00:00:00 - Researchers have determined that if you want one big skip instead of many little skips you should select a potato-shaped rock instead of a flat one. If that’s what you’re into… 00:23:00 - Another way to enjoy a day on the river is with a beverage. Patrick is back to basics with a Guinness. Charlie is legally enjoying a Rogue Ginger Yuzu CBD Seltzer. And Ryan is recovering with some maximum-strength cold medicine. 00:31:45 - In the war between astronomers and lightning, the astronomers are now fighting back by using lasers to steer lightning across the sky! 00:51:25 - The PaleoPOWs are a lot like lightning, we’re never sure where it’s going to hit but we can hope to guide it. First up, Patrick provides a Canadian Apple Podcasts Review from Peachy🍑Jess, who was kind enough to give us 5 stars! Next up, Charlie has an e-mail from Gerrit B. who provides some neat updates after listening to episode 342 and provides the following links:   American Solar Challenge   Inside the First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World   US Navy synthesizes jet fuel solely out of seawater; costs $3-6 gallon   Missing Link to a Livable Climate: How Hydrogen-Enabled Synthetic Fuels Can Help Deliver the Paris Goals   ​​​​​​​​​​​​Fission Battery Initiative​​ Workshop   And finally, Patron Adrian K. has earned their BSso by submitting for our consideration a thesis entitled: Ballistics and Skip-tistics: Laser-guided manufacture of fulgurite skipping stones. Thanks, Adrian! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Smooth Stone - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: Ryan Haupt

00:00:00 - <a href="https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspa.2022.0311" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Researchers have determined</a> that if you want one big skip instead of many little skips <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/04/potato-shaped-stones-are-better-for-skimming-say-experts" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you should select a potato-shaped rock instead of a flat one</a>. If that’s what you’re into… 00:23:00 - Another way to enjoy a day on the river is with a beverage. Patrick is back to basics with a <a href="https://www.guinness.com/en-us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Guinness</a>. Charlie is legally enjoying a Rogue <a href="https://www.rogue.com/shop/cbd/ginger-yuzu-cbd-seltzer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ginger Yuzu CBD Seltzer</a>. And Ryan is recovering with some maximum-strength cold medicine. 00:31:45 - In the <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjkqx7/scientists-controlled-lightning-with-lasers-aimed-at-the-sky-in-breakthrough" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">war between astronomers and lightning</a>, the astronomers are now fighting back by <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-022-01139-z" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">using lasers to steer lightning across the sky</a>! 00:51:25 - The PaleoPOWs are a lot like lightning, we’re never sure where it’s going to hit but we can hope to guide it. First up, Patrick provides a Canadian Apple Podcasts Review from Peachy🍑Jess, who was kind enough to give us 5 stars! Next up, Charlie has an e-mail from Gerrit B. who provides some neat updates after listening to episode 342 and provides the following links: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.americansolarchallenge.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">American Solar Challenge</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/inside-first-solar-powered-flight-around-world-180968000/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.zmescience.com/research/us-navy-synthetic-jet-fuel-seawater-0423432/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">US Navy synthesizes jet fuel solely out of seawater; costs $3-6 gallon</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.lucidcatalyst.com/hydrogen-report" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Missing Link to a Livable Climate: How Hydrogen-Enabled Synthetic Fuels Can Help Deliver the Paris Goals</a> </li> <li> ​​​​​​​​​​​​<a href="https://nuc1.inl.gov/SitePages/Fission%20Battery%20Initiative%20Workshops.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fission Battery Initiative​​ Workshop</a> </li> </ul> And finally, Patron Adrian K. has earned their BSso by submitting for our consideration a thesis entitled: Ballistics and Skip-tistics: Laser-guided manufacture of fulgurite skipping stones. Thanks, Adrian! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Quincy/Smooth_Stone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Smooth Stone</a> - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: <a href="https://ryanhaupt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Haupt</a>

347 - Skipping Strikes

00:00:00 - Ryan is joined by cookbook author and YouTuber J. Kenji López-Alt to discuss his latest book The Wok: Recipes and Techniques, available wherever fine books are sold including our own page on Bookshop.org. Can you ruin your wok your first time using it? Is carbon steel superior to cast iron? Can you poison your guests with hot peppers? Tune in to find out! 00:26:40 - Ryan enjoys an Americano made using Worka Sakaro beans roasted by Night Swim Coffee in Charlotte, NC. 00:30:15 - Part two of Ryan’s hard-hitting no-holds-barred discussion of the wok with Kenji continues! 00:58:30 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like cooking with woks: if you get all your ingredients together beforehand you’re done before you know it. This episode features three comments from the world of Facebook by Tom V., Shawn G., and Mike B., respectively. Thanks, guys! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Juparo - Broke for Free Audio Production: Ryan Haupt

00:00:00 - Ryan is joined by cookbook author and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTuber</a> J. Kenji López-Alt to discuss his latest book <a href="https://thewokbook.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Wok: Recipes and Techniques</a>, available wherever fine books are sold including our <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/18909/9780393541212" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">own page on Bookshop.org</a>. Can you ruin your wok your first time using it? Is carbon steel superior to cast iron? Can you poison your guests with hot peppers? Tune in to find out! 00:26:40 - Ryan enjoys an Americano made using <a href="https://nightswimcoffee.com/products/worka-sakaro-anaerobic-natural" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Worka Sakaro beans roasted by Night Swim Coffee</a> in Charlotte, NC. 00:30:15 - Part two of Ryan’s hard-hitting no-holds-barred discussion of the wok with Kenji continues! 00:58:30 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like cooking with woks: if you get all your ingredients together beforehand you’re done before you know it. This episode features three comments from the world of Facebook by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sciencesortof/posts/pfbid0qT56Goi9Vy7gtWWZFwz7hWxNhXxMHrR4bmoQQWs7ySbvXewsvxKVVkqhp35fRVmPl?comment_id=10157992385674332" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tom V.</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sciencesortof/posts/pfbid0B4phoRSNgkrwuukamESRVXcwRVVYiMsK4929zBgaKeafDU1BvbCiZg5DZU2YjUQBl?comment_id=10158093630554332" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn G.</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sciencesortof/posts/pfbid02KMZksaXDn9KeCmJz9S37eUMuq6mYb7EhirAEjoHijSGiJCe5rNEsEi4QNFBtigATl?comment_id=10158579882034332" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mike B.</a>, respectively. Thanks, guys! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Petal/Broke_For_Free_-_Petal_-_05_Juparo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Juparo</a> - Broke for Free Audio Production: <a href="https://ryanhaupt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Haupt</a>

346 - Kenji and the Indestructible, Functional, No Fooling, Very Versatile Wok

00:00:00 - Manly Ryan North (@ryanqnorth) returns to the show to talk to Ben and Handsome Ryan (not a self-selected nickname) to talk about his new book, How to Take Over the World: Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain, available now wherever fine books are sold! 00:36:00 - Taking over the world is thirst work. Fortunately, we came prepared. Ben is enjoying some burdock tea, which comes from the roots of a bush. Ryan is having the debatably thematic Thespian Espionage by Weathered Ground Brewing. 00:44:59 - The discussion with Ryan North continues. Learn more at supervillainbook.com or snag your own copy via our Bookshop.org affiliate page! 01:25:56 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like supervillains, you want to trust them, but should you? Ben starts off with an e-mail from Brandon who enjoyed the live show where everyone met Ben in person, or were they only meeting a satellite android body of an AI still hanging out on a computer in a garage? Ben claims quantum computer-hood in response. Ryan then presents a 5-star Apple Podcasts review from RJM544. Thanks, RJM544! Finally, Patron Rj M. has earned a BSso by writing a thesis entitled: Applications of N.E.M.O. (Northern Ermergent Monstrous Occurrences) and their use in acquiring federal funding to topple city-states: A case study in training a Chessai (Chesapeakus monstorius) to commit villainy on behalf of coercive doctoral research. Thanks, Rj M.! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Villano - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: Rob Heath

00:00:00 - Manly Ryan North (<a href="https://twitter.com/ryanqnorth" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@ryanqnorth</a>) returns to the show to talk to Ben and Handsome Ryan (not a self-selected nickname) to talk about his new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/18909/9780593192016" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Over the World: Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain</a>, available now wherever fine books are sold! 00:36:00 - Taking over the world is thirst work. Fortunately, we came prepared. Ben is enjoying some <a href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-burdock-root" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">burdock tea</a>, which comes from the roots of a bush. Ryan is having the debatably thematic <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/1203109578" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thespian Espionage</a> by Weathered Ground Brewing. 00:44:59 - The discussion with Ryan North continues. Learn more at <a href="https://supervillainbook.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">supervillainbook.com</a> or snag your own copy via our <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org affiliate page</a>! 01:25:56 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like supervillains, you want to trust them, but should you? Ben starts off with an e-mail from Brandon who enjoyed the live show where everyone met Ben in person, or were they only meeting a satellite android body of an AI still hanging out on a computer in a garage? Ben claims quantum computer-hood in response. Ryan then presents a 5-star <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-sort-of/id333225899" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts review</a> from RJM544. Thanks, RJM544! Finally, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patron</a> Rj M. has earned a BSso by writing a thesis entitled: Applications of N.E.M.O. (Northern Ermergent Monstrous Occurrences) and their use in acquiring federal funding to topple city-states: A case study in training a Chessai (Chesapeakus monstorius) to commit villainy on behalf of coercive doctoral research. Thanks, Rj M.! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Cholate/Villano/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Villano</a> - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: <a href="https://www.robheathstudios.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Heath</a>

345 - Evil Prevails

00:00:00 - Kelly and Ryan are thrilled to be joined by her friend and colleague, Dr. Andrew Forbes! He’s a parasitic insect kind of guy (not meant as an insult!) and we discuss his journey a bit before diving into some recent and exciting research! 00:35:37 - It could be argued that parasites drink the lifeforce of others, but hopefully that’s not the case with us. Ryan doubles down with an Americano using Jorge Raul Rivera Pacamara Honey #96 beans from Chalatenango, El Salvador via Black &amp; White Roasters, which is delicious. Kelly doesn’t have a beer so is settling for a lactose-free White Salamander after wrapping up season 1 of her new project D.O.R.K.S. Andrew is enjoying some aged beer to celebrate the birth of his son in the form of a 2008-vintage Bigfoot Barleywine from Sierra Nevada. And Ryan comes back around to finish the segment with bourbon-barrel aged elderberry infused cider from Hawk Knob 00:46:46 - We continue our conversation with Andrew, including a discussion of these two (open access!) papers:   Quantifying the unquantifiable: why Hymenoptera, not Coleoptera, is the most speciose animal order   Ormyrus labotus (Hymenoptera: Ormyridae): Another Generalist That Should not be a Generalist is not a Generalist   For more parasitic insects in your life, you can follow Andrew on Twitter @Lord_Forbinton 01:19:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like wasps; they can sting more than once and still survive. First up, Ryan and Kelly tackle a question from Brett H. about hyperparasitoids on Finnish islands (if you believe that Finland even exists) and then they come up with a BSso for patron Roberta A. R. who has impressively completed a study entitled: VESPA (Variability of ectoparasites on species of pollinating Apoidea): A study of a very cool wasps that infect bees then manipulate bee behavior to bury themselves underground so the temperature is better or something see the rest of the thesis for the details. Thanks, Roberta! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Flutterbee - Podington Bear Audio Production: Rob Heath

00:00:00 - Kelly and Ryan are thrilled to be joined by her friend and colleague, <a href="https://forbes.lab.uiowa.edu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Andrew Forbes</a>! He’s a parasitic insect kind of guy (not meant as an insult!) and we discuss his journey a bit before diving into some recent and exciting research! 00:35:37 - It could be argued that parasites drink the lifeforce of others, but hopefully that’s not the case with us. Ryan doubles down with an Americano using <a href="https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jorge Raul Rivera Pacamara Honey #96 beans from Chalatenango, El Salvador via Black &amp; White Roasters</a>, which is delicious. Kelly doesn’t have a beer so is settling for a lactose-free <a href="https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/white-salamander-cocktail-rum-and-irish-cream-1263211" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">White Salamander</a> after wrapping up season 1 of her new project <a href="https://solomon.rice.edu/dorks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">D.O.R.K.S.</a> Andrew is enjoying some aged beer to celebrate the birth of his son in the form of a <a href="https://untappd.com/b/sierra-nevada-brewing-co-bigfoot-2008/47797" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">2008-vintage Bigfoot Barleywine</a> from Sierra Nevada. And Ryan comes back around to finish the segment with bourbon-barrel aged elderberry infused cider from Hawk Knob 00:46:46 - We continue our conversation with Andrew, including a discussion of these two (open access!) papers: <ul> <li> <a href="https://bmcecol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12898-018-0176-x" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Quantifying the unquantifiable: why Hymenoptera, not Coleoptera, is the most speciose animal order</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://academic.oup.com/isd/article/6/1/8/6528936" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ormyrus labotus (Hymenoptera: Ormyridae): Another Generalist That Should not be a Generalist is not a Generalist</a> </li> </ul> For more parasitic insects in your life, you can follow Andrew on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Lord_Forbington" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Lord_Forbinton</a> 01:19:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like wasps; they can sting more than once and still survive. First up, Ryan and Kelly tackle a question from Brett H. about <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/butterflies-parasitic-wasps-finland" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hyperparasitoids on Finnish islands</a> (if you <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/xyd48w/this-dude-accidentally-convinced-the-internet-that-finland-doesnt-exist" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">believe that Finland even exists</a>) and then they come up with a BSso for patron Roberta A. R. who has impressively completed a study entitled: VESPA (Variability of ectoparasites on species of pollinating Apoidea): A study of a very cool wasps that infect bees then manipulate bee behavior to bury themselves underground so the temperature is better or something see the rest of the thesis for the details. Thanks, Roberta! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Joyful/Flutterbee" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flutterbee</a> - Podington Bear Audio Production: <a href="https://www.robheathstudios.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Heath</a>

