Podcasts about Species

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In this episode, we have the privileged to have a conversation with Abigail Child who has produced over 30+ films and has 6 books! I got to interview her for the LA Femme Festival on her most recent film The Origins of Species which covers how AI Robotics are being manufactured, built, and their intention of what role they will play within society! This is such a golden conversation on what are the practical steps we can take to make a difference during the time of AI leading the way and be informed about the ethical issues occurring with this! Make sure to check out the film at either of these linkshttps://www.originofthespeciesfilm.com/https://www.abigailchild.com/Tune in to receive the frequency. I love you,ColleenWebsiteFacebookInstagramAbigail Child has been at the forefront of experimental writing and media since the 1980s, having has completed more than fifty film/video works and installations, and written 6 books. An acknowledged pioneer in montage, Child addresses the interplay between sound and image, to create in the words of LA Weekly: “…a political filmmaking that's attentive to form.”  Her major projects include Is This What You Were Born For?: a 7-part work; B/Side: a film that negotiates the politics of internal colonialism; 8 Million: a collaboration with avant-percussionist Ikue Mori that re-defines "music video"; The Suburban Trilogy: a modular digi-film that prismatically examines a politics of place and identity; and MirrorWorlds: a multi-screen installation that incorporates parts of Child's "foreign film" series to explore narrative excess. Her most recent work is a trilogy of feature films, including UNBOUND, an imaginary 'home movie' of the life of Mary Shelley, teenage author of Frankenstein; ACTS & INTERMISSIONS, on the life of anarchist Emma Goldman in America; and ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES that explores human-machine interactions and gender roles in the 21st century.Child's books include 6 of poetry (A Motive for Mayhem, Scatter Matrix, and Mouth To Mouth among them) and one of the critical writings: THIS IS CALLED MOVING: A Critical Poetics of Film (2005). As a professor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1999-2016), Child has been instrumental in building an interdisciplinary media/film program.https://www.originofthespeciesfilm.com/https://www.abigailchild.com/

Welcome back to the Atheist Experience. This week, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Genevieve!First up is Manuel from Puerto Rico who wants to know what our hosts think is the best way to educate yourself and others about critical thinking. The first step is recognizing where we are suspending critical thinking, and then going back through and asking questions that put that previously accepted idea on trial to see whether the belief was truly justified.Next is Setuf from Spain who asks our hosts what the difference is between Speciesism, Racism, & Sexism. All three are biases that are each relevant to the level that they operate at (e.g. Species, Race, and Sex/Gender).Next is Steven from WA who would like advice on how to discern good sources of truth from sources that may have undisclosed conflicts of interest. If we use Matt's definition of “truth” in that it comports with reality, then we can look at a source's track record, their own testing data (if available), as well as any other peer-reviewed sources they used to justify their statement. The truth is unlikely to be found in its entirety within one document or source, so getting multiple quality opinions or sources may help build a better picture.Next up is Joe from OH who thinks Matt is wrong about Doyle's Fallacy. How do we know that we've actually eliminated all other possibilities? Just because something is unlikely doesn't automatically eliminate it from consideration.Up next is Allen from MI who claims that science as a tool cannot investigate God and other non-physical phenomena. Unless we have another tool that allows us to reliably investigate the non-physical, we are not justified in accepting the existence of such phenomena if we actually care about the truth.Next is Michael from CA who believes that free will exists. The topic is complicated, as evidenced by the nearly continuous debate on the subject, as it is often difficult to determine the influences on our decisions such as indoctrinated beliefs, societal culture, and environmental circumstances.Up next is Simo from Canada who asks our hosts if they are compatibilists or “hardcore” determinists. Varying forms of determinism, hard or soft, are true across various definitions of free will. Compatibilist arguments only assert that determinism and free will can both be accepted without being irrational.Our last caller is Aaron from AR who would like advice on setting boundaries with religious family members. Being honest and upfront with family can be tricky to navigate, especially when trying to prevent an escalation. You have just as much right to set the ground rules for their behavior when it comes to raising your child just as they do when it comes to their own.

