Podcast appearances and mentions of william beebe

Casey shares personal and historical highlights of the complexity and ecological importance of the ocean's depths. She reports on her dive to the Twilight Zone (600-3300 feet) that is filled with bioluminescent creatures that sparkle and glow. Despite these delights, Casey points to the terrestrial bias and lack of funding for ocean exploration compared to space. Susan Casey is a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world. Most recently she traversed the globe and gives first-hand accounts of joining scientists and explorers on dives to the deepest places on the planet. She stands in for us with her insightful questions of the lives and motivations of marine geologists, marine biologists, and oceanographers who are searching for knowledge in this vast unseen realm. She takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of deep-sea exploration, from the myths and legends of the ancient world to storied shipwrecks, to the first intrepid bathysphere pilots, to the scientists who are just beginning to understand the mind-blowing complexity and, most importantly, the ecological importance of the home of the quadrillions of creatures who live in realms long thought to be devoid of life. She is the author of several books including Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Survival and Obsession Among American's Great White Sharks (Henry Holt 2005), The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean (Doubleday 2010), Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins (Anchor 2016) and Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean (Doubleday 2023)Interview Date: 8/5/2024. Tags: Susan Casey, ocean, bathysphere, bathyscaphe, submersibles, ocean depths, twilight zone, William Beebe, Otis Barton, Mariana Trench, Wyville Thompson, John Murray, deep sea mining, bottom trawling, ghost nets, Patrick Lahey, Victor Vescovo, Tonga Trench, hydrothermal vents, Ecology/Nature/Environment, History, Science, Technology, Travel

REMINDER: Reggie and Marques will be off August 19-23, attending a podcast conference. They'll be back with episodes beginning Monday, August 26. A new computer interface could give those suffering from ALS their voice back. Plus, scientists look to implement a universal lunar clock to keep tabs on time on the moon. A runaway star that's faster than anything we've ever heard of. And on TDIH; William Beebe descends into the ocean depths in his bathysphere. New brain-computer interface allows man with ALS to 'speak' again International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon 'Failed star' brown dwarf runaway races through the cosmos at 1 million mph August 15, 1934: World-Record Dive in the Bathysphere by Barton and Beebe The first Bathysphere and the work of William Beebe William Beebe: Britannica VIDEO: Sketches from the Deep Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“With all this strangeness, there is also beauty beyond words.” That's how the famous scientist and explorer William Beebe described an underwater marvel off the coast of New York and New Jersey in the late 1920s. In Part 2 of our marine-themed summer series, we return to the Hudson Canyon, which has been nominated as a U.S. National Marine Sanctuary. As WCS Wild Audio's Dan Rosen learned from Noah Chesnin and Dr. Merry Camhi, there's still a lot we don't know about this massive canyon.  Reporting: Dan RosenGuests: Noah Chesnin, Merry Camhi

In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze and author Jeanne Walker Harvey dive into the inspiring story of Else Bostelmann, the artist who courageously painted the wonders of the deep sea in the 1930s. Harvey shares insights from her new picture book biography Elsae B. In the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep, which explores Bostelmann's groundbreaking work at the intersection of art and science. This episode provides a fascinating look at a pioneering female artist whose work sparked wonder and advanced marine science, offering valuable lessons about creativity, conservation, and the power of pursuing your dreams. Bostelman fearlessly descended into the ocean depths in a copper diving helmet to paint the magnificent marine life that scientist William Beebe was discovering on his expeditions. Her stunning artwork, published in National Geographic, brought the strange beauty of the deep sea to the public eye for the first time. Harvey discusses her meticulous research process, the challenges of uncovering details about Bostelmann's life, and how she collaborated with illustrator Melodie Stacey to vividly capture the undersea world on the page. She also shares her hopes that Bostelmann's story will inspire young readers to follow their curiosity, appreciate the natural world, and find the courage to pursue their own adventures and passions. Transcription: You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review (coming soon). Order Copies: Else B. In the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep on Amazon and Bookshop.org. Resources: Find Jeanne Walker Harvey and her books at jeanneharvey.com. Jeanne Walker Harvey Talks About: Else Bostelmann's remarkable life and work as an artist exploring the deep sea The challenges and joys of researching and writing about lesser-known historical figures Collaborating with illustrator Melodie Stacey to bring Bostelmann's story to life The intersection of art and science in Bostelmann's paintings of newly discovered marine life Bostelmann's courage in diving into the ocean depths to pursue her art The impact of Bostelmann's artwork in introducing the wonders of the deep to the wider world The importance of inspiring curiosity, creativity, and conservation in young readers Encouraging kids to follow their passions and make a difference, even in small ways Uncovering and sharing the stories of unsung trailblazers and role models --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support

