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Charles Darwin recognized that ants challenged his theory of natural selection. He even mentioned it in his book Origin of Species. He even asked how the situation with the lowly ant can ever be reconciled with his theory. He never did come up with an answer, and modern evolutionists still don't have any good answers.Darwin's problem was with the worker ants. Even though they are products of sexual reproduction, they differ greatly from their parents. They are each specialized with features their parents don't have so they can carry out their designated tasks in the nest. The problem is that these workers are sterile females, so they cannot pass on the traits that are unique from their parents. Modern evolutionists theorize that perhaps there were some lucky mutations that took place in queen ants through their evolutionary history. However, this explanation is not very credible since the oldest fossilized ants are identical to today's ants. That means that there is no evidence of evolution in ants over a period of 70 million "evolutionary" years. Of course, we at Creation Moments don't accept claims that the world is that old.Perhaps God, in His foreknowledge, designed ant society this way to foil Darwin and those who have thought like him throughout history. Whatever the case, here is evidence that the ant neither evolved nor could have possibly evolved.Genesis 6:19“And of every living thing of all flesh, two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, to keep them alive with thee; they shall be male and female.”Prayer: Dear Father, with wisdom You have designed Your creation to bear witness to You. I, too, praise Your Name. Amen.REF.: CRSnet, "Evolution, Sex and the Ant" To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111
Cheetahs carry the genetic scars of an Ice Age bottleneck, red wolves are so rare that every egg matters, and harlequin frogs need their natural toxins restored before they can thrive in the wild again. But avoiding extinction requires far more than protecting habitat alone. In this episode, we talk with scientists at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to explore cutting-edge science helping these animals not just survive but thrive, including innovative reproductive technologies like ‘ovary-on-a-chip.'Similar episodes you may enjoy:Extinction: Rethinking the dodo's demise, and could a supervolcano threaten humanity's future?What is de-extinction, really? Conservation, genetics, and lessons from 'dire wolves'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Science Meets Spirit: A Near Death Experience That Bridges Two Worlds.Biochemist, cancer researcher, and lifelong martial artist Crystal Cassidy joins host, Eric Bennett to share an NDE experience that began in March 2020. After months of premonitions, she became critically ill with COVID, was hospitalized in isolation, and had to say goodbye to her husband. As a cytokine storm took hold and her nervous system began to fail, she reached a moment of deep surrender, "a giving over" rather than giving up. In response, a "loving intelligence" arrived and activated her energy centers, and she found herself back in her body without pain.Crystal's near death experience took an unusual turn when she began seeing glimpses of a medieval man's life, which she believes was a past life or a simultaneous timeline. She describes how her own healing seemed to change his story. Crystal also explains how her analytical, scientific mind has come to reconcile with her spiritual experiences, why she thinks science and spirituality are converging, and how people can lessen their fear of death through meditation and direct experience.VIDEO version now available on Apple Podcasts and YouTubeRoundTripDeath.comDonate to this podcast: https://www.roundtripdeath.com/support/Crystal Cassidy: https://www.soulpodapp.com/
Kangaroos – and their wallaroo and wallaby cousins – are some of the most recognizable, charismatic, and impressively strange mammals on the planet. This episode, we explore the surprising diversity of this group, we discuss how they manage to be world's pre-eminent hoppers, and we delve into some of their unexpected fossil relatives. In the news: warm tyrannosaurs, sea star ancestors, traveling dinosaurs, and new cats. Time Markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:06:35 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:50:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:36:40 Patron question: 02:32:45 Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent 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
A lost Pawfee Podcats episode has emerged! We recorded this back in 2024 when Sky was our Volunteer Coordinator, and it's time it finally gets its due because we have had a lot of pocket pets looking for homes lately at Helping Hands Humane Society.Sky is a pet mom who has had many different species in her home from birds to hamsters plus dogs and cats. In this episode we ask her all of our pocket pet questions to learn more about loving and caring for these small, unique creatures! We hope the information can be helpful for anyone considering adopting a small pet companion.Sky's beloved dog Bowser who she speaks about in this episode was our 2026 Tails on the Trails spokespet. He was a handsome certified good boy who unfortunately passed away this summer.In August Sky and her husband felt the time was right to add another large breed dog to their family, and they adopted an adorable puppy who they've named Pumpkin on August 30th! We may have to interview Sky again soon about the joys and challenges of puppy raising and puppy training classes.
Are Humans a Privileged Species. Mini Documentary.
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Countdown To The Feast Of Sukkot Part 1: Rejoicing With The 4 Species - English only. The Torah commands us to take 4 different plants during the Feast of Sukkot. What is the meaning of this unusual commandment? Join us (and the crickets) under our sukkah as we explore the spiritual significance of the four species through the lens of the Book of Philippians. This is a digitally remastered version of a previously unpublished sermon originally recorded on the first day of Sukkot, September 25, 1999. This year, 2026, we will celebrate the Feast of Sukkot from September 26 through October 3, 2026.