Surprise! A special short(ish) episode of Silver Screen Science to discuss the Prologue/Trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion! Time markers: Science Discussion: 00:00 More Thoughts: 25:00 We're now taking questions for our End of the Year Q&A! Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/Q3jHtLSp5CdFuAuL9 Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Chameleons! Specifically Panther Chameleons. We look at the decisions made by female chameleons, what are they looking for in a male chameleon, are they capable of forward planning? And a double-species Species of the Bi-week. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: Dollion, A. Y., Herrel, A., Marquis, O., Leroux-Coyau, M., & Meylan, S. (2020). The colour of success: Does female mate choice rely on male colour change in the chameleon Furcifer pardalis ? Journal of Experimental Biology, jeb.224550. doi: 10.1242/jeb.224550 Eppley, T. M. (2019). Evidence of spatiotemporal planning in a panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) on the Masoala Peninsula, Madagascar. Herpetology Notes, 12. Species of the Bi-Week: Shi, J.-S., Liu, J.-C., Giri, R., Owens, J. B., Santra, V., Kuttalam, S., … Malhotra, A. (2021). Molecular phylogenetic analysis of the genus Gloydius (Squamata, Viperidae, Crotalinae), with description of two new alpine species from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China. ZooKeys, 1061, 87–108. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.1061.70420 Other Mentioned Papers/Studies: Gol, S., Pena, R. N., Rothschild, M. F., Tor, M., & Estany, J. (2018). A polymorphism in the fatty acid desaturase-2 gene is associated with the arachidonic acid metabolism in pigs. Scientific reports, 8(1), 1-9. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-19070-7 Other Links/Mentions: Ross McGibbon Calendar: https://rmrphotography.com.au/2022-calendar-1/ Music: Intro/outro – Treehouse by Ed Nelson Species Bi-week theme – Mike Mooney Other Music – The Passion HiFi, www.thepassionhifi.com

A species of tropical bees has evolved an extra tooth for biting flesh. That's not all, these bees from Costa Rica have also developed a gut that closely resembles that of vultures. This makes them the only bees in the world that have evolved to consume food sources that are not plant based. Laura Figueroa recently studied these radical meat-eating bees. She spoke to Corin Dann from Massachusetts.

Understanding the Evolution Debate (Part 1) Ever since Charles Darwin offered his Origin of Species in 1859, evolution has proven to be one of the more contentious issues in the science and faith discussion. In this set of talks, Lenny explains what the nature of the debate over evolution entails, the three main competing ideas on the origin and diversity of life, and a few of the problems of modern evolutionary theory. This class is part of a full series of lectures entitled "Christianity and Science: Tackling the Issues of the 21st Century." To find out more, visit the comereason.org web site. Part 1 of 4

Ernesto Flores discusses his career at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks including his research on blue catfish, management of aquatic invasive species, and outreach through Vamos a Pescar.

Located across a wide area of the Upper Great Plains of the United States, the Hell Creek Formation is one of the world's premier locations for studying the Age of Dinosaurs, especially trends of evolution – and extinction – at the very end of the Mesozoic Era. In this episode, we discuss the ancient history and scientific history of the region, including some famous finds and groundbreaking research. In the news: giant ammonites, extinction beetles, baby pterosaurs, and the controversial Tetrapodophis. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:04:00 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:02:30 Patron question: 01:37:00 Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures: http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/ We're now taking questions for our End of the Year Q&A! Submit your question here: https://forms.gle/Q3jHtLSp5CdFuAuL9 Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 You can email us at commondescentpodcast(at)gmail.com Or send us physical mail at: The Common Descent Podcast 1735 W State of Franklin Rd. Ste 5 #165 Johnson City, TN 37604 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org. Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Lincoln, Ivey and Grayson discover an unknown species in the Amazon JungleWritten by Simon ChadwickOrder our 'Short Stories for Kids' book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1838443258?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860This paperback collection features 38 original stories written especially for the Short Stories For Kids podcast. From princesses exploring a castle to bullying aliens out to steal the moon, this book is packed with witty, entertaining tales to keep kids amused. There are pirates, skeletons, dinosaurs, mermaids and much more, and they all have their genesis in a suggestion made by a child. Discover for yourself just why Short Stories For Kids is enjoyed by so many children all over the world.