“With all this strangeness, there is also beauty beyond words.” That's how the famous scientist and explorer William Beebe described an underwater marvel off the coast of New York and New Jersey in the late 1920s. Today, Hudson Canyon has been nominated as a National Marine Sanctuary. But, as WCS Wild Audio learned from Noah Chesnin and Dr. Merry Camhi, there's still a lot we don't know about this massive canyon.Update 6/15/23:Take action to support the designation of the Hudson Canyon as a National Marine Sanctuary by clicking here.

Brad Matsen has been fascinated and writing about water and the ocean for over forty years.  He is the author of, "Death and Oil: A True Story of the Piper Alpha Disaster on the North Sea";  "Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King";  "Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss", a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 2006;  the New York Times bestseller, "Titanic's Last Secrets";  "Planet Ocean: A Story of Life the Sea, and Dancing to the Fossil Record" with artist Ray Troll, and many more.  Brad has written for numerous publications, was the editor of Alaska Fisherman's Journal and the Pacific Editor for National Fisherman. In this podcast, Brad reads from his essay, "Salmon in the Trees".Reflecting on his lifelong relationship with water and the ocean.Collaborating with fish artist extraordinaire, Ray Troll, on "Shocking Fish Tales" and "Planet Ocean".To write about responsible stewardship of the oceans, Brad is inclined to approach it sideways, in a way that kindles reader fascination.As told in "Descent", Brad tells of how William Beebe pioneered field stations and was, in many respects, the first ecologist. In "Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King", Brad recounts stories of working with the explorer's life and Cousteau's insatiable curiosity for ocean explorations.Brad recounts some of the fascinating details around his writing of "Titanic's Last Secrets".Brad narrates his essay, "Salmon in the Trees", originally published in "The Book of the Tongass".Excerpt:  'Nature is a workshop and not a temple.''The water, the forest, the people, and the salmon of the archipelago were enough to claim me.  Trollers often fish alone, catch salmon one at a time on hooks, and depend entirely upon guile, instinct, sham, trickery, and luck for success.''I remember that morning at Point Adolphus like a poker player remembers a pat hand.  The sensual feast kindled in me a new awareness of the bonds between the water, forest, and salmon of the Tongass.'Brad shares some of his reflections at this station in life.  He also recounts a road trip with his twenty year old grandson, "Just dig how cool it is to be alive—this experience of being here!  It's astonishing.  It's really wonderful!"

“With all this strangeness, there is also beauty beyond words.” That's how the famous scientist and explorer William Beebe described an underwater marvel off the coast of New York and New Jersey in the late 1920s. Today, Hudson Canyon has been nominated as a National Marine Sanctuary. But, as WCS Wild Audio learned from Noah Chesnin and Dr. Merry Camhi, there's still a lot we don't know about this massive canyon.

William Beebe joins Kim and Lucas to discuss the emotional and psychological hurdles that he overcame on his journey to becoming a consistently profitable trader. The post Episode 35: Becoming a Profitable Trader with William Beebe appeared first on The Wall Street Coach.

William Beebe joins Kim and Lucas to discuss the emotional and psychological hurdles that he overcame on his journey to becoming a consistently profitable trader. William Beebe @william_beebe on  Twitter Prefer Video? Watch the Full Episode Here: The post Episode 35: Becoming a Profitable Trader with William Beebe appeared first on The Wall Street Coach.