It's been a big week for new species. First, a new cat species was announced and then a new penguin made headlines. But scientists say this is just the tip of a rather huge iceberg. Dirk Steinke is amongst the scientists who believe there are literally millions of species in the world yet to be revealed. Most are insects, spiders, and arthropods but there are some bigger animals to find too. Steinke is a research scientist at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics at the University of Guelph and a member of the team working on the International of Life Barcode. He weighs in on what needs to be done to protect the species before they're gone.
The four species teach us several important lessons that we badly need to learn, especially with elections in Israel a month away. Enjoy our 5-minute Succoth message on Hidabroot TV and have a lovely holiday!
BUFFALO, NY — September 24, 2026 — A new #review was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on September 8, 2026, titled “How to live for centuries: common denominators of organisms with exceptional longevity.” The review examines what some of the world's longest-lived organisms may reveal about the biology of exceptional longevity. The review was led by first author Stefania E. Kapsetaki from the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Corresponding author Nektarios Tavernarakis is affiliated with the same institute and with the Division of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Crete. Kapsetaki and Tavernarakis surveyed molecular and cellular evidence from 101 multicellular species with maximum lifespans of at least 250 years, including 90 plants and 11 animals. Some reach only slightly beyond 250 years, while others may persist for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. The freshwater planarian Schmidtea mediterranea and the jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii are even considered potentially immortal. Rather than looking only at why certain species live longer than others, the authors compared two dimensions of longevity: variation within exceptionally long-lived species and variation between long- and shorter-lived species. Their analysis covered genetic, genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic findings, as well as telomere maintenance, stress resistance, regeneration and tumorigenesis. Full press release - https://www.aging-us.com/news-room/exceptional-longevity-across-species-linked-to-dna-maintenance-stemness-and-stress-resistance DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206419 Corresponding author - Nektarios Tavernarakis - tavernarakis@imbb.forth.gr Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvzjvzQj-Qk Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206419 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, healthspan, interspecific variation, intraspecific variation, stemness To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM
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This episode covers all the things about the Dhampir that you might need to know! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme and Intro 3:01 Themes and Lore 6:31 The Stats 14:59 The Changes 19:54 Inspirations 24:21 Outro & Closing Theme 49:48 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website: https://www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Threads at https://www.threads.net/@itsamimicpodcast Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Find Us On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Podbean at https://itsamimic.podbean.com/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Dungeon Master 1: Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 2: Adam Nason Dungeon Master 3: Pepperina Sparklegem Narrator: Stephen Golding Written by: Adam Nason, Megan Lengle, and Pepperina Sparklegem Directed by: Megan Lengle Editor: Adam Nason Executive Producer: Adam Nason Main Theme: Cory Wiebe Musical Scores: Tyler Gibson Logo by: Megan Lengle Other Artwork is owned by Wizards of the Coast. This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general. It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products.
Listen in to hear about the wondrous Nettle - Urtica spp . Like many wildcrafted/foraged herbs the season to harvest and process is seasonal. It's an early Spring to Summer plant where I live.In the podcast:The many benefits and qualities as medicine and foodForaging and plant IDProcessing for optimal potencySome of the folklore, history and traditions
What do black-footed ferrets, cockatoos, and geckos have in common? They've all starred in True Facts, the wildly popular YouTube series from Ze Frank that's taught millions of people about the weird and wonderful side of wildlife. In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson sits down with Ze to talk about his nearly two-decade journey as a creator. Together, they explore: How True Facts evolved from comedy sketches into rigorous science storytelling Why creative limitations often lead to better work The origin of Ze's iconic narrator voice and his invented character, "Jerry" How Ze builds trust with the scientific community Why doing something matters more than just watching, especially for conservation Finally, Seth and Ze trade some of their favorite "true facts" from the animal kingdom. Links for More Info: Ze Frank's YouTube channel True Facts: The Ferret and the Plague True Facts: Mussels That Catch Fish Subscribe to WWF's YouTube Channel Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:59 Intro 2:35 Meet Ze Frank 9:21 How Ze chooses animals for True Facts 14:42 "You Named a Species" and Audience Engagement 17:51 The voice and "Jerry" 21:07 True Facts Educational 23:40 Ze's research process 27:54 Lightning round: Seth & Ze's favorite true facts 32:05 Outro
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a tiny wild cat newly identified as a species in Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction.