There has been a decline in the abundance of insect and other animal pollinators in many ecosystems worldwide that began being observed at the end of the 20th century.  Pollinators and their health have become growing concerns for the public and many states have enacted legislation related to pollinator decline. In many places, the pollinator […]

We're back in the saddle for another 300! Before we start today we reflect on the COP26 fiasco, celebrate the recent golden thin-foil hat award and the Russians' latest adventures in space. Also don't miss next week's SiTP Online with Richards Saunders! (Pontus to moderate). This week marks the 162nd anniversary of Darwin's On the Origins of Species and Joe Biden can still it the holy crackers. Then we go into the news: AUSTRIA: Country goes on a nationwide lockdown and announces the coming of vaccine mandates GERMANY: Covid numbers soaring GERMANY: Jens Spahn says Germans will be ‘vaccinated, cured or dead' by the end of winter GERMANY: Bayer president wrongly calls mRNA vaccines GeneTherapy, feeding new avalanche of misinformation SWEDEN: Cough syrup is hocus-pocus according to researcher AUSTRIA: Ivermectine is sold out in Austria ITALY: Homeopath dies after refusing vaccination FRANCE: French couple wins legal fight over wind ‘turbine syndrome' INTERNATIONAL: Warning against fake shops during Black Week INTERNATIONAL: Measles outbreaks to be expected with vaccination schedules lagging UKRAINE: Ukrainians like to spend their money on non-proven products The Waldorf School in Freiburg gets today's Really Wrong Award for faking mask exemptions which led to over 100 covid cases. Enjoy!

We're navigating the twisted world of bacterial taxonomy. We have some excellent guides to help us! Our guests today are: Dr. Leighton Pritchard: Who is a Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences in the University of Strathclyde Dr. Conor Meehan: Dr. Conor Meehan is an assistant professor in molecular microbiology at the University of Bradford.

It is seldom mentioned that Charles Darwin's Origin of Species failed to deliver what the title promised. The mechanisms in his book only deliver microevolution but not macroevolution. Henry Heng discovered a major puzzle piece in his study of cancer and it's called "Genome Chaos". Rafe Furst, a longtime collaborator of Henry's, joins us in exploring the real mechanism of evolutionary change and the true reasons for sexual reproduction. Rafe wrote a summary of Henry's work here. You can buy Henry's book here. Rafe and Henry are starting a working group to explore evolutionary state-of-the-art breakthroughs and you can join their list by sending an email to genomearchitecturetheory@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn about a mysterious new archaeological discovery around Stonehenge; and why females feel colder in many species. More from world-renowned Stonehenge archeologist Susan Greaney: STONEHENGE: LAND OF THE DEAD' Premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on Science Channel: https://press.discovery.com/us/sci/programs/stonehenge-land-dead/  Start your free trial of discovery+ at https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  Follow @SueGreaney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueGreaney  Academic page: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/research-students/view/122326-susan-greaney  Females feel colder in many species -- scientists say it was an adaptation to keep the sexes separate by Grant Currin  A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men. (2021, October 5). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/930578  ‌Magory Cohen, T., Kiat, Y., Sharon, H., Levin, E., & Algar, A. (2021). An alternative hypothesis for the evolution of sexual segregation in endotherms. Global Ecology and Biogeography. https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.13393  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ingenuism -- We believe that the basic source of innovation is human ingenuity—the process of using creative thinking to solve productive challenges. But to benefit from ingenuity, we need to understand the conditions that allow it to function, generate new ideas, and solve challenging problems. Today's episode we discuss the origins of the Covid-19 virus. What are the implications of the Lab Leak Theory? What is the probability the virus came directly from Nature? What are the implications for progress, human well being? Does Gain Of Function make sense?Yaron discusses this and much more with Matt Ridley, co-author with Alina Chan of Viral: The Search For the Origins of Covid-19. Matt is an award winning science writer. His books have been shortlisted for six literary awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (for Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters). He has been a scientist, a journalist, and a national newspaper columnist, and is the chairman of the International Centre for Life, in Newcastle, England. Matt Ridley is also a visiting professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York.Buy the book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Viral-Search-C...#OriginOfCovid #MattRidley #AlinaChan #Ingenuism #LabLeakTheory #GainOfFunctionResearch #Viral #Covid-19

Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into another one of the more popular waterfowl species in North America. Brasher explains some of the unique characteristics of this species in regards to feeding habitat, breeding habitats, and life cycle needs. The two discuss the habitat preferences as well as preferred food sources of the gadwall. It's everything you've wanted to know about the gadwall. www.ducks.org/DUPodcast  

Bioacoustician and musician Bernie Krause, author of the new book “The Power of Tranquility in a Very Noisy World,” talks with us about quieting the mind by listening to nature, what he learned after losing his home and studio in a 2017 California wildfire, and his recordings of more than 100 species in their natural habitats for “The Great Animal Orchestra,” an immersive audio-visual exhibition now on view at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts (through May 22, 2022).

Where Does The Evidence Lead. Documentary on Intelligent Design.  https://youtu.be/bGuigCiPyL4 Canary Kim A look at molecular machines and the complexity of the cell. "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." Charles Darwin, "On the Origin of Species", ch.6 "Organs of Extreme Perfection"   ABOUT Where Does the Evidence Lead was created for classroom, group, and individual study. It is based upon the content of Unlocking the Mystery of Life and examines both Darwinian evolution and the scientific case for intelligent design. Six modules (eight to fourteen minutes in duration) each present a specific facet of the debate over the theories of materialistic evolution and design. They feature leading ID scientists and scholars including Stephen C. Meyer, Paul Nelson, Jed Macosko, Michael Behe, Scott Minnich, Dean Kenyon, William Dembski, and Jonathan Wells. Since its release in 2003, Where Does the Evidence Lead has been successfully utilized in classrooms and home study in the United States and the United Kingdom. In 2004, Texans for Better Science Education sent thousands of free copies of the DVD to public high schools throughout the state. A year later, Truth in Science implemented a similar distribution program to secondary schools in England. Each module of Where Does the Evidence Lead is a stand-alone presentation. Collectively, they present a comprehensive case for intelligent design based upon evidence from molecular biology and genetics. While most of the material in has been adapted from Unlocking the Mystery of Life, there is new content and footage contained in each module. Modules include: Part 1 LIFE: THE BIG QUESTIONS A new challenge to the theory of natural selection. Part 2 WHAT DARWIN DIDN'T KNOW Exploring the complexity of the living cell. Part 3 MOLECULES & MOUSETRAPS Molecular machines that defy Darwin's theory. Part 4 HOW DID LIFE BEGIN? Why chance cannot explain the origin of life. Part 5 THE LANGUAGE OF LIFE DNA genetic information, and life on Earth. Part 6 THE DESIGN INFERENCE The scientific evidence for intelligent design.

Where Does The Evidence Lead. Documentary on Intelligent Design.  https://youtu.be/bGuigCiPyL4 Canary Kim A look at molecular machines and the complexity of the cell. "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." Charles Darwin, "On the Origin of Species", ch.6 "Organs of Extreme Perfection"   ABOUT Where Does the Evidence Lead was created for classroom, group, and individual study. It is based upon the content of Unlocking the Mystery of Life and examines both Darwinian evolution and the scientific case for intelligent design. Six modules (eight to fourteen minutes in duration) each present a specific facet of the debate over the theories of materialistic evolution and design. They feature leading ID scientists and scholars including Stephen C. Meyer, Paul Nelson, Jed Macosko, Michael Behe, Scott Minnich, Dean Kenyon, William Dembski, and Jonathan Wells. Since its release in 2003, Where Does the Evidence Lead has been successfully utilized in classrooms and home study in the United States and the United Kingdom. In 2004, Texans for Better Science Education sent thousands of free copies of the DVD to public high schools throughout the state. A year later, Truth in Science implemented a similar distribution program to secondary schools in England. Each module of Where Does the Evidence Lead is a stand-alone presentation. Collectively, they present a comprehensive case for intelligent design based upon evidence from molecular biology and genetics. While most of the material in has been adapted from Unlocking the Mystery of Life, there is new content and footage contained in each module. Modules include: Part 1 LIFE: THE BIG QUESTIONS A new challenge to the theory of natural selection. Part 2 WHAT DARWIN DIDN'T KNOW Exploring the complexity of the living cell. Part 3 MOLECULES & MOUSETRAPS Molecular machines that defy Darwin's theory. Part 4 HOW DID LIFE BEGIN? Why chance cannot explain the origin of life. Part 5 THE LANGUAGE OF LIFE DNA genetic information, and life on Earth. Part 6 THE DESIGN INFERENCE The scientific evidence for intelligent design.

