Best Paleontology News Podcasts (2024)

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Spotlight 2024 - Amy and Meaghan, Weird and Dead 1:09:36

42m ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This time, we’re hanging out with Amy and Meaghan from Weird & Dead! Find Weird & Dead here: www.weirdanddead.com www.patreon.com/WeirdandDeadPodcast More from Amy and Meaghan: www.meaghanwetherell.com www.geopetalfabric.…

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Deaf Mosquitoes Reveal Mating Secrets, Bright Light Therapy Treats Depression, CRISPR Trial Raises Safety Concerns, Study Shows Extra School Year Fails Impact Brain Structure, and more... 10:46

2h ago10:46

10:46

(0:10): Deaf Mosquitoes Reveal Sound's Crucial Role in Mating: New Genetic Insights for Population Control (2:26): Study Finds Bright Light Therapy Effective, Cost-Efficient for Treating Depression (4:38): Patient Death in CRISPR Sickle Cell Trial Sparks Safety Concerns Over Gene Editing Therapies (6:37): Study Reveals Extra School Year Doesn't Alt…

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Talking Culture: ‘Changing Same’ with Mike Wiley and James Williams 11:47

10h ago11:47

11:47

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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What’s Trending: Neon Enough 4:30

11h ago4:30

4:30

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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The Morning News: Election Day 2024 11:18

12h ago11:18

11:18

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with A…

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Sweet Tooth Reveals Personality Traits, Study Links Herpes to Alzheimer's, Harvard Study Reveals Mars Habitability, Hepatitis Delta Triples Cancer Risk, and more... 11:10

3h ago11:10

11:10

(0:10): Sweet Tooth Linked to Agreeable Personality Traits Across Cultures, Study Finds (1:41): Herpes Virus Linked to Alzheimer's: New Study Reveals Pathways to Brain Invasion (3:58): Harvard Study Reveals Mars' Magnetic Field Lasted Longer, Suggesting Extended Habitability (6:12): Hepatitis Delta Virus Coinfection Triples Liver Cancer Risk in Hep…

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What’s Trending: She Sells Seashells (And Advances The Field Of Paleontology) By The Seashore 4:31

6h ago4:31

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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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On Air Today: Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson on the Election Process 9:44

1d ago9:44

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97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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The Morning News: Election Day Arrives, UNC Basketball Season Begins 10:00

2h ago10:00

10:00

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with A…

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting Totals, Election Day Tomorrow, Basketball Begins 14:45

4h ago14:45

14:45

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear the final totals from early voting. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the courting of the “Bro Vote.” We check the schedule of local government meetings, hear from Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp on his recent State of the Town Address, an…

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On Air Today: May Pang on John Lennon Photo Exhibit 12:57

2d ago12:57

12:57

Photographer May Pang spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey about photographs she took as John Lennon’s lover during his “lost weekend” period from 1973-1975. She shares stories from that time period, stories behind some of the photographs, and more. On Air Today features conversations with the latest newsmakers in our community, including loca…

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On Air Today: Michael Koh Talks Football, Basketball, Soccer

6h ago

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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com Sports Reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 4. He discussed the football team’s weekend win and prospects for the rest of the season. He also discussed this morning’s women’s basketball season opening win, previews tonight’s men’s basketball season opener, and more. He a…

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Trump Sparks Fluoridation Debate, Study Questions mRNA Vaccine Immunity, Study Links Cannabis Use to Brain Changes, Mars Rivers Melted by CO2, and more... 10:55

8h ago10:55

10:55

(0:10): Trump's Potential Ban on Fluoridation Sparks Renewed Debate Over Public Health in U.S. (2:15): Study Reveals mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Lack Long-Term Immunity, Urges New Vaccine Strategies (4:02): Study Links Adolescent Cannabis Use to Brain Cortex Thinning and Impaired Functioning (6:14): Mars' Ancient Rivers: Carbon Dioxide, Not Climate, Mel…

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What We’re Thinking: Election Eve 2024 12:33

7h ago12:33

12:33

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their ex…

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What’s Trending: The Devil Wears Prada, But You Can Wear Sea Wool 4:28

2d ago4:28

4:28

Trending today: the rise of "sea wool," a new fabric made partly from oyster shells that actually feels nice and wears pretty well. The post What’s Trending: The Devil Wears Prada, But You Can Wear Sea Wool appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Final Early Voting Totals, UNC Beats FSU 14:21

2d ago14:21

14:21

In today's news: 57 percent turnout in early voting in North Carolina (61 percent in Orange County), and a big win for UNC football. The post The Morning News: Final Early Voting Totals, UNC Beats FSU appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On the Porch: A Conversation with LeVon Barnes 50:39

