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
252 - Weasel Force Five
251 - Mezcales y Moas
250 - Quarter Quell
249 - The Maillard Underground
248 - Trouble and Strife
247 - The Best Laid Plans
246 - Bridging the Gap
245 - Science... Hodor
244 - A Grunt's Life
Ep 243 - Science... sort of: Science Carols
Ep 242: Science... sort of - The Little Slothologist That Could
Ep 241: Science... sort of - Botanivores
Ep 240: Science... sort of - Moon Rocks Don't Glow
Ep 239: Science... sort of - Echinodermathon
Ep 238: Science... sort of - Fiat Guano
Ep 237: Science... sort of - Taste for Exploration
Ep 236: Science... sort of - Inyo Science!
Ep 235: Science... sort of - Relative Chaos
Ep 234: Science... sort of - Drunk and Unstable
Ep 233: Science... sort of - Clothed as a Jaybird
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