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At Risk

At Risk

By Nathan Kim

Science communication is At Risk. To bring it back, I talk to a biologist or science educator every week, telling you what they do and how they do it.
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Lizards! w/ Anna Thonis

At RiskMay 15, 2022

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Biodiversity
Dec 25, 202215:55
Caribou Conservation w/ Gillian Chow Frasier

Caribou Conservation w/ Gillian Chow Frasier

Listen to me talk to Gillian Chow Frasier about caribou.  We talk about why they are going extinct, what people are doing to save them, and tons more fun facts!

Oct 05, 202223:32
Cardinals w/ Dan Baldassarre

Cardinals w/ Dan Baldassarre

Listen to me talk to Dan Baldassarre, an Assistant Professor from SUNY Oswego about cardinals! We talk about everything from their mating to how they survive the winter, and even how yellow cardinals exist?
Sep 12, 202224:55
Millipedes and Centipedes w/ Dr. Derek Hennen

Millipedes and Centipedes w/ Dr. Derek Hennen

Listen to me talk to Derek Hennen, a millipede and centipede expert.  We talk about fun facts, the difference between millipedes and centipedes, how they help their ecosystems, and so much more.

Aug 29, 202223:39
Science Communication w/ Andrew Lewin

Science Communication w/ Andrew Lewin

Listen to me talk to Andrew Lewin, marine biologist and podcast host, about why science communication is so important, his inspirations, and so much more.

Aug 22, 202227:36
How to Become A Biologist w/ John Vanek (Part 2 of 2)

How to Become A Biologist w/ John Vanek (Part 2 of 2)

Listen to me finish my conversation with John, as we talk about takeaways and fun closing questions.

Aug 09, 202213:37
How to Become a Biologist w/ John Vanek (Part 1 of 2)

How to Become a Biologist w/ John Vanek (Part 1 of 2)

Listen to me talk to John Vanek, a wildlife biologist and a PhD graduate.  We go back and trace the projects he's done over the years to get to where he is today in this two part series.  

Aug 02, 202228:11
Mistletoe and More w/ Prof. Dave Watson

Mistletoe and More w/ Prof. Dave Watson

Listen to me talk to Professor Dave Watson, about his work in ecology.  We discuss habitat fragmentation, acoustic ecology, mistletoe, brushes with giant snakes and so much more.

Jul 24, 202225:33
Morphology and Animals w/ Jaimi Gray

Morphology and Animals w/ Jaimi Gray

Listen to me talk to Dr. Jaimi Gray, who uses CT scans to examine animals under a fine tooth comb.  We discuss frog and snake brains, evolution, online databases and so much more.

Jul 19, 202222:25
Extra Conversations: What Field Work's Like w/ Anna Thonis

Extra Conversations: What Field Work's Like w/ Anna Thonis

Today, I talk with returning guest Anna Thonis about what it's like to work away from home.  We talk about creepy crawlies, groceries, dead batteries, coastal camping, and so much more!

Jul 10, 202220:02
Biology at Home w/ Sebastian Cocioba

Biology at Home w/ Sebastian Cocioba

Listen to me talk to Sebastian Cocioba, co-founder of binomica labs.  It is a non-profit organization which aspires to promote biology within the general public, giving people the ability to publish their own research.

Jul 03, 202226:21
Why Snakes Don't Have Legs w/ Krista Koeller (Part 2 of 2)

Why Snakes Don't Have Legs w/ Krista Koeller (Part 2 of 2)

Listen to me talk to Krista Koeller, where we finish discovering how to learn about convergent evolution. We talk about morphometrics, spines, conflicting scientific ideas and so much more.
Jul 01, 202215:48
Why Snakes Don't Have Legs w/ Krista Koeller (Part 1 of 2)

Why Snakes Don't Have Legs w/ Krista Koeller (Part 1 of 2)

Listen to me talk with Krista Koeller, a researcher who studies why snakes don't have legs, by looking at convergent evolution.  We talk about why having no legs is an advantage, how legless lizards are different from snakes, dumplings and pierogies, as well as so much more.

Jun 20, 202214:25
Teaching Science w/ Tara Rickert

Teaching Science w/ Tara Rickert

Listen to me talk to my science teacher, Tara Rickert about how to teach, study, what early teacher's go through and so much more.
Jun 12, 202225:19
Crustaceans w/ Jimmy Bernot

Crustaceans w/ Jimmy Bernot

Listen to me talk to Jimmy Bernot, a Phd student who studies evolutionary biology in crustaceans.  Together, we talk about parasites, copepods, invertebrates, and so much more.

