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- Nov 19, 202418 min
A Citizen Science Thanksgiving: Trees, Turkey and Tryptophan (VIDEO Version)
In this episode, Bob and Emma share some of their favorite tree-related citizen science projects, discuss the Sourdough For Science project to prepare you for baking fresh bread for the holidays, and explore the truth about whether a turkey dinner can make you sleepy. Projects and Websites in this podcast: Sourdough for Science TreeSnap NASA GLOBE Observer: Trees iSeaTree SciStarter Ambassadors Podcast Theme Kevin Hartnell Produced by Bob Hirshon Springtail Media
- Nov 19, 202418 min
A Citizen Science Thanksgiving: Trees, Turkey and Tryptophan (AUDIO Version)
In this episode, Bob and Emma share some of their favorite tree-related citizen science projects, discuss the Sourdough For Science project to prepare you for baking fresh bread for the holidays, and explore the truth about whether a turkey dinner can make you sleepy. Projects and Websites in this podcast: Sourdough for Science TreeSnap NASA GLOBE Observer: Trees iSeaTree SciStarter Ambassadors Podcast Theme Kevin Hartnell Produced by Bob Hirshon Springtail Media
- Oct 31, 202421 min
Bats, Spiders & Cemeteries (AUDIO version)
In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we feature Joro spiders, Big Brown Bats and a project for sleuthing out the secret stories of cemeteries. Projects and websites in this episode: Joro Watch Bats Count! Stroll Through the Cemetery/GoBituary Mt Auburn Cemetery Citizen Science Wyndham Cemetery Image and Music Credits: Black throated green warbler on statue Credit: emydee1, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Big Brown Bat Credit: Paul Cryan, USGS, Public Domain via Flickr Creative Commons Big Brown Bat in blue glove Credit: Celley/USFWS, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Joro Spider Credit: Jef Wodniack, iStock Miami Cemetery photos Credit: Miami City Cemetery Mount Auburn Cemetery Credit: Ralph.Torello, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Koala Credit: Jordimaringuasch, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Music: Pharmacy Party Steven Combs Theme E Steven Combs and Delta Is Podcast Theme Kevin Hartnell
- Oct 31, 202421 min
Bats, Spiders & Cemeteries
In this episode of the SciStarter podcast, we feature Joro spiders, Big Brown Bats and a project for sleuthing out the secret stories of cemeteries. Projects and websites in this episode: Joro Watch Bats Count! Stroll Through the Cemetery/GoBituary Mt Auburn Cemetery Citizen Science Wyndham Cemetery Image and Music Credits: Black throated green warbler on statue Credit: emydee1, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Big Brown Bat Credit: Paul Cryan, USGS, Public Domain via Flickr Creative Commons Big Brown Bat in blue glove Credit: Celley/USFWS, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Joro Spider Credit: Jef Wodniack, iStock Miami Cemetery photos Credit: Miami City Cemetery Mount Auburn Cemetery Credit: Ralph.Torello, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Koala Credit: Jordimaringuasch, public domain via Flickr Creative Commons Music: Pharmacy Party Steven Combs Theme E Steven Combs and Delta Is Podcast Theme Kevin Hartnell
- Oct 1, 202417 min
The Fall Bird Migration (AUDIO)
SciStarter Podcast S5E9: Global Bird Migration Billions of birds are on the move for the fall migration, flying to points south, with many covering thousands of miles. In this podcast, world-renowned ornithologist Pete Marra discusses the migration and the challenges that migratory birds face, as well as what we can do to help monitor and protect them. Projects and Websites in this episode: The Earth Commons, Georgetown University https://earthcommons.georgetown.edu/ SciStarter.org/Flyways https://scistarter.org/flyways?utm_campaign=NL0924_2FallBirds&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=Flyways BirdCast https://scistarter.org/birdcast?utm_campaign=NL0924_2FallBirds&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_source=BirdCast Audubon Bird Migration Explorer https://explorer.audubon.org/home?layersPanel=expand Image Credits: Geese flying by orange moon Alamy Stock Photo Arrow Stork Image: Zoologische Sammlung der Universität Rostock, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66997013 White Stork Migration Map: Image Credit: Bamse CC BY-SA 3.0 Magnolia Warbler Susan Young, Lantana Preserve Flickr Creative Common, public domain https://flic.kr/p/2oDHDdE