344 - Stung by the Truth

00:00:00 - Time for a special edition Science… sort of Book Club! Ryan, Joe, and Tim all read Andy Weir’s new novel Project Hail Mary. What did they think of it? How was the science? Should Andy Weir design escape rooms? All this, and more, is discussed! To buy the book, we recommend using our affiliate program with bookshop.org/shop/sciencesortof, we get a small percent for sending you there and the book will be sent to you by a local bookshop. Win win! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Ave Maria - Podington Bear Audio Production: Ryan Haupt

00:00:00 - Time for a special edition Science… sort of Book Club! Ryan, Joe, and Tim all read Andy Weir’s new novel <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/18909/9780593135204" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Project Hail Mary</a>. What did they think of it? How was the science? Should Andy Weir design escape rooms? All this, and more, is discussed! To buy the book, we recommend using our affiliate program with <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bookshop.org/shop/sciencesortof</a>, we get a small percent for sending you there and the book will be sent to you by a local bookshop. Win win! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: Ave Maria - Podington Bear Audio Production: <a href="https://ryanhaupt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Haupt</a>

Special Edition 16 - Project Hail Mary

00:00:00 - There’s a new telescope in town to look out of town and see exactly what’s going on in this here galaxy. Introducing… the James Webb Space Telescope! What can it do? Where can it do it? And did we name it after a not so great dude? All this and more are discussed! 00:36:36 - Drinks are any beverage that are consumed. Here, we talk about them. Joe is having tea with lemon and honey to help with a cough. Ryan recommends even fancier tea. Ryan waxes poetic about a Herkenrode Abbey Vesper (typical). Charlie is double fisting some red wine and a Rogue CBD seltzer, balancing the blend perfectly. 00:47:26 - Trailer Trash Talk returns again to discuss the much-maligned but fun-looking Moonfall. 01:00:57 - Climate Change is definitely a thing that is happening, we’ve known about it for awhile, but just how long? Turns out some folks as far back as the 1800s were figuring out the connection between carbon dioxide and atmospheric warming and we just haven’t been listening. 01:23:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like… something. Listener feedback, probably. Teemu A. wants to know what we think about the geology/biology of the video game  The Witness. Elizabeth D. wins a copy of Life’s Edge by Carl Zimmer for submitting her pick for weirdest life from (see episode 337), the sea salp! And Patron Bruce Haupt gets a BSso thesis for the second time, and that thesis is: SCRUB: SCUBA Carbon Removal Underwater Bioremediation - Using Sea Salps to sequester carbon in oceanic basins using a human propelled delivery mechanism. Thanks, Bruce! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: The Green Room - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: Ryan Haupt

00:00:00 - There’s a new telescope in town to look out of town and see exactly what’s going on in this here galaxy. Introducing… <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/24/world/james-webb-space-telescope-orbit-scn/index.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the James Webb Space Telescope</a>! What can it do? Where can it do it? And did we <a href="https://npr.org/2021/09/30/1041707730/shadowed-by-controversy-nasa-wont-rename-new-space-telescope" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">name it after a not so great dude</a>? All this and more are discussed! 00:36:36 - Drinks are any beverage that are consumed. Here, we talk about them. Joe is having tea with lemon and honey to help with a cough. Ryan recommends <a href="https://senbirdtea.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">even fancier tea</a>. Ryan waxes poetic about a <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/1127981459" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Herkenrode Abbey Vesper</a> (typical). Charlie is double fisting <a href="https://www.thurstonwolfe.com/product/dr-wolfe-s-family-red-" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">some red wine</a> and a <a href="https://www.rogue.com/stories/rogue-launches-cbd-seltzer" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rogue CBD seltzer</a>, balancing the blend perfectly. 00:47:26 - Trailer Trash Talk returns again to discuss the much-maligned but fun-looking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=LionsgateMovies&amp;v=ivIwdQBlS10" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moonfall</a>. 01:00:57 - Climate Change is definitely a thing that is happening, we’ve known about it for awhile, but just how long? Turns out some <a href="https://theconversation.com/scientists-understood-physics-of-climate-change-in-the-1800s-thanks-to-a-woman-named-eunice-foote-164687?utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20July%2022%202021%20-%202010019746&amp;utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20July%2022%202021%20-%202010019746%20Version%20B%20CID_9b1635d584ca0a0eb9d18d454278d4a7&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&amp;utm_term=Scientists%20understood%20physics%20of%20climate%20change%20in%20the%201800s%20%20thanks%20to%20a%20woman%20named%20Eunice%20Foote" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">folks as far back as the 1800s were figuring out the connection between carbon dioxide and atmospheric warming</a> and we just haven’t been listening. 01:23:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like… something. Listener feedback, probably. Teemu A. wants to know what we think about the geology/biology of the video game <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=GOG.com&amp;v=ul7kNFD6noU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?ab_channel=GOG.com&amp;v=ul7kNFD6noU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Witness</a>. Elizabeth D. wins a copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/18909/9780593182710" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Life’s Edge</a> by Carl Zimmer for submitting her pick for weirdest life from (see episode 337), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the sea salp</a>! And <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patron</a> Bruce Haupt gets a BSso thesis for the second time, and that thesis is: SCRUB: SCUBA Carbon Removal Underwater Bioremediation - Using Sea Salps to sequester carbon in oceanic basins using a human propelled delivery mechanism. Thanks, Bruce! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Warmbody/The_Green_Room" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Green Room</a> - Blue Dot Sessions Audio Production: <a href="https://ryanhaupt.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Haupt</a>

343 - Webb's in the Greenhouse

00:00:00 - Joe and Ryan are excited to be joined by Craig Welch and Sam Howe Verhovek who each have articles in the October 2021 issue of National Geographic “The Revolution is Here” which is all about the future of non-fossil fuel transportation. Craig wrote the article “The future of driving is here–and it’s electric” and Sam wrote the article “How green can we make air travel? And how soon?”. Discussion ensues. 00:40:41 - Discussion pauses so Joe and Ryan can have a drink. Can’t let oneself get too parched. Joe was having a latte during our initial conversation, but is now enjoying some eggnog with brandy. Ryan is having a Class III Whitewater IPA from Screech Owl Brewing, which leads to a discussion about the many uses for spent beer grain, but mostly pizza dough. 00:51:03 - Part two of our conversation with Craig and Sam! Craig is on Twitter @CraigAWelch and you can find more of Sam’s work on his website jetagebook.com. 01:06:49 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like the future of transportation; they’re both going places! Ryan begins with a Facebook comment from Mike B. praising the book featured in episode 338. And we bestow a BSso upon patron Bounce B. who has turned in a tome entitled: Hop To It: A Novel Implementation of a Jump-based method for transitioning from terrestrial to aerial transportation using a methanogenic bladder derived from fungal fermentation of organic biofuels. Thanks, Bounce! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit:  Airliner - Podington Bear Audio Production: Rob Heath

00:00:00 - Joe and Ryan are excited to be joined by Craig Welch and Sam Howe Verhovek who each have articles in the October 2021 issue of National Geographic “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/issue/october-2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Revolution is Here</a>” which is all about the future of non-fossil fuel transportation. Craig wrote the article “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/the-future-of-driving-is-here-and-it-is-electric-feature#:~:text=A%20green%20revolution%20in%20daily,are%20phasing%20out%20gas%20vehicles." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The future of driving is here–and it’s electric</a>” and Sam wrote the article “<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/how-green-can-we-make-air-travel-and-how-soon-feature" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How green can we make air travel? And how soon?</a>”. Discussion ensues. 00:40:41 - Discussion pauses so Joe and Ryan can have a drink. Can’t let oneself get too parched. Joe was having a latte during our initial conversation, but is now enjoying some eggnog with brandy. Ryan is having a <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/1106832265" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Class III Whitewater IPA</a> from Screech Owl Brewing, which leads to a discussion about the many uses for spent beer grain, but mostly <a href="https://brooklynbrewshop.com/blogs/themash/recipe-spent-grain-pizza-dough" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pizza dough</a>. 00:51:03 - Part two of our conversation with Craig and Sam! Craig is on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigAWelch" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@CraigAWelch</a> and you can find more of Sam’s work on his website <a href="http://www.jetagebook.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jetagebook.com</a>. 01:06:49 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like the future of transportation; they’re both going places! Ryan begins with a <a href="https://business.facebook.com/sciencesortof/posts/10158509863309332?comment_id=10158579882034332" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook comment from Mike B.</a> praising the book featured in episode 338. And we bestow a BSso upon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">patron</a> Bounce B. who has turned in a tome entitled: Hop To It: A Novel Implementation of a Jump-based method for transitioning from terrestrial to aerial transportation using a methanogenic bladder derived from fungal fermentation of organic biofuels. Thanks, Bounce! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Meet_Podington_Bear_Box_Set_Disc_1/07_Airliner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Airliner</a> - Podington Bear Audio Production: <a href="https://www.robheathstudios.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Heath</a>

342 - The Extinction of Fossil Fuels

00:00:00 - Joe and Ryan are joined by their friend Dr. Antonio “Tony” Munoz, who tells us about his work as a scientist and his journey from the world of research to the world of consulting. Tony’s open access papers for those who want to learn more:   Free energy calculation of modified base-pair formation in explicit solvent: A predictive model   Active yeast ribosome preparation using monolithic anion exchange chromatography   Structural Changes Enable Start Codon Recognition by the Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Complex   Conserved residues in yeast initiator tRNA calibrate initiation accuracy by regulating preinitiation complex stability at the start codon   Coordinated Movements of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factors eIF1, eIF1A, and eIF5 Trigger Phosphate Release from eIF2 in Response to Start Codon Recognition by the Ribosomal Preinitiation Complex   00:36:38 - Joe managed to bring drinks for everyone, but now they’re not in the same place so that’s odd. Joe is having some homemade mead from a friend, and its first mead experience which incurs the cost of viking toast. And Tony and Ryan are enjoying the Snakeden Saison from 7 Locks Brewing as provided by Joe. 01:10:59 - In our second segment we talk about cars. A sort of “Car Talk”, if you will, which we’re pretty sure is a completely original idea to the audio format. We tackle the myth that electric cars are actually worse for the environment than internal combustion (spoiler: they’re not) , but also some of the challenges that come with an electric future and the impact that our need for certain minerals can have on the health of the planet. 01:56:48 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like roads, you should look both ways before crossing them. Joe has a tweet lauding him for comparing the UK to TX, but what we’re really here from is to hand out a BSso thesis for Patron Eric P. He has a thesis titled: Swinging for the electric fences: An electric vehicle charging solution utilizing molecular biophysical properties of Electrophorus fish in an in situ aquatic reservoir. Thanks, Eric! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Electric Car - Podington Bear Audio Production: Rob Heath

00:00:00 - Joe and Ryan are joined by their friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/autobahntm/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Antonio “Tony” Munoz</a>, who tells us about his work as a scientist and his journey from the world of research to the world of consulting. Tony’s open access papers for those who want to learn more: <ul> <li> <a href="https://rnajournal.cshlp.org/content/15/12/2278.long" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free energy calculation of modified base-pair formation in explicit solvent: A predictive model</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324736/pdf/krnb-14-02-1270004.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Active yeast ribosome preparation using monolithic anion exchange chromatography</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4217140/pdf/main.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Structural Changes Enable Start Codon Recognition by the Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Complex</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3950347/pdf/502.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Conserved residues in yeast initiator tRNA calibrate initiation accuracy by regulating preinitiation complex stability at the start codon</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3581429/pdf/zbc5316.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Coordinated Movements of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factors eIF1, eIF1A, and eIF5 Trigger Phosphate Release from eIF2 in Response to Start Codon Recognition by the Ribosomal Preinitiation Complex</a> </li> </ul> 00:36:38 - Joe managed to bring drinks for everyone, but now they’re not in the same place so that’s odd. Joe is having some homemade mead from a friend, and its first mead experience which incurs the cost of viking toast. And Tony and Ryan are enjoying the <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/1119824577" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Snakeden Saison</a> from 7 Locks Brewing as provided by Joe. 01:10:59 - In our second segment we talk about cars. A sort of “Car Talk”, if you will, which we’re pretty sure is a completely original idea to the audio format. We tackle the <a href="https://theicct.org/publications/global-LCA-passenger-cars-jul2021" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">myth that electric cars are actually worse for the environment than internal combustion (spoiler: they’re not)</a> , but also some of the c<a href="https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-07-21/californias-electric-car-revolution-designed-to-save-the-planet-inflicts-a-big-toll-on-it" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hallenges that come with an electric future</a> and the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-casper-octopod-20161219-story.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">impact that our need for certain minerals can have on the health of the planet</a>. 01:56:48 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like roads, you should look both ways before crossing them. Joe has a <a href="https://twitter.com/markoucheng/status/1414936679522217984" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">tweet</a> lauding him for comparing the UK to TX, but what we’re really here from is to hand out a BSso thesis for <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/patrons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patron</a> Eric P. He has a thesis titled: Swinging for the electric fences: An electric vehicle charging solution utilizing molecular biophysical properties of Electrophorus fish in an in situ aquatic reservoir. Thanks, Eric! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Electronic_II/Electric_Car" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Electric Car</a> - Podington Bear Audio Production: <a href="https://www.robheathstudios.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Heath</a>

