bird's brain. The researchers recently reported their findings in the journal Nature.Ira talks with a lead author of the study, Dr. Luis Chiappe, a paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in California.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.