Sea Shepherd Captain, Paul Watson@CaptPaulWatson, talks with Mark Leiren-Young (@leirenyoung) about Seaspiracy, life as an outlaw and as a movie star, the impact of Covid on life in the oceans and whether whales are more intelligent than we are.

A West Virginia University wildlife and fisheries student joins experts from the U.S. Forest Service, Ruffed Grouse Society, and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on an interagency project outside of Elkins, West Virginia. Through this visit to the worksite, it's clear that multispecies management via interagency collaboration is a successful model to bolster successful conservation practices.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with biologist/lawyer/model/science communicator Laura Wells to talk The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature by Sami Bayly. Our conversation includes COP26, staying calm in the face of climate change, and symbiotic relationships with an anus. Enjoy!Books mentioned:The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature by Sami BaylyThe Wave by Susan CaseyThe Devils Teeth by Susan CaseySecret World of Butterflies by Sina MeredithPhosphorescence by Julia BairdThe Origin of the Species by Charles DarwinYou can follow Laura on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or her website.Get some tips on having the climate conversation here.Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram.Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In her new book Climate Ghosts: Migratory Species in the Anthropocene (Brandeis UP, 2021), environmental historian Nancy Langston explores three “ghost species” in the Great Lakes watershed—woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Ghost species are those that have not gone completely extinct, although they may be extirpated from a particular area. Their traces are still present, whether in DNA, in small fragmented populations, in lone individuals roaming a desolate landscape in search of a mate. We can still restore them if we make the hard choices necessary for them to survive. In this meticulously researched book, Langston delves into how climate change and human impact affected these now ghost species. Climate Ghosts covers one of the key issues of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

In her new book Climate Ghosts: Migratory Species in the Anthropocene (Brandeis UP, 2021), environmental historian Nancy Langston explores three “ghost species” in the Great Lakes watershed—woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Ghost species are those that have not gone completely extinct, although they may be extirpated from a particular area. Their traces are still present, whether in DNA, in small fragmented populations, in lone individuals roaming a desolate landscape in search of a mate. We can still restore them if we make the hard choices necessary for them to survive. In this meticulously researched book, Langston delves into how climate change and human impact affected these now ghost species. Climate Ghosts covers one of the key issues of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In her new book Climate Ghosts: Migratory Species in the Anthropocene (Brandeis UP, 2021), environmental historian Nancy Langston explores three “ghost species” in the Great Lakes watershed—woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Ghost species are those that have not gone completely extinct, although they may be extirpated from a particular area. Their traces are still present, whether in DNA, in small fragmented populations, in lone individuals roaming a desolate landscape in search of a mate. We can still restore them if we make the hard choices necessary for them to survive. In this meticulously researched book, Langston delves into how climate change and human impact affected these now ghost species. Climate Ghosts covers one of the key issues of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In her new book Climate Ghosts: Migratory Species in the Anthropocene (Brandeis UP, 2021), environmental historian Nancy Langston explores three “ghost species” in the Great Lakes watershed—woodland caribou, common loons, and lake sturgeon. Ghost species are those that have not gone completely extinct, although they may be extirpated from a particular area. Their traces are still present, whether in DNA, in small fragmented populations, in lone individuals roaming a desolate landscape in search of a mate. We can still restore them if we make the hard choices necessary for them to survive. In this meticulously researched book, Langston delves into how climate change and human impact affected these now ghost species. Climate Ghosts covers one of the key issues of our time. 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

The honeyguide is, perhaps, humanity's oldest friend. We share a symbiotic relationship that is among the most complicated examples of mutualism in nature—the only natural instance of human cooperation with a wild animal. Come learn about one of Macken's favorite creatures on this episode of Species. Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ne_SqZRXQZVcVEfIA5D69x-50n8OZuvS1HV1c5yRp-0/edit?usp=sharing If you would like to learn about human evolution, listen to Macken's audio course here: https://frstre.com/go/?a=95595-7e38d9&s=1771291-5cf1d5&p_affiliate.referral_code=mackenmurphy  This is my affiliate link, I get 30% of your subscription if you sign up here. If you use the promo code "mackenmurphy," you get 30% off yours!