  William Beebe joins Kim and Lucas to discuss the emotional and psychological hurdles that he overcame on his journey to becoming a consistently profitable trader.   William Beebe @william_beebe on  Twitter Or watch the full episode below:   Learn more about The Wall Street Coach and sign up for The Wall Street Coach Newsletter: HOME NEW Get in touch with The Wall Street Coach: Contact Form Kim's book – Transforming Wall Street: Home Kim Ann Curtin – @kimanncurtin on Twitter Lucas Peterson – @fliptherook on Twitter

No episódio de hoje a Cris fala sobre as criaturas do mar profundo e como elas foram representadas por ilustres figuras da literatura mundial, como Júlio Verne e William Beebe. Viaje também nesse mundo estranho e desconhecido!

Sign up for our mailing list!  We also have merch! Let's learn about some strange fish of the mesopelagic, or the twilight zone deep in the ocean! Thanks to Page, Joel, Anonymous Animal Lover, Brigham, and Fireburster for suggestions this week! Further reading: In Defense of the Blobfish Further viewing: Pacific viperfish (video embedded) The Pacific viperfish, head-on (or rather teeth-on), still from video linked above: Sloane's viperfish, rocking those teeth: The blobfish as it's usually seen on the internet: The blobfish as it looks when it's cozy in its deep-sea environment: The barreleye, which I have helpfully labeled for you: Look at the bristlemouth's sharp thin teeth! Good thing it's only a few inches long: An indignant bristlemouth (someone should take MS Paint away from me): The bristlemouth is the most abundant vertebrate in the WORLD (photo by Paul Caiger): Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Where on earth does the time go? Suddenly we're halfway through 2021 and I'm still vaguely thinking we're only a few months in. I'm getting seriously behind on listener suggestions, so let's have an episode about some weird fish that's all listener suggestions. Thanks to Page, Joel, an animal lover who wants to remain anonymous, Brigham (whose name I hope I'm pronouncing correctly), and someone who calls themself Fireburster. Fireburster and Anonymous Animal Lover also both left us really nice reviews, so thank you! I picked all these suggestions at random, just grabbing fish suggestions that sounded interesting, but the great thing is they all turned out to live in a specific part of the deep sea. Brigham and Fireburster both suggested the same fish, so let's start with that one: the dragon fish. Neither of them specified which kind of dragon fish they're talking about, though. It's a popular name for weird fish of various kinds. We've even talked about a few before, the Pacific blackdragon of episode 193, which was coincidentally suggested by Page, and the barbeled dragonfish in that same episode. That's the episode about William Beebe's mystery fish, which happens to be my current favorite. We only talked about the barbeled dragonfish briefly before, so let's learn more about them now. The barbeled dragonfish gets its name from the filament that hangs down from its chin, called a barbel. If you've ever wondered what the proper name for a catfish's whiskers is, they're also barbels. The dragonfish's barbel has a photophore at the end that produces blue-green bioluminescent light, and the fish flashes the light to attract prey. Its head is large and its jaws are full of sharp teeth, so when an animal comes close, CHOMP! The barbeled dragonfish grabs it. The dragonfish isn't very big, with the blackdragon that we talked about in episode 193 being the largest at only 16 inches long, or 40 cm. Most species are about half that. So what happens when an animal the same size as or even bigger than the dragonfish happens along? The dragonfish eats it, that's what happens. It has large jaws that it can unhinge to swallow prey that's bigger than it is, and its stomach can expand considerably to hold whatever it swallows. Mostly it just eats tiny animals like krill and amphipods, though. We don't know a whole lot about dragonfish. Various species live throughout most of the world's oceans, especially in tropical and subtropical areas, and they don't live in the deepest parts of the ocean. Instead, they're found in what's called the twilight zone, or more properly the mesopelagic. Only 1% of all light shining down from the surface makes it down this far, which is why so many animals produce their own bioluminescent light. The dragonfish also has photophores along its sides that it can flash to help attract prey or attract mates. On nights when the moon isn't too bright,