341 - Highway to the Science Zone

00:00:00 - In which Ryan introduces the concept of this type of episode… for the last time. (But which can be previously heard in  episodes 266,  282,  326, and  332.) 00:05:23 - Zootopia and Disney Lemming Myths 00:10:51 - Bio bios: Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) 00:16:06 - The Drake Equation tries to answer "Are we along?” 00:21:23 - Drake Equation "results" hint at a crowded galaxy 00:22:30 - Then where is everybody? Fermi's Paradox weighs in 00:27:03 - To prove the show hasn’t lost a step, Ryan has a Knotty Pine double IPA from Country Boy Brewing. Predictable, but delicious. 00:28:56 - Night Hag: The Inception 00:32:31 - My experience with the Night Hag 00:34:55 - Science of the Night Hag 00:40:08 - Wait, how is the Night Hag aliens? Culture and Sleep Paralysis 00:43:16 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like the end of the year, they lead us to something new. This episode we have an e-mail from Brandon M. asking how to get access to the whole back catalog of Brachiolope Media shows (and the answer is Soundcloud, with more updates to come). More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit: Solitude - Broke For Free

00:00:00 - In which Ryan introduces the concept of this type of episode… for the last time. (But which can be previously heard in <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2017/7/episode-266-anchors-away-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episodes 266</a>, <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2018/5/episode-282-anchors-away-part-ii?rq=anchor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 282</a>, <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2020/8/326-anchors-away-part-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 326</a>, and <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2020/12/332-anchors-away-part-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 332</a>.) 00:05:23 - <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zootopia</a> and <a href="https://hyperallergic.com/545742/white-wilderness-disney-nature-documentary/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Disney Lemming Myths</a> 00:10:51 - Bio bios: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_cat" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)</a> 00:16:06 - The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation#Equation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Drake Equation</a> tries to answer "Are we along?” 00:21:23 - Drake Equation "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation#Estimates" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">results</a>" hint at a crowded galaxy 00:22:30 - Then where is everybody? <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fermi's Paradox</a> weighs in 00:27:03 - To prove the show hasn’t lost a step, Ryan has a <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/1116636034" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Knotty Pine</a> double IPA from Country Boy Brewing. Predictable, but delicious. 00:28:56 - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_hag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Night Hag</a>: <a href="https://www.spin.com/2017/02/here-is-a-very-funny-story-involving-method-man-jordan-peele-and-a-ghost-tour/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inception</a> 00:32:31 - My experience with the Night Hag 00:34:55 - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Science of the Night Hag</a> 00:40:08 - Wait, how is the Night Hag <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1363461505050715" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">aliens</a>? Culture and Sleep Paralysis 00:43:16 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like the end of the year, they lead us to something new. This episode we have an e-mail from Brandon M. asking how to get access to the whole back catalog of Brachiolope Media shows (and the answer is <a href="https://soundcloud.com/science-sortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a>, with more updates to come). More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Petal/Broke_For_Free_-_Petal_-_11_Solitude" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Solitude</a> - Broke For Free

340 - Anchor's Away Part 5: The Final Anchoring

00:00:00 - Ryan is joined by Megan Johnson (@mmjohnso), Becca Van Hoeck (@becca_vanhoeck), and Caitlin Bergstrom (@caityydid). Megan and Becca are Ph.D. researchers working on the environmental engineering of the atmosphere around wildfires and fish ecology using marine soundscapes, respectively and in the first segment they tell us a bit about their awesome research. 00:30:16 - Drinks are a bit like wildfires and marine ecosystems: they're wet but they burn. Megan is enjoying a Left Hand (Chai) Milk Stout. Becca is working on some chilled white wine from a subscription service she used to stock up in the early days of the pandemic. She thinks it’s a Pinot Grigio. Caitlin is drinking a Juicify IPA by Lakefront Brewery from WI, where she went to school and was surprised to find in DC. Ryan goes big with a  Megalodon Imperial Coffee Porter, gifted to him by Abe, naturally. 00:36:51 - Caitlin is a Science Policy Analyst for the American Geophysical Union, and the reason we were all chatting is because Megan, Becca, and I were an AGU Voices for Science (Policy Track) cohort. So we chat a bit about Megan and Becca's research, and then we chat about the Voices for Science program and what we were able to accomplish in what ended up being a far from traditional year of science policy advocacy and outreach! 01:20:59 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like outreach, in that I think they literally could be considered a type of outreach. For this episode, we want to thank Terry R. for a recurring PayPal donation and their continued support over the years. Thanks, Terry! You can support us and local bookstores by shopping at our store on Bookshop.org and even more cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music credit:  Do Better - Podington Bear Audio Production by Rob Heath and Ryan Haupt

00:00:00 - Ryan is joined by Megan Johnson (<a href="https://twitter.com/mmjohnso?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@mmjohnso</a>), Becca Van Hoeck (<a href="https://twitter.com/becca_vanhoeck?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@becca_vanhoeck</a>), and Caitlin Bergstrom (<a href="https://twitter.com/caityydid?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@caityydid</a>). Megan and Becca are Ph.D. researchers working on the environmental engineering of the atmosphere around wildfires and fish ecology using marine soundscapes, respectively and in the first segment they tell us a bit about their awesome research. 00:30:16 - Drinks are a bit like wildfires and marine ecosystems: they're wet but they burn. Megan is enjoying a <a href="https://untappd.com/b/left-hand-brewing-company-chai-milk-stout-nitro/2426515" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Left Hand (Chai) Milk Stout</a>. Becca is working on some chilled white wine from a subscription service she used to stock up in the early days of the pandemic. She thinks it’s a Pinot Grigio. Caitlin is drinking a <a href="https://untappd.com/b/lakefront-brewery-juicify/3906635" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Juicify IPA</a> by Lakefront Brewery from WI, where she went to school and was surprised to find in DC. Ryan goes big with a <a href="https://untappd.com//b/champion-brewing-company-megalodon-imperial-coffee-porter/370532?filter=you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Megalodon Imperial Coffee Porter</a>, gifted to him by Abe, naturally. 00:36:51 - Caitlin is a Science Policy Analyst for the American Geophysical Union, and the reason we were all chatting is because Megan, Becca, and I were an <a href="https://www.agu.org/Share-and-Advocate/Share/Sharing-science-network/Voices-for-science" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AGU Voices for Science (Policy Track)</a> cohort. So we chat a bit about Megan and Becca's research, and then we chat about the Voices for Science program and what we were able to accomplish in what ended up being a far from traditional year of science policy advocacy and outreach! 01:20:59 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like outreach, in that I think they literally could be considered a type of outreach. For this episode, we want to thank Terry R. for a recurring <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=YASXYY498RZDC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal donation</a> and their continued support over the years. Thanks, Terry! You can support us and local bookstores by shopping at our store on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> and even more cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music credit: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Joyful/DoBetter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Do Better</a> - Podington Bear Audio Production by <a href="https://www.robheathstudios.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Heath</a> and Ryan Haupt

339 - Voices Assemble!

Conversations about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science.A member of the Brachiolope Media Network.

This podcast is very entertaining. I have subscribed/unsubscribed multiple times over the years due to the fact that the hosts cannot keep politics out of the show. Unfortunately, podcasts are my escape to/from reality and are simply consumed by me to unwind. Politics invade almost every aspect of my life and I do not need any in my entertainment. Other than my personal whine, the show is very good, the hosts are entertaining and the guests are often outstanding. Wishing the Brachiolope Media Network much luck and love!

P.S., I’m currently unsubscribed but listening…

Entertaining, but…

If you clicked on this podcast you obviously want science and it’s got all those good bits you want with none of the bad. It’s funny, smart, and down to Earth while being very digestible for every kind of person.

Stop reading this and subscribe

Conversations about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science. A member of the Brachiolope Media Network.

Science... sort of

00:00:00 - The show begins with the Paleopals discussing a story that sounds too good to be true. Namely that the interaction of river and sea can be used as a safe, nonpolluting form of power, but can the work be understood? Therein lies the rub.  00:23:06 - Jacob is teetotaling while in training, Ryan takes it back to the Olde Country, which is apparently quite wordy, but Charlie keeps is simple and South of the border.  00:30:26 - It's like starting all over again (at least back to High School) as the Paleopals discuss the trailer for the new film Beginners(staring sexy Ewan McGregor).  00:39:20 - After Fukushima, which we discussed in detail in Episode 84 with Brian Dunning, as well as the release of the new Marvel studiosmovie Thor, which Ryan wrote a piece about for Marvel.com, people are looking again at the element Thorium as a new source for nuclear power. The real mystery is why we haven't been using this stuff for years.  00:56:49 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like energy, you never have as much as you think. Ryan starts it off with a beer reccomendation paired with adulation from Tobin S. Always appreciated. Charlie has some bitter commentary fromDustin K. via Episode 86. And finally Jacob has an e-mail from Jenny sent to him by Ryan so he could get us talking about Thorium (see above) and inadvertent philosophy of science by way of microbiology.   Thanks for listening! Our blog can be found at Paleocave.com   Music for this week's show: James River Blues - Old Crow Medicine Show Training - Shadowgrounds Surivor OST (From the Humble Bundle) Where Do I Begin - The Chemical Brothers Power Supply - Anamanaguchi

00:00:00 - The show begins with the Paleopals discussing a story that sounds too good to be true. Namely that the <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/rechargeable-battery-freshwater-seawater/18565/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">interaction of river and sea can be used as a safe, nonpolluting form of power</a>, but can the work be understood? Therein lies the rub. 00:23:06 - Jacob is teetotaling while in training, Ryan takes it back to the Olde Country, which is apparently quite wordy, but Charlie keeps is simple and South of the border. 00:30:26 - It's like starting all over again (at least back to High School) as the Paleopals discuss the trailer for the new film <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/beginners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beginners</a>(staring sexy <a href="http://girlstalkinsmack.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/ewan-mcgregor.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ewan McGregor</a>). 00:39:20 - After Fukushima, which we discussed in detail in <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/2011/05/episode-84-the-big-bang/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 84 with Brian Dunning</a>, as well as the release of the new <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Studios" rel="wikipedia nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel studios</a>movie Thor, which Ryan wrote a piece about for <a href="http://Marvel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvel.com</a>, people are <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/8393984/Safe-nuclear-does-exist-and-China-is-leading-the-way-with-thorium.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">looking again at the element Thorium as a new source for nuclear power</a>. The real mystery is why we haven't been using this stuff for years. 00:56:49 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like energy, you never have as much as you think. Ryan starts it off with a <a href="http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/index1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beer reccomendation </a>paired with adulation from <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/to_err" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tobin S</a>. Always appreciated. Charlie has some bitter commentary from<a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/2011/05/episode-86-no-pain-no-gainesville/#comment-618" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dustin K. via Episode 86</a>. And finally Jacob has an e-mail from Jenny sent to him by Ryan so he could get us talking about Thorium (see above) and inadvertent philosophy of science by way of microbiology. Thanks for listening! Our blog can be found at <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleocave.com</a> Music for this week's show: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045EA2AK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B0045EA2AK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James River Blues</a> - Old Crow Medicine Show Training - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJOZAK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000WJOZAK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadowgrounds Surivor</a> OST (From the <a href="http://www.humblebundle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Humble Bundle</a>) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SXM4OY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B000SXM4OY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where Do I Begin</a> - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thechemicalbrothers" rel="myspace nofollow" target="_blank">The Chemical Brothers</a> Power Supply - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dntt_srch_drd_B001BKCATW%26search-type%3Dss%26index%3Ddigital-music%26field-keywords%3DAnamanaguchi%23&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anamanaguchi</a>

Ep 88: Science... sort of - More Energy, More Problems

00:00:00 – The Paleopals Ryan, Patrick and Charlie are all drinking beers (shocking!) and they're all in locations (also: shocking!) but the only way to learn what those beers are and where they're being consumed is to listen!   00:05:44 – This week the Paleopals are talking with Dr. Seth Shostak (http://www.seti.org/) who hunts aliens and has a real radio show. (He also uses radios to hunt aliens.) They're talking specifically about an article positing that the search for ET may need to focus more on the AI than the squishy EBE's that made them.   00:33:03 – Because everybody loves George Clooney this week's Trailer Trash Talk features The American (not the one from The Bugle).   00:42:23 – Charlie, widely considered the most energetic of the Paleopals, brings us a story about some of the problems facing alternative energy. The guys are sure to get this problem solved, they just need some organic matter to be broken down over a few million years until it's some sort of fuel… made from fossils. That would do the trick!   01:03:01 – PaleoPOWs are as follows: Patrick cheated by using a facebook post from David Precht (http://hancomic.com/) earlier when we talked with Seth Shostak. H. Elliot wants to know if you can smell in space. And Ryan gets some love for the “sort of side” from Danielle (http://www.upendedblog.com/) when it comes to stripping.   Thanks for listening, be sure to check out our blog for regularly updated content all week long at http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/!     Music for this week's show: 12:51 – The Strokes Aliens Exist – blink-182 American Idiot – Green Day Royal Oil – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

