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  1. An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore

    2024. 08. 14.

    An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore

    Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the archives of the Royal Society to reveal an unexpected history of science with guests Rufus Hound, Tori Herridge, Matthew Cobb and Keith Moore. Together they explore some of the surprising and wackiest scientific endeavours undertaken by early members of the Royal Society from the discovery of sperm to testing the insect repelling properties of unicorn horn. They hear how a beautiful book on fish almost scuppered Newton's Principia Mathematica and why a guide to the fauna of Switzerland ended up including depictions of dragons. Producer: Melanie Brown Exec Producer: Alexandra Feachem BBC Studios Audio production

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  2. Neanderthals

    2021. 01. 25.

    Neanderthals

    The Neanderthals Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by hominids Alan Davies, Neanderthal expert and author Rebecca Wragg Sykes, and paleontologist and woolly mammoth expert Tori Herridge and learn just how misunderstood our ancestors have been. The image of the lumbering, ape like, simple, grunting Neanderthal has been turned on its head with the discovery that we are far more related to Neanderthals then we ever thought possible. Nearly all Europeans will have around 2% Neanderthal DNA, and the revelation of widespread interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans has turned the idea of our exceptionalism on its head. It seems that what defines us may have defined the Neanderthals as well, and we are not so different after all. Producer: Alexandra Feachem

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  3. The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?)

    2023. 11. 29.

    The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?)

    Brian and Robin are joined by palaeontologist Dr Susie Maidment, evolutionary biologist Dr Tori Herridge and comedian Dave Gorman to pitch giant creatures against tiny creatures in their bid to avoid extinction. They explore the scale of life and ask why some organisms are large and some small and what the optimum size for successful survival is. From the prokaryotic cell to the grandest dinosaur, how does the modern synthesis explain the huge variation in scale, form and function? What are the advantages and disadvantages to being huge like the dinosaurs, or was it their size that really did them in, in the end? New episodes released Wednesdays. If you're in the UK, listen to the newest episodes of The Infinite Monkey Cage first on BBC Sounds: bbc.in/3K3JzyF Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

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  4. Standing up for nature: What can we do to fix our broken planet?

    2023. 08. 22.

    Standing up for nature: What can we do to fix our broken planet?

    Surveys show that most of us are really worried about climate change and we want something to be done. But what? This series, we've explored many ways in which nature is changing in response to human activity and the dangers posed to people and planet as a result. In this final episode, Tori and Khalil explore how people are taking action in the face of the planetary emergency. Along the way, you'll find out: When has activism been effective? How do scientists feel about climate change? One thing everyone can do to start making a positive change Contributors: Dr Erica McAlister - Senior Curator for Diptera and Siphonaptera (flies and fleas) at the Natural History Museum Professor Tristram Wyatt - Senior research fellow in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford and Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Biodiversity and Environment Research at UCL The Tyre Extinguishers - A nameless group who deflate the tyres of SUVs in criminal acts of protest Alessandra Korap Munduruku - Member of the Munduruku group of Sawré Muybu, an indigenous territory in northern Brazil, and President of the Pariri Indigenous Association Dr Rim Saab - Social psychology lecturer at the University of Sussex, who specialises in the psychology of political action Have your say: Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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  5. Hoax - The Planted Plants of Rum

    2023. 10. 06.

    Hoax - The Planted Plants of Rum

    Mysterious plants appear on the Isle of Rum. Do they prove the island miraculously escaped the Ice Age? And what extraordinary lengths would one scientist go to in order to prove that it did? Dr Tori Herridge investigates. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth Sagar-Fenton

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  6. A rising tide: Melting ice sheets and sea level rises

    2023. 06. 27.

