Moonlit seaweeds. Dreamy underwater forests. Mounds of beach debris. Not plants. Let’s talk about where seaweed grows and whether or not it will save us all. Macrophycology means “big-ass algae” so let’s join five dazzling seaweed enthusiasts: guest-in-chief Dr. Patrick Martone of the University of British Columbia, UConn Professor Emeritus and “grandfather ... Show More
Nov 5
Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez
<p>OWLS. FINALLY. In no particular order: what’s up with their eyes, legs, hoots, feathers, silent flight, nests, folklore, necks, barfs, conservation status, and omens? Go take a walk or sit on a porch in the dusk and make friends with Rocky. Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez is a cele ... Show More
55m 22s
May 2025
Est-ce que des animaux vivent dans les algues ?
Les algues sont apparues dans l’eau bien avant les plantes que nous connaissons dans nos forêts ou nos jardins. Vertes, rouges ou brunes, elles servent depuis toujours d’abri aux nombreux animaux qui vivent sur ou sous leurs lames (ou frondes). À la station marine de Concarneau, ... Show More
10m 22s
Sep 2024
Antibiotics for coral reefs
Vox’s Benji Jones takes us diving in a coral reef to learn how scientists are trying to save them.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Transcript at vox.com/ ... Show More
26m 46s
May 2020
Bonus: My girlfriend's sweat doesn't stink (and other questions)?
<p><strong>Bonus Episode: Question and Response 9</strong></p>
<p>In this month's bonus episode, Melissa and Jam respond to comments and questions about sunlight bleaching, weird feeling soap, sweat and smells, popcorn, and more!</p>
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30m 27s