00:00:00 – The Paleopals Ryan, Patrick and Charlie are all drinking beers (shocking!) and they're all in locations (also: shocking!) but the only way to learn what those beers are and where they're being consumed is to listen! 00:05:44 – This week the Paleopals are talking with Dr. Seth Shostak (<a href="http://www.seti.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.seti.org/</a>) who hunts aliens and has a real radio show. (He also uses radios to hunt aliens.) They're talking specifically about an article positing that the search for ET may need to focus more on the AI than the squishy EBE's that made them. 00:33:03 – Because everybody loves George Clooney this week's Trailer Trash Talk features The American (not the one from The Bugle). 00:42:23 – Charlie, widely considered the most energetic of the Paleopals, brings us a story about some of the problems facing alternative energy. The guys are sure to get this problem solved, they just need some organic matter to be broken down over a few million years until it's some sort of fuel… made from fossils. That would do the trick! 01:03:01 – PaleoPOWs are as follows: Patrick cheated by using a facebook post from David Precht (<a href="http://hancomic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hancomic.com/</a>) earlier when we talked with Seth Shostak. H. Elliot wants to know if you can smell in space. And Ryan gets some love for the “sort of side” from Danielle (<a href="http://www.upendedblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.upendedblog.com/</a>) when it comes to stripping. Thanks for listening, be sure to check out our blog for regularly updated content all week long at <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/</a>! Music for this week's show: 12:51 – The Strokes Aliens Exist – blink-182 American Idiot – Green Day Royal Oil – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Ep 51: Science... sort of - Area-51

00:00:00 - A quick intro to let everyone know that this episode features an interview with former guest of the show (episode 97) Dr. Nick Pyenson recorded live at Room 11 in D.C. Thanks for Room 11 for having us! 00:01:49 - Nick Pyenson joins us to talk about his new book Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures with illustrations by Alex Boersma. A free-wheeling discussion ensues over a couple of burnt sugar old-fashioned cocktails. We talk a lot about whales and their portrayal in the book, but also mention some other things to check out which you can find here:   Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel by Carl Safina   Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth by Adam Frank   Contact by Carl Sagan   You can follow Nick and his future adventures online via Twitter (@PyensonLab) and Instagram (@pyensonlab) 01:12:59 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like new year celebrations, noisy but with a sense of finality. This week we thank Ian C. for his time as a recurring donor to the show. Thanks, Ian! Here’s to another year of science with all you lovely people. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon! Music for this episode:   Humpback whalesong   I Spy - Guster  

00:00:00 - A quick intro to let everyone know that this episode features an interview with former guest of the show (<a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2011/08/episode-97-finding-flukes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 97</a>) Dr. Nick Pyenson recorded live at <a href="http://www.room11dc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Room 11</a> in D.C. Thanks for Room 11 for having us! 00:01:49 - <a href="https://nmnh.typepad.com/pyenson_lab/pyenson-lab.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Pyenson</a> joins us to talk about his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/2LOfQLO" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures</a> with illustrations by <a href="https://www.alexboersma.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Boersma</a>. A free-wheeling discussion ensues over a couple of burnt sugar old-fashioned cocktails. We talk a lot about whales and their portrayal in the book, but also mention some other things to check out which you can find here: <ul> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sy3jyo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel</a> by Carl Safina </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sx9XF8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth</a> by Adam Frank </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/2VnWgu7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contact</a> by Carl Sagan </li> </ul> You can follow Nick and his future adventures online via Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/pyensonlab?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@PyensonLab</a>) and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pyensonlab/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@pyensonlab</a>) 01:12:59 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like new year celebrations, noisy but with a sense of finality. This week we thank Ian C. for his time as a <a href="https://www.paypal.com/signin?forceLogin=false&amp;returnUri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fdonate&amp;state=%252F%253Ftoken%253DbbE7GnHdOFU6buOkvzCL9RogmhVWbBSZJKfKL77Oxhg7O6eBIKmBRieTsEv21bjLiJ8vU0%2526fromUL%253Dtrue&amp;intent=donate&amp;ctxId=34ab14c39bcf41adb983d2a1449e53fc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">recurring donor</a> to the show. Thanks, Ian! Here’s to another year of science with all you lovely people. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this episode: <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Humpbackwhale2.ogg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Humpback whalesong</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Vp0oKb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I Spy</a> - Guster </li> </ul>

298 - The Whale Identity

00:00:00 - Ryan is surprised this week to find a girl (i.e. Heather) has infiltrated his boys only podcasting clubhouse. How will Charlie respond? Stay tuned to find out!   00:05:13 – Not only is the moon getting farther away but now it’s shrinking too?! Will our kids even be able to see the darn thing?!   00:16:49 – For maybe the first time ever a PG movie is on the chopping block for Trailer Trash Talk as the Paleopals discuss Legend of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.   00:24:00 – Owl Monkeys are many things. Firstly they are adorable. Secondly they are nocturnal... sort of. It's weird cause they need the moonlight, but also some temperature stuff. Just listen to the segment alright?!   00:39:29 – In the PaleoPOW this week Charlie reads an iTunes review from Jason Gosse that's all about having business in the front and a party in the back. Heather has blog feedback from Dustin Kreidler. And Ryan thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and deals with a question about Wolverine posted by Vincente Bolocofsky on the Facebook page.   That's all for this week, for more great content check out our blog at http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/   Music for the show: Like a Lady – The Sounds Behind the Moon – Matt Costa Night Bird Flying – Jimi Hendrix Proudest Monkey – Dave Matthews Band

00:00:00 - Ryan is surprised this week to find a girl (i.e. Heather) has infiltrated his boys only podcasting clubhouse. How will Charlie respond? Stay tuned to find out! 00:05:13 – Not only is the moon getting farther away but now it’s shrinking too?! Will our kids even be able to see the darn thing?! 00:16:49 – For maybe the first time ever a PG movie is on the chopping block for Trailer Trash Talk as the Paleopals discuss Legend of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. 00:24:00 – Owl Monkeys are many things. Firstly they are adorable. Secondly they are nocturnal... sort of. It's weird cause they need the moonlight, but also some temperature stuff. Just listen to the segment alright?! 00:39:29 – In the PaleoPOW this week Charlie reads an iTunes review from Jason Gosse that's all about having business in the front and a party in the back. Heather has blog feedback from Dustin Kreidler. And Ryan thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and deals with a question about Wolverine posted by Vincente Bolocofsky on the Facebook page. That's all for this week, for more great content check out our blog at <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/</a> Music for the show: Like a Lady – The Sounds Behind the Moon – Matt Costa Night Bird Flying – Jimi Hendrix Proudest Monkey – Dave Matthews Band

Ep 53: Science... sort of - The Monkey Moon Conspiracy

00:00:00 - A team at CalTech has figured out a  new way to increase the rate that the ocean might be able to suck down carbon from our atmosphere. The overall plan is still missing a few steps, but it's an exciting step forward in how might get ourselves out of this climate mess. 00:20:45 - Drinks are another way we've figured out how to infuse carbon dioxide into liquid, but we let it out again once we drink it. Whoops. Charlie really enjoys his Bodhizafa IPA from Georgetown Brewing, which of course prompts a discussion of the themes of the 1991 classic film Point Break. Joe references another film franchise with his Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer, but we'll let you put the pieces together yourself. And Ryan wraps it all up with a La Cumbre Elevation IPA sent to him by Matty J. 00:31:45 - Because we're all happy to launch stuff into orbit but no one wants to bring it back down ever, space junk is becoming a big problem (which you can see for yourself here). A joint research team at JPL and Stanford have looked towards the ultra-sticky feet of the gecko as a potential solution, but do the boys agree that this is the best solution? The answer may surprise you... 00:55:01 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like space junk, there's a lot of them and the problem is only getting worse. Joe complains about getting the best kind of feedback, a new Patreon subscriber from longtime supporter Andrew H. Thanks, Andrew! As part of his rewards, he gets a thesis title, and his is: Particulate Elimination Procedure in Trans-Orbital Space (PEPTO) as a function of decreasing carbonic acid degradation of calcitic systems in the surface ocean. Next up, Ryan reads a 5-star  iTunes review that comes in hot with some criticism. Hopefully, we can all come together again over the greatness of orangutans. And Charlie has a question about a bet we made on various energy technologies back in the halcyon days of  episode 88. Charlie has an update: we all lost. But Charlie is also looking for new grad students, so if you're interested in energy work, check out the Western Washington University Institute for Energy Studies website and get in touch. Ryan was interviewed about his journey from Creationist to Scientist on the  Human Nature podcast, so check that out if that sounds interesting to you.  Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: Bound - Matt Costa Meet The Bodhisattva - Mark Isham Beautiful Mess - Miranda Cosgrove  Neo Zen - Ketsa Recorded using Zencastr. For 20% off your first year of Zencastr, use coupon code SCIENCE.

00:00:00 - A team at CalTech has figured out a <a href="http://www.caltech.edu/news/key-speeding-carbon-sequestration-discovered-79024" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> new way to increase the rate that the ocean might be able to suck down carbon from our atmosphere</a>. The overall plan is still missing a few steps, but it's an exciting step forward in how might get ourselves out of this climate mess. 00:20:45 - Drinks are another way we've figured out how to infuse carbon dioxide into liquid, but we let it out again once we drink it. Whoops. Charlie really enjoys his Bodhizafa IPA from Georgetown Brewing, which of course prompts a discussion of the themes of the 1991 classic film <a href="http://amzn.to/2fbMKKb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Point Break</a>. Joe references another film franchise with his <a href="http://amzn.to/2yfa8ez" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer</a>, but we'll let you put the pieces together yourself. And Ryan wraps it all up with a <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/480633448" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">La Cumbre Elevation IPA</a> sent to him by Matty J. 00:31:45 - Because we're all happy to launch stuff into orbit but no one wants to bring it back down ever, space junk is becoming a big problem (which you can see for yourself <a href="http://stuffin.space/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). A joint research team at JPL and Stanford have looked towards <a href="https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2017/0703/As-space-junk-soars-science-turns-to-nature-for-ideas" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the ultra-sticky feet of the gecko as a potential solution</a>, but do the boys agree that this is the best solution? The answer may surprise you... 00:55:01 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like space junk, there's a lot of them and the problem is only getting worse. Joe complains about getting the best kind of feedback, a new <a href="http://patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> subscriber from longtime supporter Andrew H. Thanks, Andrew! As part of his rewards, he gets a thesis title, and his is: Particulate Elimination Procedure in Trans-Orbital Space (PEPTO) as a function of decreasing carbonic acid degradation of calcitic systems in the surface ocean. Next up, Ryan reads a 5-star <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/science...-sort-of/id333225899?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> review that comes in hot with some criticism. Hopefully, we can all come together again over the greatness of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orangutan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">orangutans</a>. And Charlie has a question about a bet we made on various energy technologies back in the halcyon days of <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2011/05/episode-88-more-energy-more-problems?rq=88" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> episode 88</a>. Charlie has an update: we all lost. But Charlie is also looking for new grad students, so if you're interested in energy work, check out the <a href="https://energy.wwu.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Western Washington University Institute for Energy Studies website</a> and get in touch. Ryan was interviewed about his journey from Creationist to Scientist on the <a href="https://humanaturepodcast.org/podcast/episode-23-between-a-rock-and-a-holy-place/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Human Nature</a> podcast, so check that out if that sounds interesting to you.  Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="http://amzn.to/2faLZBd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bound</a> - Matt Costa <a href="http://amzn.to/2faLZBd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Meet The Bodhisattva</a> - Mark Isham <a href="http://amzn.to/2wx3pLa" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful Mess</a> - Miranda Cosgrove <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/20150428150234026/07_-_Ketsa_-_Neo_Zen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Neo Zen</a> - Ketsa Recorded using <a href="https://zencastr.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zencastr</a>. For 20% off your first year of <a href="https://zencastr.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zencastr</a>, use coupon code SCIENCE.

