Gunslingers of the Sea
Prosanta Chakrabarty studies ichthyology, specifically fishes & evolution. But we don’t think he ever looked into one of the loudest animals in the ocean. What if we told you that that animal is… a shrimp? Check out this Third Pod episode w/Joe Haxel to learn more:
Read MoreAncient Start of Animal Evolution Wasn’t Delayed by Low Oxygen
Prosanta Chakrabarty studies ichthyology, specifically fishes & evolution. For a long time, scientists believed that low oxygen on Earth stagnated evolution. But that might not be true…:
Read MorePolluted Water Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink
Saleh Ahmed researches climate change in coastal Bangladesh and India, helping to ensure safe conditions for everyone. In a previous Third Pod episode, we talked to Chris Scott, who is working on making sure everyone has access to clean water:
Read MoreChasing Narwhals, Unicorns of the Sea
Prosanta Chakrabarty studies ichthyology, specifically fishes & evolution. But we don’t think he ever looked into unicorns (of the sea, that is). Part of biologist Kristin Laidre’s job is to track down narwhals – not a bad gig. We talked to her about her job on Third Pod:
Read MoreDigging Deep into Geosciences with Minecraft
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her PhD in volcanology. What if you could learn about volcanoes on Minecraft? Well, the Science Hunters are doing just that. Read about them in Eos:
Read MoreScientific Meetings for All
For single moms like Melissa Scruggs, lack of childcare makes it difficult for scientists to attend conferences. This Eos piece outlines ways to make scientific meetings more accessible:
Read MoreMt. St. Helens: 40 Years Later
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her Ph.D. in volcanology. One of the most famous volcanic eruptions was the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. We talked about its 40th anniversary on Third Pod:
Read MoreAccessibility and Fieldwork in the Time of Coronavirus
Melissa Scruggs took advantage of resources to improve her communication skills once she was diagnosed with autism. Accessibility is very important in STEM, as this Eos article explains:
Read MoreUsing Satellites and Supercomputers to Track Arctic Volcanoes
Want to learn more about volcanoes after listening Melissa Scrugg’s episode? Here’s an Eos article about how scientists use satellites and supercomputers to study Arctic volcanoes:
Read MoreEscape from Thera
Melissa Scruggs is currently earning her Ph.D. in volcanology. What sorts of things do volcanologists study? Listen to this Third Pod episode with Krista Evans, who studies Thera’s volcano:
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