Ep160: An introduction to Evolutionary Biology
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We get to grips with evolutionary theory as Prof. Bree Rosenblum explains the genetic processes behind speciation, extinction and more.

#podcast #evolution #evolution arybiology #genetics

Blog: Why did Sauropods grow so big?
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Harrie Williams, University of Liverpool, unpacks the five evolutionary traits that allowed some sauropods to attain their enormous size.

#paleo #paleo ntology #dinosaur #evolution #gigantism #sauropod #fossil

Patreon Lecture 2024_01:
Junk DNA by Dr Chris Playfoot
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2024 is a bumper year for lectures! To start us off is Dr Chris Playfoot, a developmental geneticist who specialises in Transposable Elements (Transposons).

Junk DNA is anything but junk!

Ep159: An Introduction to Palaeontology
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Prof. Roy Plotnick introduces the field in what should have been our very first episode! We cover some of the fundamental questions of what #palaeontology actually is and why it's so important.

#podcast #fossil

Very much appreciated!

200 Years of Dinosaurs:
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In our coverage of this conference, we speak to many of the world's leading palaeontologists as we look back over the last 200 years of dinosaur research & look towards the next 200!

#podcast #paleo ntology #dino saurs #dino #paleo

Episode 158: Ceoptera evansae
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Dr Liz Martin Silverstone, UoB Palaeobiology, takes us through the discovery & preparation of Ceoptera evansae, a new species of darwinopteran #pterosaur from the Isle of Skye.

#Jurassic #podcast #paleo #fossil #paleo ntology

Hello Palaeovisioners! Sorry about the delay but at last here's to watch Palaeovision! At 1900 GMT

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You can watch it by clicking here. Please share and join in on the chat!

Blog: Modern Vs Archaic Mammals, a match-up decided by brains
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Hady George explains the research that's been looking at the brain cavities of different #fossil #mammals to determine whether #intelligence might've played a part in their relative successes.

Ep157: The Carnegie Diplodocus
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Dr Mike Taylor reconstructs the history of what is arguably the world's most famous dinosaur skeleton.

#dinosaur #fossilfriday #podcast #paleo ntology #Jurassic #Diplodocus #paleo #palaeo

These BTS LOOP episodes are great, but THIS one in particular is fascinating! Getting into the transition from dinosaurs to birds/flight is so wild! I've listened to this one twice!

LOOP 8.4 - Dan Tapster
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Dan Tapster returns to give a retrospective on #LOOP & its production. We finish this #podcast series by discussing the #documentary ’s take-home messages & our hopes for its legacy.

#paleo #fossil #evolution #paleo ntology #science

LOOP 8.3 - Sophie Lanfear
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Sophie Lanfear returns to describe the difficulties of producing the episode 8. We speak about #climatechange , the 6th #massextinction & search for positives. Is the message getting through via #documentaries ?

#LOOP #Paleo #podcast

LOOP 8.2 - Prof. Danielle Schreve
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Prof. Schreve of CQR RHUL joins to explore the #Quaternary ’s climate & its role in megafaunal extinctions & major palaeobiogeograpical events.

#glaciation #podcast #LOOP #Evolution #Holocene #Pleistocene #IceAge #Paleo

LOOP 8.1 - Introduction
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LOOP 8.1: Dave & Tom introduce episode 8 & round off this special series. We reflect on our time working on the #documentary & how our perspectives have changed.

We’d love feedback on this #podcast series!

#paleo #fossil #LOOP

LOOP 7.3: Darren Williams
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We’re taken into the field to film snow leopards by Assistant Producer, Darren. He reveals how difficult it is to get just a few minutes of video, logistically, practically & even emotionally.

#LOOP #Podcast #Paleo #SnowLeopard

LOOP 7.2: Prof. Christine Janis
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Christine outlines mammalian evolution & focusses on the global events that governed their radiation. We look at why #mammals survived the K-Pg #massextinction & question if mammals are all that important.

#LOOP #podcast

LOOP 7.1: Introduction
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Dave & Tom just about keep it together whilst reflecting on the most emotional scene of the show. They also rebrand the Antarctic Circumpolar Current to make it even cooler.

#LOOP #Paleo #Podcast #Evolution

LOOP 6.4: Dr Anjan Bhullar
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Bhart-Anjan S. Bhullar continues his overview of #avian #evolution with a look at how the #birds fared after the K-Pg mass extinction. What was it that allowed birds to survive when the non-avian #dinosaurs died out?

#LOOP #Palaeo

LOOP 6.3: Edd Dyer
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Documentary research takes you down a lot of unexpected avenues. How long does it take to cook a Triceratops to death, for instance? Edd Dyer returns to discuss the difficulties of finding such information.

#LOOP #documentary #palaeo