Evolution loves to plagiarize. You might be surprised at just how useful it can be for an organism to copy the signals, sights, sounds, and smells of others. Mimicry is all about making use of miscommunication. In this episode we'll discuss the astounding diversity of modern mimics, the rare examples of fossil mimics, and the complex and confusing evolution patterns of mimicry. In the news: Cambrian bryozoans, early tusks, hermit worms, and parthenogenetic condors. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:05:00 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:35:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:20:30 Patron question: 01:59:00 Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures: http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 You can email us at commondescentpodcast(at)gmail.com Or send us physical mail at: The Common Descent Podcast 1735 W State of Franklin Rd. Ste 5 #165 Johnson City, TN 37604 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org. Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Amazing new discoveries in Anthropology are happening on a weekly basis lately. Evidence of Human habitation far earlier then previously thought. Theoretical physics work that points to the possibility or probability of intelligent design in our universe. Why couldn't creatures thought to be fairytales and labeled as the Fae in paranormal circles be real? Is it so far fetched to think that there could be species of humanoids on our planet that have gone undetected so far? There are gaps in our evolutionary tree, could the whole theory behind it be based on too much conjecture? Are we really the dominant species on earth or are we the Aliens?

Welcome back to Faunacation! Today, we're paying homage to the closing of Spooky Season with the creepiest crawlies out there! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@faunacationpod) and Instagram (@faunacationpodcast) for news, horrifying pictures, sources, and whatever else we're in the mood to upload. Also, if you would like to support Faunacation making more episodes, please consider becoming a patron at Faunacation's Patreon, where we'll upload exclusive content! patreon.com/faunacationpodcast Thanks for listening!

Declining biodiversity is a problem as fraught as climate change. Loss of habitat, monoculture crops, and the damming of waterways all lead to massive species extinction. They tear at life's delicate web, and threaten a balance established by four billion years of evolution. Can we reassess our relationship to Nature? We consider logging efforts that make elephants part of the work force, and how to leverage the cooperative behavior of trees. Becoming Nature's ally, rather than its enemy. Guests: Suzanne Simard – Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and author of “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.” Carl Safina – Professor of Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University and founder of the Safina Center, and author of “Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace.” Jacob Shell – Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University, and author of “Giants of the Monsson Forest: Living and Working with Elephants.”  

The chimpanzee is a species of great ape native to tropical regions of Central and West Africa.  Chimpanzees are highly social animals and can live to be over 50 years old.  In fact, chimpanzees are our closest cousins.  We share about 98% of our genes with chimpanzees.  According to the African Wildlife Federation, it's estimated […]

In episode 15 of Zoology Ramblings, Robi and I record our first episode from Leeds, where we are living together for our final year of university. For our news section we talk about COP26 and whether it is going far enough to tackle the climate crisis and Robi talks about a new species of shark. For our animals of the week, I talk about the bizarre and wonderful hog badger and Robi talks about the slightly terrifying Potoo bird. For our conservation section, I talk about the decision to withdraw one of the last two northern white rhinos from the breeding program and Robi talks about tuskless elephants in response to ivory poaching. Resources: COP26 and climate change: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-59116611 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56901261 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f8iF-Ktf-c&t=116s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b10P0ya828&t=3s https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/climate/cop/science-pavilion#Sat06 Sharks: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353128440_Apristurus_manocheriani_Carcharhiniformes_Pentanchidae_a_new_species_of_catshark_from_the_Southwest_Indian_Ocean Hog badgers: https://animalia.bio/hog-badger Potoos: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-molecular-phylogenetic-survey-of-the-nightjars-on-Mariaux-Braun/4b1ddad44525faa9f15a9049ed8538aafe97d1ff Rhinos: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/11/one-of-worlds-last-two-northern-white-rhinos-withdrawn-from-breeding-program/ Tuskless elephants: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59008037 Thanks as always to the wonderful Allie for the piano tune. We hope you enjoy our latest ramble! Emma & Robi

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Pantala is a genus of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae commonly called the rainpool gliders. They are found almost worldwide. Species of Pantala are medium-sized to large, dull orange-yellow dragonflies.

