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(Presented by TLPBLACK: A cybersecurity intelligence platform focused on sharing curated, high-sensitivity threat insights and research with trusted security professionals.) Three Buddy Problem - Episode 100: We cover AI eating reverse engineering, the death of the malware report, running local models on the DGX Spark, where Google DeepMind stands, and whether the frontier labs will stay in cybersecurity. Plus, more on Anthropic's Mythos rollout and the thinly sourced Anthropic-NSA reports, the Fast16 sabotage of physics calculations, what researchers choose not to publish, Microsoft's bad Black Hat email, and Costin's Friday UFO files. Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade, Ryan Naraine and Costin Raiu. Timestamps: 0:00 - JAGS at InfoSecurity Europe 3:40 - Sponsor: TLPBLACK 5:54 - A roadmap for security after the AI revolution 11:01 - Stripe Atlas and how easy it is to start a company 15:00 - If anyone could reverse engineer anything for $5 19:49 - Layoffs at Google's Threat Intelligence Group 21:06 - The death of reading the report 27:53 - Pitting the AI models against each other 32:07 - Grok, local models, and the DGX Spark 39:27 - Where is Google DeepMind? 45:29 - Will the frontier labs stay in cybersecurity? 52:41 - Mythos, Project Glasswing, and the NSA deal 1:16:33 - FAST16, Stuxnet, and sabotaging Iran's bomb 1:57:52 - Microsoft, Black Hat, and the chilling effect 2:14:14 - Shout-outs, UFO files, and 100 episodes
A new giant dinosaur has been uncovered in Thailand: the largest ever found in South-East Asia.More than 100 million years ago, Nagatitan towered over the Earth — and has now been described by a team of researchers from the UK and Thailand. Jonathan Webb speaks with Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul, a PhD student at University College London who was part of the team that discovered and named this prehistoric behemoth.You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul, PhD student University College LondonFurther information:The first sauropod dinosaur from the Lower Cretaceous Khok Kruat Formation of Thailand enriches the diversity of somphospondylan titanosauriforms in southeast AsiaThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.
A recent study simulated the extreme temperatures and pressure of the Earth's interior by squeezing a sample between diamonds and heating it with a laser. In those simulations, researchers found that the Earth's core may contain vast amounts of hydrogen, locked away in alloys with iron and silicon. Planetary scientist Anat Shahar joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss what this tells us about how the planet formed, and where water on Earth may have come from. Then, another kind of deep history: Paleontologist Arnaud Rebillard introduces Host Flora Lichtman to “regurgitalite”—fossilized vomit. Rebillard studied a sample of regurgitalite some 50 million years older than the dinosaurs. Guests: Dr. Anat Shahar is a planetary scientist, and vice president for research at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C. Arnaud Rebillard is a PhD candidate in paleontology at the Natural History Museum of Berlin. Other episodes you may enjoy: Could Underground Hydrogen Reserves Put Clean Energy Within Reach? A Reptile's Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos Want SciFri gear? Check out our new shop! The transcript for this episode is available at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-4-SCIFRI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Calvin of Answers in Genesis Canada tries to explain that evolution is a prerequisite for atheism, but he has to lie in order to get there.Cards:God Made Eve from Adam's Egg?!?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdCTlrt1XVIAIG Wants You To Be Misinformed About Science
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.
Fluent Fiction - Danish: Dinosaurs, Disruptions, and the Power of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-04-25-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en frisk forårsdag, og det sprudlende lys strømmede ind gennem de store vinduer på Naturhistorisk Museum.En: It was a fresh spring day, and the radiant light streamed through the large windows at the Naturhistorisk Museum.Da: Turister og skoleklasser vrimlede ind og ud, tagende ind den fascinerende verden af fortidens vidundere.En: Tourists and school classes swarmed in and out, taking in the fascinating world of the wonders of the past.Da: Kasper, en ivrig amatørpaleontolog, kunne næsten ikke styre sin begejstring.En: Kasper, an eager amateur paleontologist, could hardly contain his excitement.Da: Han var der med sin storesøster, Mette, som altid forsøgte at holde Kasper i ørerne.En: He was there with his older sister, Mette, who always tried to keep Kasper in check.Da: De gik hen mod dinosaurudstillingen, hvor Søren, en grundig og omhyggelig museumsvejleder, ledte en gruppe af besøgende gennem historien om de enorme væsener.En: They headed towards the dinosaur exhibit, where Søren, a thorough and meticulous museum guide, was leading a group of visitors through the history of the enormous creatures.Da: Kasper kunne næsten ikke vente med at imponere Mette med alt det, han vidste om dinosaurer.En: Kasper could hardly wait to impress Mette with all he knew about dinosaurs.Da: Da de nåede hen til den store T-Rex-model, bemærkede Kasper en lille knop på kanten af udstillingen.En: As they reached the large T-Rex model, Kasper noticed a small button on the edge of the exhibit.Da: I sin iver trykkede han på den uden at tænke videre over det.En: In his eagerness, he pressed it without thinking further.Da: Pludselig rungede en stemme fra højttalerne og kom med forkerte udsagn om dinosaurernes levetid, som helt kolliderede med Sørens kyndige forklaringer.En: Suddenly, a voice boomed from the loudspeakers, announcing incorrect statements about the lifespan of dinosaurs, which completely collided with Søren's knowledgeable explanations.Da: Søren stoppede op, forundret og en smule irriteret over den misinformation, der nu blev annonceret for hele hallen.En: Søren stopped, puzzled and a bit irritated over the misinformation now being announced to the entire hall.Da: "Hvad sker der?"En: "What is happening?"Da: hviskede Mette, mens flere gæster begyndte at kaste utilfredse blikke mod Kasper.En: whispered Mette