This week we'll learn about five mystery fish that William Beebe spotted from his bathysphere in the early 1930s...and which have never been seen again. Thanks to Page for suggesting deep-sea fish! Further reading: How some superblack fish disappear into the darkness of the deep sea The Fine Art of Exploration Further listening: 99% Invisible "Bathysphere" The Gulper Eel unlocked patreon episode These two guys crammed themselves into that little bathysphere together. Sometimes they got seasick and puked in there. Also, they didn't like each other very much: The Pacific blackdragon is hard to photograph because it's SUPERBLACK: A larval blackdragon. Those eyestalks! A painting (by Else Bostelmann) of Bathysphaera intacta (left) and an illustration from Beebe's book Half Mile Down: The pallid sailfish, also painted by Bostelmann: A (dead) stoplight loosejaw. Tear your surprised eyeballs away from its weird jaws and compare its tail to the pallid sailfish's: A model of a loosejaw (taken from this site) to give you a better idea of what it looks like when alive. Close-up of the extraordinary jaws (seen from underneath) is on the right: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. This week we’re going to descend metaphorically into the depths of the ocean and learn about some mystery fish spotted once from a bathysphere by famous naturalist William Beebe and never seen again. Deep-sea fish is a suggestion by Page, so thank you, Page, for a fascinating and creepy addition to monster month. William Beebe was an American naturalist born in 1877 who lived until 1962, which is amazing considering he made repeated dives into the deep sea in the very first bathysphere in the early 1930s. We talked about bathyspheres way back in episode 27--you know, the one where I scream about them imploding and kind of freak out a little. Even today descending into the deep sea is dangerous, and a hundred years ago it was way way way more dangerous. Beebe was an early conservationist who urged other scientists to stop shooting so many animals. Back then if you wanted to study an animal, you just went out and killed as many of them as you could find. Beebe pointed out the obvious, that this was wasteful and didn’t provide nearly as much information as careful observation of living animals in the wild. He also pioneered the study of ecosystems, how animals fit into their environment and interact with it and each other. While Beebe mostly studied birds, he was also interested in underwater animals. Really, he seems to have been interested in everything. He studied birds all over the world, was a good taxidermist, and especially liked to study ocean life by dredging small animals up from the bottom and examining them. He survived a plane crash, was nearly killed by an erupting volcano he was observing, and fought in WWI. Once when he broke his leg during an expedition and had to remain immobilized, he had his bed carried outside every day so he could make observations of the local animals as they grew used to his presence. In the 1920s, during an expedition to the Galapagos Islands, he started studying marine animals more closely. First he just dangled from a rope over the surface of the ocean, which was attached to a ship’s boom, but eventually he tried using a diving helmet. This was so successful that he started thinking about building a vessel that could withstand the pressures of the deep sea. With the help of engineer Otis Barton, the world’s first bathysphere was invented and Barton and Beebe conducted dozens of descents in Bermuda, especially off the coast of Nonsuch Island. The bathysphere had two little windows and a single light that shone through one of the windows, illuminating the outside just enough to see fish and other animals. The bathysphere couldn’t descend all that deeply,

We liked talking about George Francis Train so much that we are continuing our "Explorers and Adventurers" theme with a discussion of the life of extraordinary scientist and explorer Charles William Beebe.  Theme music by Strobotone.