    A rising tide: Melting ice sheets and sea level rises

    How much are sea levels rising by? What does it mean for us and for the generations to come? And what can we do about it?    Take your ears on a round-the-world trip, from the icy polar north to the lush tropical paradise of the Marshall Islands, to find out how we got here and ways to fix it.     Along the way, we'll ask:  -Is Greenland turning into Swiss cheese?  -Who is most at risk from rising seas?  -Could mangrove forests save the world?    About the episode:    As polar ice sheets melt our sea levels are rising - over 20cm globally since the start of the industrial revolution and the rate is accelerating. What does this mean for the half of us globally who live within a few kilometres of coastline? Tori & Khalil speak to scientists and activist Selina Leem from the Marshall Islands - forecast to be uninhabitable within a decade due to sea level rise - to find out what's happening and how we can support nature to fight back the rising tides.    Contributors this episode:  Selina Leem - Climate activist from the Marshall Islands  Laura Tenenbaum - Climate expert and former NASA scientist  Dr. Mark Spalding - Senior marine scientist with the Nature Conservancy and mangrove expert  Dr Bethan Davies - Glaciologist from Newcastle University Iris Moeller - Professor of Geography at the University of Dublin    Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us:  Instagram: @natural_history_museum  Twitter: @NHM_London  TikTok: @its_NHM    Learn more about how you can take action for nature at nhm.ac.uk/podcast   Resources for this episode:    What you can do to help the planet: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-you-can-do-to-help-the-planet.html    How does climate change affect the ocean? https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/quick-questions/how-does-climate-change-affect-the-ocean.html    How to cope with eco anxiety: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-cope-with-eco-anxiety.html

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  7. Abusing nature is making us sick: What's the cure?

    2023. 08. 01.

    Abusing nature is making us sick: What's the cure?

    As modern human societies have tried to dominate and organise nature, we have been interacting with other species in some dangerous ways. From encroaching on the territory of wild creatures, to industrially farming other species in unnaturally cramped conditions, human actions are increasing the likelihood of animal nasties jumping the species barrier to infect us. Tori & Khalil ask whether our extractive relationship with nature could be making us sick and what we can do about it. Along the way, you'll find out: Why are bats so full of viruses?   Could the next pandemic start on a factory farm? Which single behaviour has an outsized impact on helping keep nature healthy? Contributors: ·       Dr Emilia Skirmuntt, Evolutionary virologist with the Oxford Vaccine Group, Oxford University.  ·       Dr Rajib Ausraful Islam, Veterinary researcher with the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Bangladesh  ·       Pak Warman, fisherman and local bat protector with the Alliance for Tompotika Conservation, based in Sulawesi, Indonesia ·       Dr David Redding, Biodiversity and health research lead at the Natural History Museum ·       Ed Winters (AKA Earthling Ed), vegan educator and co-founder of Surge Activism Have your say: Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

    39분
  8. Something in the air: Can Nigeria stop its silent killer?

    2023. 08. 08.

    Something in the air: Can Nigeria stop its silent killer?

    Nigeria has some of the highest levels of unhealthy air across the African continent – a leading cause of inflammatory illness and premature death. Could its huge and growing cohort of young people have the solution? Tori & Khalil head to the "Giant of Africa" to find out how one of the world's fastest growing nations – by economy and population – is dealing with rapidly accelerating energy demand and what might happen next. Join us and find out What's the cause of Nigeria's dangerous air pollution – and what can be done about it? How can African countries avoid some of the environmental mis-steps made by more industrialised nations?  What can Lagos teach us about building greener, more liveable megacities of the future? Contributors Dr Rose Alani, head of the Air Quality Monitoring Research Group at the University of Lagos Oludayo Yusuf, Consulting Embryologist at Origene Health Services in Lagos Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi, environmental activist and founder of LearnBlue Dr Mofoluso Fagbeja, air quality specialist and co-author of the World Bank-funded report Development of an Air Quality Management Plan for Lagos Desmond Appiah, country lead for The Clean Air Fund in Ghana Have your say: Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

    37분
  9. Pangolins: the world's most trafficked mammal

    2021. 07. 01.

    Pangolins: the world's most trafficked mammal

    Pangolins are solitary, elusive and shy creatures native to Africa and Asia - there is nothing else like them on Earth. However, they're facing extinction because their keratin scales are traded by the tonne in many countries. In this episode of Wild Crimes we're uncovering the pangolin trade. Why is a single pangolin worth risking your life for? How have they become the world's most trafficked mammal? And will they disappear within our lifetimes? Join us to find out. Pangolins have existing for more than 50 million years, but they could disappear within our lifetimes. Enlisting experts around the world, we'll meet people who are risking their lives to protect nature. Discover more with Museum Reseacher Dr Natalie Cooper, Professor Ray Jansen from Tshwane University of Technology, Cambridge University PhD candidate Charles Emogor and Dr Karin Lourens of Johannesbury Wildlife Veterinary Hospital. To learn more about the pangolin trade and to support the Natural History Museum's work, visit nhm.ac.uk/wildcrimes

    34분
  10. Rainforests: How to restore Earth's lungs

    2023. 07. 18.

    Rainforests: How to restore Earth's lungs

    Breathe in. Breathe out. The oxygen flowing through your body is the result of photosynthesis: the natural process through which living things convert sunlight into energy. About 30% of land-based photosynthesis happens in tropical rainforests: the lungs of the earth. Rainforests are also great at sucking up excess carbon from the atmosphere- something we know we've got to do more of. But in recent years, these lungs have been getting constricted: shrinking in size and choked up with smoke. So grab your mosquito net and join Tori & Khalil on a trip through the tropics to find out what's going on - and how we can help rainforests breathe deeply again. Contributors: Mardi Minangsari - Campaigner with Indonesian conservation group Kaoem Telapak Dr Helena Varkey - Professor of Environmental Politics, Universiti Malaya Dr Thomas Smith - Geographer and environmental scientist, London School of Economics Dr Michael Pashkevich, Marshall Sherfield Fellow, University of Cambridge Dr Rico Fischer, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, UFZ Leipzig Have your say: Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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  11. Rhino botflies: hidden victims of poaching

    2021. 08. 19.

    Rhino botflies: hidden victims of poaching

    In the aftermath of wildlife crime, victims can pile up quickly. In this episode of Wild Crimes, we examine the fallout of southern white rhino poaching. One of the victims is clear - the white rhino - but others can go unremarked on. However, dung beetles and tiny rhino botflies are suffering too. Rhinos are considered a keystone species, because their existence helps sculpt and shape landscapes and ecosystems. When they are killed by poachers, all sorts of knock-on effects are triggered. Why is the protection of creatures like the rhino so important? How does the loss of keystone species affect an ecosystem, and why are we humans often overlooking the repercussions? Join the discussion with Rebecca Drury, Head of Wildlife Trade for Flora and Fauna International and the Natural History Museum's Dr Erica McAlister and Max Barclay. To learn more about the hidden victims of wildlife crime and support the Natural History Museum's work, visit nhm.ac.uk/wildcrimes

    34분
  12. Raptors: when birds of prey are persecuted

    2021. 08. 05.

    Raptors: when birds of prey are persecuted

    The UK's birds of prey regularly fall victim to criminal behaviour, with dozens found poisoned, trapped and shot every single year. There are 15 raptor species native to the UK, with varying conservation statuses. Some of them are severely threatened, so every lost bird becomes a threat to the survival of the species. That means raptor persecution is a big problem. Killing protected birds is a crime, but it goes on across the entirety of the UK. In this episode of Wild Crimes, we're finding out why are people risking jail time to kill raptors. How can we protect our birds of prey? And why is this issue so divisive? Find out with Museum curator Dr Joanne Cooper, RSPB Investigations Liaison Officer Jenny Shelton, Dr Roger Draycott of the GWCT, landowner Dee Ward, author Alan Stewart, and criminology graduate Ellen Burnside.

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  13. Chameleons: from jungle to pet shop

    2021. 07. 01.

    Chameleons: from jungle to pet shop

    The global trade in exotic pets sees wild animals illegally caught and distributed around the world. Animals are often forced to trade in their homes in tropical jungles for cramped living quarters in towns and cities. In this episode of Wild Crimes we explore reptile smuggling in Tanzania, a country with a diverse range of magnificent animals, endemic to only tiny pockets of rainforest. Tanzania has had a blanket ban on all wildlife exports since 2016, but yet a range of reptiles - chameleons, snakes and geckos - have still found their way out of the country smuggled in luggage, wrapped up in socks or shoved inside plastic containers. They are destined for private collections, thousands of miles away from home. But why are reptiles traders turning to the black market, what pressure is this putting on chameleon species, and is there anything we can do about it? Join us as we chat to co-director of PAMS Michele Menegon, Tanzanian reptile researcher John Lyrukura, YouTuber and chameleon owner Megan Margot and the Natural History Museum's Dr. Simon Loader. To learn more about the illegal trade of reptiles and to support the Natural History Museum's work, visit nhm.ac.uk/wildcrimes

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  14. Deep down and dirty? Mining for a sustainable future

    2023. 08. 15.

    Deep down and dirty? Mining for a sustainable future

    A more sustainable future lies within reach. One where human societies are powered by wind and solar energy, leaving behind dirty, climate-changing fossil fuels in the past. Sounds good right?   But with many tonnes of rare earth metals needed to manufacture just one wind turbine, switching to this greener way of life likely means more mining – and lots of it – at least in the short term. But where and how could we get these metals while causing the least possible harm to people and planet?  Khalil meets scientists and campaigners to find out:  Why are some people so interested in mining the deep sea?   What lives on the ocean floor and what would happen to it if mining got the green light?  How can science help reverse the long-term damage caused by mining?  Contributors:  Richard Herrington, research lead for resourcing the green economy at the Natural History Museum  Adrian Glover, Natural History Museum Merit Researcher specialising in deep-sea biodiversity  Louisa Casson, Global Project Leader for Greenpeace's Stop Deep Sea Mining campaign  Have your say:  Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us:  Instagram: @natural_history_museum  Twitter: @NHM_London  TikTok: @its_NHM  Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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  15. Glaciers: Water towers of the world

    2023. 07. 04.

    Glaciers: Water towers of the world

    What is a glacier? And what happens when they melt? Glacier ice is the world's largest freshwater reservoir. About 1 in 5 people depend on them as their main source of drinking water, as do countless animals and plants. As they melt, it's a boom time for nature, with plenty of water to go around. But what happens if glaciers disappear completely and the water stops flowing ? To investigate the past and present impact of glaciers, and what they mean for the nature, culture and communities that depend on them, Tori and Khalil meet with trusted scientists, artists and activists, from Austria to Pakistan. Along the way, we'll find out: -How did a glacier carve Britain into an island? -What's a GLOF and why are they so dangerous? -How did one man stop a glacier being levelled for a ski resort? Contributors: Bethan Davies - Glaciologist from Newcastle University Duncan Quincey - Professor of Glaciology Gabriel Wolken - Cryosphere researcher Saba Khan - Pakistani artist Matteo Spagnolo - Professor of geography, University of Aberdeen Gerd Estermann - Retired teacher-turned-activist from Austria Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us:  Instagram: @natural_history_museum  Twitter: @NHM_London  TikTok: @its_NHM    Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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  16. #85: The violent frontline of climate change; bringing back the mammoth; another first for SpaceX

    2021. 09. 16.

    #85: The violent frontline of climate change; bringing back the mammoth; another first for SpaceX

    In some parts of the world, taking a stand for the planet can be incredibly dangerous. This week we hear from Laura Furones, of the campaign group Global Witness, on the finding that 227 environment activists were murdered in 2020. She explains why this is happening and what needs to be done to protect these people. In de-extinction news, $15 million has been given to a team hoping to bring mammoths back to life. While exciting news for some, evolutionary biologist Tori Herridge discusses the ethical implications of creating mammoth-elephant hybrids. The team finds out the latest on the UK’s plans to vaccinate children, and whether the country is likely to face another lockdown. They also discuss the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission, and learn that cows are easier to potty train than toddlers. Your hosts on the pod are Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet. To read about these stories and much more, subscribe at newscientist.com/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  17. Primates: eaten into extinction?

    2021. 08. 12.

    Primates: eaten into extinction?