while several guests began casting discontented looks at Kasper.Da: Kasper's ansigt blev ildrødt af skam.En: Kasper's face turned crimson with shame.Da: Han vidste, han måtte slukke den forkerte lydvejledning, men han ville helst ikke tiltrække mere opmærksomhed.En: He knew he had to switch off the incorrect audio guide, but he preferred not to attract more attention.Da: Han gav Mette et væsentligt blik, der sagde, "hjælp!"En: He gave Mette a significant look that said, "help!"Da: Mette nikkede hurtigt, forstod situationens alvor og gik hen til Søren.En: Mette quickly nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation, and went over to Søren.Da: Hun pegede på et andet udstoppet dyr og spurgte ivrigt, "Undskyld, hvad er historien bag dette?"En: She pointed to another stuffed animal and eagerly asked, "Excuse me, what is the story behind this?"Da: Søren, altid glad for at dele sin viden, begyndte straks at forklare.En: Søren, always happy to share his knowledge, immediately began explaining.Da: I mellemtiden sneg Kasper sig forsigtigt under de afspærrende reb og skruede hurtigt den vildfarne lyd af.En: Meanwhile, Kasper carefully sneaked under the barrier ropes and swiftly turned off the stray sound.Da: Da lyden forstummede, kom Kasper frem igen, en smule støvet men triumferende.En: When the sound ceased, Kasper emerged again, a bit dusty but triumphant.Da: Mette gik over til ham og gav ham et lille klap på skulderen.En: Mette went over to him and gave him a small pat on the shoulder.Da: "Godt klaret," sagde hun med et grin.En: "Well done," she said with a grin.Da: Søren, som lige var blevet færdig med sin forklaring, kiggede over med et venligt smil.En: Søren, who had just finished his explanation, looked over with a friendly smile.Da: "Det er altid godt at se unge mennesker så interesserede i videnskab," sagde han.En: "It's always good to see young people so interested in science," he said.Da: Kasper smilede tilbage, nu mere rolig.En: Kasper smiled back, now more at ease.Da: Han lærte, at det var bedre at samarbejde end at prøve alt alene.En: He learned that it was better to collaborate than to try everything alone.Da: Nogle gange er det klogt at søge hjælp og arbejde sammen.En: Sometimes it's wise to seek help and work together.Da: Og mens de gik videre til næste sal, føltes museet ikke kun som et sted fyldt med gammel historie, men også som en lektie i værdien af teamwork og fællesskab.En: And as they moved on to the next hall, the museum felt not just like a place filled with ancient history, but also like a lesson in the value of teamwork and community. 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Paul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park.
(Presented by TLPBLACK: A cybersecurity intelligence platform focused on sharing curated, high-sensitivity threat insights and research with trusted security professionals.) Three Buddy Problem - Episode 94: We discuss a mysterious, VM-obfuscated backdoor that lived undetected on a single U.K. machine for a year before disappearing, finding clues pointing to an elite-level APT intrusion that still evades broader industry coverage. Plus, connecting the dots across AI-driven vulnerability discovery, Microsoft's massive Patch Tuesday, Jensen Huang talks cybersecurity, Mythos dangers and Chinese chips, and the quiet erosion of CVE enrichment at NIST. Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade, Ryan Naraine and Costin Raiu. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intros + AI news whiplash 5:10 – Patch Tuesday breakdown: Microsoft's second-largest CVE release ever 7:32 – AI accelerating vulnerability discovery at record pace 10:00 – Frontier lab cyber models, fine-tuning, guardrail removal & KYC 12:37 – FreeBSD NFS bug: Opus 4.6 was already finding critical vulns 14:26 – Anthropic's infrastructure strain: Is Opus being nerfed? 21:05 – OpenAI's Trusted Access for Cyber vs. Anthropic's Mythos cabal 28:45 – SharePoint zero-day CVE-2026-32201: The endless Microsoft tax 34:36 – Adobe Acrobat zero-day: A rare, real, Russia-linked exploit in the wild 41:36 – VirusTotal mining: The golden age of threat intel hunting 50:03 – ZionSiphon: Vibe-coded OT malware targeting Israeli water infrastructure 55:04 – Paleontology of threat research: When do you publish? Who do you trust? 1:13:53 – Angry Spark: A one-machine, one-year backdoor raises eyebrows 1:49:25 – Jensen Huang vs. Dwarkesh Patel on Mythos, China and chips 2:14:32 – Chinese AI distillation: 24,000 fake Anthropic accounts, DeepSeek & the catch-up question
Josh Lively, curator of paleontology, USU Eastern / Jurassic National Monument -- UVU commencement speaker controversy
Let's look at the legend of the Burrunjor! Is it real? Is it a relic of an older animal? Or is it an offshoot of a current animal that we just haven't seen yet?SponsorMe Undies – MeUndies.com/graveyard (Code: graveyard)Cowboy Revolution Apparelhttps://cowboyrevolution.com/?ref=adamgytCode: ADAMGYTCheck out our sources below for more info and to continue learning!Please Rate & Review us wherever you get your Podcasts! Mail us something: GYT PodcastPO Box 542762Grand Prairie, TX 75054Leave us a Voicemail or shoot us a text!430-558-1304Our WebsiteWWW.GraveYardPodcast.comPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/GraveYardTalesYoutube: Youtube.com/c/GraveYardTalesRumble – GraveYard Tales PodcastDo you want GraveYard Merch?!?!Go to https://graveyardtales.dashery.com/ to get you some! Thank You Darron for our Logo!! You can get in touch with Darron for artwork by searching Darron DuBose on Facebook or Emailing him at art_injector@yahoo.comThank you to Brandon Adams for our music tracks!! If you want to hear more from Brandon check him out at:Soundcloud.com/brandonadamsjYoutube.com/brandonadams93Or to get in touch with him for compositions email him at Brandon_adams@earthlink.netOur ContactsWWW.GraveYardPodcast.comEmail us at: GraveYardTalesPodcast@gmail.comFind us on social media:X(Twitter): @GrveYrdPodcastFacebook: @GraveYardTalesPodcastInstagram: @GraveYardTalesPodcastSourceshttps://www.historicmysteries.com/myths-legends/burrunjor/29658/https://genesispark.com/exhibits/cryptozoological-evidence/the-theropod-enclosure/the-burrunjor-of-the-australian-outback/https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Burrunjorhttps://dinofroz.fandom.com/wiki/Megalaniahttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paleontology/comments/z2y35j/did_megalania_interact_with_humans_in_australia/https://austhrutime.com/megafauna_dreamtime.htmhttps://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/megalania-prisca/https://www.firstlighttravel.com.au/australian-travel-blog/aboriginal-mythology-some-truths-revealedhttps://monsterloretour.podbean.com/e/35-megalania-are-giant-lizards-living-large/https://obscurban-legend.fandom.com/wiki/Burrunjor?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttp://www.genesispark.com/…/th…/the-burrunjor-of-australia/http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php…http://cryptozoo-oscity.blogspot.com/…/burrunjor-living-din…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurushttps://www.reddit.com/r/Cryptozoology/comments/1m3nb8m/the_true_history_of_the_burrunjor_hoax_part_two/
