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The scientific study of life prior to roughly 11,700 years ago

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Story time with Philip and Mommy!
Dinosaur Lady - The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist

Story time with Philip and Mommy!

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 10:50


We hear about the first Paleontologist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Strange Animals Podcast
Episode 486: Two Rediscovered Birds

Strange Animals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 8:01


Further reading: https://www.audubon.org/news/like-finding-unicorn-researchers-rediscover-black-naped-pheasant-pigeon-bird https://www.sci.news/paleontology/confuciusornis-shifan-11528.html The black-naped pheasant-pigeon: Confuciusornis: Show transcript: We're going to learn about two birds that have been in the news lately. The first is the black-naped pheasant-pigeon. The word nape refers to the back of the neck, and this bird does have a black neck. It's a dark blue-black all over, in fact, with reddish-brown wings, a red bill, red eyes, and long yellow legs. It looks almost identical to the other three species of pheasant-pigeons known, although some scientists think they're subspecies. Those three are the white-naped, the green-naped, and the grey-naped pheasant-pigeons, and if you're wondering if the spot of color on the back of the neck is the easiest way to tell these birds apart, you are exactly right. All four species are native to parts of New Guinea or small islands nearby. Pheasant-pigeons look a lot like pheasants and are about the size of a chicken, although they're actually pigeons. They live in forests and eat seeds and fruit, and while they can fly they spend almost all of the time on the ground. We don't know a whole lot about them because they're so secretive and hard to spot in the wild, although the white-naped and green-naped birds are sometimes kept in zoos. In the case of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon, all scientists knew about it was from two specimens collected in 1882. It hadn't been seen since…until September of 2022. A team of scientists visited Fergusson Island off the east coast of Papua New Guinea in September, as part of a worldwide collaboration of scientists called The Search for Lost Birds. This is similar to the Search for Lost Frogs that has been active for over a decade, discovering lots of new amphibians and rediscovering even more. The 2022 search was actually a follow-up to a 2019 expedition that had failed to find the bird, although it did make other discoveries. In 2022, the team brought more people and equipment, determined to make the best effort possible to find the black-naped pheasant-pigeon. They consulted with local hunters to find the best places to search, and talked to lots of residents to see if anyone had seen one, and spent day after day hiking through forested mountains. For weeks they had no luck. Then, in a remote mountain village, they finally met some people who were familiar with the bird. One man led them to the right part of the forest and they set up camera traps, but at that point they only had a few days left before they had to leave the island. When they checked the pictures captured by the camera traps, though, they'd found it! Two of the cameras had taken pictures and video of what were definitely black-naped pheasant-pigeons, and since the cameras were several kilometers apart the pictures were probably of different individuals. The black-naped pheasant-pigeon wasn't extinct, which means it can be protected. Habitat loss, especially from commercial logging, and feral domestic cats are the two main threats to birds in the area. The other bird we're going to talk about today hasn't been seen in even longer: 119 million years, in fact. The article about this fossil was only released a few days ago as this episode goes live. You can check the show notes for links to this article and a good one about the pheasant-pigeon too. Paleontologists discovered the bird's fossil remains in northeastern China, in fossil beds that contain incredibly well-preserved animals and plants. The Jiufotang Formation in China dates to the early Cretaceous, between about 122 and 119 million years ago, and researchers think it's from an area that was once a shallow lake surrounded by forests. Every so often, a nearby volcano would erupt and the resulting ash would fall into the lake, causing anoxic conditions that helped preserve animals that died and sank into the mud at the bottom of the lake. There are lots of fish, pterosaurs, birds, and dinosaurs among the fossils discovered, most of them small but a few quite large. This includes a type of tyrannosaur that probably grew around 33 feet long, or 10 meters. A few early mammals have been discovered too. In one case, the remains of 40 individual birds were found on one big slab of stone, and scientists think an entire flock of birds was killed by a volcanic ashfall or poisonous gases from the volcano. The newly described fossil we're talking about today was almost complete and almost completely articulated, preserved with the impression of feathers around its body. The bird has been named Confuciusornis shifan and was a little smaller than a modern crow. It had a toothless beak and a short tail, although it probably had long tail feathers. Other Confuciusornis species have been discovered with the impressions of long tail plumes. All of the Confuciusornis fossils discovered so far were birds that could fly well but probably nowhere near as well as any bird today. But C. shifan had an adaptation in its wings not seen in any other bird, living or extinct. It had a small extra bone in the wing that acted like a cushion and probably helped the wings withstand the stresses of flight. The most interesting thing about the different Confuciusornis species is that if we could go back in time and see them when they were alive, they probably wouldn't have looked unusual to most people, except to bird experts who would instantly freak out. For the most part, they just looked like birds. Some specimens show preserved melanosomes under electron microscopy that indicate the feathers were various colors including white, brown, red, and black. There's even evidence of a pattern of spots and streaks on some feathers. Their feet were adapted for perching the way many modern songbird feet are. But Confuciusornis wasn't a direct ancestor of modern birds as far as we know. Even though we have lots of beautifully preserved Confuciusornis fossils, the fossils can only tell us so much. We have a pretty good idea of what the birds looked like, but we don't know much about how they lived. One specimen was found with the remains of a tiny fish inside its body, so researchers think the birds may have eaten fish or might have just been omnivores that weren't picky about what they ate. One specimen was found with an egg beside it that was the right size to have fit through its pelvic opening, but we can't know for sure if the egg belonged to the bird or was from another bird and just happened to have settled near the dead bird when it fell in the water. Still, even though we only have fossil remains, that's much better than having no knowledge of these early birds at all. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!

