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Jurassic Period
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Mirasaura Grauvogli
Fungi
Cretaceous Entomopathic Fungi
Nanotyrannus
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Triassic Period
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Ichthyosaurs
Lagerpetids
Pterosaurs
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In "The Fossil Files", a pair of palaeontologists delve into the latest discoveries from the world of palaeontology and seek to bring fossils to back to life. Each episode, Susie and Rob will discuss an interesting new research paper ranging from topics of what dinosaurs ate, how plesiosaurs swam, where we came from, and the science of de-extinction. Whilst doing so, we peek under the hood of how ... more

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Lead is a well known pollutant affecting human health over the course of our urbanisation and industrialisation. But what about before this? Analysis of a range of fossil hominid teeth from the Pleistocene reveals that lead poisoning might have been ... more

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Having large body sizes conferred all sorts of advantages on dinosaurs, but it potentially made breeding a bit complicated. This week we take a look at some weird pathologies in fossil hadrosaurs (duck billed dinosaurs and friends) and what they migh... more

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Part 2: Around 66 million years ago an enormous asteroid barrelled into the earth and wiped out ichthyosaurs, pterosaurs, and dinosaurs*. Debate has raged back and forth as to whether the dinosaurs were already in decline before this mass extinction ... more

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Around 66 million years ago an enormous asteroid barreled into the earth and wiped out icthyosaurs, pterosaurs, and dinosaurs*. Debate has raged back and forth as to whether the dinosaurs were already in decline before this mass extinction or were st... more

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Steve Brusatte
Professor of Paleontology and Evolution
University of Edinburgh
Episode: 18. Dinosaurs were doing fine (before the asteroid), with Steve Brusatte. part 1
Dr. Stephanie Drumheller
Paleontologist at the University of Tennessee specializing in crocodiles and decomposition.
University of Tennessee
Episode: 16. Rotting crocs, the dino bus, and engineering skulls: Day 3 at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Bolor Minjin
Paleontologist working on community engagement and education in Mongolia.
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: 16. Rotting crocs, the dino bus, and engineering skulls: Day 3 at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Professor Emily Rayfield
A pioneer in using engineering methods to study extinct organisms.
University of Bristol
Episode: 16. Rotting crocs, the dino bus, and engineering skulls: Day 3 at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
James Napoli
Paleontologist focusing on dinosaur taxonomy and ontogeny
Stony Brook University
Episode: 14. Nanotyrannus and vertebrate origins: day 1 at the society of vertebrate paleontology
Steve Brussatte
Paleontologist involved in teaching and mentoring students
University of Edinburgh
Episode: 14. Nanotyrannus and vertebrate origins: day 1 at the society of vertebrate paleontology
Yara Haridy
Paleontologist studying vertebrate biomineralization
University of Chicago
Episode: 14. Nanotyrannus and vertebrate origins: day 1 at the society of vertebrate paleontology

Hosts

Robert Sansom
Co-host who engages in discussions about paleontology, often bringing expertise in various topics of ancient life and fossilization.
Susanna Maidment
Co-host known for discussing recent paleontological research, employing humor and a conversational style to engage listeners.

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21. Lead Poisoned Apes and Our Human Origins
Q: What notable gene was discussed in relation to lead exposure?
The hosts discussed the NOVA1 gene and its archaic variant, which is suggested to have a role in resilience against lead exposure and could affect development and language skills.
21. Lead Poisoned Apes and Our Human Origins
Q: What was the main focus of the research paper discussed?
The paper examined the effects of intermittent lead exposure on human evolution and how lead exposure could have influenced cognitive and social traits in ancient humans.
18. Dinosaurs were doing fine (before the asteroid), with Steve Brusatte. part 1
Q: What if the asteroid missed?
The discussion leads to wild speculation about how dinosaurs would have evolved differently if the asteroid had not impacted Earth.
16. Rotting crocs, the dino bus, and engineering skulls: Day 3 at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Q: What implications do your findings have on the preservation of dinosaur mummies?
Stephanie highlighted that understanding decomposition in reptiles could unlock new insights into the fossilization processes for dinosaurs.
16. Rotting crocs, the dino bus, and engineering skulls: Day 3 at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Q: What challenges did you face in educating communities about their paleontological heritage?
Bolor mentioned that many local people are unaware that their region has dinosaurs, so the education project aims to raise awareness.

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Engaging discussions centered on paleontology come alive through humor and informative insights. The episodes often revolve around recent research findings, focusing on captivating topics such as the behavior and extinction of dinosaurs, the impact of cosmic events on evolution, the complexities of fossil classification, and the significance of ancient ecosystems. The hosts explore intricate scientific methods while making them accessible to a general audience, blending education with entertainment to capture the interests of students, researchers, and fossil enthusiasts alike. Unique features include discussions on ethical considerations in fossil collection, the influence of artificial intelligence in the field, and interviews with notabl... more

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