Casual Trek read Chris Claremont's epic graphic novel Debt of Honor a few years ago, now it's time to check out the sequel story, set in the era of Star Trek: The Next Generation! Claremont's adopted Jame Finney from Court Martial as his favourite Star Trek character and she quickly becomes the cast's favorite, too! He also gives Alexander the one good day he will ever have. In addition, we've got stories about when Ro Laren did a bad thing, and how Kelsey Grammar's a real grouch. 05:13 What Non-Star Trek Thing We've Been Enjoying: Biscuits and the theatre 05:13: Introduction to Star Trek Special #2 07:00: The Choice 12:59: Out of Time 19:03: Cry Vengeance Talking points include: Gen13, Sovereign Seven, Miles is the one fan of Dark Horse's 90's superhero line, digestives, shortbread, Hove Open Air Theatre, Northanger Abbey, even seagulls can enjoy theatre, Charlie will still not read TekWar II unless you pay us, Commander Waid, very good Riker Expressions, The Topps X-Files comic, actor's faces in comics, we can't remember which episodes we've seen, Captain Bateman is basically just Kelsey Grammar, breaching doctor/patient confidentiality, somehow Charlie didn't mention Money Plane, the Frasier sequel, Jame or Jamie Finney, the one good day in Alexander's life, we've still not listened to Star Trek: Khan, the Bionic Woman, Alexander in the IDW Comics, Wolverine, Charlie's still annoyed about Sherlock's final series, Doctor Who, do the transporters get rid of human waste, Miles brings an old transporter theory into play, admin issues with Krakoan resurrection, . Oh, and occasionally Star Trek. Pedant's corner: Dark Horse's Alien Vs Predator stars Machiko Noguchi as the protagonist, made by Randy Stradley. Chris Claremont's Alien Vs Predator: Deadliest of the Species features a genetically enhanced trophy wife called Caryn Delacroix, who works at different times with humans, yautja and xenomorphs. Next episode, normal service will resume! [ Additional Show Notes ] Music by Alfred Etheridge-Nunn. Read Miles's blog or Charlie's blog. [ Support this show on Ko-fi ] Subscribe to this Podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidRSSThe post 101. Claremont's Star Trek: Alexander Rozhenko Has a Good Day first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.
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We have some elementary school teacher memories, a WTF toys edition warm-up, why people are "loudcasting" all over the place, and Capri-Sun is launching a limited edition "Big Pouch" because that's what we need now.The tilcayo tiger cat is the first new big cat species discovery in over 100 years, SHOW LEFTOVERS: Christian Bale opens a foster care center, Paramount is rebooting "Star Trek," and Catherine Zeta-Jones stands up for nepo babies. Plus, Jason learned some fascinating facts about post partum psychosis from "The Oprah Podcast". SCREEN QUEENS: Colleen and Holly checked out "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," Jason is excited about the new Howard Stern show on HBO, and "The Great British Bake Off" returns to Netflix September 25. Plus, WTF: Toys edition! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the kingdom's oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head to the polls for a tightly controlled parliamentary election with little meaningful opposition, as Vladimir Putin insists there will be no new mobilisation. Meanwhile, warnings about the risks of AI are coming from inside the industry itself, with Microsoft's AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warning against treating AI models like humans – and raising the prospect of a new “silicon species” competing with us for resources. Finally, in Britain, the royal family is back on the defensive as Earl Spencer's new claims about Princess Diana's funeral prompt an unusually pointed response from Buckingham Palace.
Scientists in Bolivia have identified a small wild cat with a leopard-like coat as a previously unknown species. This is the first time in 100 years that a new species of cat has been discovered making it a momentous occasion. Local communities call the feline "tilcayo," a nickname that inspired the cat's new scientific designation, Leopardus tilcayo. Dr. Colin Lawton, Head of Zoology at the University of Galway joined Sean to talk about this huge discovery.
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Sense-data is real, and we have a real relation to the sensed thing; so holds Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange. Join us as we discuss what distinguishes real sensation from visions and hallucinations, and why it really matters that we relate to the things we sense. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!
“How Can Evil Be a Species of Human Actions?”, a lecture by Dr. Steven Jensen (University of St. Thomas, Houston). Given on September 11, 2026, at Thomas Aquinas College, New England, as part of the 2026-27 St. Vincent de Paul Lecture & Concert Series.