Today's episode is about a toxin so powerful that a little smeared on the tip of a blowgun arrow is enough to silence every muscle in your body, including your diaphragm, stopping your breathing. How did a poison like this become a commonly used drug in modern medicine? We'll also go inside a Siberian prison cell where one of the most high-profile political prisoners on the planet collapses and dies. Was this a state-sponsored assassination using a poison from the rainforest? Listen to find out. Send us Fan Mail
Don't call it a comeback, coelacanth's been here for years. We discuss life on Earth 400 million years ago, a military escort mission, our own fish ancestors, five year pregnancies, underwater handstands, an unnecessarily complicated puzzle in the third generation Pokémon games, and so much more. Works Cited: “The Coelacanth” - Knysna Museum “The Discovery” - UC Museum of Paleontology's website “Earliest known coelacanth skull extends the range of anatomically modern coelacanths to the Early Devonian” - Min Zhu et al., Nature Communications, April 2012 “Animated Life: The Living Fossil Fish | HHMI BioInteractive Video” “The coelacanth rostral organ is a unique low-resolution electro-detector that facilitates the feeding strike” - Rachel M. Berquist et al., Scientific Reports, March 2015 “New scale analyses reveal centenarian African coelacanths” - Kélig Mahé et al., Current Biology, August 2021 “Neurocranial development of the coelacanth and the evolution of the sarcopterygian head” - Hugo Dutel et al., Nature, May 2019 “Buoyancy and hydrostatic balance in a West Indian Ocean coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae” - Henrik Lauridsen et al., BMC Biology, August 2022 Links: Come hear Ellen talk about dragons LIVE at Nerd Nite Seattle! https://seattle.nerdnite.com/ For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!
Don't call it a comeback, coelacanth's been here for years. We discuss life on Earth 400 million years ago, a military escort mission, our own fish ancestors, five year pregnancies, underwater handstands, an unnecessarily complicated puzzle in the third generation Pokémon games, and so much more. Works Cited: “The Coelacanth” - Knysna Museum “The Discovery” - UC Museum of Paleontology's website “Earliest known coelacanth skull extends the range of anatomically modern coelacanths to the Early Devonian” - Min Zhu et al., Nature Communications, April 2012 “Animated Life: The Living Fossil Fish | HHMI BioInteractive Video” “The coelacanth rostral organ is a unique low-resolution electro-detector that facilitates the feeding strike” - Rachel M. Berquist et al., Scientific Reports, March 2015 “New scale analyses reveal centenarian African coelacanths” - Kélig Mahé et al., Current Biology, August 2021 “Neurocranial development of the coelacanth and the evolution of the sarcopterygian head” - Hugo Dutel et al., Nature, May 2019 “Buoyancy and hydrostatic balance in a West Indian Ocean coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae” - Henrik Lauridsen et al., BMC Biology, August 2022 Links: Come hear Ellen talk about dragons LIVE at Nerd Nite Seattle! https://seattle.nerdnite.com/ For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!
My conversation with Matt Kaplan starts at minutes 31 mins in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right Matt Kaplan is a science correspondent at The Economist where he has written about everything from paleontology and parasites to virology and viticulture over the course of two decades. His writing has also appeared in National Geographic, New Scientist, Nature, and The New York Times. He is the author of The Science of Monsters and Science of the Magical, and co-author of David Attenborough's First Life: A Journey Through Time. He completed a thesis in Paleontology at Berkeley, and one in science journalism at Imperial College, London. In 2014 he was awarded a Knight Fellowship to study at MIT and Harvard. Born in California, he lives in England. Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emily Keeble — a passionate paleo creator and science communicator known for her work on Late Triassic archosaurs and bringing ancient life to life on social media.We dive into:
Matt Kaplan is a science correspondent at the Economist and author of the new book I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right in which he shares the stories of researchers—from Darwin to Pasteur to modern Nobel Prize winners—who had to fight for their revolutionary ideas to be accepted. "But Paul…” you might say. "This sounds very interesting, but how does it fit into the conversations here on Reasonably Happy?” Good question! It's because I like contrarians and truth-seekers. I worry about prevailing power structures or narratives that restrict innovation, progress, free markets, and personal liberty, whether those obstacles be bureaucracy, fascism, religion, or political correctness. And perhaps by pondering these historical examples, we'll be less likely to repeat past mistakes. Over the last two decades, Matt has written about everything from paleontology and parasites to virology and viticulture. In addition to the Economist, his writing has appeared in National Geographic, Nature, and the New York Times. He completed a thesis in Paleontology at Berkeley, and one in science journalism at Imperial College, London. In 2014 he was awarded a Knight Fellowship to study at MIT and Harvard. Born in California, he lives in England. Please rate and review Reasonably Happy HERE (DO IT!) Read Paul's Substack newsletter HERE Buy Matt's book, I Told You So! here.
