#5 Solving A Red Wolf Mystery With Biologist Elizabeth Heppenheimer Sciencentric podcast

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Mark Williams is a professor of cognitive neuroscience with over 25 years’ experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research. He regularly runs programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains. His latest book "The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World" explores how humanity's ability to connect and cooperate has made us a successful species, but is also responsible for many of society's chronic problems. **SUPPORT** Show your support and help us create more outstanding content! - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://sciencentric.com/newsletter/ - Check out our merch: https://sciencentric.com/store/ - Browse the recommended books in our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading - Collaborate with us at flowspark.com/digital **LINKS** -Mark's Book: "The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World" https://sciencentric.com/product/mark-williams-connected-species/ -Follow Mark on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-4b401354 -Explore Marks's website: https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, podcaster, science communicator, and creative entrepreneur. Eric was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and served as the lead digital producer for the long-running NATURE on PBS. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric now operates his own video production company and agency, FLOWSPARK MEDIA, which is the driving force behind Sciencentric. Connect with Eric on Instagram: http://instagram.com/erikthacreator **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** We value your feedback! Leave a comment or reach out to us at feedback@sciencentric.com. **FOLLOW US** Stay connected with us across various platforms: - YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric - Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric - Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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The Keys to Creativity | Hilde Østby 1:10:30

2 years ago1:10:30

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Do you want to be more creative? Learn how you can unlock your own natural powers of creativity as Norwegian author and journalist Hilde Østby discusses her latest book "The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World." **SUPPORT** Show your support for our community and help us create more outstanding content! - Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://sciencentric.com/newsletter/ - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Browse the recommended books in our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading - Collaborate with us at flowspark.com/creative **LINKS** -Hilde’s book: "The Key to Creativity: The Science Behind Ideas and How Daydreaming Can Change the World”: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity/dp/1771648309 -Explore Hilde's website (in Norwegian): https://www.forfatterhilde.com/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, podcaster, and journalist with a passion for science and the natural world. Eric was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and served as the lead digital producer for the PBS show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric now operates his own video production company and agency, FLOWSPARK MEDIA, which is the driving force behind Sciencentric. Follow Eric on Instagram: http://instagram.com/erikthacreator Follow Eric on X (formerly known as Twitter): http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** We value your feedback! Leave a comment or reach out to us at feedback@sciencentric.com. **FOLLOW US** Stay connected with us across various platforms: - YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric - Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric - Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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In the Shadow of the Dark Cloud | Guillaume Pitron 1:04:00

2 years ago1:04:00

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Have you ever wondered what happens when you hit the like button on Facebook or other social media apps? Come take a journey with us into the massive hidden infrastructure that supports all of our online activities. In this episode, journalist and documentary filmmaker Guillaume Pitron discusses his new book “The Dark Cloud: how the digital world is costing the earth”, which is all about the environmental and social costs of living in an increasingly digitized world. **SUPPORT** Show your support for our community and help us create more outstanding content! - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Browse the recommended books in our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading - Collaborate with us at flowspark.com/creative **LINKS** -Digital clean up day: https://www.digitalcleanupday.org/ -Guillaume’s book: "The Dark Cloud: how the digital world is costing the earth” ": https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Cloud-digital-world-costing-ebook/dp/B0BTJP9BD3 -Follow Guillaume on X: x.com/guillaumepitron -Explore Guillaumes website: https://www.guillaumepitron.com/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, podcaster, and journalist with a passion for science and the natural world. Eric was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and served as the lead digital producer for the PBS show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric now operates his own video production company and agency, FLOWSPARK MEDIA, which is the driving force behind Sciencentric. Follow Eric on Instagram: http://instagram.com/erikthacreator **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** We value your feedback! Leave a comment or reach out to us at feedback@sciencentric.com. **FOLLOW US** Stay connected with us across various platforms: - YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric - Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric - Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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Discovering Nature-Inspired Innovation | Kristy Hamilton 55:46

