Cele mai bune Common Descent podcast-uri (2024)

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Silver Screen Science - Jaws 1:08:29

3d ago1:08:29

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It’s a new series of Silver Screen Science! As usual, we’re discussing how science is portrayed on the big screen, this time with a new theme: Sharks! It’s a series about shark movies, so how could we skip the most famous and influential shark film of all time? – Jaws. Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ …

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Silver Screen Science - Deep Blue Sea 55:12

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It’s a new series of Silver Screen Science! As usual, we’re discussing how science is portrayed on the big screen, this time with a new theme: Sharks! This time, we’re exploring the monster sharks and suspicious science of a 90s shark classic – Deep Blue Sea. Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/ Join us on…

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Episode 189 - Dromaeosaurs 2:33:52

14d ago2:33:52

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This group of predatory dinosaurs includes such famous names as Deinonychus, Microraptor, and Velociraptor, and they’re among the most well-studied and popular dinosaurs of all time. This episode, we’ll discuss what sets these dinosaurs apart, as well the much-discussed and -debated questions surrounding their relationships to birds, their distinct…

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Silver Screen Science - Meg 2: The Trench 1:01:18

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It’s a new series of Silver Screen Science! As usual, we’re discussing how science is portrayed on the big screen, this time with a new theme: Sharks! This episode, we’re examining the newest installment in the film series about giant monster ancient sharks – Meg 2: The Trench. Check out our website for blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodc…

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Spotlight 2024 - James, Amanda, and Curtis, Palaeo After Dark 1:04:17

24d ago1:04:17

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. It’s episode two, and our guests are the hosts of Palaeo After Dark: James, Amanda, and Curtis! Find Palaeo After Dark at their website: www.palaeoafterdark.com Connect with Common Descent: https://linktr.ee/common_descen…

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Episode 188 - Cannibalism 2:20:49

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An animal eating another member of its own species might sound like a rare and abnormal occurrence – and it is often portrayed that way – but cannibalism is actually extremely widespread and common in nature. Some animals are occasional cannibals, while some go so far as to rely on this behavior to fuel proper growth and development. In this episod…

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Episode 187 - Migration 2:07:07

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Among the most spectacular of animal behaviors is migration, the habit of many species to undertake massive journeys, sometimes traveling thousands of kilometers to access food or breeding grounds. This episode, we explore the incredible diversity of migratory behaviors, we examine the functions and adaptations that make migration happen, we discus…

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Spotlight 2024 - Adele Pentland, Pals in Palaeo 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. In this first episode, our guest is Adele Pentland, host of Pals in Palaeo! Find Adele and Pals in Palaeo in these places: https://adelepentland.com/ https://palsinpalaeo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/palsinpalaeo/ https…

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Episode 186 - Owls 2:09:39

2M ago2:09:39

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Owls are among the world’s most iconic and charismatic birds, and they’re also among the most effective aerial predators. This episode, we’ll take a tour of the amazing adaptations that have allowed owls to achieve their modern diversity and worldwide range, and we’ll explore what we know – and what we don’t – about their evolutionary history. In t…

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Episode 185 - Cacti 2:16:50

2M ago2:16:50

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Cacti are famous for their spine-shaped leaves, their water-retaining tissues, their green stems, and especially for being among the most well-adapted organisms on Earth for dry environments. This episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aly Baumgartner to discuss the diversity of cacti, their unique adaptations for an unusual lifestyle, and their mysterious e…

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Episode 184 - Richard Owen 1:54:36

3M ago1:54:36

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A familiar name to modern biologists and paleontologists, Sir Richard Owen is famous for his pioneering work in the fields of paleontology and comparative anatomy, his contributions to public appreciation of biological sciences, and his often antagonistic relationships with contemporary scientists. This episode, we’ll explore Owen’s major scientifi…

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Episode 183 - Feathers 2:24:28

3M ago2:24:28

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Feathers are among the most diverse and complex forms of animal integument. Today, they’re exclusive to birds, where they can be found in a dizzying variety of forms and functions, and incredible fossils reveal even more diversity of feathers on ancient dinosaurs. This episode, we explore the features of modern feathers, the mysteries of feather or…

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Episode 182 - Camouflage 2:21:49

4M ago2:21:49

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Blending in with the surroundings is an incredibly useful habit. Even without evidence, this fact would be obvious from the sheer variety of organisms that do it and the vast diversity of strategies and adaptations they use. This episode, we look at what camouflage is and how it works in its many forms, and we explore how we can spot camouflage – a…

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End of the Year Q&A 2023 4:23:42

4M ago4:23:42

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Happy New Year! It’s time again for our annual answering-your-questions marathon episode! Thanks to all our askers for a great set of questions! And as always, a huge thanks to all of you who have supported the podcast this year, whether you’re a top-tier Patron or a newcomer who’s just a couple episodes in. You make Common Descent possible. Now si…

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Episode 181 - Dragonflies 2:09:29

