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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every day. This podcast talks to the authors of these new species to get the behind-the-scenes stories of how new species are found and named, as well as why these discoveries should matter to everyone, not just scientists. Join us on our journey to better understand the wonderful biodiversity o... more

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Skinks are one of the most diverse families of lizards, and Ishan Agarwal studies skinks in India, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. From the forest to the lab to the museum, Ishan shares his experiences investigating a group of cryp... more

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24 days ago

Mike Stephan is a lawyer obsessed with scientific etymology, specifically tautonyms, binomial names in which the generic name and species name are exactly the same. Scientific naming conventions and customs have a rich history, and as Mike says, “[ta... more

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a month ago

There are no snakes in Alaska, so what’s that snakelike shape crossing the road? Few people would guess it’s actually thousands of fly larvae moving in a very peculiar pattern that gives the snakeworm gnat their common name. Dr. Thalles Pereira and h... more

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2 months ago

This is a short episode to share some thoughts and feedback from this year's New Species community survey, as well as some updates on what is to come for the podcast. more

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2 months ago

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Good but where are the plants?

    It’s a great scientific podcast, but apart from one episode I could find with Dr John Manning, it seems far more focussed on zoology than botany. Maybe there are some further back, but just a note for any new listeners, its more about organisms that move than organisms with roots.

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    hwegh
    South Africaa month ago
  • Please invest in some better mics and make the show less scripted

    As a taxonomist and phylogeneticist, I want to love this show. But after so many episodes I would’ve thought that the hosts would’ve invested in some better recording equipment. The hosts always have a weird echo, and the guests (probably recording from just a zoom recording with their internal computer mic) sound so muffled it’s almost impossible to understand them. It’s so bad sometimes I end up shutting off the episode because I can’t understand a single thing that’s being said. Not only that... more

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    Endless_Forms
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome

    I love learning about new topics that I’m not initially familiar with and this podcast keeps it extremely interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smurfs village is really awesm
    United States3 years ago
  • If you love Science Friday, you should subscribe

    This show is awesome, I was not disappointed. They are ready to go, sound is great, host and guests are fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pregood
    United States3 years ago
  • A must podcast for the biologist in all of us

    This podcast has a wonderful flow and approach to species delineation. The host is well versed and knows how to keep the listener engaged. Natures role in our everyday life is extremely important, and this podcast focuses on why finding new species in the wild has vast implications for us all.

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    5
    sniperlou
    United States3 years ago

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