2 years ago55:46

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Join us as we delve into the world of technological innovation inspired by nature with award-winning author and science journalist Kristy Hamilton. Kristy is a frequent contributor to notable publications like WIRED, Science Magazine, Hakai Magazine, Business Insider, Mongabay, and others. **SUPPORT** Show your support for our podcast and help us create more outstanding content! - Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric - Browse the recommended books in our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading - Collaborate with us at http://flowspark.com/creative **LINKS** -Kristy's book "Nature’s Wild Ideas: How the Natural World is Inspiring Scientific Innovation": https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Wild-I... -Follow Kristy on Instagram: http://instagram.com/kristy_hamilton -Explore Kristy’s Website: https://www.kristyehamilton.com/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, podcaster, and journalist with a passion for science and the natural world. Eric was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and served as the lead digital producer for the PBS show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric now operates his own video production company and agency, FLOWSPARK MEDIA, which is the driving force behind this podcast. Follow Eric on Instagram: http://instagram.com/erikthacreator **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** We value your feedback! Leave a comment or reach out to us at feedback@sciencentric.com. **FOLLOW US** Stay connected with us across various platforms: - YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric - Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric - Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric - Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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The Power of Poo | Bryn Nelson 1:03:25

3 years ago1:03:25

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Bryn Nelson is a Seattle-based journalist who specializes in scientific, environmental, medical, and travel-related stories. His crappy new book is called “Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure” and it’s all about humanity’s relationship to our poop and how we can improve upon that…erm…relationship. Video version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8yDCeQGWw **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast: http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3CxsAB7 Follow Bryn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seattlebryn **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this series. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Leave a comment or email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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The Evolution of Humor | Jonathan Silvertown 55:36

3 years ago55:36

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Jonathan Silvertown is a professor of evolutionary ecology in the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of numerous books on ecology and evolution. His most recent book is called "The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh." Video version is available here: https://youtu.be/B5KYVtnmORI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast: http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** The Comedy of Error: why evolution made us laugh (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/3DVEh7d Follow Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwsilvertown **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this series. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Leave a review or email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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How Language Made Us Human | Simon Prentis 1:10:36

3 years ago1:10:36

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Simon Prentis is the author of "SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human", an acclaimed exploration of human history through the lens of language. He is an experienced translator and interpreter who has worked with different cultures and languages in over fifty countries. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/4RDjqPz0ock **SUPPORT** Help support this series so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human (Affiliate Link) https://sciencentric.com/link/speech-how-language-made-us-human / Follow Simon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/memesovergenes **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. He holds degrees in biochemistry from the University of Washington and science journalism from New York University. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Leave a review or email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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The Swedish Experiment | Johan Anderberg 58:00

3 years ago58:00

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Johan Anderberg is a Swedish journalist and writer who has been a regular contributor to a number of Swedish and international media outlets, including Fokus, Sydsvenskan,andTheWall Street Journal. His book “The Herd: how Sweden chose its own path through the worst pandemic in 100 years” will be published in the U.S. this month. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/IPbWwTXvL_s **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** The Herd: How Sweden Chose Its Own Path Through the Worst Pandemic in 100 Years (Affiliate Link) https://sciencentric.com/link/the-herd-how-sweden-chose-its-own-path-through-the-worst-pandemic-in-100-years/ Follow Johan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johananderberg **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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LIVE: Splatometers, Pterosaurs, Chewing Robots and more! 48:41