3d ago50:39

50:39

This Week: LeVon Barnes is running for election to the North Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 64 in Alamance. LeVon Barnes brings two decades of real world experience as a public school teacher, a mentor, a basketball coach, and a proud girl dad. His empathy, conviction and willingness to build connections defines his philoso…

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INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 11/2/24 – FLORIDA STATE PRE-GAME 1:59:47

3d ago1:59:47

1:59:47

The post INSIDE CAROLINA LIVE 11/2/24 – FLORIDA STATE PRE-GAME appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Cute-E - Jackalopes 53:09

4d ago53:09

53:09

Welcome … to Cute-E! Every October during Spook-E, we have fun speculatively evolving monsters from myths and stories, but we leave out the cuddlier side of fiction. In Cute-E, we’re choosing kinder creatures and discussing how they – or something like them - could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’…

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‘You Forget About Your Heart’: Live and Local with Schooner 21:36

3d ago21:36

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Reid Johnson of the band Schooner stopped by Live & Local, ahead of a show at Cats Cradle to celebrate the re-release of their debut album. The post ‘You Forget About Your Heart’: Live and Local with Schooner appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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November 2, 2024 40:35

8h ago40:35

40:35

Chapel Hill’s Daniel Wallace, the James Ross McDonald Distinguished Professor of English, at UNC-Chapel Hill, talks about his recent book, “THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL: The True Story of a Man I Thought I Knew.” The post November 2, 2024 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Stroman On Sports: The Role of the Athlete Endorsement 14:31

3d ago14:31

14:31

University of North Carolina and University of Virginia Staff Member Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 1. In light of LeBron James's recent endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, they discussed the role of the athlete endorsement in the United States, and more. The …

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex Update, Affordable Housing Plans 13:04

3d ago13:04

13:04

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She als…

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On Air Today: Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause 11:28

3d ago11:28

11:28

The voice of UNC Women's Basketball Matt Krause spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. He discussed this year's roster, the highlights of the early part of the schedule, the atmosphere for the 11:00 a.m. opener on Monday, and more. The post On Air Today: Voice of UNC Women’s Basketball Matt Krause appeared first on Chapelb…

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Webb and Hubble Capture Blood-Soaked Galaxies, New Virus Emerges in Florida Rodents, New Therapy Slows Dementia Progression, Study Finds Longer Surgery Wait Reduces Risks, and more... 11:32

3h ago11:32

11:32

(0:10): NASA's Webb and Hubble Capture 'Blood-Soaked' Galaxies on Collision Course in Halloween Spectacle (2:23): New Virus Found in Florida Rodents Sparks Spillover Concerns (4:34): New Therapy Slows Dementia in Older Adults, Study Shows 4-Year Cognitive Delay (6:39): New Study Suggests Longer Wait for Surgeries Post-Heart Attack to Reduce Risks i…

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On Air Today: Previewing UNC-FSU (and UNC-Elon) with Jones Angell 10:41

4d ago10:41

10:41

Jones Angell joins Aaron to preview UNC football's Saturday game at Florida State - and UNC basketball's season opener against Elon on Monday. The post On Air Today: Previewing UNC-FSU (and UNC-Elon) with Jones Angell appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Date Night: Mano a Mano 6:39

3d ago6:39

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It's a busy time for local sports, so Brad asks: what's a good date night idea that involves a little bit of competition? The post Date Night: Mano a Mano appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: I Can Love Me Better Than You Can 4:50

3d ago4:50

4:50

Trending today: the sustained success of Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" - possibly a product of the consolidation of big faceless radio conglomerates? The post What’s Trending: I Can Love Me Better Than You Can appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Visiting the Hayti Heritage Center 8:23

3d ago8:23

8:23

Aaron welcomes Angela Lee, the executive director of Durham's Hayti Heritage Center - which is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. The post On Air Today: Visiting the Hayti Heritage Center appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Early Voting, Durham Tech, UNC-FSU Football 11:51

2d ago11:51

11:51

In today's news: the latest early voting numbers, and a look back at an unforgettable Tar Heel football win. The post The Morning News: Early Voting, Durham Tech, UNC-FSU Football appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Was Saurophaganax an Allosaurid or a Sauropod? 1:04:25

3h ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Plus a new sauropod with a tail club, a potentially new Spinosaurus species, and several more new dinosaurs! For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Dilophosaurus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Dilophosaurus-Episode-518/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free e…

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Maya Powell and Margot Francini from the Climate Crisis Committee at UNC 11:04

3d ago11:04

11:04

PhD Candidate Maya Powell and Undergraduate Margot Francini of the UNC Student Government Climate Crisis Committee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. They discussed the planning and outcomes of a recent UNC Energy Transition Town Hall that was organized by the Climate Crisis Committee. The post Maya Powell and Margot…

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Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weavers Grove 10:18

3d ago10:18

10:18

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening's Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver's Grove. She also talked about other town news and events. The post Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weaver…

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Study Reveals Sleep Aids Recovery, Tokyo Scientists Create Photosynthetic Cells, Miranda May Harbor Ocean, High BMI Increases Long COVID Risk, and more... 10:46

10h ago10:46

10:46

(0:10): Study Reveals Sleep's Crucial Role in Heart Attack Recovery and Inflammation Reduction (1:55): Tokyo Scientists Engineer Photosynthetic Animal Cells with Red Algae Chloroplasts (3:59): Uranus Moon Miranda May Harbor Subsurface Ocean, Potential for Alien Life (6:01): High BMI Elevates Post-COVID Risk in Youth: Study Highlights Obesity's Impa…

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History Matters: Angry Wilmingtonians 9:13

3d ago9:13

9:13

This week, we remember a colonial protest against the Stamp Act - a reminder that you can raise your voice on any day, not just Election Day. The post History Matters: Angry Wilmingtonians appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: The Return of Skratch and Snif 2:49

3d ago2:49

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Our resident gremlins, Skratch and Snif, take over Trends to plug 97.9 The Hill's Halloween programming tonight. The post What’s Trending: The Return of Skratch and Snif appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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On Air Today: Introducing ‘Cubicle’ at LAUNCH Chapel Hill 9:05

6d ago9:05

9:05

Aaron welcomes the executive director of the Launch Chapel Hill accelerator, and the co-creator of a new card game called Cubicle. The post On Air Today: Introducing ‘Cubicle’ at LAUNCH Chapel Hill appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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The Morning News: Rideshare2Vote, New Hope Elementary, RJ Davis 10:37

3d ago10:37

10:37

In today's news: a local organization that's offering rides to the polls, and a new Family Resource Center at New Hope Elementary School. The post The Morning News: Rideshare2Vote, New Hope Elementary, RJ Davis appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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‘Culdesac Kid,’ Breaking Out: Live & Local with Lennon KC 23:08

3d ago23:08

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Lennon KC joined Aaron Keck on Live & Local this week, following a successful tour and the release of his debut album "Culdesac Kid." The post ‘Culdesac Kid,’ Breaking Out: Live & Local with Lennon KC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Robert’s Rules: NC House Minority Leader Robert Reives Talks Aid Package, Election 14:55

2d ago14:55

14:55

North Carolina House Minority Leader and District 54 Representative Robert Reives spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 30. He discussed the recent aid package passed by the general assembly for hurricane recovery in western North Carolina. He talked about what's included in the package, and the likelihood of another packa…

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The 5:00 News – Early Voting, Election Stakes, Florida State Prep 6:45

7d ago6:45

6:45

97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we learn the latest early voting numbers. We also hear about a couple of the issues that are lingering for some community members as the election nears. Ashley Ward talks about continuing investments in climate resiliency, and Mellissa Jacoby discusses…

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Orange County: Cyber Security with Chief Information Officer Robert Reynolds 9:23

2d ago9:23

9:23

Chief Information Officer for Orange County Robert Reynolds spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 30. He discussed the responsibilities of the CIO, and what services that coves for the county. He also discussed October as Cyber Security Month, what the county is doing to keep systems safe, and more. The post Orange County:…

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Weekend Warriors Cut Dementia Risk, Mayan City Valeriana Discovered, Single Women Report Higher Satisfaction, Chonkus Cyanobacteria Boosts Carbon Sequestration, and more... 11:55

4h ago11:55

11:55

(0:10): Weekend Warriors Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Finds Significant Cognitive Benefits (2:36): Lost Mayan City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico, Reveals Ancient Urban Grandeur (4:53): Study Shatters Stereotypes: Single Women Report Higher Satisfaction Than Single Men (7:01): Chonkus Cyanobacteria: A New Ally in Carbon Sequestration and Biomanufact…

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Talking Culture: ‘Myth America’ with Milbre Burch 9:34

2d ago9:34

9:34

Aaron welcomes Milbre Burch, a Grammy-nominated storyteller who's bringing her one-woman show "Myth America" to town in November. The post Talking Culture: ‘Myth America’ with Milbre Burch appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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What’s Trending: This Indiana Jones Warehouse of Baseball Cards 4:52

2d ago4:52

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Trending today: the largest private collection of baseball cards ever amassed, more than 20 million in all. Why is Aaron still unimpressed?! The post What’s Trending: This Indiana Jones Warehouse of Baseball Cards appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Future of the American Entrepreneur’ 10:55

8d ago10:55

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Aaron welcomes a UNC historian and a UNC economist, who will be discussing the past and future of entrepreneurship at a November seminar. The post Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Future of the American Entrepreneur’ appeared first on Chapelboro.com.By Chapelboro.com

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