NJ author/professor of Paleontology Gerta Keller talks about herlatest release “The Last Extinction: The Real Stories Behind the Death of theDinosuars” regarding betrayal, sabotage, perseverance and vindication bringingyou the front-row seat the greatest discovery of our time where a father-sonduo boldly proclaimed to have solved the reason why dinosaurs became extinctonly to find what Gerta presented what was really correct using her records andresearch to prove otherwise! Gerta is also a Geology Emeritus in the Departmentof Geoscience at Princeton University since ‘84 and placed over 260 scientificjournals, plus is the leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, andthe environmental impacts on volcanos while sharing her experiences and more!Check out the latest from Gerta Keller on many major platforms and www.gkeller.princeton.edu today!#gertakeller #author #newjersey #princetonuniversity #thelastextinction #professor#dinosaurs #paleontology #extinction #geology #catastrophes #spreaker #spotify#iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnergertakeller #themikewagnershowgertakeller
NJ author/professor of Paleontology Gerta Keller talks about herlatest release “The Last Extinction: The Real Stories Behind the Death of theDinosuars” regarding betrayal, sabotage, perseverance and vindication bringingyou the front-row seat the greatest discovery of our time where a father-sonduo boldly proclaimed to have solved the reason why dinosaurs became extinctonly to find what Gerta presented what was really correct using her records andresearch to prove otherwise! Gerta is also a Geology Emeritus in the Departmentof Geoscience at Princeton University since ‘84 and placed over 260 scientificjournals, plus is the leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, andthe environmental impacts on volcanos while sharing her experiences and more!Check out the latest from Gerta Keller on many major platforms and www.gkeller.princeton.edu today!#gertakeller #author #newjersey #princetonuniversity #thelastextinction #professor#dinosaurs #paleontology #extinction #geology #catastrophes #spreaker #spotify#iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnergertakeller #themikewagnershowgertakeller
NJ author/professor of Paleontology Gerta Keller talks about her latest release “The Last Extinction: The Real Stories Behind the Death of the Dinosuars” regarding betrayal, sabotage, perseverance and vindication bringing you the front-row seat the greatest discovery of our time where a father-son duo boldly proclaimed to have solved the reason why dinosaurs became extinct only to find what Gerta presented what was really correct using her records and research to prove otherwise! Gerta is also a Geology Emeritus in the Department of Geoscience at Princeton University since ‘84 and placed over 260 scientific journals, plus is the leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, and the environmental impacts on volcanos while sharing her experiences and more! Check out the latest from Gerta Keller on many major platforms and www.gkeller.princeton.edu today! #gertakeller #author #newjersey #princetonuniversity #thelastextinction #professor #dinosaurs #paleontology #extinction #geology #catastrophes #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergertakeller #themikewagnershowgertakellerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.
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
Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Dinosaurs, Disruptions, and a Daring Museum Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram stond in de hal van het Natuurhistorisch Museum in Amsterdam.En: Bram stood in the hall of the Natuurhistorisch Museum in Amsterdam.Nl: Het gebouw was groot en statig, vol met indrukwekkende skeletten en fossielen.En: The building was large and stately, full of impressive skeletons and fossils.Nl: De lucht was ijzig en het winterlicht viel door de hoge ramen.En: The air was icy and the winter light fell through the tall windows.Nl: Het museum was vol bezoekers voor de opening van de nieuwe dinosaurus-tentoonstelling.En: The museum was full of visitors for the opening of the new dinosaur exhibition.Nl: Bram was nerveus maar ook enthousiast.En: Bram was nervous but also excited.Nl: Bram had de afgelopen vijf jaar aan deze tentoonstelling gewerkt.En: Bram had worked on this exhibition for the past five years.Nl: Hij hoopte indruk te maken op het museumbestuur en hun goedkeuring te krijgen voor toekomstige projecten.En: He hoped to impress the museum board and get their approval for future projects.Nl: Maar alles verliep niet volgens plan.En: But things didn't go according to plan.Nl: Er waren technische problemen.En: There were technical problems.Nl: De verlichting was stuk en een belangrijk fossiel, een replica van een Tyrannosaurus Rex, was nog niet gearriveerd.En: The lighting was broken, and an important fossil, a replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, hadn't arrived yet.Nl: Anouk en Sophie, collega's en vrienden van Bram, stonden op een afstand te praten.En: Anouk and Sophie, colleagues and friends of Bram, stood at a distance talking.Nl: Ze keken naar hem en glimlachten bemoedigend.En: They looked at him and smiled encouragingly.Nl: Bram besloot de aandacht af te leiden.En: Bram decided to divert the attention.Nl: Hij begon een rondleiding te improviseren.En: He started to improvise a tour.Nl: Zijn stem was kalm toen hij over de geschiedenis van de dinosaurussen vertelde.En: His voice was calm as he spoke about the history of the dinosaurs.Nl: "Kijk eens naar deze schedel," zei hij, wijzend naar een fossiel van een Triceratops.En: "Look at this skull," he said, pointing to a Triceratops fossil.Nl: "Wisten jullie dat ze plantaardig voedsel aten?"En: "Did you know they ate plant-based food?"Nl: De bezoekers luisterden aandachtig.En: The visitors listened attentively.Nl: Maar plotseling beefde de grond.En: But suddenly the ground trembled.Nl: Het was een klein aardbevingetje.En: It was a small earthquake.Nl: Iedereen hield zijn adem in.En: Everyone held their breath.Nl: Verschillende objecten rinkelden in hun glazen vitrines.En: Various objects rattled in their glass cases.Nl: Bram bleef rustig.En: Bram remained calm.Nl: Hij zag dit als een kans.En: He saw this as an opportunity.Nl: "Bent u ooit nieuwsgierig geweest naar hoe aardbevingen ontstaan?"En: "Have you ever been curious about how earthquakes occur?"Nl: vroeg Bram glimlachend.En: asked Bram with a smile.Nl: Hij leidde de groep naar een kaart van tektonische platen.En: He led the group to a map of tectonic plates.Nl: "Dinosaurussen leefden in een wereld die constant bewoog en veranderde.En: "Dinosaurs lived in a world that was constantly moving and changing.Nl: Net zoals vandaag soms gebeurt."En: Just like today sometimes happens."Nl: Langzaam kalmeerde de menigte en begon te lachen.En: Slowly, the crowd calmed down and began to laugh.Nl: Bram had hun aandacht volledig.En: Bram had their full attention.Nl: Hij vertelde gepassioneerd over de tektonische geschiedenis van de aarde.En: He spoke passionately about the tectonic history of the Earth.Nl: Mensen stelden vragen.En: People asked questions.Nl: Er ontstond een interactieve discussie.En: An interactive discussion emerged.Nl: Aan het einde van de avond kwam het museumbestuur naar Bram toe.En: At the end of the evening, the museum board approached Bram.Nl: Ze gaven hem een schouderklopje.En: They patted him on the shoulder.Nl: "Fantastisch gedaan," zeiden ze.En: "Fantastically done," they said.Nl: Bram voelt een golf van trots.En: Bram felt a wave of pride.Nl: Hij kende zijn onderwerp als geen ander, en zijn passie was duidelijk.En: He knew his subject like no other, and his passion was evident.Nl: Bram realiseerde zich dat hij meer was dan zijn werk.En: Bram realized that he was more than his work.Nl: Zijn kennis en enthousiasme waren zijn belangrijkste troeven.En: His knowledge and enthusiasm were his most important assets.Nl: Met opgeheven hoofd liep hij de tentoonstelling door, klaar voor de toekomst.En: With his head held high, he walked through the exhibition, ready for the future.Nl: De nacht viel terwijl sneeuwvlokken zachtjes tegen de ramen dwarrelden, en Bram wist dat deze avond een succes was.En: Night fell as snowflakes gently fluttered against the windows, and Bram knew that this evening had been a success. 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I'm so excited to officially reveal Prehistoric Live 2026 — a two-day paleontology event happening May 1st & 2nd full of fascinating talks, discoveries, and deep dives into the prehistoric world!