3 years ago48:41

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Host Eric R Olson and guest Michael Mills discuss the most interesting science stories of the day. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/dxHaxpF3Zgc **SUPPORT** Help support this channel so we can create more great science content! Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** Are rats disease sponges or not? https://www.sciencealert.com/rats-aren-t-deadly-disease-sponges-like-we-think-and-scientists-explain-why Robot can chew and taste food (cool/weird video) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/may/04/robot-chef-imitates-human-chewing-process-create-tastier-food 2 out of 3 kids ages 1 to 4 have had coronavirus https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01231-y Disappearing Insects in the UK- https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/squashed-bugs-on-number-plates-suggests-terrifying-scottish-insect-declines-3680043 Pterosaurs had brightly-colored feathers. https://www.salon.com/2022/04/26/pterosaurs-had-brightly-colored-feathers-like-toucans-according-to-a-new-study/ **ABOUT OUR GUEST** Michael Mills is an actor, host, and science communicator based out of New York City. His passionate pursuit of different ways to educate audiences about the world of science has led him to roles as host of Tha L-Spot show, a bi-monthly round table styled talk-show catering to urban audiences on Brooklyn Access TV. Michael has also hosted videos from a diverse range of clients ranging from top scientific publishers such as the American Chemical Society to mainstream science publications such as INSIDER Science. While communication of science to marginalized communities is his main focus, Michael also spends time nurturing his talents as an illustrator, trained vocalist and performer, and avid video game lover. You can Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michealmills/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** We’d love to hear from you...leave a comment below! Or email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric **MORE GREAT EPISODES** How to Use Your Brain with Neuroscientist Henning Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C56CkDhRtgw Sex and Monogamy with Biologist Carin Bondar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=533TuktX3Tw Eating Right for Your Microbiome with Journalist Katherine Courage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5gEnQBzPY…

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Preventing Childhood Allergies | Vincent Ho 1:04:07

3 years ago1:04:07

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Vincent Ho is an academic gastroenterologist who works as a researcher and senior lecturer at Western Sydney University in Sydney, Australia. He is also a practicing doctor who sees patients with all kinds of gut problems. In his spare time, he created a website and YouTube channel called Gut Doctor and is the author of the upcoming book The Healthy Baby Gut Guide due out in June of 2022. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/KXKc714hWoI **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** The Healthy Baby Gut Guide: Prevent Allergies, Build Immunity and Strengthen Microbiome Health From Day One (Affiliate Link) https://sciencentric.com/link/health-baby-gut-guide-vincent-ho/ Gut Dr. website https://www.gutdr.com/ **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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The Fantastical World of Fungi | Keith Seifert 1:06:28

3 years ago1:06:28

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KEITH SEIFERT is a Canadian mycologist who’s spent more than forty years studying fungi on five continents. He’s done research on microscopic fungi from farms, forests, food, and the built environment, as well as studied ways reduce fungal toxins and diseases affecting plants and animals. Keith is a former president of the International Mycological Association, an executive editor of Mycologia, an associate editor of several other scientific journals, and an adjunct professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Keith spoke to Sciencentric about his upcoming book “The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies.” Video version available here: https://youtu.be/BRWsPg0a7dw (Keith would like to acknowledge the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Public Understanding of Science, Technology and Economics program for the receipt of a grant to support the writing of this book.) **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies (Affiliate Link) https://sciencentric.com/link/the-hidden kingdom-of-fungi-exploring-the-microscopic-world-in-our-forests-homes-and-bodies/ Keith’s curated “Fungi in the News” on Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@stilbella/fungi-in-the-news-kk2a96v9z **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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Restoring the World's Forests | Fred Pearce 52:49

3 years ago52:49

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Fred Pearce is an English author and journalist based in London. Over his 20-year career, he has traveled to 87 countries to write about the environment, science, and development issues. In this episode of The Sciencentric Podcast, he spoke about his upcoming book "A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature." Video version here: https://youtu.be/R4-F0Er6T3g **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature https://sciencentric.com/link/a-trillion-trees/ (Affiliate Link) **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcast host with a passion for science and the natural world. He was formerly Scientific American's full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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Wildlife and the Next Pandemic | Dina Fine Maron 1:00:43