It is time to grab a cup of tea (Earl Grey Hot for the Trekkies), strap in and get ready for another episode from the Nerds we all look forward to each week. Also grab a slice of birthday cake and help us wish the DJ a Happy Birthday, yep our favourite funny guy is another year older. Now on with the show; that’s right, we once again have another fun packed episode in which we entertain you with some of the latest topics in Nerd pop culture news. This week we start off with news of an animated series coming from Netflix of Magic the Gathering. While details are limited at the moment it is something to look forward to. The boys have some interesting points to consider with this one, and the chief among them is based on who determines what is canon for stories. Also what is possibly the coolest car commercial at the moment?Next up we look at why brushing your teeth is more important than just to protect your teeth and good breathe. The implications for this are actually quite important, particularly if you want to remember where you hid your favourite comics and figurines. Once again Buck has found a research article that we should take a moment to look at that highlights some very interesting and disturbing facts. So, remember to brush, rinse and floss if you want to have the best health in the nursing home.Next up Professor brings us news that Tesla is now becoming a rolling game console. That’s right, Tesla cars are gaming consoles with the release of another game to play on the in car tablet style interactive screen. Unfortunately you are not able to play them while driving, um, oops, maybe that’s a good thing. We also hear about what some people have been doing with their Teslas that has been noticed by Elon, and trust us, this is not something we recommend.The games played this week show us that Buck truly is a grumpy old man, and that DJ is a fan of Clint Eastwood. But honestly tough, who isn’t a fan of Clit? What game is this, listen in or cheat and scroll down to the link. DJ has been playing Mortal Kombat 11 and still hasn’t exhibited any signs of PTSD, lots of other funny behaviour, but hey, that is normal. Professor has set fire to a house and read a book by the light. Then we have the shout outs, remembrances, birthdays, and events. Speaking of Birthdays, we wish to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DJ. He is OLD folks!!! As always, stay safe, take care of each other and stay hydrated, catch you all next time.EPISODE NOTES:Magic the Gathering the animated series - https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/magic-the-gathering-animated-series-netflix-russo-brothers-1203230595/#article-commentsThe wonders of brushing your teeth - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190603102549.htmCuphead now playable in Tesla - https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/02/cuphead-will-be-playable-in-tesla-model-3-model-s-and-model-x-cars?sf103564640=1Games currently playingBuck– Get of my lawn - https://store.steampowered.com/app/260410/Get_Off_My_Lawn/Professor- Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead - https://cataclysmdda.org/DJ– MK 11 - https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP1018-CUSA11379_00-00MORTALKOMBAT11Other topics discussedStar Wars making the expanded universe not canon- https://www.dailydot.com/parsec/star-wars-expanded-universe-not-canon/Star Wars novels releases by date- https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_novels_by_release_dateDungeons and Dragons (live action film series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(film_series)Magic the Gathering Lore Trailers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW-PCQJfXX0Dungeons & Dragons (1983 TV series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(TV_series)Renault KWID Outsider featuring Dungeons & Dragons- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC9-bfsNne8&feature=youtu.beFull report on the wonders of brushing your teeth- https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/1/eaau3333Report: People who curse have better vocabularies- https://www.sciencealert.com/people-who-swearing-cursing-rude-words-better-vocabulary-scienceA couple shot a porn film in a Tesla- https://www.businessinsider.com/couple-shot-porno-in-moving-tesla-on-autopilot-2019-5/?r=AU&IR=TElon Mush smokes weed on the Joe Rogan Podcast- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VcCzKjXs-8&feature=youtu.beVictorian Police now has Tesla X police cars- https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/victoria-police-add-shock-new-vehicle-to-its-fleet/news-story/d43c541e67e72d40f0dfb4a4579493e6Tomorrow Never Dies (1997 James Bond Film)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomorrow_Never_DiesTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003 movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_3:_Rise_of_the_MachinesBethesda Fallout 76 canvas bags saga 6 months later- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaPo5jgZbj0All things Apple in WWDC 19- https://www.cnet.com/news/wwdc-2019-everything-apple-announced-ios-13-dark-mode-mac-pro-macos-10-15-ipados/1989 Tiananmen Square protests- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Tiananmen_Square_protestsTrump and Macron honor D-Day veterans- https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/d-day-anniversary-watch-live-stream-normandy-invasion-trump-macron-today-2019-06-06-live-updates/97-year-old jumps out of plane for D-Day- https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ww2-parachute-tom-rice/index.htmlThat’s Not Canon Podcasts- General Queeries - https://thatsnotcanon.com/generalqueeriespodcast- Cosmic Moments - https://thatsnotcanon.com/cosmicmomentspodcastShoutouts3 Jun 2019 - iTunes, the jukebox software that revolutionized the music industry after its launch in 2001 is now shutting down. Apple announced that iTunes will be replaced in macOS Catalina by separate applications for Music, Podcasts, and TV. Finder will also be able to perform the device management capabilities previously contained within iTunes. This change will not affect Windows or older macOS versions. - https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/3/18650571/apple-itunes-rip-discontinued-macos-10-15-ipod-store-digital-music-wwdc-20194 Jun 1896 - At approximately 4:00 a.m. on June 4, 1896, in the shed behind his home on Bagley Avenue