Episode: 1513 The Accidental Creationist: In which science changes with the telling of it. Today, the problem of telling about science.
We are joined once again by Randall Carlson for a discussion that ranges from Sacred Geometry and Cataclysm, to the Georgia Guidestones and Freemasonry, to Space Exploration, Alchemy, and the Future of the Human Race. Randall Carlson is a master builder and architectural designer, teacher, geometrician, geomythologist, geological explorer and renegade scholar. He has 4 decades of study, research and exploration Into the interface between ancient mysteries and modern science, has been an active Freemason for 30 years and is Past Master of one of the oldest and largest Masonic lodges in Georgia. He has been recognized by The National Science Teachers Association for his commitment to Science education for young people. The acclaimed 1997 TBS/CNN documentary “Fire from the Sky” was based upon his research into Earth change and catastrophic events. He has organized several dozen field expeditions documenting evidence for catastrophic earth change. He has received academic recognition for outstanding work as a student of geology. His work incorporates Ancient Mythology, Astronomy, Earth Science, Paleontology, Symbolism, Sacred Geometry and Architecture, Geomancy, and other arcane and scientific traditions. For over 25 years he has presented classes, lectures, and multimedia programs synthesizing this information for students of the Mysteries. Randall is uniquely qualified to interpret the hidden meaning of the great masterpieces of mystical architecture, as well as esoteric and occult ritual and symbolism. It is his aspiration to affect a revival of lost knowledge towards the goal of creating the new world based upon universal principles of harmony, freedom, and spiritual evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discover how Professor Gerta Keller challenged the asteroid theory and rewrote the story of dinosaur extinction in this powerful interview with Betsy.On this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy Wurzel interviews Professor Gerta Keller, a pioneering geologist and paleontologist whose research redefined the cause of dinosaur extinction.Professor Keller opens up about her life journey — from being told she'd only become a seamstress to proving that massive volcanic eruptions, not an asteroid, triggered the mass extinction event. Betsy and Professor Keller discuss the misogyny she faced in academia, the backlash to her findings, and how she continues to mentor and inspire future scientists, especially women.
What happens behind the scenes of a dinosaur exhibit? Short Wave host Regina Barber got to find out … by taking a trip to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh. In the museum's basement, she talked to a paleobiologist, checked out a farmland fossil find and even touched a 67 million-year-old bone. Because, as it turns out, there's a lot of science that can be found in a museum basement.Learn more about the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's exhibit “The Stories We Keep”.Interested in more archaeology and dino-related 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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This show is part of a series exploring Science Moab's School to Science Program, connecting students with scientists in the field, the lab, and beyond. This program began in 2021 and to date has mentored over 57 local students. In this episode, we talk with Chris Moriera, a recent graduate of the Grand County Student Career and Success Center and participant in the School to Science Program. Guest host Sasha Pereira explores Chris's journey from high school to hands-on paleontology internships, his experiences with mentors and scientists, and the impact of these opportunities on his academic and career aspirations. Chris shares insights about the welcoming scientific community, the excitement of fieldwork, and the importance of mentorship. The episode also covers Chris's achievements, including presenting research at a professional conference and earning a college scholarship. The conversation concludes with advice for students interested in science careers and Chris's vision for making science accessible to future generations.
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
Koalas with the bodies of lions. Elephants the size of your dog. Gigantic, 8-foot-tall sloths. These aren't creatures found in science fiction: They walked our planet a million years ago, during the Ice Age.That's the focus of the third season of the Apple TV series “Prehistoric Planet,” which uses the latest paleontology research and photorealistic CGI to reimagine the lives of ancient creatures. So far, the series has focused on dinosaurs, but now it's taking that same approach to the huge and strange-looking animals that roamed the tundras and deserts of the Ice Age.Joining Host Ira Flatow to thaw out the new research featured in the show are two of its scientific consultants, paleontologist Darren Naish and La Brea Tar Pits curator Emily Lindsey.Guests: Dr. Darren Naish is a paleozoologist and author based in Southampton, U.K.Dr. Emily Lindsey is a paleoecologist, curator, and excavation site director at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles, California. Transcript available at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