About 10% of the Earth's land surface is currently covered in persistent glacial ice, but for most of Earth history, that number was much closer to zero. This episode, we explore what happens when ice overtakes our planet and how we investigate icy conditions of the distant past, and we'll take a close look at the most recent (and ongoing) global climate event that we commonly call the Ice Age. In the news: distant space objects, snake embryos, Jurassic chirps, and polar dinosaur nests. Time Markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:05:35 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:40:35 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:16:45 Patron question: 02:02:10 Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast Check out our website for this episode's blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/ Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent 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
Does God exist? This straightforward question has spawned endless debate, ranging from apologists' supposed proofs of God's existence to New Atheist manifestos declaring belief in God a harmful delusion. In Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species (Prometheus Books, 2024), Will M. Gervais, a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the puzzle of human nature.Through a firsthand account of breakthroughs in the scientific study of atheism, including key findings from cognitive science, cultural evolution, and evolutionary psychology, Disbelief forces a rethinking of the prevailing theories of religion and reminds both believers and atheists of the shared psychologies that set them on their distinct religious trajectories.Having grown up in the mountains of Colorado, and going to school there and later in Vancouver, Will Gervais today is a Reader in Psychology in the Centre for Culture and Evolution, Brunel University London, and Programme Lead for Brunel's Culture and Evolution MSc Programme.Carrie Lynn Evans is a PhD candidate at Université Laval in Quebec City. carrie-lynn.evans@lit.ulaval.ca @carrielynnland.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Does God exist? This straightforward question has spawned endless debate, ranging from apologists' supposed proofs of God's existence to New Atheist manifestos declaring belief in God a harmful delusion. In Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species (Prometheus Books, 2024), Will M. Gervais, a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the puzzle of human nature.Through a firsthand account of breakthroughs in the scientific study of atheism, including key findings from cognitive science, cultural evolution, and evolutionary psychology, Disbelief forces a rethinking of the prevailing theories of religion and reminds both believers and atheists of the shared psychologies that set them on their distinct religious trajectories.Having grown up in the mountains of Colorado, and going to school there and later in Vancouver, Will Gervais today is a Reader in Psychology in the Centre for Culture and Evolution, Brunel University London, and Programme Lead for Brunel's Culture and Evolution MSc Programme.Carrie Lynn Evans is a PhD candidate at Université Laval in Quebec City. carrie-lynn.evans@lit.ulaval.ca @carrielynnland.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Does God exist? This straightforward question has spawned endless debate, ranging from apologists' supposed proofs of God's existence to New Atheist manifestos declaring belief in God a harmful delusion. In Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species (Prometheus Books, 2024), Will M. Gervais, a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the puzzle of human nature.Through a firsthand account of breakthroughs in the scientific study of atheism, including key findings from cognitive science, cultural evolution, and evolutionary psychology, Disbelief forces a rethinking of the prevailing theories of religion and reminds both believers and atheists of the shared psychologies that set them on their distinct religious trajectories.Having grown up in the mountains of Colorado, and going to school there and later in Vancouver, Will Gervais today is a Reader in Psychology in the Centre for Culture and Evolution, Brunel University London, and Programme Lead for Brunel's Culture and Evolution MSc Programme.Carrie Lynn Evans is a PhD candidate at Université Laval in Quebec City. carrie-lynn.evans@lit.ulaval.ca @carrielynnland.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Does God exist? This straightforward question has spawned endless debate, ranging from apologists' supposed proofs of God's existence to New Atheist manifestos declaring belief in God a harmful delusion. In Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species (Prometheus Books, 2024), Will M. Gervais, a global leader in the psychological study of atheism, shows that the ubiquity of religious belief and the peculiarities of atheism are connected pieces in the puzzle of human nature.Through a firsthand account of breakthroughs in the scientific study of atheism, including key findings from cognitive science, cultural evolution, and evolutionary psychology, Disbelief forces a rethinking of the prevailing theories of religion and reminds both believers and atheists of the shared psychologies that set them on their distinct religious trajectories.Having grown up in the mountains of Colorado, and going to school there and later in Vancouver, Will Gervais today is a Reader in Psychology in the Centre for Culture and Evolution, Brunel University London, and Programme Lead for Brunel's Culture and Evolution MSc Programme.Carrie Lynn Evans is a PhD candidate at Université Laval in Quebec City. carrie-lynn.evans@lit.ulaval.ca @carrielynnland.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Monster maker Lynette Eklund joins Nasty Neal to reveal how she created the unforgettable Buddy suit for the new cult horror sensation BUDDY!Lynette also looks back on her incredible decades-long career working on films including Species, Jurassic Park III, Puppet Master II & III, The Relic, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 1988's The Blob, and many more.Discover the artistry behind one of horror's newest monsters—and go see BUDDY in theaters now!#BuddyMovie #LynetteEklund #MonsterMaker #MonsterMovie #EvilPuppet #HorrorInterview #WithoutYourHead #NastyNeal #HorrorPodcast