Creation Moments on Oneplace.com
“Santa Claws” and a Tiny Dragon

Creation Moments on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 2:01


The fossil record shows us examples of God's great creativity in designing living things. It also shows that life appeared suddenly on earth, in finished form. The fossil record shows us that earth originally had a much greater variety of life. Finally, the fossil record doesn't show any evidence of creatures evolving from one type into another.Paleontologists have been looking for fossils of unusual creatures in some of the oldest rocks that have fossils in them. In other words, these rocks in British Columbia have evidences of some of the earliest forms of life. These layers show the rich variety of life that once existed on earth. Paleontologists have found a much greater variety of arrow worms and jellyfish than live today. But even in the earliest layers, the worms and the jellyfish are fully formed.In addition, paleontologists have found some startling creatures. One foot and a half long creature had a circular mouth with radiating teeth and claws. Another looks like a tiny, inch long dragon. Scientists describe it as looking like the cameo of a stegosaurus. Perhaps the most unusual creature was named "Santa Claws" by one paleontologist. It has five pairs of claws attached to its head, two flaps on the side, and a tail like a beaver.Paleontologists and Christians who believe the biblical record of creation don't dispute the facts about fossils. We object to interpretations of the fossils that needlessly contradict Scripture.Psalm 18:30" As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.”Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, even in death, brought about by man's sin, these creatures glorify You and bear witness to Your act of creation. Strengthen my faith so that I may not be intimidated by claims that contradict Your Word. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Weisburd, Stefi. "New creatures from the Cambrian." Science News, v. 128. Image: Burgess shale scale, Matt Martyniuk (Dinoguy2), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Safe Travels Pod
Dinosaur National Monument: Geology & Dinosaurs with Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster

Safe Travels Pod

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 63:30


In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North America. We discuss the geology that shaped the monument, the incredible dinosaurs that once roamed the region, and what life looked like in this ancient ecosystem roughly 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period.Rebecca also shares insights into her career path in paleontology, her work with the National Park Service, and what it's like studying fossils and ancient environments in the American West.The Geology of Dinosaur National Monument How the rock layers at Dinosaur National Monument were formed  Why the Morrison Formation is one of the most important dinosaur-bearing formations in the world  Ancient rivers, floodplains, and environmental conditions during the Jurassic  How geologists and paleontologists interpret ancient landscapes from rock and fossil evidence Dinosaurs of the Jurassic The major dinosaur species discovered in the region  Giant sauropods and massive predators that lived in the ecosystem  Fossil discoveries that made Dinosaur National Monument famous  What these animals can tell us about evolution and prehistoric ecosystems Reconstructing a 150-Million-Year-Old Ecosystem What the climate and vegetation looked like during the Late Jurassic  Ancient waterways and seasonal environments  Other animals that shared the ecosystem with dinosaurs  How scientists piece together food webs and habitats from fossil evidence If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow dinosaur and geology enthusiasts.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

The Creation Podcast
PhD Paleontologist: They've Been Lying to You About Dinosaurs for Years

The Creation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026


Evolutionists have been selling you a lie — and they rewrote the rules of science to pull it off. Today Dr. Gabriela Haynes exposes exactly how secular scientists invented the "feathered dinosaur" narrative, quietly changed the definitions of "feather," "dinosauria," and "theropod", and even glued bones together to prop up their views. Papers and Research: A New Theropod Dinosaur from the Lower Cretaceous of Montana Osteology of Deinonychus antirrhopus A New Speciman of the Lower Cretaceous Theropod Dinosaur Deinonychus Antirrhopus Image of Tombstone epitaph (Tombstone, Ariz.) Submit your question to our scientists:

The Jurassic Park Podcast
Episode 437: Steve Brusatte talks about his book "The Story of Birds" and working on Jurassic World Rebirth + the Spinosaurus!

The Jurassic Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 57:45


In today's episode, we present a great conversation about birds and dinosaurs with Conor O'Keeffe and Steve Brusatte! Steve Brusatte was the Paleontology Consultant on Jurassic World Rebirth and Jurassic World Dominion. He has also released a new book called, The Story of Birds. Please pick up the US Edition now and the UK Edition on June 11th. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

The Big 550 KTRS
Steve Brusatte - author The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present

The Big 550 KTRS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 20:32


Paleontologist and writer Steve Brusatte joined the show to talk about his new book, and answer definitively - yes, birds are dinosaurs!

Science Friday
The long history of birds, from velociraptors to pigeons

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 21:55


Comparing a backyard sparrow to a fearsome velociraptor seems odd, but modern birds are indeed living dinosaurs. Scientists are finding more and more connections between the past physiology of dinos and the present physiology of birds.  Joining Ira Flatow to talk about some forgotten species from the past tens of millions of years—think gorilla-sized penguins—is Steve Brusatte, paleontologist and author of “The Story of Birds: A New History from their Dinosaur Origins to the Present.” Read an excerpt from “The Story of Birds” Guest:  Dr. Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist and author of “The Story of Birds: A New History from their Dinosaur Origins to the Present.” He's based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Other episodes you may enjoy: Do Birds Sing In Their Dreams? Were Dinos On Their Way Out Before The Asteroid Hit? Maybe Not Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Sley House Presents
Episode #205: Nothing Tastes As Good with Luke Dumas

Sley House Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 54:07


Luke Dumas, the author of The Paleontologist, is here to talk about his latest novel Nothing Tastes As Good, out March 31, 2026 from Atria. He talks about the book's unique take on fat-phobic media, dealing with depictions of weight and its relationship to self-esteem, and how we begin to dissect our own sense of self-worth by looking at the systems that feed us for good and bad.You can find more about Luke Dumas at his website, www.lukedumas.com, and you can get Nothing Tastes As Good at your local library or your favorite book retailer today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wake Up Call
Cancelled Paleontologist

The Wake Up Call

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:17


We all know that Epstein Island was a terrifying and disgusting place but was it possibly also a real-life Jurassic Park?

Short Wave
What crocodile bones teach us about dinosaurs

Short Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:21


Paleontologists have often determined how old a dinosaur was by counting the growth rings in its bones. Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age. But researchers who studied crocodiles at an outdoor recreation center near Cape Town appear to have poked a hole in that approach. In the crocodiles, which are some of the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, there was more than one growth ring laid down per year. The results contribute to a growing debate over the best way to age animals.Read more of freelance science reporter Ari Daniel's story here.Interested in more on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the Moment
Reimagining how fossils from Lakota treaty lands are displayed and interpreted

In the Moment

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 27:29


Paleontologists have long extracted research materials and knowledge without permission. These scholars say it's time to bring fossils back to the Badlands.