Catherine (Katie) Ulissey, wife and research partner of geologist Dr. Robert Schoch, found her early years shaped by dance. Conservatory trained, she turned professional at the age of 16, performing with classical ballet and contemporary dance companies, and later transitioning to musical theater, performing on Broadway in a number of productions including the original cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera". Her early childhood in Saudi Arabia sparked a lifelong fascination with ancient mysteries. Katie and Dr. Schoch met at a conference on the topic in 2007 and married on Easter Island in 2010. Together, they have co-authored works exploring ancient civilizations and their connections to cosmic events. Katie has contributed significantly to her husband's research, including connecting Easter Island's previously undeciphered rongorongo script to global “plasma petroglyphs” first identified by renowned physicist Dr. Anthony Peratt of Los Alamos National Laboratory. This discovery shifted her husband's research toward our Sun as the probable cause of the end of the last ice age. Related to this, she noticed giant Lichtenberg patterns emanating from beneath the Great and Second Pyramids on the Giza Plateau (dendritic patterns would be consistent with plasma ejected during massive solar outbursts). More recently, she has offered an hypothesis regarding the potential “Ancient and Intentional Burial of Ancient Egypt” (in similar fashion to Göbekli Tepe). She holds a B.A. from Emerson College (2002) and stays connected to her dance roots by teaching ballet at Wellesley College. She is the author of a children's book, “Adriana and the Ancient Mysteries: The Great Sphinx”, published in German, Italian, and English (revised edition).Dr. Robert M. Schoch, a full-time faculty member at the College of General Studies at Boston University since 1984, and a recipient of its Peyton Richter Award for interdisciplinary teaching, earned his Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics at Yale University in 1983. He also holds an M.S. and M.Phil. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale, as well as degrees in Anthropology (B.A.) and Geology (B.S.) from George Washington University. In recognition of his research into ancient civilizations, Dr. Schoch was awarded (in 2014) the title of Honorary Professor of the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy in Varna, Bulgaria. In 2017, the College of General Studies at Boston University named him Director of its Institute for the Study of the Origins of Civilization (ISOC).In the early 1990s, Dr. Schoch stunned the world with his revolutionary research that recast the date of the Great Sphinx of Egypt to a period thousands of years earlier than its standard attribution. In demonstrating that the leonine monument has been heavily eroded by water despite the fact that its location on the edge of the Sahara has endured hyper-arid climactic conditions for the past 5,000 years, Dr. Schoch revealed to the world that mankind's history is greater and older than previously believed. The subsequently excavated 12,000-year-old megalithic site of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey confirmed these assertions.Dr. Schoch's more recent research has focused on the cataclysmic events that ended Earth's last ice age, circa 9700 BCE, simultaneously decimating the high civilizations of the time. The overwhelming evidence drawn from varying disciplines, put forth in his book Forgotten Civilization: New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark Age (2021), points to enormous solar outbursts as the cause.Dr. Schoch has been quoted extensively in the media for his work on ancient cultures and monuments around the globe. His research has been instrumental in spurring renewed attention to the interrelationships between geological and astronomical phenomena, natural catastrophes, and the early history of civilization. He has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and is featured in the Emmy-winning documentary The Mystery of the Sphinx, which first aired on NBC in 1993.The author and coauthor of books both technical and popular, Dr. Schoch's works include Phylogeny Reconstruction in Paleontology (1986), Stratigraphy: Principles and Methods (1989), Voices of the Rocks (1999), Voyages of the Pyramid Builders (2003), Pyramid Quest (2005), The Parapsychology Revolution (2008), Forgotten Civilization: The Role of Solar Outbursts in Our Past and Future (2012), Origins of the Sphinx (2017), and the 2nd edition (revised and expanded) of Forgotten Civilization, subtitled New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark Age (2021), among others. Dr. Schoch is also the coauthor of an environmental science textbook used in universities across the United States, and he has contributed to numerous magazines, journals, and reviews on geology, ancient civilizations, parapsychology, and other topics. His works have been translated into a number of languages and distributed around the world.Besides his academic and scholarly studies, Dr. Schoch is an active environmental advocate who stresses a pragmatic, hands-on approach. In this connection, he helped found a local community land trust devoted to protecting land from harmful development, serving on its Board of Directors for many years. And despite acknowledging that our Sun is a major driver of climate on the planet, Dr. Schoch takes an active part in “green” politics; for over a decade he served as an elected member of his local city council.In 1993, an extinct mammal genus was named Schochia in honor of Dr. Schoch's paleontological contributions.It was at the instigation of the late John Anthony West (1932—2018) that Dr. Schoch first began studying the age of the Sphinx. The chamber beneath the Sphinx's paw, which Dr. Schoch, working with Dr. Thomas Dobecki, discovered in the early 1990s and which many people believe is an ancient archive or "Hall of Records" remains unexplored.In 2010 (and grateful to the dignitaries who made it possible), Dr. Schoch married former ballet and Broadway dancer Catherine Ulissey in both civil and traditional Rapanui ceremonies on Easter Island.Dr. Schoch's website is www.robertschoch.com.- - - - -Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
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One of the biggest debates in the dinosaur world is what was happening right before they went extinct. Were they already declining, or would they have thrived if not for the asteroid? Two recent studies shed some light on this question: one that analyzes a trove of fossils from New Mexico and suggests there was more diversity in the Americas than previously thought, and another that reanalyzes a long-debated juvenile T. rex fossil and finds it's likely a separate, smaller species.Host Ira Flatow is joined by authors on those separate studies, paleontologists Steve Brusatte and Lindsay Zanno.Guests: Dr. Lindsay Zanno is division head of paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC.Dr. Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.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.