Send us Fan MailA single bite or wildlife exposure can turn “vaccinated” into a complicated question fast, especially when the animal is a zoological species, a wildlife rehabilitation patient, or any non-traditional mammal that does not have a licensed rabies vaccine label. We sit down with Dr. Ryan Wallace, who leads the rabies program at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to unpack what clinicians and public health teams can lean on when the rules feel vague and the consequences are real.We walk through what the research shows about serologic response after extra-label rabies vaccination across many mammalian species, including how often animals reach protective antibody titers after a primary dose and where responses can be lower in very large species or very small species. Ryan also explains why antibody titers naturally decline over time, what “boostability” means in practical terms, and why a strong anamnestic response after a booster can be the signal decision-makers need when assessing risk after exposure.We also tackle the questions you hear in the exam room: “Why not just titer-check every animal?” and “Does my indoor cat really need rabies vaccination?” The answer involves cost, exposure recognition, and one word that changes everything for indoor pets: bats. If you work in zoo veterinary medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, shelter medicine, or small animal practice, this is a grounded look at evidence that may help prevent unnecessary euthanasia while protecting people and animals. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who fields rabies calls, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.JAVMA article: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0246INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ?JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthorsAJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® :Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | FacebookInstagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | FacebookInstagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / TwitterJAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals
Episode #157 of Daffy's Round Table!On this episode, I'm joined by Poramad Trivalairat and Chris to talk about the discovery and description of one of the newest species of mountain horned dragon, Acanthosaura syrax.Por has now been involved in describing three different species of Acanthosaura, including Acanthosaura aurantiacrista in 2020, Acanthosaura meridiona in 2022, and Acanthosaura syrax in 2026.The story behind syrax is especially cool because Por and Chris were not originally out looking for a new lizard species. Chris researches leeches and parasites associated with reptiles, and the two of them were actually out searching for leeches when they came across the animals that would eventually be described as Acanthosaura syrax.We talk about how researchers decide that an animal may represent a new species, what happens after that initial suspicion, and the steps involved in formally describing and naming a species.We also get into Acanthosaura in Thailand more broadly, including where these animals are living, the temperatures and habitats they experience in the wild, what they are actually eating, and what field observations can teach us about the way we understand mountain horned dragons in captivity.Por also gives us a little hint that syrax may not be the last new Acanthosaura species we hear about, with a few more potentially being worked on right now.Acanthosaura people, you're going to love this episode! Huge thank you to Exo Terra for sponsoring this podcast and making this episode possible. Exo Terra makes quality products for our pet reptiles to make them feel at home. Join the Mountain Horned Dragon Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17bz2HLAfR/Get 15% off your first appointment with Swiftail Exotic Vet Services: https://www.swiftailvet.com/Get 10% off the IncogInverts website with code Daffy10: https://incoginvertscanada.com/Use the code Daffy10 for 10% off at Port Credit Pets: https://portcreditpets.com/ Check out our reptile keeper shirts here: https://daffys-reptiles-co.creator-spring.com/Check out my other channel: youtube.com/ @daffysreptiles Instagram: @DaffysreptilesTwitter: @DaffysreptilesFacebook: Facebook.com/DaffysreptilesTiktok: @DaffysreptilesBusiness: daffysreptiles@gmail.com
Nonfiction writer Robert Moor joins co-hosts Christian Barter and Jennifer Maritza McCauley to talk about his new book, In Trees, and the power of “tree thinking,” a concept developed by the evolutionary biologist Robert J. O'Hara. Moor explains how this form of thought emphasizes branching, growth, and pruning, as opposed to hierarchical ordering, and shows how these principles can be identified in the work of writers like Tolstoy and Wordsworth. He explores the role the giant sequoia played in founding modern conservatism and takes listeners on a tour of his own experiences in the trees from Papua New Guinea to Vancouver, Canada, where he participated in a tree sit with activists protesting an oil pipeline. He discusses the ethics of climate activism and how tree thinking might help us re-imagine the environmental movement for a new age. He reads from In Trees.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by Whitney Terrell.Robert MoorIn Trees by Robert Moor | Moon Palace Books On Trails by Robert Moor | Moon Palace Books OthersThe Baron in the Trees by Italo Calvino“The Trouble with Wilderness” by William CrononOn the Origin of Species by Charles DarwinNature by Ralph Waldo EmersonHow to Blow Up a Pipeline by Andreas MalmWalden by Henry David ThoreauFiction/Non/Fiction Season 9, Episode 56: Matthew Wolfe on the Secret History of Radical EnvironmentalismSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Missouri Botanical Garden's Peter H. Raven Library is home to roughly 8,000 rare books dating back to 1464, including Charles Darwin's “On the Origin of Species” and Carl Linnaeus' “Species Plantarum 1st Edition.” In late August, the library added two more rare texts to their collection: the first edition of Mark Catesby's “The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands etc. 1731-1743.” This work by Catesby, who was the first naturalist to illustrate birds in their natural habitat, represents the science world's first documentation of the flora and fauna of any part of North America. Peter H. Raven Library director Holly Hubenschmidt shares the scientific, historic and cultural impact of Catesby's work, and the Garden's mission to collect books from around the world that capture new plant species.
