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
329 - Long Naps and Near Misses
328 - Redox Violations
327 - Soils and Soot
326 - Anchor's Away Part 3
325 - Arch: -osaurs and -eology
324 - Suit up for Science
323 - Harnessing the Power of the Great Old Ones
322 - Drawn to Neanderthals
321 - A Welcome Intrusion
320 - Keeping Cool On Climate
319 - Standing up to Satellites
318 - The X-Men Files: A Star Wars Story
317 - Wild Hogs Can't Be Broken
316 - Message in a Rocket
315 - Planetary Growing Pains
314 - You win some, you lose some
313 - Debating Diapsids
312 - A ’Peake at Chessie
311 - Eat, Scan, Love
310 - Ecosystem Disservice
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