Safe Travels Pod
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Fossil Preparation with Paleontologist Jennifer Cavin

Safe Travels Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 47:20


In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Cavin, Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to explore one of the most overlooked roles in paleontology: fossil preparation.When most people think about paleontology, they picture scientists excavating fossils in the field. But behind every museum-quality fossil specimen is a highly skilled fossil preparator, the meticulous expert who stabilizes, cleans, preserves, and reconstructs fossils for scientific research and public display.In This Episode, We Cover:What a Fossil Preparator actually does in a paleontology labThe difference between field excavation and laboratory fossil preparationMechanical prep vs. chemical prep techniquesHow air scribes, micro sandblasters, and adhesives are used to reveal fossilsThe delicate process of removing matrix without damaging boneThe relationship between fossil preparators and paleontologistsWhy preparators are critical to peer-reviewed scientific researchThe physical health risks of fossil prep, including silica dust exposure and repetitive strain injuriesConservation ethics and preserving fossils for future generationsJennifer explains why fossil preparators are the unsung heroes of paleontology. Without their precision and technical expertise, many fossil discoveries, including ancient mammals like early horses, camels, and saber-toothed predators from the John Day Basin, would never be studied, published, or displayed.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

Safe Travels Pod
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Geology & Paleontology with Paleontologist Nick Famoso

Safe Travels Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 108:59 Transcription Available


In this episode of Safe Travels, I'm joined by Dr. Nick Famoso, Paleontology Program Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, for a fascinating deep dive into one of the richest fossil regions in North America.We explore the incredible geology of the John Day Basin, how millions of years of volcanic activity helped preserve ancient life, and the remarkable fossil record of prehistoric mammals that once roamed the Pacific Northwest — including some of the earliest horses, ancient rhinos, camels, and dog-like predators that filled a weasel-style ecological niche.Dr. Famoso also explains why fossil teeth are some of the most important clues paleontologists use to identify species, understand diets, and reconstruct ancient ecosystems.Whether you're curious about paleontology careers, fossil hunting science, or the evolution of mammals, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists piece together Earth's deep past.Topics CoveredGeologic history of the John Day BasinHow volcanoes helped preserve fossilsEvolution of early horses and mammalsAncient rhinos, camels, and carnivorous “dog-weasels”Why fossil teeth are critical to paleontologyWhat makes John Day Fossil Beds so scientifically importantCareers in paleontology and working in national parksAbout Safe TravelsSafe Travels is a storytelling podcast focused on national parks, public lands, conservation, science, and the people who protect these places. New episodes feature park rangers, scientists, historians, and explorers from across the country.If you enjoyed this episode:Like, subscribe, and share to help more people discover the stories behind our national parks.______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

True Fiction Project
S7 Ep 7 - Jurassic Girl

True Fiction Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 18:49 Transcription Available


Middle-grade historical fiction meets women in science in this inspiring episode! In this episode we welcome Michele Hollow, author of the novel Jurassic Girl, a biographical fiction about Mary Anning, the remarkable 12-year-old fossil hunter who discovered an ichthyosaur in 1811. Despite being poor, female, and self-educated, Mary triumphed over the dismissive men of the Geological Society. Michele shares her journey from animal writing and wildlife conservation journalism to crafting this middle-grade biography, discussing her research at the Lyme Regis museum and the challenges of writing historical research with authentic dialogue. Tune in to hear an excerpt from Jurassic Girl where young Mary visits Elizabeth Philpot's library for the first time.What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Michele Hollow discovered the story of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter who made groundbreaking discoveries in paleontology despite facing gender and class barriers in 1811The process of transforming journalism skills into middle-grade historical fiction writing, including researching Lyme Regis and the Geological Society archives to create authentic biographical fictionWhy Mary Anning was dismissed by male scientists of her time and how she persisted in her fossil hunting work along the dangerous cliffs of England's Jurassic CoastMichele's background in animal writing and wildlife conservation, from childhood classes at the Bronx Zoo to writing a middle-grade biography about the Grateful DeadSubscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Michele Hollow shares her work: animal writing, wildlife conservation, and middle-grade historical fiction02:19 - Michele's childhood passion for animals, from the Bronx Zoo zoology classes to volunteering at Central Park Zoo and learning about wildlife05:03 Michele discusses her experiences writing about the Grateful Dead07:42 - Discovering Mary Anning, the 12-year-old fossil hunter who found an ichthyosaur in Lyme Regis in 1811, despite being dismissed by the Geological Society10:12 - Research process for Jurassic Girl, including connecting with the Lyme Regis museum and studying Mary Anning's life through biographical fiction sources14:32 - Excerpt from Jurassic Girl where Mary Anning visits Elizabeth Philpot's library and discusses fossil hunting and paleontology discoveriesKEY TAKEAWAYS: Mary Anning overcame extraordinary obstacles as a poor, self-educated 12-year-old girl in 1811 to make groundbreaking fossil hunting discoveries that changed our understanding of prehistoric life, yet faced dismissal from the male-dominated Geological SocietyMichele Hollow demonstrates how journalism skills translate powerfully to middle-grade historical fiction, using research abilities to uncover details about Lyme Regis, museum archives, and Mary Anning's life while creating authentic dialogue for biographical fictionJurassic Girl brings women in science history to young readers, showing how Mary Anning's persistence and passion for paleontology paved the way for future scientists despite the gender barriers of her timeABOUT THE GUEST: Michele C. Hollow writes about health, pets and wildlife, climate, and lifestyle. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Next Avenue, The Guardian, Parents, AARP, and The Costco Connection. She's the author of The Everything Guide to Working with Animals (Adams Media) and a middle-grade biography of the Grateful Dead (Enslow Publishing).RESOURCES MENTIONED: Michele C. Hollow - LinkedInMichele C. Hollow - FacebookMichele C. Hollow - WebsiteJurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter (Dinosaur books for kids 8–12): Hollow, Michele C.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
Bob Nicholls: Paleoartist Extraordinaire

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 61:00


Robert (Bob) Nicholls has been painting, sculpting, and painting some of our favorite paleoart for decades. He joins us to share how he does it. Plus, a fossil found hundreds of feet below a natural history museum; The world's oldest cerapodan dinosaur; And new theropod and iguanodontian fossilsFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Emausaurus, links from Bob Nicholls, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Emausaurus-Episode-557/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Emausaurus, a very early armored dinosaur to rival Scutellosaurus and Scelidosaurus.Interview with Bob Nicholls, world-renowned paleoartist, painter, sculptor, and illustrator. His work has been published in more than 40 books (including the Secret Lives of Dinosaurs) and exhibited in nearly 50 museums, universities, and attractions around the world. He's also appeared on a number of shows and he designed coins for the Royal Mint. Follow him @BobNichollsartIn dinosaur news this week:Paleontologists found the world's oldest cerapodan dinosaur in MoroccoScientists found a dinosaur bone underneath the parking lot of the Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceNew theropods have been found at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in Utah, U.S.There's a new large iguanodontian dinosaur that lived in the Late Jurassic in what is now Portugal This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, go to https://www.squarespace.com/IKD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code IKDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bright Side
Paleontologists Found an Ancient Life Form That Doesn't Belong on Earth

