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#101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski

August 19, 2024

Discover how Dr. Hanna Makowski unpacks the secrets of plant responses to environmental stress at Black Rock Forest. From seasonal growth patterns to climate adaptations, her research holds crucial implications for biodiversity and climate change. Join her journey and explore the intersection of genetics and the natural world. For more, visit hannamakowski.com. … More #101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski

#99: Into the Wild: Snow Leopards and Wildlife Photography with Jake Davis

July 15, 2024

Join wildlife photographer Jake Davis as he shares his incredible encounters, techniques, and the technology behind capturing spectacular footage for shows like Planet Earth 3. Discover what it takes to film elusive snow leopards, intense bear fights, and curious wolf pups along with insights into nature photography and wildlife behavior. … More #99: Into the Wild: Snow Leopards and Wildlife Photography with Jake Davis

Joro Spiders: Should You Be Concerned? And more Astounding Spiders with Dr. Sarah Rose

June 24, 2024

Have you seen all of the scary headlines about massive venomous Joro spiders invading the eastern USA? Well, as you might imagine, these headlines are designed to drive clicks so that individuals and media can monetize their content.

Dr. Sarah Rose helps set the record straight, and also answers some questions about spider mating rituals, which turn out to be complex and fascinating!

And after that short Q&A, we play the full interview with Dr. Rose from Episode 58. … More Joro Spiders: Should You Be Concerned? And more Astounding Spiders with Dr. Sarah Rose

#98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh

June 10, 2024

The ocean is a mysterious realm, home to vital kelp forests that are now in peril. Tristin Anoush McHugh, Kelp Project Director at The Nature Conservancy, sheds light on the threats facing these underwater ecosystems, from sea star diseases to warming oceans. Discover what we can do in this fascinating episode. … More #98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh

#95: The Rare 2024 Cicada Double Emergence with Dr. Chris Simon

April 22, 2024

Periodical cicadas emerge on 13 or 17 year intervals, but offset depending on the location. But 2024 features a DUAL emergence, with billions of cicadas coming out at the same time.

How do they know to emerge at the same time? Where will the emerge, and how can you see them? Dr. Chris Simon, the world’s top cicada expert shares all of this and more. … More #95: The Rare 2024 Cicada Double Emergence with Dr. Chris Simon

#93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant – Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice

March 25, 2024

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, wildlife ecologist, co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, and author of “Wild Life,” shares her personal journey into wildlife ecology and environmental justice. Her research on bears and mountain lions, including their beach visits, inspires and educates. Her memoir, “Wild Life,” offers suspenseful wildlife encounters and personal struggles, blending adventure and life lessons. … More #93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant – Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice

#92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!)

March 11, 2024

Those brightly colored fuzzy ants? Well, they aren’t ants at all! Learn what they are, how to find them, and also a bit about native bees from bee and velvet ant expert Dr. Joseph Wilson. … More #92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!)

#91: Examining Tree Physiology with Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas: Insights into Drought Adaptation and the Carbon Smoking Gun

February 26, 2024

Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas, a forest ecophysiologist, shares insights into tree physiology and how trees adapt to environmental challenges. She discusses scientific tools for studying tree responses to environmental changes, including measuring carbon isotopes. Additionally, she explores how trees may cooperate and share resources during times of stress. … More #91: Examining Tree Physiology with Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas: Insights into Drought Adaptation and the Carbon Smoking Gun