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Ask A Biologist PodcastBlood-sucking Science MysteryPart of what makes science fun and challenging is solving puzzles and investigating mysteries. For this episode, Dr. Biology sits down with ecologist Charles Brown and the two talk about his 40-year journey of discovery and rediscovery. This is a curious story that involves an acrobatic animal and how it is evolving to battle a six-legged villain. Like a good mystery, this one has yet to be fully solved.Learn more: Cliff Swallow ProjectIf you have not already, please subscribe to the podcast so you can be notified about new episodes.2022-05-1829 min
Ask A Biologist PodcastTiny Versus MightyHave you heard the story about the ant, the elephant, and the acacia tree? No, it is not a children’s book story. Instead, it is a story about a battle for a tree between a tiny ant and one big elephant. It is also an interesting tale about how plants and animals can have a relationship that benefits both. Dr. Biology takes to Zoom to talk with biologist Beth Pringle. The two talk about this epic battle of tiny versus mighty along with some interesting twists and other characters.2021-12-1827 min
Ask A Biologist PodcastThe Last Stand for IceIt’s cold, it’s hard, and you might not think of it as critical for life on Earth, but there is some ice that is more important than you might know. Dr. Biology sits down with scientist Stephanie Pfirman to talk about summer ice and how the amount we see is shrinking rapidly. This ice is important to more than the animals and native people who depend on it to survive. It turns out it has an impact far beyond its cold edges. Learn more: Hacking NatureRead more: Changing Life In the Arct...2021-12-1629 min