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 12:46


What if some ancient life forms didn't belong to any known group — plant, animal, or fungus? Dive into the mystery of Prototaxites, a prehistoric giant that defies classification. This discovery challenges everything we thought we knew about ancient life forms and reveals a forgotten chapter of Earth's biology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ
ND State Paleontologist Talks T. rex Find in North Dakota

It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 13:58


Clint Boyd, North Dakota's State Paleontologist, has found a new Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton at a dig site in southwest North Dakota. Boyd said to his knowledge this is the third partial T. rex skeleton found in North Dakota. And, notes that this is one of his biggest finds. But, the hope is that there is much more as they start digging in that area. All the bones found were at surface level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BirdNote
When ‘Terror Birds' Ruled the Earth

BirdNote

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 1:42


A bird known as Titanis walleri made its home in Florida just a few million years ago. Titanis, as its name suggests, was titanic indeed — a flightless predator, 5 feet tall, with a massive hooked bill. Titanis and other birds related to it belong to a group some paleontologists call the "terror birds." They were dominant land predators in South America for tens of millions of years. Paleontologists still aren't clear about why Titanis and its kin went extinct. But whatever factors ended the era of the terror birds also made it a lot less risky to go out and fill your bird feeder.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Safe Travels Pod
Petrified Forest National Park: Dinosaurs, Paleontology & Geology with Paleontologist Adam Marsh

Safe Travels Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 63:28


In this episode, we explore the world of paleontology at Petrified Forest National Park with Park Ranger Adam Marsh, the park's Lead Paleontologist. Known worldwide for its colorful petrified wood, Petrified Forest National Park is also one of the most important paleontological sites in the United States, preserving exceptionally well-preserved Triassic-era fossils dating back more than 200 million years.Ranger Adam Marsh breaks down what paleontology is, why fossil preservation at Petrified Forest is so unique, and how the park plays a leading role in modern paleontological research. We discuss major fossil discoveries at Petrified Forest National Park, including ancient reptiles such as phytosaurs and rauisuchians, and how these finds help scientists better understand prehistoric ecosystems, mass extinctions, and the evolution of life on Earth.Adam also shares his personal path to becoming a National Park Service paleontologist and what it's like to study fossils in one of the most scientifically significant national parks in the world. This conversation highlights why Petrified Forest National Park paleontology is critical to understanding the Triassic Period and the early history of dinosaurs and their relatives.Topics Covered:Paleontology at Petrified Forest National ParkGeology of the regionTriassic fossils and prehistoric lifePhytosaurs, rauisuchians, and ancient reptilesWhy Petrified Forest is a global paleontology hotspotFossil preservation and scientific research in national parksLife as a National Park Service paleontologist______________Follow us on social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safetravelspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safetravelspodYouTube: youtube.com/@safetravelspodSafetravelspod.com 

As It Happens from CBC Radio
B.C. flooding brings back all-too-recent memories

As It Happens from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 63:18


People in British Columbia's Fraser Valley could only watch as torrential rain triggered widespread flooding…again. A campground owner tells us parts of her property were swept away without warning. The United States jacks up tensions with Venezuela by seizing an oil tanker — a tactic our guest says is meant to catalyze regime change, an outcome he endorses. UNESCO formally recognizes the Haitian music and dance genre konpa, to the delight of Sony Laventure who teaches the art form. Paleontologists conclude that they've discovered a one-time "dinosaur freeway" in a Bolivian national park. And Raúl Esperante helped count its many thousands of footprints. Canada designates the extremist network 764 as a terrorist entity. The executive director of the Institute for Countering Digital Extremism tells us if that move will actually prevent the group from targeting kids online. For a long time, scientists believed dolphins and orcas were enemies when it came to preying on salmon. But new footage suggests they're actually working together. The U.S. Secretary of State demands that American diplomats switch to Times New Roman, and abandon the Calibri font, but the man who designed that font insists it's the strong, silent typeface. As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that wants you to know there's a new serif in town.

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
The most complete pachycephalosaur ever found!

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 59:47


Zavacephale is both the oldest and most complete pachycephalosaur ever found. Plus three more new dinosaurs and Michele Hollow joins us to discuss Mary Anning.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Stenopelix, links from Michele Hollow, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Stenopelix-Episode-553/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Stenopelix, a small (likely) ceratopsian that we only know from impressions in sandstone slabs.Interview with Michele Hollow, an award-winning journalist, and author of the book “Jurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter”, a historical fiction book for both young and less young readers.In dinosaur news this week:The most complete and oldest known pachycephalosaur was discovered and named Zavacephale rinpocheThere's a new "thunder dome" pachycephalosaur, Brontotholus harmoniThere's a new flat-headed hadrosaur, Ahshislesaurus wimani, that was as large as a T. rexThere's a new hadrosaur dinosaur from Morocco named Taleta taleta (yes the genus and species name are the same) This episode is brought to you by our patrons. Their generous contributions make our podcast possible! You can now save 10% by paying annually. Go to Patreon.com/iknowdino to sign up and help us keep creating I Know Dino every week.This episode is brought to you by Rula. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mentalhealth experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/ikd/ #rulapodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TJ Trout
I am a Paleontologist

TJ Trout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 25:55


From the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Paleontologist Spencer Lucas joins TJ to discuss dinosaur news. He talks about what if we got rid of all roaches, new dinosaur discovered and named, and is New Mexico the T-Rex State, all here on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bright Side
Paleontologists Found an Ancient Life Form That Doesn't Belong on Earth

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 12:36


What if some ancient life forms didn't belong to any known group — plant, animal, or fungus? Dive into the mystery of Prototaxites, a prehistoric giant that defies classification. This discovery challenges everything we thought we knew about ancient life forms and reveals a forgotten chapter of Earth's biology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aspen Public Radio Newscast
Monday, November 3

Aspen Public Radio Newscast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 9:39


On today's newscast: Election day is tomorrow, and Colorado voters will decide on two statewide ballot questions and there are also lots of local issues in cities and counties across the state; family-owned farms and ranches could get a break on their taxes, under a bipartisan bill planned for next year; and Paleontologists have revealed the first reptiles with hooves in the form of mummified, duck-billed dinosaurs in Wyoming. Tune in for these stories and more.