4 years ago1:00:43

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Our guest in this episode is Dina Fine Maron, an Investigative Reporter for National Geographic covering Wildlife Crime. Dina was previously a health editor for Scientific American magazine and holds a master's degree in public health. In short, she knows a lot about wildlife trafficking and public health, and those appear to be two important factors in the origin of COVID. We discuss the connection between healthcare and wildlife crime, how COVID-19 could have made its way from bats into humans, whether there’s any evidence coronavirus originated in a lab, and what China is doing to prevent future pandemics. Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ea61kCDtqw **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** National Geographic’s Wildlife Watch https://www.nationalgeographic.com/pages/topic/wildlife-watch What the mink COVID-19 outbreaks taught us about pandemics https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/what-the-mink-coronavirus-pandemic-has-taught-us China’s exotic farms may be a missing link behind the pandemic’s leap to people https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/chinas-exotic-wildlife-farms-may-be-a-possible-missing-link-behind-the-pandemics-leap-to-people 'Wet markets' likely launched the coronavirus. Here's what you need to know. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/coronavirus-linked-to-chinese-wet-markets **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, video producer, and podcast host with a passion for science and the natural world. He was formerly Scientific American's full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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All About Bears | Rémy Marion 50:45

4 years ago50:45

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Our guest in this episode is Rémy Marion -- author, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. Rémy is a member of France’s national society of geographers and explorers, and an authority on bears. In particular, brown bears and polar bears, which he has been observing in the wild since the 1980s. His book, “On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling”, was recently translated into English and is set for release in the U.S. at the end of March 2021.The book delves into humanity’s two million-year-old love/hate relationship with bears, covers all the latest science on these fascinating creatures, and includes accounts of Remy’s up-close and personal encounters with bears...perhaps a little too up-close and personal. If you love bears, you’ll love his book. Video version here: https://youtu.be/U1m8A34kmPA **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** On Being a Bear: Face to Face with Our Wild Sibling https://greystonebooks.com/products/on-being-a-bear Remy’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/remy.marion.50 **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, video producer, and podcast host with a passion for science and the natural world. He was formerly Scientific American's full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast. **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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Chemistry & Communication | Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim 54:28

5 years ago54:28

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Our guest in this episode is German chemist, journalist, author, TV host and YouTube star Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim . Her first book, “Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life,” has recently been translated into English. It follows a typical day in Mai’s life, drilling down into the molecules that make it all happen. It’s an interesting and entertaining read for anyone who likes to geek out on the science of everyday existence. We spoke about Mai about her journey from chemistry PhD to TV host and author, how she balances a passion for the truth with the demands of creating content, how science informs her philosophy of life, and her chemistry secret for making amazing chocolate desserts. **SUPPORT** Help support this podcast so we can create more great science content! Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear **DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE** Chemistry for Breakfast: The Amazing Science of Everyday Life https://greystonebooks.com/products/chemistry-for-breakfast **ABOUT THE HOST** Eric R Olson is a filmmaker, podcaster, and producer with a background in molecular biology and genetics. He was formerly Scientific American's full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the publisher of this podcast. **TELL US WHAT YOU THINK** Email us at feedback@sciencentric.com **FOLLOW US** YouTube: http://youtube.com/sciencentric Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric…

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#7 Trump's Wall and the Environment with Journalist John Platt 34:45

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One of the most polarizing political issues of the day is President Trump’s proposed border wall. An Executive Order he signed in 2017 calls for a “contiguous, physical wall or other...impassable...barrier” along the entire U.S. Mexico border. The idea being that an unbroken, impassable wall would help deter illegal immigration and drug trafficking. According to a visual survey by USA Today, only about 650 miles of the nearly 2000-mile border is fenced. About half of that fencing can stop people on foot. The other half only prevents vehicles from crossing. Trump’s supporters see the wall as a necessary step to secure our borders and protect our national sovereignty. Critics see it as ineffective, xenophobic and even racist. What we hear less about is how such a wall would impact the creatures whose range crisscrosses the border. A 2017 study by professors at the National Autonomous University of Mexico found 841 species would be affected by a large impassable barrier. What's more, Trump’s wall would cut through several important ecosystems and centers of biodiversity like the Sonoran desert and the National Butterfly Center. In this episode, I spoke with John Platt, editor of the environmental news website The Revelator. John and other writers for the site have covered this issue extensively since the Revelator launched in 2017. We talked about which species would be affected by The Wall, if there are other ways to protect our border that would be less intrusive and how likely it is for Trump’s magnus opus to ever see completion. -- Help support this podcast: http://sciencentric.com/support Check out our reading room for great science books: http://sciencentric.com/reading -- -- Links: Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg3HxJxrow0 The Revelator's coverage of the border wall https://therevelator.org/tag/border-wall/ -- Tell us what you think of this episode: Email: feedback@sciencentric.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric Border wall image courtesy of Wonderlane via Flickr…