269 - Tragedy of the Commons

00:00:00 -  Scientists yet again found themselves baffled! That's right baffled! While they calmly waited for test results to confirm that the wolf-like animal shot by a Montana was indeed a wolf. Shocker. Anyways, turns out  wolves cooperate with each other better than dogs do. Are dogs just broken wolves? That's what this study sought to test in a pretty clever way. Either way, they're good dogs, Brent. 00:41:41 - Ryan finally gets to take a drink and decides to crack open a half growler gifted to him from former guest of the show Jen Gallagher containing the Halleck Pale Ale from Chestnut Brew Works in WV. Ben mixes it up with some sort of clam miso beverage (soup?). Go home, Ben, you're... not drunk? Abe brings us back to center with a more believable Squatch Ale. 00:56:43 - Europa is a Jovian moon that probably has an ocean. If that ocean has life, that life will need food. That food may show up via some  ice tectonics as proposed and modeled by a  new paper. Somehow the sport of squash gets involved. Listen to find out why. 01:24:05 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like potentially lifeless oceans; they're both rife with possibility! Abe begins with a thesis for recurring Patron Sam L. We happen to know Sam likes spicy food, so his thesis is: Modeling capsaicin-induced lycanthropy in the McMurdo dry valleys of Antarctica: a test case for Europan werewolves. Thanks, Sam! Next up, Chelsea B. gets the supreme pleasure of telling Ryan he was wrong about something from  episode 265 concerning rabbit digestion. Ryan realizes he has a lot to learn about foregut versus hindgut digestion and  reads up a bit to try to set the record straight. Finally, Ben presents a 5-star  iTunes review from Kyle that gives Ryan a chance to gloat, so things are almost immediately back to normal. *sigh* More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: The Underdog - Spoon Sample In A Jar - Phish The Ocean (Moon Version) - The Bravery

00:00:00 - <a href="https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/wolf-like-animal-baffles-montana-scientists-36701" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scientists yet again found themselves baffled!</a> That's right baffled! While they calmly waited for test results to confirm that the wolf-like animal shot by a Montana was <a href="http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_1108.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">indeed a wolf</a>. Shocker. Anyways, turns out <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/10/how-domestication-ruined-dogs-pack-instincts/542994/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> wolves cooperate with each other better than dogs do</a>. Are dogs just broken wolves? That's what <a href="http://www.pnas.org/content/114/44/11793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this study</a> sought to test in a pretty clever way. Either way, <a href="https://twitter.com/dog_rates/status/775410014383026176" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">they're good dogs, Brent</a>. 00:41:41 - Ryan finally gets to take a drink and decides to crack open a half growler gifted to him from former guest of the show Jen Gallagher containing the <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/623230625" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halleck Pale Ale</a> from Chestnut Brew Works in WV. Ben mixes it up with some sort of clam miso beverage (soup?). Go home, Ben, you're... not drunk? Abe brings us back to center with a more believable <a href="https://untappd.com/user/ajpadilla/checkin/623224046" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squatch Ale</a>. 00:56:43 - Europa is a Jovian moon that probably has an ocean. If that ocean has life, that life will need food. That food may show up via some <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/tectonic-ice-plates-jupiters-moon-europa-may-signal-alien-life-2624062" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ice tectonics</a> as proposed and modeled by a <a href="https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/2017JE005370" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> new paper.</a> Somehow the sport of squash gets involved. Listen to find out why. 01:24:05 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like potentially lifeless oceans; they're both rife with possibility! Abe begins with a thesis for <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recurring Patron</a> Sam L. We happen to know Sam likes spicy food, so his thesis is: Modeling capsaicin-induced lycanthropy in the McMurdo dry valleys of Antarctica: a test case for Europan werewolves. Thanks, Sam! Next up, Chelsea B. gets the supreme pleasure of telling Ryan he was wrong about something from <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2017/6/episode-265-road-killing-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episode 265</a> concerning rabbit digestion. Ryan realizes he has a lot to learn about foregut versus hindgut digestion and <a href="http://www.life.illinois.edu/ib/462/Lecture%2015%20-%20Digestive%20systems.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> reads up a bit</a> to try to set the record straight. Finally, Ben presents a 5-star <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/science...-sort-of/id333225899" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> review from Kyle that gives Ryan a chance to gloat, so things are almost immediately back to normal. *sigh* More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="https://amzn.to/2L5WK5H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Underdog</a> - Spoon <a href="https://amzn.to/2LfadVA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sample In A Jar</a> - Phish <a href="https://amzn.to/2NOmSR6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ocean (Moon Version)</a> - The Bravery

286 - Three Wolf Moon

00:00:00 – Charlie is taking point this week to welcome everyone to the Science... sort of golden anniversary. Hooray! We made it to 50! Next stop... 51! (Obviously) 00:06:11 – There are a lot of animals in the world worth talking about. The Paleopals crank through as many as they can with this omni-list segment of some of our favorite extremophiles! (Not really extremophiles but the word was thematically appropriate.)  00:43:44 – Trailer Trash Talk is feeling monstrous this week so we take a trip to the Mexican border with the trailer for Monsters.  00:51:18 – We're sad to report that last year we lost a Chinese snake with a foot when it was tragically beaten to death with a shoe by a woman who caught it crawling up her wall. Hard to blame her.  00:56:29 – PaleoPOW brings us a question about the Hulk which makes Charlie angry (you won't like him when he's angry), a 'critical' review from a 'pal' of 'Pods' over at iTunes, and some good old fashioned spam debunkery!   Thanks for listening, check out more great content updated regularly on our blog at http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/   Music for the show: Animal (Punks Jump Up Remix) – Miike Snow Lisztomania (Alex Metric Rmx) - Phoenix Monster – Abandoned Pools Footloose – Kenny Loggins

00:00:00 – Charlie is taking point this week to welcome everyone to the Science... sort of golden anniversary. Hooray! We made it to 50! Next stop... 51! (Obviously) 00:06:11 – There are a lot of animals in the world worth talking about. The Paleopals crank through as many as they can with this omni-list segment of some of our favorite extremophiles! (Not really extremophiles but the word was thematically appropriate.)  00:43:44 – Trailer Trash Talk is feeling monstrous this week so we take a trip to the Mexican border with the trailer for Monsters.  00:51:18 – We're sad to report that last year we lost a Chinese snake with a foot when it was tragically beaten to death with a shoe by a woman who caught it crawling up her wall. Hard to blame her.  00:56:29 – PaleoPOW brings us a question about the Hulk which makes Charlie angry (you won't like him when he's angry), a 'critical' review from a 'pal' of 'Pods' over at iTunes, and some good old fashioned spam debunkery! Thanks for listening, check out more great content updated regularly on our blog at <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/</a> Music for the show: Animal (Punks Jump Up Remix) – Miike Snow Lisztomania (Alex Metric Rmx) - Phoenix Monster – Abandoned Pools Footloose – Kenny Loggins

Ep 50: Science... sort of - X-Treme Manimals!

00:00:00 - Ben and Ryan are joined by Matt Candeias from the In Defense Of Plants podcast, the newest member of the Brachiolope Media Network! With introductions out of the way, we get hyped to hear Ben tell us about  a neutron star collision, known as a kilonova, detected by LIGO.  00:31:12 - Drinks also contain neutrons, which collide with the neutrons in our mouths. Matt begins with some Oktoberfest style homebrew from a buddy of his. Ben is very excited by a flan-flavored drink from Japan. Good for Ben. Ryan has a sour barrel-aged cider called Hawk Knob, named after the highest point in WV. 00:39:31 - Now for some bad news, a  new study has shown that pikas, a cute lagomorph related to bunnies, are locally extinct around Lake Tahoe, which probably spells doom for the rest of the species. We explain why and just generally lament the state of things.  00:58:34 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like local extinctions, part of you wishes they'd just get it over with. First, we power through Ben's connectivity issues to get Patron Richard H. a thesis title as thanks for supporting the show. His title is Neutron Star Collisions Increase Gold, Ultimately Decrease Pikas (Ochotona princeps): The Sad Story Of Alpine Pikas In A Warming Climate: The Thesis. Thanks, Richard! Next up, Matt has an e-mail from Xander O. about how small changes, like 1 degree of temperature, can have really big effects around the globe. Ryan ends things with a voicemail from Josh from VA, who has kind words for us all, so that's nice. Don't forget to check out the other shows in the network, The Titanium Physicists and In Defense Of Plants, and you can check out Ryan talking about five minutes of John Carpenter's The Thing beginning with  minute 41 on The Thing Minute. Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: Collide - Corey Smith Waiting for October - Polaris Pokémon Theme Song - The Original Gameboy Game Recorded using Zencastr. Use promo code SCIENCE for 20% your order.

00:00:00 - Ben and Ryan are joined by Matt Candeias from the <a href="http://www.indefenseofplants.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">In Defense Of Plants podcast</a>, the newest member of the <a href="http://brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brachiolope Media Network</a>! With introductions out of the way, we get hyped to hear Ben tell us about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/science/ligo-neutron-stars-collision.html?_r=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> a neutron star collision, known as a kilonova</a>, detected by <a href="https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/page/what-is-interferometer" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LIGO</a>.  00:31:12 - Drinks also contain neutrons, which collide with the neutrons in our mouths. Matt begins with some Oktoberfest style homebrew from a buddy of his. Ben is very excited by a <a href="http://amzn.to/2yP0OOm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">flan-flavored drink from Japan</a>. Good for Ben. Ryan has a <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/527492807" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sour barrel-aged cider called Hawk Knob</a>, named after the highest point in WV. 00:39:31 - Now for some bad news, a <a href="https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2017/08/31/climate-change-spells-extinction-for-pikas-of-lake-tahoe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> new study</a> has shown that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pika" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pikas</a>, a cute lagomorph related to bunnies, are locally extinct around Lake Tahoe, which probably spells doom for the rest of the species. We explain why and just generally lament the state of things.  00:58:34 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like local extinctions, part of you wishes they'd just get it over with. First, we power through Ben's connectivity issues to get Patron Richard H. a thesis title as thanks for supporting the show. His title is Neutron Star Collisions Increase Gold, Ultimately Decrease Pikas (Ochotona princeps): The Sad Story Of Alpine Pikas In A Warming Climate: The Thesis. Thanks, Richard! Next up, Matt has an e-mail from Xander O. about how small changes, like 1 degree of temperature, can have really big effects around the globe. Ryan ends things with a voicemail from Josh from VA, who has kind words for us all, so that's nice. Don't forget to check out the other shows in the network, <a href="http://titaniumphysicists.brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Titanium Physicists</a> and <a href="http://www.indefenseofplants.com/podcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">In Defense Of Plants</a>, and you can check out Ryan talking about five minutes of <a href="http://amzn.to/2AVypYH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Carpenter's The Thing</a> beginning with <a href="http://thethingminute.libsyn.com/episode-41-the-land-of-no-bears-and-voodoo-bullstuff?tdest_id=530966" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> minute 41 on The Thing Minute</a>. Cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="http://amzn.to/2hy1pgo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Collide</a> - Corey Smith <a href="http://amzn.to/2yPdjtj" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Waiting for October</a> - Polaris Pokémon Theme Song - <a href="http://amzn.to/2AU0JKT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Original Gameboy Game</a> Recorded using <a href="https://zencastr.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zencastr</a>. Use promo code SCIENCE for 20% your order.

272 - The End Of Small Things

Clam Slams

00:00:00 - This week the Paleopals are joined by Giacomo Bernardi from UCSC. He filmed fish using tools for the very first time, and is happy to tell us all about just why that's so awesome. Make sure to watch the video on our site and experience the glory for yourself!  00:34:04 - Tool use is not just required for cracking clams, but also for cracking open cold ones, even if Patrick is the only one with a beer. Charlie and Ryan bourbon each other while Kelly tries to make due without her usual bartender.  00:40:33 - It's all for one and every Paleopal for themselves with this week's trailer, The Three Musketeers in 3D! Will it live up to the 1993 classic?  00:53:49 - Patrick reports on his trip to the annual meeting of the GSA (not Gamers Sitting Around), the Geological Society of America (though some would argue it should be Geologic Society of America). He gave a talk, but you listen to him talk just about every week, so we thought we'd give some other people a chance. He mixed it up in the poster sessions and interviewed a bunch of undergrads and grad students about their research in a range of topics, from the timing of glacial retreat in the Himalaya to the best way to paint rodent teeth. Small warning: audio quality is maybe not all that it could be given that Patrick is waking around a giant concrete floored hall with geologists drinking and talking in the background.  01:36:43 - PaleoPOWs are lot like poster sessions. Crowded, loud, and full of lingering doubts. Patrick has a website comment from Hannah concerning last week's Kraken discussion. Kelly has an e-mail from John about catching up on the show and collective nouns for mascots. Ryan has a tweet from @DocBuckets about the Podcast Awards (still some time left to vote!) concerning conflicting podcast interests. And Charlie has a voicemail from the Pangster who still can't tell the difference between Charlie and Patrick.   Charlie is going to be on The Weekly Weinersmith! Ryan did an iFanboy special edition show! We're everyone! But our home is the Brachiolope Media Network, so stop by anytime.    Music for this week's show: Come Together - Blur Big Eyed Fish - Dave Mathews Band The Night and the Liquor - Elvis Perkins No I in Threesome - Interpol Posters - Jack Johnson