Terrible Book Club
The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas - Episode 230

Terrible Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 103:44


Happy Halloween! This episode was supposed to air on 11/4, but we figured you'd all appreciate hearing this one a week early in the spirit of the season. The next episode will air on schedule on 11/18, so make sure you check out some older spooky season TBC episodes while you wait: The Hog from Carnacki, the Ghost Finder by William Hope Hodgson *Special Guests D & Ken from Antiques Freaks* Drag Queen Dino Fighters by MP Johnson *Patron's Choice* Man, F*ck This House by Brian Asman *Patron's Choice* E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in His Adventure on Earth by William Kotzwinkle *Special Guest Mary Parker* The Haunted Vagina by Carl Mellick III In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt *Patron's Choice* This week it was Chris's turn to head over to r/horrorlit to pick through more of the sub's worst horror books from 2024. He was lured to The Paleontologist simply based on the thought that ghost dinosaurs seemed an especially funny concept.  In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion or mention of child abuse, abduction, and murder; ghosts; implied pedophillia; and the pandemic. References: Terrible Book Club, Episode 79 (2020): Museum of the Living Dead (A Plot-It-Yourself Horror Story) by Hilary Milton: This week it's 1985 and we're two children in an off-brand "Plot-It-Yourself" horror story. Chris wants to die as quickly as possible while Paris chooses life. Paris's microphone is backwards, Chris can't stop creating new lyrics for a bad 90s song, and we play another round of Power Rangers Monster or Weed Strain? Vintage Burn Podcast    

Undercurrent Stories
The Day the Ground Spoke: Following the Longest Dinosaur Footprints Ever Found with Armin Schmitt

Undercurrent Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:59


Paleontologist and author Armin Schmitt returns to the show where we explore two remarkable dinosaur discoveries that are reshaping what we know about life millions of years ago.From the longest dinosaur trackway ever uncovered in Oxfordshire, England, to the first-ever discovery of fossilised gut contents inside a sauropod in Australia, Armin shares the science — and the stories — behind these once-in-a-lifetime finds.We hear how ancient footprints reveal the daily lives of long-necked giants, what a 100-million-year-old meal can teach us about dinosaur diets, and how new technologies are helping paleontologists read the Earth's oldest stories written in stone.Armin takes us on a journey through deep time — from Jurassic lagoons to Cretaceous forests — filled with curiosity, wonder, and the enduring human desire to understand the world beneath our feet.

Creative Peacemeal
Michele C. Hollow, author talks about her book on paleontologist Mary Anning, inspo, museums, and more

Creative Peacemeal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 38:18


Send us a textDelighted to have award-winning writer and journalist, Michele C. Hollow on to discuss stories that impacted her, and one of her latest books, Jurassic Girl: The Adventures of Mary Anning, Paleontologist and the First Female Fossil Hunter which is out now.To learn more about Michele, or to purchase her books, go here https://www.michelechollow.com/ Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodRedbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

Prehistoric Life
Paleoart and Discovery: An Interview with Paleontologist Daniela Barrera Guevara

Prehistoric Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 172:22


Join us for a fascinating conversation with Daniela Barrera Guevara, a Mexican paleoartist, scientific illustrator, and associated researcher at institutions like the Badlands Dinosaur Museum and the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales.In this interview, Daniela discusses her incredible work bringing ancient life to the public eye, covering topics such as:The Intersection of Art and Science: How she uses scientific illustration and paleoart to accurately reconstruct dinosaurs.Digging Up History in Mexico: Her groundbreaking research on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs from Coahuila, Mexico, including her work with new species of ornithomimids and ceratopsids.The Path to Paleontology: Her journey from student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to becoming a professional researcher in a male-dominated field.The Future of Discovery: What's next in the search for the southernmost dinosaur fossils of Laramidia.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more deep dives into science and history!If you enjoy paleontology, evolutionary biology, or the history of life on Earth, hit that like button, subscribe, and let's dive in!

Rorshok Argentina Update
ARGENTINA: Espert Resigns & more – 9th Oct 2025

Rorshok Argentina Update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 11:16 Transcription Available


The battle to prop up the peso, a major change to obtaining Argentine citizenship, President Milei's Movistar Arena show, a new National Anti-Terrorism Center, more eclectic vehicles, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com. You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok__argentina or Twitter @Rorshok_ARG Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Migraciones: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/interior/migracionesThe Patagonia Fossil Hotspot - Why Argentina Is a Paleontologist's Dream Destination: https://www.newsbreak.com/discover-wild-science-318442312/4273316800390-the-patagonia-fossil-hotspot-why-argentina-is-a-paleontologists-dream-destinationWe want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

New Mexico News Podcast
Paleontologist Links Dinosaurs From Alaska To New Mexico

New Mexico News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 35:27


It's one of the toughest places to get to, but an Albuquerque Paleontologist has made a mission out of research in the ‘Last Frontier,' linking dinosaurs from New Mexico all the way to Alaska. Executive Director of New Mexico's Museum of Natural History and Science, Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, joins Chris and Gabby to share stories from his latest expedition, including the discovery of new dinosaur tracks, and how he's made the connection to New Mexico's desert. Dr. Fiorillo explains how these findings are helping to reshape what we know about prehistoric life. So how are researchers still making discoveries millions of years later? And what could this mean for future research?  Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/podcast and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. MST on Fox New Mexico.

Talking Animals
Kirk Johnson, onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice”

Talking Animals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


Kirk Johnson—paleontologist, Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice,” a documentary that airs Oct. 22 in the season premiere of the PBS series “Nature”—recalls a research opportunity as a grad student some 40 years ago, involving walruses. It was, he says in the […] The post Kirk Johnson, onscreen narrator of “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice” first appeared on Talking Animals.

The Jurassic Park Podcast
Episode 425: Titanosaurus & the Sauropods | DINO DNA with Conor O'Keeffe and Dr. Cary Woodruff | Did Jurassic World Rebirth get it right?