Jun 05, 202230:22
Extra Conversations: Temperature Talks w/ Nick Volpe

Extra Conversations: Temperature Talks w/ Nick Volpe

After my interview with Nick Volpe a couple months (ish) ago, we started talking about the temperature differences from where we live. I live in Canada, which is known for being cold, and he lives in Australia (which is fairly hot). Basically, this is a 10 min. conversation where Nick and I take turns blowing each other's mind about the temperature from where we live. Enjoy!
May 28, 202212:18
Scavengers w/ Matthew Fielding

Scavengers w/ Matthew Fielding

Listen to me talk to Matthew Fielding, a PhD grad living in Tasmania studying scavengers. We talk about disgusting dead meat, clever ravens, and so much more.
May 23, 202229:01
Lizards! w/ Anna Thonis

Lizards! w/ Anna Thonis

Listen to me talk to Anna Thonis about lizards.  We talk about competition, distribution, anoles, what it's like to be out in the field, and so much more.

May 15, 202226:59
Animal Physiology w/ Prof. Carly York

Animal Physiology w/ Prof. Carly York

Listen to me talk to Carly York, a Biology Professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina.  We talk about horse social hierarchy, crazy squid technology, and frogs that discover if your pregnant?

May 09, 202228:33
Coral Reproduction w/ Celia Leto

Coral Reproduction w/ Celia Leto

Listen to me talk to Celia Leto, a coral reproduction biologist.  We talk about if coral are plants or animals, how they make cute little coral babies, why they are so important, why they are under threat, and the progress we've made to complete restoration.

May 02, 202236:12
Plant Colours! w/ Cierra Sullivan

Plant Colours! w/ Cierra Sullivan

Listen to Cierra Sullivan talk plants.  Together, we discuss how drivers can affect colour changes in plants, why leaves and flowers are super awesome, and how trees can communicate with each other.

Apr 25, 202231:17
Nature Photography w/ Nick Volpe

Nature Photography w/ Nick Volpe

Listen to Nick Volpe and I talk about incredible jumping spiders, weird and wacky bugs, the dangers of photography, and crazy nerdy time spent in the forest!

Apr 18, 202227:43
Urban Cats and Wildlife w/ Dan Herrera

Urban Cats and Wildlife w/ Dan Herrera

Listen to the newest episode of At Risk, where I talk to Dan Herrera, an urban wildlife conservation expert.  We talk about outdoor cats, crazy deer, foxes who love chew toys, and why our backyard is so important.

Apr 10, 202226:32
"Birding with Borders" /w Noah Strycker

"Birding with Borders" /w Noah Strycker

Listen to me talk to Noah Stryker, an birder who went on the ultimate quest to find as many bird species he possibly could. We talk about crazy travel stories, why birding is so awesome, and how harpy eagles are the most untimely creatures ever.
Mar 27, 202228:53
Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Listen to me talk about the Hawksbill Sea Turtle, a symbol of our dying oceans, and why we desperately need to protect it.
Mar 20, 202209:16
Urban Bird Conservation w/ Jacinta Humphrey

Urban Bird Conservation w/ Jacinta Humphrey

Listen to this week's episode, where I talk to Jacinta Humphrey, who works to save our urban birds, who are quickly running out of space to live with our modern development.  Together, we talk about green space, pigeons, backyard owls, and so much more.

Mar 13, 202225:59
Evolutionary Relationships and Fish w/ Yi-Kai Tea

Evolutionary Relationships and Fish w/ Yi-Kai Tea

Find out about the confusing and unheard world of taxonomy, and all the facinating topics that go hand in hand with fish, and the world of evolution.  Today, I talked to a systematic ichthyologist, who specialize in sorting fish into their rightful place within the world.  We talk about evolutionary relationships, phylogeny, macrophotography, and so much more!

Mar 07, 202232:11
Humans and Species w/ Macken Murphy

Humans and Species w/ Macken Murphy

Honour to have the host of the podcast Species, Macken Murphy on the show this week. We talk about anthropology, his degree, and the podcast itself. Please enjoy!
Feb 27, 202226:58
Talking About Ants! w/ Professor Terry McGlynn

Talking About Ants! w/ Professor Terry McGlynn

Listen to me talk to Professor Terry McGlynn about all sorts of topics related to ants.  We discuss how many unintelligent things can make something intelligent, how ants defend their colonies, how ants are designated roles in their colonies, most painful ant bites, and so much more.

Feb 21, 202245:46
Squids! w/ Sarah McAnulty

Squids! w/ Sarah McAnulty

Listen to a squid biologist talk about squids first hand.  All you need to know about how they move, how and why they change colour, why they use ink (there are a suprising amount of ways), and how glow in the dark squid are a thing.  

Feb 13, 202232:05
So a change of plans....

So a change of plans....

Unfortunatly, due to recent developments in my personal life, and a conflict of interests within my brain, I've decided to switch the podcast to an interview format.  That you for all the support recently, the statistics are looking really good!!  I hope to continue this trend.  Listen to this episode for more details!

Feb 08, 202203:37
Arctic Fox
Jan 30, 202210:33
Saola
Jan 23, 202210:54
Harpy Eagle
Jan 16, 202213:02
Tuatara
Jan 09, 202210:06
Killer Whale
Dec 31, 202109:35