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Tropische Wälder in der Antarktis. Ein Wasserfall von unvorstellbarer Größe, der das trockene Mittelmeerbecken mit Leben füllt. Eine Python, die in der kenianischen Savanne frühe Verwandte des Menschen auf Bäume jagt. Die Vergangenheit ist lebendig – und sie hinterlässt Spuren. Der Paläontologe Thomas Halliday entziffert sie origineller denn je. Anschaulich lässt er verlorene Welten wiederaufleben, erklärt, wie Ökosysteme entstehen und verschwinden, wie alte Spezies durch neue verdrängt werden, wie Lebewesen wandern, sich anpassen und entwickeln.

Faced with a world of increasingly complex legal, industrial, and social systems, it can feel paralyzing to attempt to make any meaningful ecological impact on the world. Hosts Mike Stoess and Nick Donavon break through these monolithic challenges that the world faces, seeking simple, attainable solutions for the average person that focus on backyard issues, rather than global dilemmas. On top of tackling ecological issues, Nick and Mike explore ways to better enjoy the outdoors and take in depth looks at the flora and fauna of the South East U.S. Listeners are invited to join their journey of...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, North American and European governments generously funded the discoveries of such famous paleontologists and geologists as Henry de la Beche, William Buckland, Richard Owen, Thomas Hawkins, Edward Drinker Cope, O. C. Marsh, and Charles W. Gilmore. In this book, Jane Davidson explores the motivation behind this rush to fund exploration, arguing that eagerness to discover strategic resources like coal deposits was further fueled by patrons who had a genuine passion for paleontology and the fascinating creatures that were being unearthed.

The Power of Fungi: Nature's Unseen Allies Introduction Fungi, often overlooked and underappreciated, are emerging as one of nature's most powerful allies in addressing some of mankind's most pressing challenges. From environmental restoration to medicine, and sustainable agriculture to bioengineering, these incredible organisms are proving their worth in numerous fields. This blog delves into the multifaceted ways fungi are contributing to the betterment of humanity, inspired by the innovative use of mushrooms to rejuvenate toxic brownfields into blooming meadows, as highlighted in a recent ...

It is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive. It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of all the world's water. Yet this is the first audiobook to tell the story of rain.

O maior podcast do mundo em português sobre Sensoriamento Remoto e Geotecnologias! E o 5º melhor podcast de Ciências da Terra do mundo, segundo o GoodPods! Apresentado pelos professores Gustavo Baptista, Gustavo Ferreira e Rubens do Amaral. Juntos formando profissionais que atuam nO Fascinante Mundo do Sensoriamento Remoto!

Step into the world of science, curiosity, and fun with Mysteries of the Universe, a podcast series where our dynamic hosts, John and Grace, dive into mind-boggling topics and bring them to life with easy-going discussions and lots of humor. Each episode explores fascinating subjects like:Wacky Chemistry – Uncover the strangest, most surprising chemical reactions that seem like magic!Strange but True – Believe it or not, science can be stranger than fiction. John and Grace reveal the most bizarre discoveries.Lab Rats: Cutting-Edge Research – Get behind the scenes of the latest ...

Hello to all, goodbye to none. Think of this as my journal entries…

Join PhD student and Palaeontologist Adele Pentland, and explore the Form, Function and Family Groupings of Fossils from across geologic time

we envision ourselves standing atop a hill, basking in the radiant sunlight. The hills are a showcase of nature's artistry, as if a canvas is unfurling before our eyes.

Welcome to another Quiet-Please podcast. Today we are trying to answer the question “Do Aliens Exist”? The question of whether or not aliens exist is one of the most fascinating and profound questions that humanity has ever pondered. While there is no definitive answer to this question, the scientific evidence suggests that the existence of extraterrestrial life is a real possibility.

We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton and Ariana Brocious bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Join us. Subscribe to Climate One on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes.

A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.

ما در فرداشهر، هوشمندسازی رو برای معضلات تهران یک راه‌حل تاثیرگذار می‌دونیم. راه‌حلی برای سر و سامون دادن به زندگی حدود 15میلیون نفر که سفره‌شون از خیابون‌ها و کوچه‌پس‌کوچه‌های این شهر رنگ می‌گیره.ما، اینجا «ساختن تهران»، «توسعه‌ی تهران» و «ارتقای تهران» رو از طریق تبدیل تهران به شهری هوشمندتر از حالا دنبال می‌کنیم.شهری ...

The Farming Advice Service podcast brings you insight from our team of expert advisors on a range of cross compliance, best practice and sustainable farming issues.

Deepwater archaeology uncovers secrets from the ancient maritime past...Thousands of shipwrecks and archaeological sites lie undiscovered in deep water, potentially holding important clues to our maritime past. Ships from the Depths surveys the dramatic advances in technology over the last few years that have made it possible for scientists to locate, study, and catalogue archaeological sites in waters previously inaccessible to humans. Søreide provides an introduction to and survey of the history, development, and potential of this exciting branch of nautical archaeology.

Bringing you a glimpse into the world-leading research at The James Hutton Institute. Through conversations with our scientists and researchers, we'll be delving into everything from the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss to threats to food and water security.

Come explore the exciting world of science from chemistry to biology, paleontology to astrophysics. Get reconnected with the subject of imagination and wonder and take a deeper dive into some of your favorite branches.

Dig into science with climate experts. Interviews and conversations with world-class scientists, hosted by Stephen Outten and Ingjald Pilskog. Stephen Outten is a researcher at Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center and Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. Ingjald Pilskog is an associated professor at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and connected to the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research.

In the first half of the 20th century, when seismology was still in in its infancy, renowned geologist Bailey Willis faced off with fellow high-profile scientist Robert T. Hill in a debate with life-or-death consequences for the millions of people migrating west. Their conflict centered on a consequential question: Is Southern California earthquake country? These entwined biographies of Hill and Willis offer a lively, accessible account of the ways that politics and financial interests influenced the development of earthquake science.