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This week, we present two stories about science intersecting with love -- in both fortunate and unfortunate ways. Part 1: Nothing can come between Lindzi Wessel and her new boyfriend, David -- except maybe herpes. Part 2: Marine biologist Skylar Bayer and first mate Thom Young find love on a boat. Lindzi Wessel is a science and health journalist who recently graduated from the UC Santa Cruz Science Communication Program. Before turning her sights on journalism, she studied the mind, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in neuroscience from UC Davis. She has covered topics ranging from wildfire management to Zika transmission for outlets including The San Jose Mercury News, Alzforum, and STAT. For the moment, she resides in DC where she is writing for Science. Lindzi is a traveler who enjoys spending time outdoors and in the presence of dogs, whenever possible. Thom and Skylar Young-Bayer live in Maine with their two adorable dogs, Millie and Misha. Thom Young-Bayer is a former marine biologist, former sailor and current farmer and produce specialist. Skylar Young-Bayer is a Ph.D. in marine biology. They are both veteran storytellers at The Story Collider and are regulars at the storytelling group, The Corner, in Lewiston, Maine. Together they co-host the sometimes monthly podcast, Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour. Skylar and Thom believe that a couple that creates interpretive dance videos about scallop sex together, stays together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young recorded live during the Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on January 15th, 2017. This version only includes the introduction clip and commentary & recording from Dr. LaRue's plenary. *Note: Still some buzzing noises and occasional interference at the radio station (we're getting there). Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guest: Michelle LaRue(plenary talk recorded at IMCC4 in July-August, 2016) Tracks: The Gammy Bird by Christopher Young, Antarctica by The Weepies, Sensing Owls by Jose Gonzalez Websites: Caroline Fox's 2016 book: www.raincoast.org/2016/05/at-sea-w…f-the-raincoast/ Dr. Michelle LaRue: www.drmichellelarue.com/ Info on Tomnod Weddell seal counting: blog.tomnod.com/counting-seals-in-antarctica Tomnod (where you can see which images they need help with today): www.tomnod.com/ Image: Watching sea birds at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland by Skylar Bayer
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young recorded live during the Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on January 15th, 2017. *Note: Still some buzzing noises and occasional interference at the radio station (we're getting there). Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guest: Michelle LaRue(plenary talk recorded at IMCC4 in July-August, 2016) Tracks: The Gammy Bird by Christopher Young, Jailbird by M. Ward, Antarctica by The Weepies, Sensing Owls by Jose Gonzalez Websites: Caroline Fox's 2016 book: http://www.raincoast.org/2016/05/at-sea-with-the-marine-birds-of-the-raincoast/ Dr. Michelle LaRue: http://www.drmichellelarue.com/ Info on Tomnod Weddell seal counting: http://blog.tomnod.com/counting-seals-in-antarctica Tomnod (where you can see which images they need help with today): http://www.tomnod.com/ Image: Watching sea birds at the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland by Skylar Bayer
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young recorded live during the Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour on WRFR-LP in Rockland, Maine on December 11th, 2016. *Note: There is some filtering of the studio recording to minimize the buzzing in the background, but there is still a low level. If you are sensitive, it is probably best to listen with speakers and not headphones. Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guests: Marianne Teoh, Jo Marie (Jom) Acebes, Angela Quiros & Aaren Freeman (all recorded at IMCC4 in July-August, 2016) Tracks: The Gammy Bird & Seal Flipper Pie by Christopher Young, Old Old Fashioned by Frightened Rabbit, Mansinneedof by Sarah Jarosz Websites: Angela: https://angelaquiros.wordpress.com/ Jom: http://www.balyena.org.ph/main.php #OceanOptimism: http://www.oceanoptimism.org/ Image: In Newfoundland by Skylar Bayer
Recorded at IMCC4 in St. John's, Newfoundland and commentary by Skylar Bayer and Thom Young over Thanksgiving break in Pennsylvania, November 2016. Hosts: Skylar Bayer & Thom Young Guest: Plenary by Max Liboiron Tracks: The Gammy Bird & Seal Flipper Pie by Christopher Young
A three minute summary of the benefits of the audio experience written for "The Plainspoken Scientist." I use clips I recorded specifically for this piece and the "Strictlyfishwrap Science Radio Hour." Special thanks to Mattie Rodrigue, Cait Cleaver, Matt Gray, Scott Morello, Susie Arnold, Eilsabeth Maxwell, and Thom Young.