in Detroit, Henry Ford unveils the “Quadricycle,” the first automobile he ever designed or drove. On call at all hours to ensure that Detroit had electrical service 24 hours a day, Ford was able to use his flexible working schedule to experiment with his pet project—building a horseless carriage with a gasoline-powered engine. The Quadricycle had two driving speeds, no reverse, no brakes, rudimentary steering ability and a doorbell button as a horn, and it could reach about 20 miles per hour. Aside from one breakdown on Washington Boulevard due to a faulty spring, the drive was a success, and Ford was on his way to becoming one of the most formidable success stories in American business history. - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/henry-ford-test-drives-his-quadricycle4 Jun 1940 - British complete the "Miracle of Dunkirk" by evacuating 338,226 allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800 vessels including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, pleasure craft and even lifeboats - https://www.onthisday.com/articles/the-military-retreat-they-called-a-miracle4 Jun 2004 – Marvin Heemeyer, an American welder and an automobilemuffler repair shop owner went on a rampage with a modified bulldozer also known as the Killdozer. He demolish the town hall, the former mayor's house, and other buildings in Granby, Colorado. The rampage ended when the bulldozer became stuck in the basement of a Gambles store he was in the process of destroying. Heemeyer then committed suicide. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer4 Jun 2019 – Pride March turns 50. The pride parades are outdoor events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights and pride. The events also at times serve as demonstrations for legal rights such as same-sex marriage. Most pride events occur annually, and many take place around June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in modern LGBTQ social movements. The State of New York is preparing to host in 2019 the largest international LGBT pride celebration in history, known as Stonewall 50 – WorldPride NYC 2019. - https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/pride-parades.htmRemembrances2 Jun 2019 - Alistair Browning, New Zealand actor who won several awards for his work in film, television and theatre, best known for his roles in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, Lord of the Rings, Rain, Futile Attraction, Siege, and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge. He died of cancer at 65 in Palmerston North - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alistair_Browning3 Jun 2019 – Paul Darrow, English actor who came to national prominence playing the role of Kerr Avon in the 1970s BBC science fiction television series Blake's 7. He also guest starred twice in Doctor Who, playing Captain Hawkins in the serial Doctor Who and the Silurians which was transmitted in 1970 and Maylin Tekker in the serial Timelash which was transmitted in 1985. He was also the voice of "Jack", on independent radio stations JACKfm and Union JACK, whose lines included dry-witted comments pertaining to current events. He died of a short-term illness at 78 in Chessington,Surrey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Darrow5 Jun 1916 - Mildred J. Hill, American songwriter and musicologist, who composed the melody for "Good Morning to All", later used as the melody for "Happy Birthday to You". She died at 56 in Chicago, Illinois - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_J._HillFamous Birthdays4 Jun 1971 - Noah Wyle, American film, television, and theatre actor. He is known for his roles as Dr. John Carter in ER and as Tom Mason in Falling Skies. He has also played Steve Jobs in the docudrama Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999), Dr. Kenneth Monnitoff in Donnie Darko (2001), and Flynn Carsen in the Librarian franchise. He was born in Hollywood, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Wyle5 Jun 1899 - Otis Barton, American deep-sea diver, inventor and actor. Barton designed the first bathysphere and made a dive with William Beebe off Bermuda in June 1930. They set the first record for deep-sea diving by descending 600 ft (180 m). In 1934, they set another record at 3,028 ft (923 m). Barton acted in the 1938 Hollywood movie, Titans of the Deep. He was born in New York. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otis_Barton6 Jun 1954 - Harvey Fierstein, American actor, playwright, and voice actor. Fierstein has won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his own play Torch Song Trilogy (about a gay drag-performer and his quest for true love and family) and the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. He also wrote the book for the musical La Cage aux Folles, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, and wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2007. He was born in Brooklyn,New York - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_FiersteinEvents of Interest3 Jun 2017 - The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum opens in Springfield, Massachusetts. It features artworks that have never been seen in public, along with interactive exhibits, and aims to explain how the author’s childhood experiences inspired his work - http://time.com/4805123/dr-seuss-museum/4 Jun 1940 - Winston Churchill's speech "We shall fight on the seas and oceans". This was delivered to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. In this speech, Churchill had to describe a great military disaster, and warn of a possible invasion attempt by the Nazis, without casting doubt on eventual victory. He also had to prepare his domestic audience for France's falling out of the war without in any way releasing France to do so, and wished to reiterate a policy and an aim unchanged – despite the intervening events – from his speech of 13 May, in which he had declared the goal of "victory, however long and hard the road may be" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_shall_fight_on_the_beaches4 Jun 1973 - A patent for the ATM is granted to Don Wetzel, Tom Barnes and George Chastain. - http://www.famousdaily.com/history/wetzel-barnes-chastain-patent-atm.htmlPatent - https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/79/9e/65/c97ddf1419d7b8/US3761682.pdfIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rss

In 1930, American naturalist William Beebe began his descent in a spherical, unpowered submarine known as a Bathysphere -- and in doing so visited a world previously unseen by human beings. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss humanity’s prior understanding of the deep ocean and Beebe’s astounding reports from the world a half mile down. (Originally published March 29, 2018) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In 1930, American naturalist William Beebe began his descent in a spherical, unpowered submarine known as a Bathysphere -- and in doing so visited a world previously unseen by human beings. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss humanity’s prior understanding of the deep ocean and Beebe’s astounding reports from the world a half mile down. (Originally published March 27, 2018) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Because there are so many weird fish out there, I’ve narrowed this week’s episode down to weird BIG fish! We’ll cover the smaller ones another time. Thanks to Damian and Sam for suggestions this week! A manta ray being interviewed by a diver: A manta ray with white markings: A mola mola, pancake of the sea, with a diver: The flathead catfish head. So many teeth: A Wels catfish with Jeremy Wade: A couple of red cornetfish: Howick Falls in South Africa. Put that on my endless list of places I want to visit: Further reading: Karl Shuker's blog post about the black and white manta rays Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw. It’s another listener suggestion week! Recently, Damian sent a list of excellent topic suggestions, one of which was weirdest fish, and I am ALL OVER that! But because there are so many weird fish, I’m going to only look at weird humongous fish this time, including a mystery fish. We’ll start with a fish that doesn’t actually look very fishlike. Rays are closely related to sharks but if you didn’t know what they were and saw one, you’d probably start to freak out and think you were seeing some kind of water alien or a sea monster. The ray has a broad, flattened body that extends on both sides into wings that it uses to fly through the water, so to speak. The wings are actually fins, although they don’t look like most fish fins. Like sharks, rays have no bones, only cartilage. Rays are so weird that I’m probably going to give them their own episode one day, but for now let’s just look at one, the manta ray. There are two species of manta ray alive today. The reef manta can grow 18 feet from wingtip to wingtip, or 5.5 meters. Manta birostris is even bigger, up to 29 feet across, or 8.8 meters, which is why it’s called the giant manta ray. This is just colossally huge. I didn’t realize how big manta rays were until just now. Both species live in warm oceans throughout the world and both eat plankton, krill, and tiny fish. Sometimes the manta ray is called the devil fish because of its horns, which aren’t horns at all, of course. The two protuberances that stick forward at the manta ray’s front are actually fins that grow on either side of the rectangular mouth. These fins help direct plankton into the mouth. When the manta ray isn’t feeding, it can roll up these fins into points and close its mouth. Its eyes are on the sides of its head. Manta rays are white underneath and black or dark brown on top. But there is a mystery associated with the giant manta ray, with reports of black and white striped rays dating back to at least 1923. In April of that year, naturalist William Beebe spotted a manta ray near the Galapagos Islands that had white wingtips and a pair of broad white stripes extending from the sides of the head halfway down the back. Beebe thought it might be a new species of manta ray. There are other reports of manta rays with white or grayish V-shaped markings on the back. Better than that, in the last few decades divers and boaters started to get photographs and even video of these manta rays with white markings. These days, manta rays with white markings are known to be common, although for decades scientists thought all manta rays were unmarked dorsally, or on the back. Since the markings are unique to individuals, it makes it easy for researchers to track individuals they recognize. The manta ray also sometimes has black speckles or blotches on its belly. But wait, there’s more! According to zoologist Karl Shuker, in 2014, researchers in Florida published a paper discussing the ability of manta rays to actually CHANGE COLOR in minutes when they want to. The color in question that it changes? Its white markings. The markings can be barely visible against its background color, and then will brighten considerably when other manta rays are around or when it’s feeding.