Amy Atwater, co-host of Weird & Dead joins to discuss some of her favorite fossils and her new book The Fossil Keeper's Treasure. Plus a new ornithomimosaur with big hands, Mexidracon, and monstersaursFor links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Mochlodon, links from Amy Atwater, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Mochlodon-Episode-551/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Mochlodon, a stocky island dinosaur that was first found way back in 1859.Interview with Amy Atwater, a paleontologist and science communicator, the Director of Paleontology at Friends of Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Colorado, co-host of the podcast Weird & Dead, and author of the book “The Fossil Keeper's Treasure”. Follow her @Mary_Annings_RevengeIn dinosaur news this week:There's a new ornithomimosaur with very large hands named Mexidracon longimanus 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The story behind Dr. Gerta Keller's world-shattering scientific discovery that dinosaur extinction was NOT caused by asteroid impact, but rather by volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula, a discovery that highlights today's existential threat of greenhouse gasses and climate change and one that sparked an all-out war waged by the scientific establishment.Part scientific detective story, part personal odyssey, The Last Extinction is the definitive account of a radical theory that has reshaped how we understand our planet's past and, as we face the possibility of a sixth extinction, how we might survive its future.For decades, the dominant theory held that an asteroid impact caused the dinosaurs' extinction. But Princeton Geologist Dr. Gerta Keller followed the evidence to the truth: Deccan volcanism, a series of massive volcanic eruptions in India, triggered a long-term climate catastrophe and Earth's fifth mass extinction. Her findings upended the field and ignited a bitter feud in modern science—what became known as the “Dinosaur Wars.”Raised in poverty on a Swiss farm and told she could never be a scientist, Keller defied expectations, earning her PhD at Stanford and battling her way into the highest ranks of Geology, eventually becoming a Professor of Paleontology and Geology at Princeton University. Her refusal to back down in the face of ridicule, sabotage, and sexism makes her story as thrilling as her science, which offers urgent insight into today's climate crisis: Sustained planetary upheaval—not a single cataclysmic event—can plunge the planet into an age of death.She is the author of "The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs."https://www.amazon.com/Last-Extinction-Science-Behind-Dinosaurs/dp/B0DZ13NHZV http://www.yourlotandparcel.org
In this engaging conversation, Rachel Ignotofski discusses her new book Dinosaurs, exploring the fascination with these ancient creatures, the impact of mass extinctions, and the evolution of life on Earth. She highlights the importance of paleontology, the legacy of Mary Anning, and the artistic choices made in illustrating the book. The discussion also touches on the audience for the book, quirky anecdotes from paleontological history, and the significance of understanding deep time in relation to our current ecosystem.AD| To sign up for The Curiousity Box go to http://curiositybox.com/BreakingMath and get 25% off your first box with breakmath25Takeaways Most of us fall in love with dinosaurs around the age of six. Dinosaurs and birds evolved together, sharing the Earth. There have been five major mass extinctions in Earth's history. Nature always bounces back after mass extinctions. Paleontology is constantly evolving with new discoveries. Mary Anning was a pioneer in paleontology, often overlooked. Dinosaurs were not just big lizards; they were diverse and complex. The Cambrian explosion marked a significant evolutionary milestone.Chapters 00:00 The Fascination with Dinosaurs 03:42 Mass Extinctions and Geological Time 06:16 Paleontology and Misconceptions 09:08 Mary Anning: The Mother of Paleontology 11:53 Evolution of Dinosaurs and Marine Reptiles 13:06 The Evolution of Whales 13:42 The Cambrian Explosion and Ancient Creatures 16:12 Favorite Time Periods in Prehistory 18:48 The Book's Audience and Its Appeal 19:03 Anecdotes from the Fossil World 21:53 Art and Illustrations in Science 26:11 The Vastness of Earth History 28:21 Upcoming Events and Future ProjectsFollow Rachel Ignotofsky on Twitter, Instagram, Website, and find her new book here.Subscribe to Breaking Math wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Breaking Math on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter, BlueSky, and InstagramBecome a guest hereemail: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com
The story behind Dr. Gerta Keller's world-shattering scientific discovery that dinosaur extinction was NOT caused by asteroid impact, but rather by volcanic eruptions on the Indian peninsula, a discovery that highlights today's existential threat of greenhouse gasses and climate change—and one that sparked an all-out war waged by the scientific establishment.Part scientific detective story, part personal odyssey, The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs (Diversion Books, 2025) is the definitive account of a radical theory that has reshaped how we understand our planet's past and, as we face the possibility of a sixth extinction, how we might survive its future.For decades, the dominant theory held that an asteroid impact caused the dinosaurs' extinction. But Princeton Geologist Dr. Gerta Keller followed the evidence to the truth: Deccan volcanism, a series of massive volcanic eruptions in India, triggered a long-term climate catastrophe and Earth's fifth mass extinction. Her findings upended the field and ignited a bitter feud in modern science—what became known as the “Dinosaur Wars.”Raised in poverty on a Swiss farm and told she could never be a scientist, Keller defied expectations, earning her PhD at Stanford and battling her way into the highest ranks of Geology, eventually becoming a Professor of Paleontology and Geology at Princeton University. Her refusal to back down in the face of ridicule, sabotage, and sexism makes her story as thrilling as her science, which offers urgent insight into today's climate crisis: Sustained planetary upheaval—not a single cataclysmic event—can plunge the planet into an age of death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Sift through your memories and excavate an image of a fossil. Maybe you're picturing dinosaur bones, the imprint of an ammonite, or the fronds of a fern etched into stone. But there's a whole other category of fossilized remains that can tell us about life way before T. rexes, or even twigs, existed on this planet. That's fossilized evidence of microbes.Microbiologist Paula Welander uses these ancient remains to understand how life began on Earth. She joined Host Flora Lichtman for our live show at the Fox Theater in Redwood City, California, to talk about how her work may help us find life elsewhere in the universe.Guest: Dr. Paula Welander is a professor of Earth system science at Stanford University.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.
Dr. Louis L. Jacobs is Emeritus Professor in the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences and President of the ISEM at SMU. As a vertebrate paleontologist, Louis studies the fossils of animals with backbones. His goal is to understand their evolution and how it fits together with the earth and the environment to present a holistic picture of our world. When he's not working, Louis loves to look at rocks, tend to orchids, bind books, and spend quality time with his grandchildren. They are insatiably curious and interested in everything, including rocks, fossils, and space. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Vertebrate Paleontology and Evolution from the University of Arizona. After completing his training, he worked as a research paleontologist at the Museum of Northern Arizona, a geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, a lecturer and a research associate at the University of Arizona, Head of the Division of Paleontology at the National Museums of Kenya. He joined the faculty at SMU in 1983. During his time at SMU, Louis has held leadership positions at the Dallas Museum of Natural History as well as the Shuler Museum of Paleontology at SMU, where he ultimately served as Director for 13 years. Louis has won numerous awards and honors for his scholarship, his service, and the books he has written, including the University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award from SMU, the Joseph T. Gregory Award for Service to the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, The Texas Earth Science Teachers Association Lifetime Membership and Friends of TESTA Award, and many others. In addition, he is a past Fellow of the Explorers Club, Past President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and ten fossil species have been named after him. In this interview, he shares more about his life and science.
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.
Grassy biomes, including grasslands, savannahs and crops, cover over 40% of all land on Earth. They play a significant role in carbon and silica cycles and have a large impact upon the climate. Grasslands (grass-dominated ecosystems) have shaped the evolution of numerous groups of organisms, most obviously grazing mammals, and can support a huge amount of biodiversity. Humans evolved in the savannas and through domestication of grasses formed agriculture, leading to a modern diet dominated by grasses such as oats, rice, wheat and corn. As anthropogenic climate change threatens large scale uncertainty, it's vital that we understand the controls that govern the success of this fundamentally important group. It is only by studying the evolutionary history of grasses that we might be able to predict how they will fare in future. Joining us in this episode to speak about the challenges of piecing together the evolutionary history of grasses from a relatively poor fossil record is Prof. Caroline Stromberg of the University of Washington.