The Jurassic Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 67:55


In today's episode, we present a conversation between Conor O'Keeffe and Dr. Cary Woodruff in our segment, DINO DNA! Today, Conor and his returning guest discuss the Titanosaur and other Sauropods across the franchise. Did Jurassic World Rebirth get it right? Find out in episode 425!Previously, Dr, Woodruff appeared in our Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch episode, so be sure to check that episode out as well. You can find that episode HERE. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

Dads With Nerdy Ambitions
We have a T-Rex....I mean a Paleontologist

Dads With Nerdy Ambitions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 80:33


The guys sit down with their favorite Paleontologist Dr. Brian Curtice Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dads-with-nerdy-ambitions/donations

The Decibel
Fossil feud: Paleontologists have a bone to pick with new find

The Decibel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 23:22


In 2021, mine workers in Morocco made a huge discovery. They found a fossil that scientists believed to be a new species of mosasaur – a large swimming reptile that lived in the same era as the Tyrannosaurus Rex. However, many scientists, including a group in Alberta, are now questioning whether the fossil is real or fake.Ivan Semeniuk is The Globe's science reporter. He's on the show today to explain what we know about this fossil, the feud that it's provoked between paleontologists and when we might uncover the truth.This episode originally aired May 30, 2025.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey
#327 - Paleontologist on Egypt's Lost Creatures & DEBUNKING “Dinosaurs Didn't Exist” | Ken Lacovara

TRENDIFIER with Julian Dorey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 188:57


SPONSORS: 1) HelloFresh: Go to https://hellofresh.com/JULIAN10FM and get *10 FREE MEALS* w/ a Free Item for Life! 2) BRUNT: Get $10 Off @BRUNT w/ code JULIAN at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/ JULIAN #BRUNTpod PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Dr. Kenneth Lacovara is a renowned paleontologist who discovered Dreadnoughtus, one of the largest dinosaurs ever unearthed. He combines cutting-edge technology with field science and serves as the founding director of Rowan University's Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. Lacovara is also the author of Why Dinosaurs Matter and a widely viewed TED speaker. KEN's LINKS: FB: https://www.facebook.com/KennethLacovara WEBSITE: http://kennethlacovara.com/ X: https://x.com/kenlacovara IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennethlacovara/?hl=en Edelman Fossil Park: https://www.efm.org/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00:00 – Backyard Discovery, Edelman Fossil Park, Public Digs, Rowan School Built00:09:37 – NJ Dig Sites, Asteroid Impact, Pollen, Prehistoric Climate, Dinosaur Discovery00:11:07 – Birds & Crocs, First Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Eras, Africa Shift00:18:01 – Bipedal Dinosaurs, TRex Arms, Fossil Species, Science Debate00:36:38 – Scientific Process, Extinction, Pangea, Deep Time00:38:08 – Evolution Timeline, Wildlife Decline, Human Perception00:45:25 – Fossil Park Mission, Earth vs Mars, Ecosystem Roles00:50:21 – Jurassic End, TRex History, Jurassic Park, Chickens01:07:10 – Birds = Dinosaurs, Sea Life, Paleo Art01:15:13 – First NJ Discovery, Haddonfield, Dryptosaurus01:25:53 – Paleo Environments, Argentina, Spinosaurus, Patagonia01:37:19 – Field Connection, Best Moment, Big Discovery, Fossil Insurance01:47:11 – Naming Dreadnoughtus, 10-Year Process, Carl Sagan, Childhood Passion01:58:10 – Lost Dinosaurs, Whale Evolution, Pikaia02:07:26 – Climate Legacy, Tree Frog, Earth's Age, Colossal02:13:03 – Joining Colossal, Fixing the Planet, Amazon02:23:00 – New Discoveries, Evolution & Continents, Geo-Biology02:33:08 – Dating Dreadnoughtus, Asteroid Impact Walkthrough02:42:53 – Asteroid Defense, AI & Paleontology, Meaning of Life02:54:04 – Climate Action, Early 2000s Bipartisan Support CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 327 - Ken Lacovara Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Science Friday
A Reptile's Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:44


Paleontologists have identified an ancient reptile with a towering crest made not of skin, or scales, or feathers, or antler—but something else entirely. It's some kind of integumentary outerwear we've never seen before. The small creature sporting the curious crest was named Mirasaura grauvogeli, and it lived during the Middle Triassic period, about 247 million years ago, just before dinosaurs evolved. Host Flora Lichtman talks to evolutionary biologist Richard Prum about this dramatic dorsal mystery and what it tells us about the evolution of dinosaurs, birds, and feathers. Plus, how fast did dinosaurs run? It turns out that the equation scientists have been using for five decades to estimate dinosaur speeds is not completely accurate. To understand what this could mean for velociraptor velocities, T. rex tempos, and spinosaurus speeds, Flora talks with paleobiologist Peter Falkingham.Guests: Dr. Richard Prum is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and head curator of ornithology at the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He previously chaired Yale's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.Dr. Peter Falkingham is a professor of paleobiology at Liverpool John Moores University in England.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
UCC palaeontologists discover new fossil reptile species

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 4:15


Prof. Maria McNamara, Paleontologist at University College Cork,

Film Alchemist
Jurassic World Rebirth

Film Alchemist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 59:46


On this New Movie Monday we return to the dinosaur infested waters of Jurassic Park Rebirth. We discuss how the heart of this franchise may have gone extinct, the pillars that made the original a classic and why they aren't in this movie, and future of these genetic monstrosities. Close your eyes, hear the amazing tones of John Williams and us...and imagine the first time you saw dinosaurs on the big screen.  Synopsis: Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey Director: Gareth Edwards Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g  

The WorldView in 5 Minutes
Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Hundreds of Hindus attacked Christians in India, Rare Indonesian fish is thorn in evolutionists' side