Looking for the perfect gift for a kid who is creative, shows a curiosity for buildings, and always wants to know how things go together? Dallas Architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall share great ideas for the best gifts for future architects. See show notes. Visit our blog for the Architectural Gift Guide for All Ages. In this episode In Episode 79 of The Architecture Happy Hour Podcast, Laura and Holly are inspired by a video featuring Elton John showing that gifts received as children can often influence who we become as adults. They reminisce about toys from their childhood, and offer ideas for picking that perfect gift for the design and architecture enthusiast in your life, both young and young-at-heart. Here's the video:  Notable and Shareable Takeaways New technology and innovation are memorable and make an impression. Give gifts that will help the recipient grow into who they are meant to be. If a toy feeds a passion, it will be loved for a very long time. This post contains affiliate links to products we love. If you choose to make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Picking the Perfect Gift Dive deep into a current interest NASCAR collection, race track model building and stop motion video app Exploring buildings and home design Barbie Dream House Lincoln Logs Tinker Toys Kenner Toys Girder and Panel set (Can't you just picture a little Holly playing with this set?!) H-O scale train sets Making, Designing, and Creating Ceramics Art supplies, colored pencils, paints Art kits Jewelry making and beading Sewing, quilting Leather, Weaving looms Costume making Macramé, knitting, crochet Paint by Numbers kits Stationery, stickers (Mrs. Grossman's were Laura's favorite!), rubber stamps (she also loved Inkadinkado), and paper crafts Choose Your Own Adventure Books How do things go together? Puzzles Invisible Man and Woman models Show kids new ideas and new ways of doing things All About book series (Read about the Bathysphere and William Beebe here) Who Was book series (Laura's son likes these) This Old House and Hometime (premiered on public television in 1986 with Dean Johnson and JoAnne Liebeler) Tangent stories about black and white vs. color TVs sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call 214.751.2304 or contact us here to receive a media kit and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.  

In 1930, American naturalist William Beebe began his descent in a spherical, unpowered submarine known as a Bathysphere -- and in doing so visited a world previously unseen by human beings. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss humanity’s prior understanding of the deep ocean and Beebe’s astounding reports from the world a half mile down.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In 1930, American naturalist William Beebe began his descent in a spherical, unpowered submarine known as a Bathysphere -- and in doing so visited a world previously unseen by human beings. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick discuss humanity’s prior understanding of the deep ocean and Beebe’s astounding reports from the world a half mile down.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Deep sea exploration was pioneered by two men, William Beebe and Otis Barton. The remarkable story of their adventure into the deep sea abyss was discussed on this program with Brad Matsen.