In this episode of Truth Be Told, host Tony Sweet sits down with renowned paleontologist and author Professor Donald Prothero to tackle one of the most debated questions of all time: How old is the Earth? From scripture's claim of a young world just a few thousand years old, to science's overwhelming evidence of a planet more than 4.5 billion years in the making—this conversation pulls no punches. Professor Prothero dives deep into the fossils, rocks, and geological records that reveal Earth's true timeline while exploring why the controversy between science and faith continues to spark debate. This isn't just a discussion about numbers—it's about how we view history, belief, and our place in the universe. Whether you're driven by science, guided by scripture, or searching for answers in between, this episode will leave you questioning what you thought you knew.✨ Don't forget to Subscribe, Follow, Like, and Share so you never miss a thought-provoking episode of Truth Be Told!#TruthBeTold #ScienceVsScripture #DonaldProthero #AgeOfTheEarth #Podcast #Paranormal #History #Geology #Paleontology #TruthSeekers #AncientMysteriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.
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
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.
The latest four letter word of Four Letter Word season is dino. 'Dinosaur' is derived from Greek 'terrible lizard', and they could have called it 'whopping great lizard' or 'sublime lizard' or 'hey cool lizard', but no. TERRIBLE. Professor Hannah McGregor of Material Girls podcast and author of the book Clever Girl: Jurassic Park explains humans' relationship with language for dinosaurs, and why 'terrible' might be a perfect choice.Visit theallusionist.org/dino for more information about dinos, links to Hannah and her work, pics of the Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs, and the transcript of the episode.TOMORROW, ie 22 July, at 4pm UK time, BBC Radio 4 is broadcasting (and internetting) our piece Souvenirs, a sort of tragicomic essay/documentary/musical? about the two friends who around 1900 founded the groundbreaking Doves Press then almost immediately had a big falling out and spent more than a decade fighting over their in-house typeface. And THEN things got weird. If you like stories about history and/or petty revenge, this is for you.It's some of my best work - I give it 7.8 out of 10 - and I'd love for you to listen to it, via radio or BBC website or BBC Sounds (it'll be on there for a while after, I'm not sure how long). We're also having a live listening party during the broadcast in the Allusioverse Discord, so what a great time to join: theallusionist.org/donate You also get behind the scenes scoops about the making of every episode, livestreams with me and my collection of dictionaries, perks at live shows, the company of your fellows in the Allusioverse Discord, and watchalongs eg currently the new season of Great British Sewing Bee. And, you're keeping this independent podcast going, what great outcomes for your money.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Martin Austwick provided music and editorial assistance. Download his songs at palebirdmusic.com and listen to his podcasts Song By Song and Neutrino Watch.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Understance, a growing Vancouver BC company making thoughtfully designed, pretty and comfy bras, undies and sleepwear. They're having a sale on June 26-July 1 so get over there and stock up at understance.com or at their stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, Calgary and Toronto.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life: go to rosettastone.com/allusionist.• Quince, luxurious clothing and homewares at prices 50-80% lower than comparable brands. Go to Quince.com/allusionist for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The latest Jurassic World movie, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” is out today. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson (“The Avengers”) and Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight”). Their characters make a dangerous journey to an island chock-full of dinosaurs to get their hands on some dino blood for a life-saving heart medicine. But unfortunately for them, and luckily for us, things do not go as planned.Producer Dee Peterschmidt saw the movie and has a behind-the-scenes look with the movie's scientific consultant, paleontologist Steve Brusatte.Guest: Dr. Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh.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.
Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a hippo. They're all extinct now, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Host Flora Lichtman talks with researcher Carli Peters about ZooMS, a technique that allows researchers to use collagen from ancient bone fragments to identify species, offering clues to those ancient extinction events. Peters recently described using the technique in the journal Frontiers in Mammal Science.And, a recent study in the journal Nature Astronomy hints that our own Milky Way galaxy may not be doomed to collide with Andromeda after all. Till Sawala, an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki, joins Flora to talk about the finding.Guests: Dr. Carli Peters is a postdoctoral researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and the Evolution of Human Behavior at the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal.Dr. Till Sawala is an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki.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.
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While there are a lot of dinosaur fossils, and a lot of plant fossils, the precise connection between the two has been something of a mystery. Now, researchers report that they've found what's called a cololite, fossilized gut contents, in the remains of a sauropod—a massive, long-necked plant-eater. The dino's last meal dates back 95 to 100 million years. Paleontologist Stephen Poropat joins Host Flora Lichtman to dig into the mysteries of a dinosaur's tummy.And, for prairie dogs, communication is key. The rodents' yips and barks can warn when danger is near—and not just to other prairie dogs. A new study suggests that birds called long-billed curlews are eavesdropping on this chatter to learn when a predator is lurking nearby. Using speakers and a taxidermied badger on wheels, ornithologists are untangling the social dynamics of black-tailed prairie dogs. Host Flora Lichtman talks with study author Andrew Dreelin about this eavesdropping behavior and what it means for conservation.Guests:Dr. Stephen Poropat is a paleontologist and deputy director of the Western Australian Organic and Isotope Geochemistry Centre at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.Andrew Dreelin is a research fellow with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and a PhD candidate at Northern Illinois University.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.
Bedbug infestations are not just a modern problem—these pests have been with early human ancestors for 245,000 years, causing problems long before the invention of beds. Lindsay Miles, an entomologist at Virginia Tech, has found that changes in bedbug population size mirrored those of humans, proving they might be our first pest. Miles talks with Host Flora Lichtman about our history with bedbugs and why they're such prolific pests. Plus, the discovery of a new wasp that catches its prey… with butt flaps. Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen, curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen tells us all about it.Guests: Dr. Lindsay Miles is an entomologist at Virginia Tech. Dr. Lars Vilhelmsen is a curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark in CopenhagenTranscript is available on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, is what a period of intense fossil hunting in the late 19th century came to be called, thanks primarily to the intense and bitter rivalry between two of America's most prominent early paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. These two men, who started out as friends, would end up destroying each other's and their own lives in their intense quest to become America's most heralded fossil hunter. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch.