Bug Note

Natural History Museum of Utah
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From the Natural History Museum of Utah, BugNote is a show about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs. Bugs are everywhere, and in their strangeness and variety, they’re a spectacular evolutionary success story. They’re also vital to everything from healthy ecosystems to farming and food. In exploring the vast world of insects and other arthropods, host Daniel Potter bugs (ha!) experts like NHMU director and entomologist Jason Cryan, NHMU invertebrates collection manager Christy Bills, and many others.

  1. 6d ago

    Bugs and Citizen Science

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Science is furthered by passionate people, not just those holding university degrees. Citizen scientists play a vital role in the collection and analyzation of data throughout the world. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager about the role that citizen scientists play in the field of entomology. Listen to the podcast here or scroll down to watch the video version.  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    4 min

  2. May 15

    Entomology

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Insects are everywhere, and so are entomologists. While we typically think about entomologists collecting bugs in the field and pinning them in a lab, that’s just one example of the variety of work entomologists do. On this episode of Bug Note, Daniel Potter chats about the diverse career paths within the world of entomology with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager, and Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist.  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    4 min

  3. May 8

    The Man Who Discovered a New Ant Species in His Backyard

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Most of us probably don’t know every species of ant roaming our backyards — we might even have trouble identifying the differences between species. But for one professor at the University of Utah, understanding ant biodiversity is both his job and his passion. On this episode of Bug Note, host Dan Potter chats with Jack Longino, Ph.D., a specialist in global ant diversity. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    5 min

  4. May 1

    Fear

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Between the creature-feature flicks of Hollywood, the anecdotal accounts of stings and bites, and other societal factors, we’re often conditioned to be afraid of bugs. In reality, only a tiny fraction of the bug world presents danger to humans. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with NHMU Invertebrates Collections Manager, Christy Bills, about the fear of bugs. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    5 min

  5. Apr 24

    The Weirdest Bugs

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. From critters that undergo complete metamorphosis to insects with odd protrusions on their heads, the bug world is full of the weird and wild. On this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager, and Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist to explore these extraordinary invertebrates!  About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    5 min

  6. Apr 17

    Mutualisms

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Rob Dunn, Ph.D., an expert on symbiotic relationships between species. Together, they shed some light on the concept of mutualisms, relationships that benefit both parties, and how those relationships can change over time. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    3 min

  7. Apr 10

    Fireflies

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter and NHMU Invertebrate Collections Manager, Christy Bills illuminate the fascinating lives of fireflies, including how citizen scientists around the country can help with firefly research. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    4 min

  8. Apr 3

    EVERYWHERE

    Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with professor of applied ecology and self-proclaimed “belly buttonologist” Rob Dunn, Ph.D. Together, they explore the many unexpected places bugs reside. About Bug Note ⁠Bug Note⁠ is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host ⁠Daniel Potter⁠ asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects. About the Bug Note Team Bug Note is hosted by ⁠Daniel Potter⁠, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by ⁠Blank Space⁠. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.

    7 min
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From the Natural History Museum of Utah, BugNote is a show about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs. Bugs are everywhere, and in their strangeness and variety, they’re a spectacular evolutionary success story. They’re also vital to everything from healthy ecosystems to farming and food. In exploring the vast world of insects and other arthropods, host Daniel Potter bugs (ha!) experts like NHMU director and entomologist Jason Cryan, NHMU invertebrates collection manager Christy Bills, and many others.

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  • Creator
    Natural History Museum of Utah
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Natural History Museum of Utah
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    Bug Note

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