The first pillar of any successful IPM (Integrated Pest Management Program) is to know the pest you want to manage. Emily Symmes, Entomologist and Technical Field Manager at Suterra, addresses the basics of vine mealybug (VMB) in grapes in this expert from the 2020 Sustainable Ag Expo. VMB are phloem eaters, piercing the trunk, canes, and berry clusters and vectoring leafroll-associated viruses. In high populations, they will weaken the vines and can cause vine decline and death. Their rapid development time and often overlapping generations make using selective pesticides challenging because multiple lifecycles are active at one time. Adding to the management challenge, VMB spread easily by machinery, workers, and birds. Proper species identification is vital to understand biologies and seasonal cycles of the VMB. Monitoring should be managed with both pheromone trapping and scouting throughout the year. Pheromone traps are most effective when placed at the vineyard entrance since VMB come in on machinery. Additional traps can be placed in the center of the block. Visual scouting should include looking for active VMB under the bark, in leaves, and in clusters, as well as signs of their existence including honeydew and ants. Listen in to learn more about VMB identification and management. References: 26: Controlling Mealybug Vectors of Grapevine Viruses 49: Stopping the Spread of Red Leaf Viruses An Important First Step in Biocontrol: Don't Kill the Good Insects Biology and Management of Mealybugs in Vineyards SIP Certified Sustainable Ag Expo Sustainable and Organic Control of Vine Mealybug in Vineyards: Two Growers, Two Approaches Suterra UC Pest Management Guidelines Vine Mealybug Vine Mealybug vs. Grape Mealybug Identification Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

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Beneath the rolling grasslands of Badlands National Park lies an intricate housing system and social network. Black-tailed prairie dogs pop in and out of their burrows in the prairie dog towns, chattering and gesturing. But amid all the prairie dogs, if you're a keen observer, you may also notice what appears to be a small owl emerging from the burrows. These species – the black-tailed prairie dog and the burrowing owl - have a unique type of symbiotic relationship, and ultimately may experience a shared demise. 

Dave and Nephi dive into a discussion about western water. Learn about the origins of prior appropriation, interstate compacts, equitable apportionment, instream flow, return flow, beneficial use, and other wonky water words. Water is the lifeblood of the west, feeds the country, and the fight over its use is escalating. The guys explain why. This isn't a dry topic, so take a listen. 

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Theresa Hitchens, space pundit, NATO and nuclear war expert, former UN diplomat, and now space reporter for Breaking Defense. They discuss her essay, "How ‘The Expanse' Is A Cautionary Tale For Real World Space Commercialization," exploring its parallels to current commercial space development and regulation, and parallels to history. Next, they address the utility of science fiction to strategy, and why strategists should read scifi. They cover the benefits space brings to understanding our reality, to economic benefits today, to future economic benefits from space resources, the human need as a migratory species to expand and explore and to ensure survival. They outline the importance of sustaining space as a resource for human betterment; avoiding conflict that may be unnecessary over resources, dampening tensions and misunderstandings among nation states. Additionally, they detail the PRC's space weapons program and the utility of norms. They also discuss Space Force, 'warfighting,' military space doctrine, nuclear deterrence, SDI, norms and commercial regulation. Finally, they close by talking about opportunities before the National Space Council and Space Force / USSPACECOM leadership to address current problems as well as shape the far future. Theresa: https://breakingdefense.com/2019/04/theresa-hitchens-joins-breaking-d-just-in-time-for-space-symposium/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hitchens-2b0883107/ Theresa's Journalism at Breaking Defense: https://breakingdefense.com/author/thitchens/ To Boldly Go: https://www.casematepublishers.com/to-boldly-go.html#.YXbEmtnMLX0 Strategy Strikes Back https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Strikes-Back-Explains-Military/dp/1640120335 Winning Westeros https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Westeros-Explains-Military-Conflict/dp/1640124810 UNIDIR https://unidir.org/ Forwarding Multilateral Space Governance: Next Steps https://cissm.umd.edu/research-impact/publications/forwarding-multilateral-space-governance-next-steps-international CISSM: https://cissm.umd.edu/ OST: https://www.unoosa.org/pdf/gares/ARES_21_2222E.pdf Chinese test of a FOB?: https://breakingdefense.com/2021/10/questions-linger-over-chinas-reported-hypersonic-space-weapon-test/

In this episode, Dawson Hicks and Anthony Zenga have a conversation with Kyler Hecke, a visiting professor of fisheries science at Arkansas Tech University. Kyler talks about the awesome darter species he has worked with, his career in academia, the importance of small fish species, and more!   Get in touch with us!   The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod    Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast   Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop   Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.   The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Orchids are among the most diverse and widespread group of plants on Earth today, not to mention one of the most popular among plant enthusiasts. This episode, we discuss what makes orchids so unique and strange, as well as the many mysteries surrounding their evolution and deep history. As with all our plant episodes, Aly is on hand to tell us all about why orchids are so fascinating. Featuring special guest, Dr. Aly Baumgartner, our favorite paleobotanist! Follow Aly on Twitter or Instagram @paleolorax In the news: Permian gliders, social dinosaurs, amber crab, and snake diets. Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:05:00 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:39:00 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:12:00 Patron question: 01:39:30 Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures: http://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/ Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 You can email us at commondescentpodcast(at)gmail.com Or send us physical mail at: The Common Descent Podcast 1735 W State of Franklin Rd. Ste 5 #165 Johnson City, TN 37604 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org. Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is here, and that means it's time for Spook-E! Each episode throughout this month, we're choosing a famous monster and discussing how it – or something like it – might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from organisms of the real world. This year's theme: monster plants. This episode, we face a more modern monster, star of page and screen. Can we invoke natural processes to develop a plant that haunts humans and strikes with a deadly lash? Our creatures to create this time: triffids.  Featuring special guest, Dr. Aly Baumgartner, our favorite paleobotanist!  Follow Aly on Twitter or Instagram @paleolorax Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find Spook-E merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome.  More music like this at http://ocremix.org.

Joanna and Jenny wrap up their creepy storytelling session by discussing the Latin American boogeyman, debunking Puerto Rico's famous cryptozoology creature, and doing a historical dive into the meaning behind Mexico's legendary infanticidal crying lady.

Robert Frost defines modern poetry in an excerpt from his Art of Poetry interview; the Italian poet Antonella Anedda discusses her poem “Historiae 2” with her translator Susan Stewart before the American vocal ensemble Tenores de Aterúe re-imagines the poem as a song in the folk tradition of Anedda's native Sardinia; and Yohanca Delgado reads her story “The Little Widow from the Capital,” a tale of mystery, heartbreak, and embroidery set in a New York apartment building.   Robert Frost's December 16, 1959, interview with Richard Poirier appears courtesy of the Woodberry Poetry Room at Harvard University's Houghton Library. PS3511.R94 Z467 1959x. HOLLIS Permalink: 990023780790203941.   To learn more about Tenores de Aterúe, check out their documentary feature at www.aterue.com. Visit Bandcamp to hear more of their music. This episode was sound designed and mixed by John DeLore, and mastered by Justin Shturtz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by natural history writer, photographer, and wildlife tour guide Jon Dunn to talk about his newest book, "The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds." They talk about his journey across the globe to witness the beauty and splendor of different hummingbird species, as well as the lessons he learned about human greed and hubris along the way.

Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is here, and that means it's time for Spook-E! Each episode throughout this month, we're choosing a famous monster and discussing how it – or something like it – might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from organisms of the real world. This year's theme: monster plants. This episode, we evaluate a famous and deadly monster favored by healers and witches. How can we use nature's toolkit to evolve a baby-shaped root with a fatal scream? Our creatures to create this time: mandrakes. Featuring special guest, Dr. Aly Baumgartner, our favorite paleobotanist! Follow Aly on Twitter or Instagram @paleolorax Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast  Or make a one-time donation via PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/4c68u4hp Find Spook-E merch at the Common Descent Store! http://zazzle.com/common_descent Follow and Support us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast Instagram: @commondescentpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePRXHEnZmTGum2r1l2mduw PodBean: https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-descent-podcast/id1207586509?mt=2 The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org.