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is a book by Charles Darwin, published in 1872, concerning genetically determined aspects of behaviour. It was published thirteen years after On the Origin of Species and alongside his 1871 book The Descent of Man, it is Darwin's main consideration of human origins. In this book, Darwin seeks to trace the animal origins of human characteristics, such as the pursing of the lips in concentration and the tightening of the muscles around the eyes in anger and efforts of memory. Darwin sought out the opinions of some eminent British psychiatrists, notably James Crichton-Browne, in the preparation of the book which forms Darwin's main contribution to psychology. - Summary by AvailleGenre(s): Animals, ScienceLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): evolution (37), emotions (10), darwinism (3), mimic (1), facial expression (1)
Jace sits down at San Diego Comic-Con with writers Susan and Tilly Bridges to talk about Star Trek: Voyager — Homecoming and what it meant to essentially create a new ending for one of Star Trek's most beloved series. Susan and Tilly discuss meeting through Star Trek fan fiction, how their very different personalities shape their writing partnership, why Star Trek's hopeful and inclusive worldview remains fundamental to the franchise, and the challenges marginalized writers still face within the entertainment industry. They also break down the decision to bring Species 8472 back for Homecoming, expanding the species and its culture beyond what Voyager could show on television, the fan response to finally seeing the Voyager crew return home, and why five issues of reunions and hugs probably wasn't going to satisfy IDW. Plus, they talk about writing for Star Trek Adventures, the unpredictable creativity of tabletop players, and their graphic novel Just Another Summer. Follow The Comic Source on all social media: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource 00:00 Voyager's New Ending — Hook 00:08 Meet Susan & Tilly Bridges 00:38 Writing Together as a Married Couple 02:30 Meeting Through Star Trek Fan Fiction 03:28 Hope, Inclusion & What Defines Star Trek 05:55 Being Put in the "Queer Writer" Box 07:42 Why Sci-Fi Can Tell Any Kind of Story 10:24 Giving Voyager One More Roadblock 11:38 Why Species 8472 Was the Perfect Choice 13:00 Expanding Species 8472 & the Creative Process 13:24 Fan Reaction to Voyager: Homecoming 14:33 Writing Star Trek Adventures 16:07 Homecoming Collection & Just Another Summer 17:13 Closing
How does the mind know that it exists, and what does this have to do with God? Find out as we discuss Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange's thoughts on the Thomistic notion that the mind knows itself through some species while the soul is united with the body, and how this relates to God's knowledge of Himself and the begetting of the Son!Follow us on X!Give us your opinions here!
Welcome to our review of Frighfest 2026, here you will find our thoughts on all the movies we watched over the festival. Use the timings if you want to jump to something specific. Thanks to everyone we met for such an amazing weekend. Special Mention to Short 'Saturday Morning Coffee' 06:25 - 08:00 Thursday Nervous 08:30 - 11:10, Colony 11:10 - 14:20, Big Baby 14:20 - 18:00 Friday Imposters 18:00 - 21:20, Frostbite 21:20 - 25:00, The Pitchfork Retreat 32:10 - 35:44, Drag 35:44 - 38:55, Hungry 38:55 - 43:30 Saturday Labyrinth 43:30 - 47:20, Dead Reset 47:20 - 50:50, Ithaca 50:50 - 55:20, Grind 55:20 -59:20, Ghost in the Cell 59:20 - 01:02:10 Sunday Remanence 01:02:10 -01:05:10, The Glorious Dead 01:05:10 - 01:08:40, Short Film Showcase 01:08:40 - 01:14:50, Gator Face 01:14:50 01:18:00, Spider Island 01:18:00 - 01:20:50, Bad Karaoke 01:20:50 - 01:22:55 Monday Buddy 01:25:40 - 01:29:00, Valley View Motel 01:29:00 - 01:31:20, You are the Film 01:31:22 - 01:33:30, Hy3na 01:33:30 - 01:37:40, Species 01:37:40 - 01:42:20 Eden Lake 01:50:30 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drawonelastbreathpodcast?igsh=MWExMmpwNXVnNTF2OQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@drawonelastbreathpodcast?_t=ZN-8zLDG4Kwbzu&_r=1 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1J5U986rQY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Forest management decisions are made under biological, financial, and market conditions that can change considerably during the life of a stand. In this episode of Timber University, Dr. Adam Polinko, formerly of Mississippi State University (now at Northern Arizona University), joins us to discuss two applied research projects examining how landowners and foresters can respond to those challenges: chemical thinning in overstocked pine stands and the long-term development of mixed cherrybark oak and sweetgum plantings. Dr. Polinko's research focuses broadly on silviculture and forest stand dynamics, including how forests respond to disturbances such as thinning, harvesting, and other management interventions. The first part of the conversation examines whether chemical thinning could help landowners manage dense pine stands that can no longer be commercially thinned because of weak pulpwood markets. Dr. Polinko explains how a modified "hack-and-squirt" treatment can be used to thin a stand from below by killing smaller trees in place, opening growing space for larger trees, and accelerating a process that would otherwise occur gradually through natural self-thinning. We discuss how chemical thinning differs from conventional row thinning and why it may be particularly useful on smaller properties where logging access, tract size, or limited markets make a commercial thinning difficult. Because the work can be completed by people on foot using relatively simple equipment, it could give some landowners a practical way to place an overstocked stand back on a more productive growth trajectory. The