It's About Dinosaurs

In this episode we ask the big questions: what is movement? How does it relate to life? We're gonna be diving into many different topics trying to find our answer. From the silent travels of plants, to the bold endevours of ancient civilisations in the pacific and Mediterranean, to our future in the stars.  I've spoken to guests from all over the world bringing us really interesting stories and ideas. Join us as we unravel these fascinating tales and uncover the intricate connections between movement and life.Great thanks to my guests, Dr. Olga Kolbrún Vilmundardóttir, Dr. Alvaro Montenegro, Tobias Spanner, Jeremy Evanchesky, Dr. Silvia Geraci, and Dr. Amy Williams. Your contributions were crucial and this episode would have not been possible without you! MusicOn a long and winding desert road.mp3 by Maarten Schellekens, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0Powder Room by Blue Dot Sessions , From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 Hanami Matsuri (花見祭り) by Fabian Measures, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Atmospheric Winds by SuperMash, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Atmospheric Clouds.mp3 by Lightning Traveler  , From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 Lilac by Chad Crouch, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 Island Pop by Drama for Yamaha, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 Night Affair (Calm Dramatic Inspirational Dreamy Sad Fashion Travel Tech Design Love Hip-Hop Music) by Audiorezout, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 HYPERSPACE TRAVEL by Jon Shuemaker, , From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 4.0 Heroic Bloodshed by ROBOVALJEAN , From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0

The universe is so vast, with billions of different stars and planets. If even one of these has intelligent life that achieved interstellar flight, one would imagine that they'd be able to colonise the entire galaxy and we should be able to see some sort of sign of that, but so far we haven't seen anything. So... where is everybody?Join me as we look into possible answers, featuring Dr. Manasvi Lingam and PhD candidate David Handy

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of speculative depictions of extinct animals and we delve into the intersection of science and imagination.From illustrations of dinosaurs and mammoths to reconstructions of ancient sea creatures, humans have long been captivated by the idea of resurrecting extinct species. But what motivates us to imagine these creatures in such vivid detail, and what does it say about our understanding of the natural world?

For decades, sharks have been portrayed as dangerous and aggressive predators in movies, books, and media. This negative portrayal has contributed to a widespread fear of sharks, leading to misconceptions and mistreatment of these magnificent creatures. In this episode, we will delve into why it is essential to change our perception of sharks and the critical role they play in maintaining the health of our oceans. Join us as we uncover the facts behind the bad reputation of sharks and why it's crucial to reframe our attitudes towards them.Notes-An important thing that was not mentioned is how Benchley became a strong advocate in favour of sharks in the later years of his life after the saw the damage that his creation had caused