The WorldView in 5 Minutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025


It's Wednesday, July 2nd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Hundreds of Hindus attacked Christians in India Hundreds of Hindu nationalists attacked a group of Christian families in eastern India last month. The 20 families were eating lunch together before the mob attacked them. Eight of the Christians had to be hospitalized.  A Christian leader in the area told International Christian Concern, “Hindu right-wing activists continued to threaten people to change their religion and accept Hinduism.”  However, the Christians resisted. India is ranked 11th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian.  Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Trump brokered peace deal between Congo and Rwanda The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace deal last Friday in Washington, D.C.  The United States brokered the agreement which will allow American companies to access minerals in the region. Armed groups across the two East African nations have been in conflict since the 1990s. The violence has left millions of people dead. Christians in the area have been especially vulnerable.   Listen to comments from President Donald Trump on the conflict. TRUMP: “It's displaced countless people and claimed the lives of thousands and thousands. But today, the violence and destruction comes to an end. And the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity and peace.” Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill with Vance's tie-breaking vote The U.S. Senate passed President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” yesterday. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to approve it 51-50. The three Republican Senators who defected include Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Thom Tillis of North Carolina. The spending bill extends Trump's tax cuts from 2017. It provides more funding for defense and immigration enforcement while cutting Medicaid spending. Appearing on Fox News Channel, Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, outlined the highlights of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. MILLER: “Each and every one of the individual titles in this bill would be considered one of the great achievements in the history of the conservative movement. “Building the missile defense shield. Our children can be safe from foreign adversaries in this growing era of intercontinental ballistic missiles as nation's race for supremacy. “The section on this bill enshrining border and homeland security. This is the most far reaching Border Security proposal, Homeland Security proposal in my lifetime. I stood by the families whose kids have been murdered by illegal aliens. We made them a promise. Most importantly, the American people voted to fulfill that promise in the last election. This bill fulfills it. “It is the largest tax cut and reform in American history. No tax on tips. No tax on Social Security. No tax on overtime. 100% expensing for new factories. Think about that. Every single business owner with a dream of manufacturing in America can deduct 100% of that cost to make the American dream come true. “The largest welfare reform in American history. Work requirements on food stamps. Work requirements on Medicaid. “This is the most conservative bill in my lifetime. Tax cuts, defense, Border Security, Homeland Security, welfare reform and the largest spending cut in one bill that has ever been enacted. Let's pass this bill.” The bill does raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. The U.S. national debt currently stands at $37 trillion. The bill heads back to the U.S. House of Representatives for final approval. Trump hopes to sign the bill by July 4. Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood The Senate version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would also defund Planned Parenthood. A provision in the bill cuts abortion funding through Medicaid for one year. Originally, the provision would have cut the funding for 10 years.   Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington offered an amendment to strike the provision defunding Planned Parenthood from the bill. Thankfully, the Republicans rejected her pro-abortion amendment. Marjorie Dannenfelser with SBA Pro-Life America said, “Taxpayers should never be forced to funnel their hard-earned dollars to Big Abortion. This funding currently hits almost $800 million annually.” 58% of Americans say public schools should have religious chaplains A new poll from the Associated Press found Americans are divided on their views of religion in public schools. Fifty-eight percent of U.S. adults think religious chaplains should be allowed to provide support services in public schools. Only 44% are in favor of teachers leading a class in prayer. And 39% support a mandatory period during school for private prayer and religious reading.  Also, 38% of Americans think religion has too little influence on what children are taught in schools while 32% think religion has too much influence.  Arsonist shot and killed 2 firefighters, injured another A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in a northern Idaho mountain community, killing two firefighters and wounding a third during a barrage of gunfire over several hours, reports The Associated Press. Crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d'Alene around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half hour later. The gunman, identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, committed suicide at the scene. Sheriff Bob Norris said, “We do believe that the suspect started the fire, and we do believe that it was an ambush and it was intentional. These firefighters did not have a chance.” The deaths of Frank Harwood, a 42-year-old firefighter, and John Morrison, a 52-year-old firefighter, have left their colleagues reeling. David Tysdal, age 47, a Coeur d'Alene fire department fire engineer. sustained gunshot wounds and was in critical condition. Authorities said he had two successful surgeries. Ironically, the dead gunman, Wess Roley, had once aspired to be a firefighter and had only minor contacts with area police, reports The Guardian. Rare Indonesian fish is thorn in evolutionists' side Ocean explorers recently captured a rare Indonesian fish on camera for the first time. Marine biologist Alexis Chappuis encountered an Indonesian coelacanth nearly 500 feet below the ocean's surface in the Maluku Islands.  The Indonesian species of the fish has been spotted before but never photographed underwater.  The coelacanth has been called a living fossil. Scientists believed they were extinct until one was spotted in 1938.  Frank Sherwin with the Institute for Creation Research wrote that the fish “continues to be a thorn in the evolutionists' side. Paleontologists can only say these amazing fish evolved from a vague, unidentified ‘. . . ancestor.' Creationists say there have always been coelacanth fish since their creation thousands of years ago.” Psalm 104:23-24 says, “O LORD, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all; the Earth is full of Your creatures. Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable, living things both small and great.” 7 Worldview listeners gave $1,246.50 to fund the newscast Even though our fundraiser officially concluded on June 30th, 7 final donations came in on July 1st. Our thanks to Tony and Jenny in Palmdale, California who gave $5.50, Julia in Wellsburg, Iowa who gave $20, and Christopher in Dubois, Pennsylvania who gave $25. And we're grateful to God for Leticia in Blum, Texas who pledged $15/month for 12 months for a gift of $180, siblings in Wellsburg, Iowa who pledged $20/month for 12 months for a gift of $240, Ed in Wellsburg, Iowa who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Geral in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada who gave $476. Those 7 Worldview listeners gave $1,246.50. Ready for our final grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $126,741!  (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means we exceeded our $123,500 goal to fund the 6-member Worldview newscast team by $3,241. Thanks again for your sacrifice and your kindness. Psalm 145:3 says, “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom." Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

JAMXP
EP104 POP-PUNK PALEONTOLOGIST

JAMXP

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 130:20


We hope you dig this week's episode as we wanted to change things up a bit. If you've listened to other episodes you know what our very last question is for every guest. That being said we decided we wanted to get a music loving paleontologist to come on the podcast. So this week we had Joe Deckhut the poppunkpaleotologist join us on the podcast to talk dinosaurs and other random things! We had such a great time chatting with him that it's our longest interview yet So we hope you don't go extinct while listening to it! Since this is our longest interview yet let's dive right in and we hope you enjoy the conversation we had with him as much as we did!

Lynch and Taco
7:15 Idiotology June 30, 2025

Lynch and Taco

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 10:58 Transcription Available


Paleontologists find skeleton that weirdly looks exactly like Barney the Purple Dinosaur, We've got the elusive 'It happened again/headline of the week contender combo': Worker found dead after getting stuck in an industrial oven at a Missouri cereal plant, Thousands of people gathered in Kentucky to watch a replica of The General Lee car from The Dukes of Hazzard jump 150 feet over a fountain

Paleo Nerds
Ep #87 Anvil Sharks, Lampreys & Ratfish with Head-Sprouting Teeth featuring Vertebrate Paleontologist Michael Coates

Paleo Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 79:04


Ray and Dave explore jaws, fins and fossil fish while tracing the deep origins of vertebrate life with Dr. Michael Coates, Vertebrate Paleontologist and Chair of Organismal Biology and Anatomy Professor at the University of Chicago.