episode also explores the risks and trade-offs of killing trees in place. The research team is examining how treatment timing affects Ips engraver beetles, southern pine beetles, tree stress, and mortality. The study will also evaluate how standing dead trees, dry needles, fallen woody material, and changing fuel loads may influence wildfire behavior. At the same time, increased sunlight reaching the forest floor could stimulate vegetation that provides additional forage and habitat benefits for wildlife. The second half of the episode turns to a mixed-species study established in the early 1980s to examine the development of planted cherrybark oak and sweetgum. The study was designed to test observations from natural stands suggesting that sweetgum may initially grow as fast as, or faster than, cherrybark oak, while the oak eventually overtakes it. Recent measurements indicate that sweetgum remained highly competitive for approximately the first 25 years, after which its height growth began to level off, and the cherrybark oak pulled ahead. The result today is a stand containing large, high-quality cherrybark oak and much smaller sweetgum. Dr. Polinko explains that sweetgum may provide a valuable "training effect" for cherrybark oak. Competition between the species can help the oak maintain apical dominance, straighter stems, smaller branches, and better overall form than might develop in a widely spaced, single-species oak planting. The study also provides a rare opportunity to compare mixed stands directly with nearby pure sweetgum and mostly pure cherrybark oak stands on the same site. The conversation highlights why mixed-species forestry may offer more than biological benefits. Growing different species together can diversify future management options, reduce dependence on a single timber market, and give landowners greater flexibility when deciding which species to thin, retain, or manage as the final crop. Because forest rotations are long and markets can change much faster than stands can be replaced, this kind of biological and financial diversification may become increasingly valuable. This episode is a useful listen for forest landowners, consulting foresters, wildlife managers, forestry students, researchers, Extension professionals, and anyone interested in pine thinning, mixed-species management, stand dynamics, forest health, and the challenge of managing forests under changing market conditions. Questions for Timber University can be sent to timberuniversity@gmail.com
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!The featured species in this episode is the White-throated Magpie-Jay (Cyanocorax formosus).Sound Citations:Isain Contreras Rodríguez, XC530762. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/530762.Guillermo Funes, XC198353. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/198353.Oscar Campbell, XC278635. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/278635.Support the show
In this week's episode, we spotlight one of the most fun and practical of the duck breeds - the Runners! We also discuss the pros and cons of keeping different species of poultry together, share our recipe for a delicious Apple Whiskey Sour, and provide some retail therapy with vintage chicken soup bowls.Pre-order our book! The Chicken Ladies' Guide to Life with ChickensSponsored by Nutrena Naturewise Feeds.Grubbly Farms - click here for our affiliate link.https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100963304-15546963Omlet Coops- Use Our Affiliate Link and COFFEE10 code for 10% off!https://tidd.ly/3Uwt8BfBreed Spotlight is sponsored by Murray McMurray Hatcheryhttps://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/Metzer Farms Waterfowlhttps://www.metzerfarms.com/Eaton Pet and Pasture - Use code COFFEE for a discount on first-time purchases.Nestera UShttps://nestera.us/cwtclUse our affiliate link above for 5% off your purchaseApple Whiskey Sour - https://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/apple-whiskey-sour/CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesAs Amazon Influencers, we may receive a small commission from the sale of some items at no additional cost to consumers.CWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the show
Have you ever been absolutely convinced you wanted a certain reptile, only to realize later that it just isn't the right fit for you?We're talking about the reptile species we once thought we wanted to keep and why we've since changed our minds. From changes in our lifestyles and priorities to learning more about what these animals actually need, we share the species we've taken off our wish lists and what made us reconsider.Then we wrap things up with a listener question about one of our favorite topics: enclosures! How big does a Leachianus gecko enclosure really need to be, and is there such a thing as an enclosure that's too big for a reptile? We talk through the factors we consider when choosing enclosure size and what matters most for creating a great environment for your animal.Get early access to episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wild-type-podcast/subscribeFollow the podcast: - https://www.instagram.com/thewildtypepodcast/- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewildtypepodcast- Merch: https://the-wild-type-podcast-llc-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow Neptune the Chameleon:- https://www.youtube.com/c/NeptunetheChameleon/- http://instagram.com/neptunethechameleon- https://tiktok.com/@neptunethechameleon- http://facebook.com/neptunethechameleon- https://www.neptunethechameleon.comFollow Lyssa's Lizards:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZaN6Q4yOt1j36J0-Ml6LQ- https://www.instagram.com/lyssaslizards- https://www.tiktok.com/@lyssaslizards- https://m.facebook.com/p/Lyssas-Lizards-100064470381677/- https://www.lyssaslizards.comSponsors:- https://www.pangeareptile.com/wildtype- https://symtonbsf.com/- https://reptilekages.com/- https://thebiodude.com/- https://arcadiareptile.com/?utm_source=the_wild_type&utm_medium=podcast
