00:00:00 - Researcher Daniel Katz and journalist Lucas Joel (@LucasVanWykJoel) join Ryan to talk about Dan’s research into Detroit’s pollen problem. Too many vacant lots means a lot more ragweed for the residents of the city to deal with. Want to get involved with Dan’s research? Check out his citizen science project Pollen Tracker!
00:41:26 - After the allergy-inducing first segment, a drink is enjoyed by all. Ryan Escapes with the help of Offshoot Beer Co. Lucas is having his very favorite South African rooibos tea. And Dan is having Electric Jellyfish from Pinthouse PIzza which isn’t thematic but “oh well”.
00:54:14 - Some recent fossil finds in Burmese amber have been making the news, but unfortunately, it’s unclear if the amber is being ethically sourced and it may even be funding the genocide of Myanmar’s Kachin Christian minority. Is it ok to be publishing on specimens obtained this way? What does it mean when the studies get quickly retracted? And how are scientific societies addressing the issue? A sobering but important topic.
01:37:31 - A quick PaleoPOW to thank Dan K. for his continuing support via PayPal. Thanks, Dan! And if you’re in the US, go VOTE!
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Audio Production by Rob Heath
Music credit: Detroit - Podington Bear
347 - Skipping Strikes
346 - Kenji and the Indestructible, Functional, No Fooling, Very Versatile Wok
345 - Evil Prevails
344 - Stung by the Truth
Special Edition 16 - Project Hail Mary
343 - Webb's in the Greenhouse
342 - The Extinction of Fossil Fuels
341 - Highway to the Science Zone
340 - Anchor's Away Part 5: The Final Anchoring
339 - Voices Assemble!
338 - We bought a Zoo-ologist’s book
337 - Living on the Edge
336 - Sweet Sake and Spoiled Spores
335 - Major Herp-o-compatability Complex
334 - Destruction Breeds Creation
333 - AGU Brought To You
Special Edition 15 - TENET
332 - Anchor's Away Part 4
331 - Just Another Mammoth Monday
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