The Jurassic Park Podcast
Episode 416: Mosasaurus | DINO DNA with Conor O'Keeffe and Amelia Zietlow | Jurassic June

The Jurassic Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 79:47


In today's episode, we present a brand new installment of DINO DNA with Conor O'Keefe! This week, Conor discusses the Mosasaurus with Amelia Zietlow, paleontogy student out of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio
Understanding heat extremes and more...

Quirks and Quarks Complete Show from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 54:09


All the colours of the rainbow, plus oneResearchers have fired lasers directly into the eye to stimulate photoreceptors, and produce the perception of a colour that does not exist in nature. They describe it as a “supersaturated teal,” and hope the technique will allow them to better understand colour vision and perhaps lead to treatments for vision problems. Austin Roorda has been developing this technology using mirrors, lasers and optical devices. He is a professor of Optometry and Vision Science at University of California, Berkeley. The study was published in the journal Science Advances.Following in the footsteps of an ancient ankylosaurPaleontologists have found fossil footprints of an armoured dinosaur in the Canadian Rockies that fill in a critical gap in the fossil record. The footprints belonged to a club-tailed ankylosaur about five to six metres long, and are the first evidence of this type of dinosaur living in North America in a period known as the middle Cretaceous. The research was led by Victoria Arbour, curator of paleontology at the Royal B.C. Museum, and published in the journal Vertebrate Paleontology.Did the Neanderthals die from sunburn?Neanderthals disappeared 40,000 years ago, and new research suggests this corresponds to a period of weakness in the Earth's magnetic field that allowed an increase in the solar radiation reaching the surface. Researchers think they have evidence that modern humans were able to protect themselves from the sun better than Neanderthals could, and this might have contributed to the Neanderthal extinction. Raven Garvey is an anthropologist at the University of Michigan. Her team's research was published in the journal Science. Cloudy with a chance of ammonia mushballsNew observations and models of activity within Jupiter's stormy atmosphere is giving a weather report for the giant planet, and it's pretty extreme. Most interestingly, researchers predict conditions that could lead to violent lightning storms producing softball sized frozen ammonia “mushballs” that would rain through the upper atmosphere. The research was led by Chris Moeckel, a planetary scientist and aerospace engineer at the University of California-Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory, and was published in the journal Science Advances.Shattering heat records: climate change is turning out to be worse than expectedIn the last few years, we've seen global temperatures rising faster, with more extreme localized heatwaves, than climate models predicted. Climate scientists are trying to understand this by investigating the underlying factors behind these heating trends. Richard Allan, from the University of Reading in the U.K., was expecting a larger than normal rise in global temperatures due to natural fluctuations, but global temperatures in 2023 and 2024 were much higher than expected. Their recent study in the journal Environmental Research Letters found a growing imbalance in the earth's heat system, with increasingly more heat coming in than leaving, in large part due to changes we've seen in global cloud cover.This global heating is not happening evenly around the world. Kai Kornhuber, from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Austria and Columbia Climate School in New York, found regional hotspots that are experiencing unexpected extreme heat, likely due to a combination of factors. That study is in the journal PNAS. 

The Jurassic Park Podcast
Episode 412: Pachycephalosaurs | DINO DNA with Conor O'Keeffe and Dr. Cary Woodruff | Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch

The Jurassic Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 65:03


In today's episode, we present a conversation between Conor O'Keeffe and Dr. Cary Woodruff in our segment, DINO DNA! Today, Conor and his incredible guest discuss Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch, along with how they relate to the versions we see in the Jurassic franchise. Sit back, relax and ENJOY this episode of The Jurassic Park Podcast!Please check out my Newsletter featured on Substack! You can sign up for the newsletter featuring the latest from Jurassic Park Podcast and other shows I'm featured on - plus other thoughts and feelings towards film, theme parks and more!FOLLOW USWebsite: https://www.jurassicparkpodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JurassicParkPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jurassicparkpodcast/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jurassicparkpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@jurassicparkpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jurassicparkpodcastApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VAITXfSpotify:  https://spoti.fi/2Gfl41TDon't forget to give our voicemail line a call at 732-825-7763!Catch us on YouTube with Wednesday night LIVE STREAMS, Toy Hunts, Toy Unboxing and Reviews, Theme Park trips, Jurassic Discussion, Analysis and so much more.

Moment of Um
What happens when paleontologists find a fossil?

Moment of Um

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 6:27


Make no bones about it – fossils are super cool! But what do you do if you find a fossil? We asked Jingmai O'Connor, the Associate Curator of Fossil Reptiles at the Field Museum in Chicago, to help us find  the answer.Got a question that's buried in your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll help dig up the answer!

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Hockey English, Lasagna Power, How to Find the Light

The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 45:49


Paleontologist and writer Riley Black joins the show to talk about a plant mystery. Plus, Amanda talks about turning your leftover lasagna into a power source, and Rachel discusses Letterkenny and "hockey English." The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories!  Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Thanks to our Sponsors! Get started today at https://chime.com/WEIRDEST Chime. Feels like Progress. Get an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://honeylove.com/WEIRDEST! #honeylovepod Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/weirdest for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The John Batchelor Show
PREVIEW: DINOSAURS: Author David Randall, "The Monster's Bones," profiles the gifted Kansan paleontologist Barnum Brown who locates the first T-Rex of modern America at the turn of the 20th Century. More later.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 2:02


PREVIEW: DINOSAURS: Author David Randall, "The Monster's Bones," profiles the gifted Kansan paleontologist Barnum Brown who locates the first T-Rex of modern America at the turn of the 20th Century. More later. 1967 T-Rex skull

Threedom
Threevisiting: Yelp Paleontologist

Threedom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 58:25


Threevisiting on the Tues: Scott, Paul and Lauren discuss zoos, dinosaur brains and Dream Depot before playing Acrosticapocalypse. Send Threetures and emails to threedomusa@gmail.com.Leave us a voicemail asking us a question at hagclaims8.comFollow us on Instagram @ThreedomUSA.Listen ad-free and unlock bi-weekly THREEMIUMS on cbbworld.comGrab some new Threedom merch at cbbworld.com/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.