00:00:00 - This week the Paleopals are joined by <a href="http://news.ucsc.edu/2011/09/fish-tool-use.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giacomo Bernardi from UCSC</a>. He filmed fish using tools for the very first time, and is happy to tell us all about just why that's so awesome. Make sure to watch the video on our site and experience the glory for yourself! 00:34:04 - Tool use is not just required for cracking clams, but also for cracking open cold ones, even if Patrick is the only one with a beer. Charlie and Ryan bourbon each other while Kelly tries to make due without her usual bartender. 00:40:33 - It's all for one and every Paleopal for themselves with this week's trailer, <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/summit/thethreemusketeers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Three Musketeers </a>in 3D! Will it live up to the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108333/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1993 classic</a>? 00:53:49 - Patrick reports on his trip to the <a href="http://www.geosociety.org/meetings/2011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">annual meeting of the GSA</a> (not Gamers Sitting Around), the Geological Society of America (though some would argue it should be Geologic Society of America). He gave a talk, but you listen to him talk just about every week, so we thought we'd give some other people a chance. He mixed it up in the poster sessions and interviewed a bunch of undergrads and grad students about their research in a range of topics, from the timing of glacial retreat in the Himalaya to the best way to paint rodent teeth. Small warning: audio quality is maybe not all that it could be given that Patrick is waking around a giant concrete floored hall with geologists drinking and talking in the background. 01:36:43 - PaleoPOWs are lot like poster sessions. Crowded, loud, and full of lingering doubts. Patrick has a <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/2011/10/episode-108-man-made-monsters/comment-page-1/#comment-909" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website comment from Hannah</a> concerning last week's Kraken discussion. Kelly has an e-mail from John about catching up on the show and collective nouns for mascots. Ryan has a tweet from <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/DocBuckets/status/124273583370407938" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DocBuckets</a> about the Podcast Awards (still some time left to vote!) concerning conflicting podcast interests. And Charlie has a voicemail from the <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/xerophytes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pangster</a> who still can't tell the difference between Charlie and Patrick. Charlie is going to be on <a href="http://www.weeklyweinersmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Weekly Weinersmith</a>! Ryan did an <a href="http://ifanboy.com/podcasts/10-20-2011-batman-year-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iFanboy special edition show</a>! We're everyone! But our home is the<a href="http://www.brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brachiolope Media Network</a>, so stop by anytime. Music for this week's show: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SXIN8A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B000SXIN8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Come Together</a> - Blur <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0022XNROO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B0022XNROO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Eyed Fish</a> - Dave Mathews Band <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SFVDIK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B000SFVDIK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Night and the Liquor</a> - Elvis Perkins <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TRVCH4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B000TRVCH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No I in Threesome </a>- Interpol <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FC8RTK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B004FC8RTK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Posters </a>- Jack Johnson

Ep 109: Science... sort of - Clam Slams and PosterJams

00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by Massimo Pigliucci, of Rationally Speaking, to talk about philosophy, science, and philosophy of science. This here is the bulk of the episode, so enjoy as Dr. Pigliucci waxes poetic about the deep inner workings of the scientific system we all hold so dear.  Be sure to read the blog and listen to the podcast of Rationally Speaking. But be especially sure to pick up Massimo's book: Nonsense on Stilts   01:06:07 - After we say goodbye to Massimo (and his glass of chianti), we say hello to our own Birra Artiganale, peppermint tea, and Abita, respectively.  01:09:55 - It's time to get inspired and literate with this week's trailer, the German (i.e. not funny) film Young Goethe in Love.  01:19:25 - Ryan starts with a mole rat from James C. (available for viewing on the Art... sort of page!), Kelly has an e-mail about philosophy of science (how appropriate!) from David H., and Charlie follows up on the difference between his voice and Patrick's(with a startling revelation!)    Thanks for listening. Our blog may not be as rational as our guest's, but we do try: Paleocave.com    Music for this week's show provided by: Thinking Loudly - El Ten Eleven Demons - Guster Young, Dumb, and In Love - Mat Kearney

00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/mpigliucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Massimo Pigliucci</a>, of Rationally Speaking, to talk about philosophy, science, and philosophy of science. This here is the bulk of the episode, so enjoy as Dr. Pigliucci waxes poetic about the deep inner workings of the scientific system we all hold so dear. <ul> <li>Be sure to <a href="http://rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read the blog</a> and <a href="http://www.rationallyspeakingpodcast.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listen to the podcast</a> of Rationally Speaking.</li> <li>But be especially sure to pick up Massimo's book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226667863/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=0226667863" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nonsense on Stilts</a></li> </ul> 01:06:07 - After we say goodbye to Massimo (and his glass of chianti), we say hello to our own <a href="http://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/2832317" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birra Artiganale</a>, peppermint tea, and Abita, respectively. 01:09:55 - It's time to get inspired and literate with this week's trailer, the German (i.e. not funny) film <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/younggoetheinlove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young Goethe in Love.</a> 01:19:25 - Ryan starts with a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2344101215122&amp;set=o.120735494331&amp;type=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mole rat from James C.</a> (available for viewing on the <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/brachiolope-gallery/art-sort-of/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art... sort of </a>page!), Kelly has an e-mail about philosophy of science (how appropriate!) from David H., and Charlie follows up on <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/2011/10/episode-109-clam-slams-and-poster-jams/comment-page-1/#comment-915" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the difference between his voice and Patrick's</a>(with a startling revelation!) Thanks for listening. Our blog may not be as rational as our guest's, but we do try: <a href="http://paleocave.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleocave.com</a> Music for this week's show provided by: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A37NPQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B001A37NPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thinking Loudly</a> - El Ten Eleven <a href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&amp;bc1=000000&amp;IS2=1&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;fc1=000000&amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;t=sciencsortof-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=8&amp;l=as4&amp;m=amazon&amp;f=ifr&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;asins=B00260LO6G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demons</a> - Guster <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DP62GI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B005DP62GI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Young, Dumb, and In Love</a> - Mat Kearney

Ep 112: Science... sort of - Philosophy... sort of

00:00:00 - Patrick and Ryan are joined by Justin "The Yeti" Yeakel who has a new paper in Nature Communications about a model he and his co-authors have developed about starvation and body size in mammals, turns out,  bigger is generally better. The interview was conducted during Justin's commute, so the connection comes and goes, but it's always good to catch up with one of the originals. You can follow Justin on Twitter (@jdyeakel) and check out his lab's website here. And if you want to read more about big ideas in ecology, check out James Brown's seminal book Macroecology. 00:44:56 - Saying goodbye to Justin is so upsetting we need a drink. But first, Justin (safely off the road) sends us a quick audio update with a drink of his own, the Go West! IPA from Anchor Brewing Company. Next up, Patrick runs with the big dogs and enjoys a 9% collaboration  Brown IPA from Heavy Seas and Stone, but Ryan one-ups him per usual with a 10% Higher Ground from Franklin's. You can't win, Patrick, he has the high ground. 00:52:12 - For our second segment, Ryan chats with Dr. Eloise Marais from the University of Birmingham about her idea to use the GPS in a smartphone to dynamically track a person's exposure to air pollution. The first attempt had some interesting hiccups but shows promise. You can read the abstract from her AGU talk here, and check out Eloise's lab website here. 01:25:22 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like air pollution; you can't avoid it no matter how far you run. First up, we are thrilled to have Jeff C. on board as a patron, and he lets us know a little about his story with geology, including some unfortunate discrimination. Sorry to hear about that, but glad you found a better place still in STEM. Jeff also get's a thesis, which in this case is: Hothouse techniques to develop ideal allometric size-constrained pollution resistant Coffea arabica beans: Hothouses for cold beans. Thanks again, Jeff! Next, Cliff E. wanted us to know about the Mammal March Madness based on an  NPR article he read, spearheaded by Prof. Katie Hinde and an all-around swell idea! Patrick's geochemistry students are getting ready to produce some podcasts, you can listen to the last class' episodes on  Soundcloud here. And Ryan is giving a talk at the Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers in Roanoke, VA as part of the Science Museum of Western Virginia's STEM Tavern series on April 11th, so come on by if you're in the area! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: One Call Away - Charlie Puth Higher - Creed No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry

00:00:00 - Patrick and Ryan are joined by Justin "The Yeti" Yeakel who has a new paper in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-02822-y" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nature Communications</a> about a model he and his co-authors have developed about starvation and body size in mammals, turns out, <a href="https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/d3wd7k/model-ideal-mammal-size-extinction" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> bigger is generally better.</a> The interview was conducted during Justin's commute, so the connection comes and goes, but it's always good to catch up with one of the originals. You can follow Justin on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/jdyeakel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@jdyeakel</a>) and check out <a href="https://jdyeakel.github.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">his lab's website here</a>. And if you want to read more about big ideas in ecology, check out James Brown's seminal book <a href="https://amzn.to/2pTrA5X" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Macroecology</a>. 00:44:56 - Saying goodbye to Justin is so upsetting we need a drink. But first, Justin (safely off the road) sends us a quick audio update with a drink of his own, the <a href="https://untappd.com/b/anchor-brewing-company-go-west-ipa/1379870" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Go West! IPA</a> from Anchor Brewing Company. Next up, Patrick runs with the big dogs and enjoys a 9% collaboration <a href="https://untappd.com/b/heavy-seas-beer-partner-ships-4-brown-ipa/1715051" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Brown IPA</a> from Heavy Seas and Stone, but Ryan one-ups him per usual with a 10% <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/579798004" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Higher Ground</a> from Franklin's. You can't win, Patrick, he has the high ground. 00:52:12 - For our second segment, Ryan chats with Dr. Eloise Marais from the University of Birmingham about her idea to use the GPS in a smartphone to dynamically track a person's exposure to air pollution. The first attempt had some interesting hiccups but shows promise. You can read the <a href="https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/239019" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">abstract from her AGU talk here</a>, and check out <a href="http://maraisresearchgroup.co.uk/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eloise's lab website here</a>. 01:25:22 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like air pollution; you can't avoid it no matter how far you run. First up, we are thrilled to have Jeff C. on board as a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">patron</a>, and he lets us know a little about his story with geology, including some unfortunate discrimination. Sorry to hear about that, but glad you found a better place still in STEM. Jeff also get's a thesis, which in this case is: Hothouse techniques to develop ideal allometric size-constrained pollution resistant Coffea arabica beans: Hothouses for cold beans. Thanks again, Jeff! Next, Cliff E. wanted us to know about the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MammalMadness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mammal March Madness</a> based on an <a href="https://www.npr.org/2015/03/06/391015323/could-a-quokka-beat-a-numbat-oddsmakers-say-yes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> NPR article</a> he read, spearheaded by <a href="https://twitter.com/mammals_suck" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Prof. Katie Hinde</a> and an all-around swell idea! Patrick's geochemistry students are getting ready to produce some podcasts, you can listen to the last class' episodes on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-827152235/sets/gmu-geochemistry-season-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Soundcloud here</a>. And Ryan is giving a talk at the <a href="http://smwv.org/stem-tavern-soaring-ridge-craft-brewers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers in Roanoke, VA as part of the Science Museum of Western Virginia's STEM Tavern series on April 11th</a>, so come on by if you're in the area! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GsmF2d" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Call Away</a> - Charlie Puth <a href="https://amzn.to/2pX55fp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Higher</a> - Creed <a href="https://amzn.to/2pZfLeD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">No Particular Place To Go</a> - Chuck Berry

279 - On the Move for Science

Most of our listeners are human (we think) so chances are you'd be pretty useless in a fantasy realm. We brought in someone who agrees but is there hope? This week's theme is "Fantasy Survival Guide."   00:00:00 - Ben barely had time, and is under contractual obligation, to just have water. The other Paleopals enjoy more high pressured beverages...  00:02:48 - This week we chat with Matt Sturges, writer of books and comics. He's smart AND talented, so listen up! 00:41:06 - Psychopaths get pleasure at any cost (we would know) but why? Charlie presents a new study that may hold the answer. 00:50:37 - Controversial as always, but no one can deny that this week's Trailer Trash Talk Kicks Ass! 00:58:49 - When physicists see something they don't understand they call if "dark _____" and make the universe that much more complicated for the rest of us. Thanks, jerks. 01:22:43 - PaleoPAL brings the iTunes love this week from 2 countries. Bonus feature: Hilbilly vocabular lessons for Canadians!   Music this week provided by: Danger of the Water - The Futureheads Sick Muse - Metric (from the ablum "Fantasies", get it?) Evil - Interpol Kick Some Ass - Stroke 9 Parallel Universe - Red Hot chili Peppers   See more fun stuff at www.sciencesortof.com

Most of our listeners are human (we think) so chances are you'd be pretty useless in a fantasy realm. We brought in someone who agrees but is there hope? This week's theme is "Fantasy Survival Guide." 00:00:00 - Ben barely had time, and is under contractual obligation, to just have water. The other Paleopals enjoy more high pressured beverages...  00:02:48 - This week we chat with Matt Sturges, writer of books and comics. He's smart AND talented, so listen up! 00:41:06 - Psychopaths get pleasure at any cost (we would know) but why? Charlie presents a new study that may hold the answer. 00:50:37 - Controversial as always, but no one can deny that this week's Trailer Trash Talk Kicks Ass! 00:58:49 - When physicists see something they don't understand they call if "dark _____" and make the universe that much more complicated for the rest of us. Thanks, jerks. 01:22:43 - PaleoPAL brings the iTunes love this week from 2 countries. Bonus feature: Hilbilly vocabular lessons for Canadians! Music this week provided by: Danger of the Water - The Futureheads Sick Muse - Metric (from the ablum "Fantasies", get it?) Evil - Interpol Kick Some Ass - Stroke 9 Parallel Universe - Red Hot chili Peppers See more fun stuff at <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sciencesortof.com</a>

Ep 28: Science... sort of - Fantasy Survival Guide

00:00:00 – The Paleopals are introduced as Ryan does his last show in California (for awhile) sitting in the same room as Charlie. Jacob returns too from the double east coast, which isn't as cool as a double rainbow but suffices. 00:06:00 - Jacob tells us about some sweet retro future rockets that can keep you cool on a hot summer's day. Or while reentering earth's atmosphere. Whichever.  00:20:34 - Next Ryan attempts to explain a new method for finding planets. Charlie attempts to help. We hope you attempted to learn something from it all. Also, some of the inner workings of West Virginia culture are illuminated, because you were dying to know. 00:37:17 - Instead of relying on the Paleopals to help you out why not rely on some Other Guys, which is the title of the movie in this week's Trailer Trash Talk! 00:46:26 - Jacob yet again takes us back to school teaching us the ins and outs of wind turbines (Hint: Wind goes both in AND out). Charlie and Ryan decide that if America wanted to be Communist, we’d be the best at it. Somehow those previous two sentences are related. 00:59:46 - The PaleoPOW delivers the goods with a little bit of criticism. We're scientists, we can take a critical beating, just keeps us honest.   Thanks for listening! For more great content updated every day of the week check out our blog: http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com   Music for this week's show: East Coast Anthem – Good Charlotte Rocketship – Guster In Search Of – Miike Snow Nice Guys Finish Last – Green Day Four Winds – Bright Eyes

