A free webseries exploring the fossil record and the evolution of life on Earth.
http://www.palaeocast.com
recommended podcasts
episode 101: Organic Preservation of Dinosaur Bone
We evaluate the preservation of original organic content in dinosaur bone with Dr Evan Saitta of the Field Museum of Natural History
episode 100: Tiktaalik
In this episode we speak with Prof. Neil Shubin, Professor of Organismal Biology at the University of Chicago, about the discovery of Tiktaalik and his use of developmental biology.
episode 99: Megalodon and Marine Megafauna
Dr Catalina Pimiento joins us to discuss everything we know about megalodon, its ecology and how it got to be so big!
episode 98: 10 Tons
Model maker Esben Horn joins us to discuss 10 Tons and the link between palaeontology and metal.
episode 95: Plants and Atmosphere
Prof. Jennifer McElwain discusses how fossil plants can be used as proxies to past climates
episode 94: Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Dr. Melissa Grey explains why the Joggins Fossil Cliffs (Nova Scotia, Canada) are worthy of their UNESCO World Heritage status
episode 93: The History of Palaeontological Outreach
We explore the history of palaeontological outreach with Dr Chris Manias, King's College London