- Oct 1, 202417 min
The Fall Bird Migration
SciStarter Podcast S5E9: Global Bird Migration Billions of birds are on the move for the fall migration, flying to points south, with many covering thousands of miles. In this podcast, world-renowned ornithologist Pete Marra discusses the migration and the challenges that migratory birds face, as well as what we can do to help monitor and protect them. Projects and Websites in this episode: The Earth Commons, Georgetown University SciStarter.org/Flyways BirdCast Audubon Bird Migration Explorer Image Credits: Geese flying by orange moon Alamy Stock Photo Arrow Stork Image: Zoologische Sammlung der Universität Rostock, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66997013 White Stork Migration Map: Image Credit: Bamse CC BY-SA 3.0 Magnolia Warbler Susan Young, Lantana Preserve Flickr Creative Common, public domain https://flic.kr/p/2oDHDdE
- Aug 23, 202424 min
Dog Days of Citizen Science (encore presentation)
In this encore presentation of our August 2022 podcast episode, we celebrate National Dog Day (August 26th) with some canine citizen science. Scientists would like to learn about dog personalities and genetics; what traits help them perform well as service animals; and how environmental factors could affect their health. If you have a canine companion, you have the perfect lab partner! Projects featured in the podcast include: C-BARQ Darwin's Ark Also, check out this study from Darwin's Ark, published in the journal Science, based on data provided by citizen scientists! https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639
- Jul 15, 202412 min
Sharks! Moths! And MORE (AUDIO Version)
Dive into shark citizen science, get ready for National Moth Week, and try out the Airbeam air quality test kit in Beirut! Featured Projects: Shark Base Reef Life Survey Wildbook for Whale Sharks Sharks of California Fish Watchers OrcaSound National Moth Week Butterflies and Moths of North America Mothing at Discover Life Aircasting Image and Video Credits: Sharks on reef with fish Credit: Amanderson2, Flickr Creative Commons, CC by 2.0 Cecropia Moth Credit: Mark Beckemeyer, CC BY-NC 2.0 White green eyed moth facing forward Credit: Sven Lachmann, via Pixabay Brown Moth Face Credit: ericeven1, via Pixabay Discovery Channel Shark Week Trailer Credit: Discovery Channel Tropical beach Credit: Walkerssk from Pixabay Green Explosion 2 Video Credit: William McDonald from Pixabay White sparkles on green screen Credit: Sandro Lima from Pixabay Hokey Pokey silhouette dancers Credit: Jamick from Pixabay Several sharks green screen Credit: Mustafa Keskin from Pixabay Goofy Shark in Aquarium Credit: Albedo20, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Dwarf Lantern Shark Credit: Chip Clark/Smithsonian Institution, Public Domain Another Whale Shark Credit: Daniel Kwok, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Goblin Shark Credit: Dianne Bray/Museum Victoria, CC BY 3.0 AU Spotted Wobbegong Credit: Richard Ling, CC BY-SA 3.0 Saw shark Credit: Diliff - Own work, CC BY 2.5, Angel Shark Credit: Nick Long - Angel Shark, CC BY-SA 2.0 Megamouth Shark Credit: Sergei Boka - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Lizard Shark: Credit: R. Mintern - Public Domain Lizard Shark head Credit: Citron, CC BY-SA 3.0 Hammerhead Shark Credit: Barry Peters, CC BY 2.0 Black Tip Shark Credit: waiguobox, via Pixabay Blue Colored Shark Scene Credit: nicolachooo, via Pixabay Dermal Denticles Credit: Noémie - Gautier - Adrien - Quentin, CC BY-SA 4.0 Dermal Denticles Credit: Pascal Deynat/Odontobase, CC BY-SA 3.0 Pendant Jewelry Credit: QVC Ampullae of Lorenzini diagram Credit: Chiswick Chap, CC BY-SA 4.0 Shark Electrorecepter Diagram Credit: Chris_huh, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Shark being held Credit: Kqedquest via Flickr Creative Commons Hammerheads Swimming Credit: Ryo Sato, CC BY-SA 2.0 Spiny Dogfish Credit: NOAA's National Ocean Service, CC BY 2.0 Whale
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