4M ago2:09:29

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Dragonflies and damselflies are incredible insects. They are arguably the world’s most skilled fliers, arguably the world’s most successful predators, and arguably the best insects (so says David). Not only that, they and their ancient cousins have been abundant and successful aerial predators for over 300 million years. This episode, we discuss wh…

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Episode 180 - Filter Feeding 2:12:16

5M ago2:12:16

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Filter feeding is among the most widespread dietary strategies in the world. From tiny bivalves to massive basking sharks, animals have developed a vast array of convergent strategies for filtering tiny food particles out of the water. This episode, we discuss what it takes to be a filter feeder, why it’s so common, the various methods animals empl…

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Patron Mini-Episode Compilation #4 2:08:39

5M ago2:08:39

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Mini-episodes are rewards for our high-level supporters on Patreon, each one focusing on a requested topic for a specific Patron. From time to time, we combine a bunch of these and release them as a bundle for all our listeners to enjoy. Enjoy! A huge thanks as always to our Patrons for their kind and generous contributions to our education efforts…

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Episode 179 - Thermoregulation 2:09:26

5M ago2:09:26

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If things get too hot or too cold, the crucial processes inside the cells and tissues of living organisms stop working properly, and that’s bad. So, organisms expend a lot of time and energy managing their body temperatures. This episode, we break down the familiar concepts of “warm-blooded” and “cold-blooded,” we discuss the many adaptations that …

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Episode 178 - Ears 2:24:01

6M ago2:24:01

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Listen up! The world around us is full of sound, and animals have evolved numerous strategies for receiving and interpreting those sounds. In this episode, we discuss the many varieties of sound-sensing organs and how they’ve evolved repeatedly throughout life history. We’ll also explore some of the other important things that ears can do, includin…

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Cute-E - Friendly Dragons 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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Welcome … to Cute-E! Every October during Spook-E, we have fun speculatively evolving monsters from myths and stories, but we leave out the cuddlier side of fiction. In Cute-E, we’re choosing kinder creatures and discussing how they – or something like them - might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from …

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Episode 177 - Neanderthals 2:38:58

6M ago2:38:58

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These days, we Homo sapiens are the only humans around, but that wasn’t always the case. This episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Bridget Alex to discuss our most famous extinct cousins, Neanderthals. We explore what makes them similar and dissimilar to us, what evidence we use to study their lives and culture, and how our understanding of …

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Spook-E - Turtle Dragons 44:23

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. It’s October, and that means it’s Spook-E Season once again! Each episode in the series, we pick a type of monster and explore how it – or something like it – might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from life in the real world. This year’s theme: Dragons. This episo…

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Spook-E - Wyverns 57:50

6M ago57:50

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. It’s October, and that means it’s Spook-E Season once again! Each episode in the series, we pick a type of monster and explore how it – or something like it – might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from life in the real world. This year’s theme: Dragons. This episo…

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Episode 176 - Hadrosaurs 2:33:33

7M ago2:33:33

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Hadrosaurs (the so-called “duckbill” dinosaurs) and their fellow ornithopods were among the most abundant and successful dinosaur groups of all time. This episode, we discuss their evolution and diversity, and we explore some of the most outstanding and unique features of the group, including their incredible fossil record, complex social behaviors…

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Spook-E - East Asian Dragons 57:37

7M ago57:37

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. It’s October, and that means it’s Spook-E Season once again! Each episode in the series, we pick a type of monster and explore how it – or something like it – might evolve under the rules of evolution and natural selection, pulling inspiration from life in the real world. This year’s theme: Dragons. This episo…

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Silver Screen Science - Jaws 1:08:29

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Silver Screen Science - Deep Blue Sea 55:12

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Episode 189 - Dromaeosaurs 2:33:52

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Silver Screen Science - Meg 2: The Trench 1:01:18

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Spotlight 2024 - James, Amanda, and Curtis, Palaeo After Dark 1:04:17

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Episode 188 - Cannibalism 2:20:49

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Episode 187 - Migration 2:07:07

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Spotlight 2024 - Adele Pentland, Pals in Palaeo 1:11:03

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Episode 186 - Owls 2:09:39

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Episode 185 - Cacti 2:16:50

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Episode 184 - Richard Owen 1:54:36

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Episode 183 - Feathers 2:24:28

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Episode 182 - Camouflage 2:21:49

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End of the Year Q&A 2023 4:23:42

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Episode 181 - Dragonflies 2:09:29

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Episode 180 - Filter Feeding 2:12:16

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Patron Mini-Episode Compilation #4 2:08:39

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Episode 179 - Thermoregulation 2:09:26

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Episode 178 - Ears 2:24:01

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Cute-E - Friendly Dragons 1:01:11

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Episode 177 - Neanderthals 2:38:58

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Spook-E - Turtle Dragons 44:23

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Spook-E - Wyverns 57:50

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Episode 176 - Hadrosaurs 2:33:33

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Spook-E - East Asian Dragons 57:37

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