The Sun is kind of a big deal. It is the center of our solar system, around which all other objects revolve, and its heat and light are responsible for the life-supporting conditions here on Earth. This episode, we take a close look at how the Sun actually works and what makes it different from other stars. Then, we track the lifetime of the Sun, exploring how it originally formed, how it has changed over its lifetime, and how it will eventually burn out. In the news: carnivorous plants, ancient burrowers, live birth, and reptile metabolism. Time Markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:07:50 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:46:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:47:40 Patron question: 02:37:05
Mark catches up with another of the finalists in BBC Scotland's Make a Difference Award environmental category. Midlothian Wildflowers started as a small group of people from the Bonnyrigg and Rosewell community carrying out some guerilla gardening. Julia Pennycuik from the group tells Mark how it grew from there and why it's been nominated for the award.This weekend Grantown on Spey in the Cairngorm National Park becomes Greentown on Spey as an environmental awareness festival is held in the town. Rachel spends some time with one of the groups involved, Wild Tribe Highlands who take children on outdoor adventures in the hope they can build a life-long connection with nature.Culbin Forest on the Moray Firth was one of the locations used recently in Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of The Odyssey. Phil Sime went along to find out that it's not just a dramatic film location, but also an important home to rare lichens and plants.The recent wildfires in the Cairngorms had a huge impact on the people living in the Glenmore area with initial evacuations and many businesses closed for the duration. The fires also obviously had a huge impact on the flora and fauna, and it will take some time for parts of it to recover. Earlier this week Mark went to meet Dr Sarah Henshall, Head of Conservation with the Cairngorms National Park to hear about how things look now.Balgone Estate in East Lothian grows a rather striking crop at this time of year, sunflowers. But as Rachel hears from general manager Alex Humphreys, they can be quite tricky to get right in our Scottish climate.We chat live to Duncan Orr-Ewing, Head of Species and Land Management with RSPB Scotland about a recent project to satellite tag Sea Eagles in Western Scotland to investigate how the eagles interact with livestock.Our Scotland Outdoors podcast this week features Mark's trip inside the Tay Road Bridge as it marks its 60th anniversary. We hear an excerpt of him exploring the engineering of the impressive structure.And Rachel meets up with a group of Aberdeen surfers. Wavy Quines is a female only surfing group who tell Rachel about how they got started and try to show her the art of surfing on Aberdeen beach!
Tad Murdoch is a fly fisher, guide, and author whose 25-year mission to catch every salmonid species on the fly eventually became his book Trout of the World: A Fly Fisher's Journey to Catch Every Salmonid Species. What began in Oklahoma City at age 25 turned into a global pursuit that took him from New Mexico and Japan to Russia, Morocco, Turkey, and beyond, chasing some of the rarest and most geographically isolated trout and salmonids on the planet. In this episode of Anchored, Tad and I talk about how he defined the challenge using genetics and species classification, some of the most difficult and memorable fish he encountered along the way, the process of documenting and self-publishing the book, and the conservation concerns facing several of the world's rarest trout species. Looking to go deeper with your learning? Come see what we've been working on at AnchoredOutdoors.com. We've built a library of 30 in-depth, sequentially organized Masterclasses taught by past guests of this podcast — and we've watched over 1,000 members grow their confidence and skills on the water. Want to check it out for free? No money down, no strings attached. Just head to anchoredoutdoors.com/premium-insiders/ Anchored listeners can get 10% off their first order with Skwala by using the code “anchored10” at check out. See for yourself at skwalafishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The earth is facing a biodiversity crisis, and there's a lot of attention on species that are threatened, or at risk of dying out completely. But, there's another critter category that's a little more mysterious: species that are “lost to science.” This means scientists aren't quite sure how many of them there are out there—or if there are any left at all. Producer Kathleen Davis talks to biologist Matt Forister, who is so dedicated to finding more information about these lost species that he created a whole scientific journal about them. Plus, 28 of the 178 firefly species in the United States and Canada are currently lost to science, according to the community science project Firefly Atlas. We're joined by firefly researcher Candace Fallon, who is working to confirm which firefly butts are still blinking and which have burnt out. Want to help find fireflies near you? Find out how to participate in the Firefly Atlas. Guests: Dr. Matt Foristor is a professor of biology at the University of Nevada-Reno and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Lost Species. Candace Fallon is a senior endangered species conservation biologist at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on 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: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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