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#6 Talking De-extinction with Journalist Torill Kornfeldt 36:23

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Who can forget the classic 1993 movie Jurassic Park? In that film, scientists extracted dino DNA from mosquitoes trapped in amber fossils and used it to bring back all kinds terrifying creatures--from the mighty T-rex to overgrown velociraptors. Fast forward to 2019 and we’ve yet to create dinosaurs, or any other creatures, by extracting ancient DNA. It turns out DNA molecules degrade pretty quickly, leaving us without the necessary blueprints to reconstruct extinct animals. But that doesn’t mean scientists have given up on de-extinction. There are a number of projects underway to bring back the woolly mammoth, the passenger pigeon, the auroch (an ancestor of modern cows), and, yes, even dinosaurs. And there are other projects trying to resuscitate more recently extinct animals like the Pyrenean Ibex and animals teetering on the edge of extinction such as the Northern White Rhino. These pioneering experiments are the subject of the book “The Re-Origin of Species” by Swedish journalist Torill Kornfeldt. I spoke to Torill about what motivates the scientists behind de-extinction, how cutting edge genetic techniques are being used to mold living species into extinct ones and why many conservationists are critical of the whole enterprise. Help support this podcast: http://sciencentric.com/support Check out our reading room for great science books: http://sciencentric.com/reading Links: The Re-Origin of Species: a second chance for extinct animals https://www.amazon.com/Re-Origin-Species-second-extinct-animals/dp/194753436X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1552596437&sr=8-1-spell -- Tell us what you think of this episode: Instagram http://instagram.com/sciencentric Facebook http://facebook.com/sciencentric Twitter http://twitter.com/sciencentric Email sciencentric@gmail.com…

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#5 Solving a Red Wolf Mystery with Biologist Elizabeth Heppenheimer 27:53

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#4 Questioning the Mortality Plateau with Biologist Saul Newman 34:11

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As adults, our odds of dying doubles about every eight years. However, a high-profile paper published in Science this summer seems to tell a different story; past age 80 those increasing odds slow down and almost completely level off past 100, In this episode, we speak with Saul Newman, a biologist at the Australia National University in Canberra, who says this "mortality plateau" probably isn't real and can be chalked up to both sloppy science and problems with how the data was collected. Support us on Patreon: bit.ly/2GjxdoL Check our list of recommended science books: bit.ly/2zOIiYU Links: Human mortality 'plateau' may be statistical error, not hint of immortality https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/p-hm121118.php Errors as a primary cause of late-life mortality deceleration and plateaus https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2006776…

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#3 Is Big Chicken a Symbol of the Anthropocene? 30:39

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Is the broiler chicken an icon of the anthropocene--an era when humans are are radically altering the biology and geology of the planet? A new paper out of the UK says so and we take a look at the authors' argument. Support us on Patreon: bit.ly/2GjxdoL Check our list of recommended science books: bit.ly/2zOIiYU Links: How chickens became the ultimate symbol of the Anthropocene https://theconversation.com/how-chickens-became-the-ultimate-symbol-of-the-anthropocene-108559 The broiler chicken as a signal of a human reconfigured biosphere https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.180325…

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#2 Everything We Know about the CRISPR Babies 37:20

7 years ago37:20