00:00:00 – The Paleopals are introduced as Ryan does his last show in California (for awhile) sitting in the same room as Charlie. Jacob returns too from the double east coast, which isn't as cool as a double rainbow but suffices. 00:06:00 - Jacob tells us about some sweet retro future rockets that can keep you cool on a hot summer's day. Or while reentering earth's atmosphere. Whichever.  00:20:34 - Next Ryan attempts to explain a new method for finding planets. Charlie attempts to help. We hope you attempted to learn something from it all. Also, some of the inner workings of West Virginia culture are illuminated, because you were dying to know. 00:37:17 - Instead of relying on the Paleopals to help you out why not rely on some Other Guys, which is the title of the movie in this week's Trailer Trash Talk! 00:46:26 - Jacob yet again takes us back to school teaching us the ins and outs of wind turbines (Hint: Wind goes both in AND out). Charlie and Ryan decide that if America wanted to be Communist, we’d be the best at it. Somehow those previous two sentences are related. 00:59:46 - The PaleoPOW delivers the goods with a little bit of criticism. We're scientists, we can take a critical beating, just keeps us honest. Thanks for listening! For more great content updated every day of the week check out our blog: <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com</a> Music for this week's show: East Coast Anthem – Good Charlotte Rocketship – Guster In Search Of – Miike Snow Nice Guys Finish Last – Green Day Four Winds – Bright Eyes

Ep 47: Science... sort of - The Colors of the Wind

Coming up with real themes every week is hard. 00:00:00 - The Paleopals bring the excitement this week and we also have a recipe to share.  Charlie's Tequila... sort of: In one tumbler glass put 3 ice cubes, 2 squeezed limes, 2 shots of tequila &amp; a pour of soda water. Enjoy!  00:08:06 - If alcohol isn't your thing try a magnet to the brain for impaired judgment. Ryan explains why psychiatrists shouldn't write horror stories. 00:21:22 - If the Paleopals want to wear tights while recording that's a personal choice and frankly none of your business, but Trailer Trash Talk is everyone business and this week we're talking Robin Hood! 00:37:35 - Alligators don't breathe often but when they do they're kind of single-minded about it. Patrick will make that make sense. 00:51:55 - PalePOW brings in a ringer for some added expertise. Welcome to Tom Katers of the awesome podcast Tom vs. The Flash to talk science and comics!   Go listen to Tom: http://tomvsflash.blogspot.com/   Go listen to us again (once is never enough): http://www.sciencesortof.com/   Music this week provided by: Another Day - MEST Another State of Mind - Green Day The Bare Necessities - Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman Breathing - Yellowcard

Coming up with real themes every week is hard. 00:00:00 - The Paleopals bring the excitement this week and we also have a recipe to share. <ul> <li>Charlie's Tequila... sort of: In one tumbler glass put 3 ice cubes, 2 squeezed limes, 2 shots of tequila &amp; a pour of soda water. Enjoy!</li> </ul> 00:08:06 - If alcohol isn't your thing try a magnet to the brain for impaired judgment. Ryan explains why psychiatrists shouldn't write horror stories. 00:21:22 - If the Paleopals want to wear tights while recording that's a personal choice and frankly none of your business, but Trailer Trash Talk is everyone business and this week we're talking Robin Hood! 00:37:35 - Alligators don't breathe often but when they do they're kind of single-minded about it. Patrick will make that make sense. 00:51:55 - PalePOW brings in a ringer for some added expertise. Welcome to Tom Katers of the awesome podcast Tom vs. The Flash to talk science and comics! Go listen to Tom: <a href="http://tomvsflash.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tomvsflash.blogspot.com/</a> Go listen to us again (once is never enough): <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sciencesortof.com/</a> Music this week provided by: Another Day - MEST Another State of Mind - Green Day The Bare Necessities - Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman Breathing - Yellowcard

Ep 30: Science... sort of - Another Day, Another Podcast

00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by Ryan North, a computational linguist and creator of Dinosaur Comics (as well as a Canadian).  The Americans have beers and the Canadians have other stuff, some more  interesting than beer, and some less so. 00:08:45 - Ryan North talks to us about computers using linguists and helps us sort out articles involving computers (supposedly)  cracking indecipherable dead languages and how and why to save languages that are going extinct. 01:11:23 - Northern Ryan joins the usual suspects for Trailer Trash Talk.  We attack Piranha 3D, with surprising results.  We trade more stock than usual, find out if it's long, short, or both. 01:24:23 - We check in with Ryan at The Amazing Meeting in Vegas and plug our live recording at Cal Academy Nightlife on July 15th.  Then, we settle in on what is really important, you (talking about or to us).  Ben reads a classic review which sparks a Roman history duel between Ryan and Ben.     Music:  Wavin' Flag - K'Naan  I Fought Piranhas (Album Version) - The White Stripes

00:00:00 - The Paleopals are joined by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_north" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan North</a>, a computational linguist and creator of <a href="http://www.qwantz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dinosaur Comics</a> (as well as a Canadian).  The Americans have beers and the Canadians have other stuff, some more <a href="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/55c7f6bae4b0f16d8cbd8b61/57240db0452a9ceae514ebaf/57240db1452a9ceae514ec30/1461980593368/flickr-140246383-image.jpg?format=original" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> interesting than beer</a>, and some less so. 00:08:45 - Ryan North talks to us about computers using linguists and helps us sort out articles involving computers (supposedly) <a href="http://io9.com/5576734/computer-program-deciphers-a-dead-language-that-mystified-linguists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> cracking indecipherable dead languages</a> and how and why to <a href="http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/25341/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">save languages that are going extinct</a>. 01:11:23 - Northern Ryan joins the usual suspects for Trailer Trash Talk.  We attack <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/piranha3d/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piranha 3D</a>, with surprising results.  We trade more stock than usual, find out if it's long, short, or both. 01:24:23 - We check in with Ryan at The Amazing Meeting in Vegas and plug our live recording at Cal Academy Nightlife on July 15th.  Then, we settle in on what is really important, you (talking about or to us).  Ben reads a classic review which sparks a Roman history duel between Ryan and Ben. Music: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TJOOFI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001TJOOFI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wavin' Flag</a> - K'Naan <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B85O92?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001B85O92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I Fought Piranhas (Album Version)</a> - The White Stripes

Ep 44: Science... sort of - Dinosaur Language

00:00:00 - Let's get straight to it: scientists figured out a way to make booze using lasers, and they're calling it sunshine instead of moonshine because they're clever. Since that sounds like chemistry we brought Chad to the podcast table to explain what's going on. LISTEN AND LEARN.   00:40:53 - Chad begins by pre-empting his own paleoPOW with an e-mail from Dave asking about a brand of "Neuro--" drinks. Are they just vaguely tasty snake oil? Pretty much, but in the US they can still get away with all sorts of silly claims thanks to this law. Also, a brief discussion of chemophobia and MSG, good thing Chad is here. Ryan is drinking Dryk Julmust bought on clearance at IKEA spiked with some very old Panamanian rum, and then gets the part of Canada that likes rum wrong. Ben bought a weird pear soda from a Japanese Dollar Store.   00:57:42 - GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! There are some new elements on the periodic table! Chad explains the process of getting new elements officially approved, then the conversation mostly devolves into debating what the new elements should be named with mixed results...   01:41:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like moonshine, you got to know a guy to get some and they can be bad for your health. Ben begins with a limerick about him written by Xander. Ryan finishes the show on a somewhat somber note with a donation from Shlomo in memory of his father Ezra, who recently passed away.     Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the Brachiolope Media Network for more great science podcasts like The Titanium Physicists and The Collapsed Wavefunction, both of which you can contribute to on Patreon.      Music for this week's show: Sunshine - Matt Costa Bliss - Muse Crumbs off the table (feat. Aaron Livingston) - RJD2

00:00:00 - Let's get straight to it: <a href="http://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.nanolett.5b02804" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scientists figured out a way to make booze using lasers</a>, and <a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/move-over-moonshine-here-comes-sunshine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">they're calling it sunshine</a> instead of moonshine because they're clever. Since that sounds like chemistry we brought Chad to the podcast table to explain what's going on. LISTEN AND LEARN. 00:40:53 - Chad begins by pre-empting his own paleoPOW with an e-mail from Dave asking about a brand of "Neuro--" drinks. Are they just vaguely tasty snake oil? Pretty much, but in the US they can still get away with all sorts of silly claims thanks to <a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/About/DSHEA_Wording.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this law</a>. Also, a brief discussion of <a href="http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-msg-got-a-bad-rap-flawed-science-and-xenophobia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chemophobia and MSG</a>, good thing Chad is here. Ryan is drinking <a href="http://amzn.to/20rf5cg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dryk Julmust</a> bought on clearance at IKEA <a href="http://blog.swig.co/5-unconventional-cocktail-mixers-must-know/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiked with some very old Panamanian rum</a>, and then gets the part of Canada that likes rum wrong. Ben bought a weird pear soda from a <a href="http://encyclopediabrunch.com/posts/2015/11/9/Dollar_Stores" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Japanese Dollar Store</a>. 00:57:42 - GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! There are some <a href="http://www.cnet.com/news/chem-nerds-rejoice-the-seventh-line-of-the-periodic-table-is-finally-complete/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new elements on the periodic table</a>! Chad explains the process of getting new elements officially approved, then the conversation mostly devolves into debating what the new elements should be named with mixed results... 01:41:15 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like moonshine, you got to know a guy to get some and they can be bad for your health. Ben begins with a limerick about him written by Xander. Ryan finishes the show on a somewhat somber note with a <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/support-the-show/recurring-gift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donation</a> from Shlomo in memory of his father Ezra, who recently passed away. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brachiolope Media Network</a> for more great science podcasts like T<a href="http://titaniumphysicists.brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he Titanium Physicists</a> and <a href="http://www.thecollapsedwavefunction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Collapsed Wavefunction</a>, both of which you can contribute to on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>.  Music for this week's show: <a href="http://amzn.to/1NyuxKp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunshine</a> - Matt Costa <a href="http://amzn.to/1QqBNfT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bliss</a> - Muse <a href="http://amzn.to/20reRSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crumbs off the table (feat. Aaron Livingston)</a> - RJD2

Ep 234: Science... sort of - Drunk and Unstable

00:00:00 - This week Ryan is joined by Will Harris and David Moscato (@DMos150) from the Common Descent podcast. First up, we learn about the paleontology research they both did as Masters students at East Tennessee State University working at their Gray Fossil Site. Long story short: Will did  gators, David did  snakes (and other lizards).  00:58:55 - This week Ryan is the sole beer drinker (rare in a group of paleontologists) and he's bringing the funk with a Swedish-brewed Funkstarter. He's bracketed on both sides by Will and David each having a Dr. Pepper. 01:07:48 - Next up, we chat about the fun and the challenges of paleontology podcasting. You can subscribe to their podcast, Common Descent, on Podbean, follow and like them on Facebook and Twitter, watch the Q&amp;A Ryan participated in on Youtube, and even sign up to support them on Patreon! (Bonus: here's the mislabeled sloth tweet that so annoyed  former guest Doc Sloth) 01:46:37 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like paleontology; sometimes they take a while. This time, Ryan reads an e-mail from Susan that brings up a very old discussion but also touches on the difficulties of trying to fit evolution into the curriculum when the focus is mainly "teaching to the test". Good, but frustrating, points. Thanks for writing in, Susan! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: In the Hills f Tennessee - Jimmie Rodgers I'm a Pepper - Dr. Pepper Commercial Who Tells Your Story (feat. Common &amp; Ingrid Michaelson) - The Roots

00:00:00 - This week Ryan is joined by Will Harris and David Moscato (<a href="https://twitter.com/DMos150" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@DMos150</a>) from the <a href="https://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Common Descent</a> podcast. First up, we learn about the paleontology research they both did as Masters students at <a href="https://www.etsu.edu/cas/paleontology/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">East Tennessee State University</a> working at their Gray Fossil Site. Long story short: Will did <a href="https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://scholar.google.com/&amp;httpsredir=1&amp;article=3867&amp;context=etd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> gators</a>, David did <a href="http://www.journalofherpetology.org/doi/abs/10.1670/16-020?code=ssar-site" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> snakes</a> (and other lizards).  00:58:55 - This week Ryan is the sole beer drinker (rare in a group of paleontologists) and he's bringing the funk with a Swedish-brewed <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/629445070" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Funkstarter</a>. He's bracketed on both sides by Will and David each having a <a href="https://amzn.to/2LF1WxW" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pepper.</a> 01:07:48 - Next up, we chat about the fun and the challenges of paleontology podcasting. You can subscribe to their podcast, <a href="https://commondescentpodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Common Descent</a>, on <a href="https://commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Podbean</a>, follow and like them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/commondescentpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CommonDescentPC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, watch the Q&amp;A Ryan participated in on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirqw5ei45U" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>, and even sign up to support them on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! (Bonus: here's the <a href="https://twitter.com/haupt/status/791494425750810624" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mislabeled sloth tweet</a> that so annoyed <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2016/6/episode-242-the-little-slothologist-that-could" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> former guest Doc Sloth</a>) 01:46:37 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like paleontology; sometimes they take a while. This time, Ryan reads an <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/contact-1-old" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">e-mail</a> from Susan that brings up a very old discussion but also touches on the difficulties of trying to fit evolution into the curriculum when the focus is mainly "teaching to the test". Good, but frustrating, points. Thanks for writing in, Susan! More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show:<a href="https://amzn.to/2LWtsDG" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> In the Hills f Tennessee</a> - Jimmie Rodgers<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvCTaccEkMI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> I'm a Pepper - Dr. Pepper Commercial</a><a href="https://amzn.to/2LFFF2J" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Who Tells Your Story (feat. Common &amp; Ingrid Michaelson)</a> - The Roots

