New Species
New Species PodcastJust 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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesScience | |||
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What kind of catfish are in your local river? In Northeastern Brazil, catfish are so diverse and specialized that sometimes each river its own species. In fact, Ananda Serejo has been studying this group of catfish for 10 years, working hard to untan... more
Lily Deeter works on scale insects, tiny creatures that many people aren’t familiar with, or only see as a pest. But once you get to know them, you’ll be hooked. Not only do they have fascinating morphology, physical characteristics that at times can... more
If you want to be a scientist, you enroll in 4-10 years of higher education. If you want to be an artist, you go to art school and learn a classic technique. Two choices; a binary. Right?
Or, could it be that there’s an entire spectrum of choices in... more
Crayfish, Crawfish, Crawdad; no matter what you call them, If you live in the southeastern United States, their biodiversity hotspot is in your backyard! Astacologist (crayfish biologist) Dr. Zack Graham joins us on this episode to tell us just how w... more
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- 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.
Apple Podcasts4hwegh
South Africa2 years 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
Apple Podcasts2Endless_Forms
United States4 years ago - Awesome
I love learning about new topics that I’m not initially familiar with and this podcast keeps it extremely interesting!
Apple Podcasts5Smurfs village is really awesmUnited States6 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 Podcasts5PregoodUnited States6 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.
Apple Podcasts5sniperlouUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Russia/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Mexico/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #92 | Russia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  Denmark/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Belgium/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Taiwan/Science/Natural Sciences |
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What is New Species about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A science-focused show that exposes how new species are described, named, and contextualized within biodiversity. Episodes center on taxonomic work across taxa—from crustaceans and spiders to lichens and isopods—featuring researchers at various career stages who share fieldwork stories, research methods, and the broader significance of discovery for conservation and public understanding. The format tends to blend storytelling with practical insights into taxonomy, field collection, museum work, and citizen science, often highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and the human side of scientific naming. Noteworthy is the emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity in STEM, and engaging a curious audience with real-world examples of how new spe... more
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Recent guests on New Species include:
1. Lily Deeter
2. Zack Graham
3. Alex Bently
4. Maclean Anthony Santos
5. Prakash Sanjeevi
6. Takahiro Sugiyama
7. Ryutaro Goto
8. Chloé Fourreau
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