    Bushmeat, meat from wild animals, is an important source of protein for communities across the world. But in some parts of the globe it has become an illegal or luxury item - and that's posing a problem, threatening ecosystems and human health simultaneously. Five million tonnes of wild meat is extracted annually from the Congo basin, including critically endangered primates. Demand for meat from this part of the world is becoming unsustainable, with protected species often caught between hunters and their prey. In this episode of Wild Crimes, join us for a in-depth discussion on how our food systems affect human health. With thanks to Prof Ben Garrod, the Museum's Dr Natalie Cooper, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) in Uganda and researcher Sandrella Morrison-Lanjouw.

    39분
  18. Fire: Life in the new Pyrocene

    2023. 06. 27.

    Fire: Life in the new Pyrocene

    Are we living in a new age of fire? What would that mean for people, plants and animals?    Take a trip back in time to find out how our planet's history has been shaped by fire, and peer into the future as we ask how nature will adapt to a new era shaped by flame. Tori and Khalil search for answers from nature, science and activism.     Along the way, we'll ask:  -How did a fire in Australia set off smoke alarms in New Zealand?  -How do forest fires affect global weather?  -What can we learn from Indigenous people's use of fire?    About this episode:    As our planet heats, the risk of fire is increasing around the world and affecting lives thousands of miles away from the blaze. At the time of recording, fires burning in Canada were shrouding the East Coast of the U.S in smog. Presenters Tori and Khalil ask if this is the new normal, while contemplating our planet's past relationship with fire. How can we make our voices heard while remembering what our ancestors knew about coexisting with fire?    Contributors this episode:  Dr Sandy Knapp - Botanist and merit researcher of plants at the Natural History Museum  Professor David Bowman - Fire researcher, University of Tasmania  Nerilie Abram - Paleoclimatologist from the Australian National University Elizabeth Azzuz - Traditional fire practitioner from California    Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum  Twitter: @NHM_London  TikTok: @its_NHM    Learn more about how you can take action for nature at nhm.ac.uk/podcast   Resources for this episode:    How are climate change and biodiversity loss linked? https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-are-climate-change-and-biodiversity-loss-linked.html    How do forest fires affect plants and animals? https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2019/august/experts-explain-the-effect-of-the-amazon-wildfires.html    Indigenous people call for cooperation to save the world's biodiversity: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/indigenous-peoples-call-for-co-operation-conserve-worlds-biodiversity.html

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  19. All hail our jellyfish overlords

    2023. 07. 25.

    All hail our jellyfish overlords

    What's brainless, heartless, eyeless and thrives in a warming ocean? Hint: it's wobbly and it could be coming to a dinner plate near you. Tori & Khalil investigate the effects of rising sea temperatures, from changing food sources to the perilous state of coral reefs – home to one quarter of all marine species. They're joined by scientists and campaigners to help explain the changes we're seeing and how we can help nature and humanity adjust. Join us and find out: What happens to animals living in a more acidic sea? How do you regrow a coral reef? Will we all be eating jellyfish soon? Contributors Sanne Tuijten, marine biologist with the Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire Dr Sebastian Hennige from the University of Edinburgh Dr Lucas Brotz, from the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia John Hourston, founder of the Blue Planet Society Megan Randles, global political lead for Greenpeace's Protect the Oceans campaign Have your say Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM Learn more about how you can take action for nature and find additional resources at www.nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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  20. Introducing Our Broken Planet

    2023. 06. 26.

    Introducing Our Broken Planet

    Welcome to Our Broken Planet, a new podcast series from the Natural History Museum in London. Each week, tune in for stories from the front line of the planetary emergency. Along the way, we'll unpack how we got here and discover solutions from science and nature that could fix the problems facing our world. Join presenters Tori & Khalil as they transport you around the globe to hear from leading scientists, activists, and those most affected by the climate change and biodiversity crises. If you want to feel informed, hopeful and inspired to take action, subscribe now and join us each week for Our Broken Planet: the podcast.   Join the conversation on social media using #OurBrokenPlanet and tag us: Instagram: @natural_history_museum Twitter: @NHM_London TikTok: @its_NHM   Learn more about how you can take action for nature at nhm.ac.uk/podcast

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