287 - Descent into Madness

00:00:00 - The scientific world was 'rocked' when news came out of GSA reporting a giant hyper-intelligent cephalopod discovered in the Triassic. But does the story hold water? (hint: NO) The Paleopals are joined by former cast-member Justin to break down this prehistoric cryptid!  00:18:28 - Their first story took place deep in the drink, so the Paleopals decide to dive in too. Justin has scotch, Kelly celebrates Ben's PhD with mangosteen juice (and a backup for her tastebuds), while Charlie has yet to make his Campari (it's made of bugs!) and soda, and Ryan presumes he's keeping it thematic with New England rum.  00:24:28 - Ryan is convinced he'll get a thumbs up from Kelly in Trailer Trash Talk this week where the team discusses Being Elmo. Does he succeed? You  must listen to know for sure.  00:33:54 - People often complain about the age we live in, how it was better before, etc. But what age are we living in exactly? Apparently it's not obvious, even to the committee tasked with figuring it out. Is the Holocene over? Has the Anthropocene begun? We need to know now! Or soon, probably, guess we'll wait and see...  01:02:37 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like Krakens, potentially very scary but seldom seen. This week Kelly cannibalizes an iTunes review from her new show written by Sam A. Charlie plugs The Podcast Awards being tirelessly promoted by Pang. It'd be cool to win, I guess. And finally Ryan has some instant feedback from@JustinDMcDonald about the Anthropocene.   That's it for this week, thanks for listening! If you need more sci-goodness check out The Weekly Weinersmith, a proud member of the Brachiolope Media Network and recently written up on our blog the Paleocave!    Music for this week's show: Giant Squid - RJD2 Scotch &amp; Soda - Joe Ferrara Street Fame - 2pac The Modern Age - The Strokes

00:00:00 - The scientific world was 'rocked' when news came out of GSA <a href="http://www.geosociety.org/news/pr/11-65.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reporting a giant hyper-intelligent cephalopod</a> discovered in the Triassic. But does the story hold water? (hint: <a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/10/the-giant-prehistoric-squid-that-ate-common-sense/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NO</a>) The Paleopals are joined by former cast-member <a href="http://www.sciencesortof.com/about/about-justin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin</a> to break down this prehistoric cryptid! 00:18:28 - Their first story took place deep in the drink, so the Paleopals decide to dive in too. Justin has scotch, Kelly celebrates Ben's PhD with mangosteen juice (and a backup for her tastebuds), while Charlie has yet to make his Campari (it's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campari#History" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">made of bugs</a>!) and soda, and Ryan presumes he's keeping it thematic with <a href="http://berkshiremountaindistillers.com/products.php?product_id=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New England rum</a>. 00:24:28 - Ryan is convinced he'll get a thumbs up from Kelly in Trailer Trash Talk this week where the team discusses <a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/beingelmo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Being Elmo</a>. Does he succeed? You  must listen to know for sure. 00:33:54 - People often complain about the age we live in, how it was better before, etc. But what age are we living in exactly? Apparently it's not obvious, even to the committee tasked with figuring it out. Is the Holocene over? <a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/content/334/6052/32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Has the Anthropocene begun</a>? We need to know now! Or soon, probably, guess we'll wait and see... 01:02:37 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like Krakens, potentially very scary but seldom seen. This week Kelly cannibalizes an iTunes review from her new show written by Sam A. Charlie plugs The Podcast Awards being tirelessly promoted by Pang. It'd be cool to win, I guess. And finally Ryan has some instant feedback from<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/JustinDMcDonald/status/124303022179364864" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JustinDMcDonald about the Anthropocene</a>. That's it for this week, thanks for listening! If you need more sci-goodness check out <a href="http://www.weeklyweinersmith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Weekly Weinersmith</a>, a proud member of the <a href="http://www.brachiolopemedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brachiolope Media Network</a> and recently written up on our blog the <a href="http://paleocave.sciencesortof.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paleocave</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00306CBJO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B00306CBJO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giant Squid</a> - RJD2 Scotch &amp; Soda - <a href="http://www.atlantisfantasyworld.com/singing.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Ferrara</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Z82E5E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B002Z82E5E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Street Fame</a> - 2pac <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00137OA2S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sciencsortof-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399373&amp;creativeASIN=B00137OA2S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Modern Age </a>- The Strokes

Ep 108: Science... sort of - Man-Made Monsters

00:00:00 - For this episode, we’re joined by Peter Brannen (@PeterBrannen1), author of the book The Ends of the World: Supervolcanoes, Lethal Oceans, and the Search for Past Apocalypses, which explains all the times when life has nearly been wiped out on our pale blue dot. Discussion ensues. 00:27:47 - In what may be the shortest drinks segment in the history of the show, we get right to it. Peter is having his favorite beer on planet earth, a  Mexican Chocolate Stout from copper kettle brewing company in Aurora, CO. Ryan is also having a chocolatey beer from Off Color Brewing called Dino S’mores! 00:29:01 - Part 2 with Peter Brannen continues the chat about the worst days earth has ever had. No big deal. Probably not gonna happen again, except it probably will. Prepare. 01:03:39 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like mass extinctions; few get out alive. Ryan goes first with an e-mail from Joel S., who gives us an update on Tasmanian eucalyptus and their invasion of California as discussed in  episode 296 and other forgotten comments, and then Ryan and Joe talk about Australia and other nonsense for a while. Joe has some feedback about Chessie from  episode 312, left as a comment on Soundcloud by Taylor H. Ryan looks forward to the day where he can just type the show into existence, maybe coming soon? And we wrap up with a Patreon thesis for Charles L., who wants a t-shirt. Based on that and our discussion with Peter, his thesis is: Keep your shirt on: could smaller carbon footprints due to reduced fabric needs of deep v t-shirts significantly alter textile-based climatic impacts? And we’re happy to send Patrons shirts if we have them. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our Patreon!

00:00:00 - For this episode, we’re joined by <a href="http://peterbrannen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Brannen</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/PeterBrannen1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PeterBrannen1</a>), author of the book T<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32075449-the-ends-of-the-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he Ends of the World: Supervolcanoes, Lethal Oceans, and the Search for Past Apocalypses,</a> which explains all the times when life has nearly been wiped out on our pale blue dot. Discussion ensues. 00:27:47 - In what may be the shortest drinks segment in the history of the show, we get right to it. Peter is having his favorite beer on planet earth, a <a href="https://untappd.com/b/copper-kettle-brewing-company-colorado-mexican-chocolate-stout/49724" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mexican Chocolate Stout</a> from copper kettle brewing company in Aurora, CO. Ryan is also having a chocolatey beer from Off Color Brewing called <a href="https://untappd.com/user/haupt/checkin/826387647" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dino S’mores</a>! 00:29:01 - Part 2 with Peter Brannen continues the chat about the worst days earth has ever had. No big deal. Probably not gonna happen again, except it probably will. Prepare. 01:03:39 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like mass extinctions; few get out alive. Ryan goes first with an e-mail from Joel S., who gives us an update on Tasmanian eucalyptus and their invasion of California as discussed in <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2018/11/296-of-fossils-and-forest-fires" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episode 296</a> and other forgotten comments, and then Ryan and Joe talk about Australia and other nonsense for a while. Joe has some feedback about Chessie from <a href="https://sciencesortof.com/show-notes/2019/7/312-a-peake-at-chessie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episode 312</a>, left as <a href="https://soundcloud.com/science-sortof/312-a-peake-at-chessie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a comment on Soundcloud</a> by Taylor H. Ryan looks forward to the day where he can just <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3l4XLZ59iw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">type the show into existence</a>, maybe coming soon? And we wrap up with a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> thesis for Charles L., who wants a t-shirt. Based on that and our discussion with Peter, his thesis is: Keep your shirt on: could smaller carbon footprints due to reduced fabric needs of deep v t-shirts significantly alter textile-based climatic impacts? And we’re happy to send Patrons shirts if we have them. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>!

314 - You win some, you lose some

00:00:00 - This episode Ryan is joined by four (4!) guests to talk about their paper published in  Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics about whether or not humans are to blame for the extinction of Caribbean mammals. What did they discover? You can read a summary of the work written by co-author Alexis Mychajliw  here and then listen to find out even more! 00:31:08 - Island life goes better with a drink. Doing the show all these years means there are occasionally bottles with a very small amount of left in them being "saved for the show." This week, Ryan downs the final two ounces out of a batch 1 bottle of Barrell Bourbon, a very good overproof whiskey, if you like that sort of thing.  00:33:12 - Part two of Ryan's chat covers how a multi-first author collaboration even works, as well as what we can expect to see from their team next. We also discuss the recent hurricanes in the region, and what that means for both the people and for the science. You can help out by  donating to Puerto Rican scientists and contributing to crowd-sourced projects to better understand hurricanes like  this one. Follow along with each of the interviewees using these handy links! Aleix Mychajliw: Website and Twitter Siobáhn Cooke:  Website and Twitter Liliana M. Dávalos: Lab website and Facebook Nate Upham: Website and Twitter 01:05:18 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like localized extinctions: entirely avoidable but sometimes inevitable. This week we're keeping it short with a simple thanks to Lisa K. for her recurring  donation. Thanks, Lisa! No thesis this week since Ryan is solo, but if you want your own thesis title, head on over to Patreon and sign up for the Avogadro's Army level or higher. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on Patreon! Music for this week's show: Main Title from "LOST" - Michael Giacchino Buttons - The Weeks Barrel of a Gun - Guster Change the World (Lost Ones) - Anberlin

00:00:00 - This episode Ryan is joined by four (4!) guests to talk about their paper published in <a href="https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-ecolsys-110316-022754" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics</a> about whether or not humans are to blame for the extinction of Caribbean mammals. What did they discover? You can read a summary of the work written by co-author Alexis Mychajliw <a href="https://natureecoevocommunity.nature.com/users/62298-alexis-mychajliw/posts/22332-on-the-extinction-and-survival-of-caribbean-mammals" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> and then listen to find out even more! 00:31:08 - Island life goes better with a drink. Doing the show all these years means there are occasionally bottles with a very small amount of left in them being "saved for the show." This week, Ryan downs the final two ounces out of a batch 1 bottle of <a href="https://www.barrellbourbon.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barrell Bourbon</a>, a very good overproof whiskey, if you like that sort of thing.  00:33:12 - Part two of Ryan's chat covers how a multi-first author collaboration even works, as well as what we can expect to see from their team next. We also discuss the recent hurricanes in the region, and what that means for both the people and for the science. You can help out by <a href="http://blogs.plos.org/yoursay/2017/09/27/hurricane-maria-appeal-for-help-from-ciencia-puerto-rico/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> donating to Puerto Rican scientists</a> and contributing to crowd-sourced projects to better understand hurricanes like <a href="https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/vrooje/planetary-response-network-and-rescue-global-caribbean-storms-2017/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> this one</a>. Follow along with each of the interviewees using these handy links! Aleix Mychajliw: <a href="https://insectivora.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexisMychajliw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Siobáhn Cooke: <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/10003443/siobhan-cooke" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/cookesiobhan?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Liliana M. Dávalos: <a href="http://lmdavalos.net/lab/The_Lab.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lab website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DavalosLab/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Nate Upham: <a href="https://jetzlab.yale.edu/people/nathan-upham" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/n8_upham?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> 01:05:18 - PaleoPOWs are a lot like localized extinctions: entirely avoidable but sometimes inevitable. This week we're keeping it short with a simple thanks to Lisa K. for her recurring <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=jlUhI7m1PQI42hncDs63bs_DR2nu0lk1Uy6wAjzqf_KmtV0a2OuIKRgLsqpAljIA3dKdbG&amp;country.x=US&amp;locale.x=US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> donation</a>. Thanks, Lisa! No thesis this week since Ryan is solo, but if you want your own thesis title, head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> and sign up for the Avogadro's Army level or higher. More cool rewards await you if you decide to support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sciencesortof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music for this week's show: <a href="http://amzn.to/2tLQfhd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Main Title from "LOST"</a> - Michael Giacchino <a href="http://amzn.to/2FQf5Bj" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buttons</a> - The Weeks <a href="http://amzn.to/2ph3KQa" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barrel of a Gun</a> - Guster <a href="http://amzn.to/2DrJbpi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Change the World (Lost Ones)</a> - Anberlin

278 - LOST

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