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A Scientist’s Quest to See Every Organism on Earth | Science Friday

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By Flora Lichtman
| The Marine Biological Laboratory
Manu Prakash is a regular lecturer in the Marine Biological Laboratory's Physiology course. In 2017, he introduced Physiology students to the Foldscope, a paper "origami" microscope he co-invented. Manu Prakash is many things—biologist, engineer, inventor, philosopher—but what he isn’t is conventional. Following his instincts has led Manu to his most ambitious project yet: mapping the whole tree of life, with the help of everyone on this planet. Step one: make a cheap microscope anyone can use.
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What Better Gift for the Holidays Than a Monstrous Mystery? Original

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By Jeffery DelViscio Verified, Flora Lichtman
| Scientific American Verified
We’re looking back at 2023 for our favorite podcast shows and one about the largest bird to ever fly the skies just flew to the top of the list. SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify Jeff DelViscio: Hi, Science, Quickly listeners. This is Jeff DelViscio, executive producer of the show. Well, it’s the end of the year, and the whole team is taking a moment to look back at some of our favorite shows from 2023.
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These Predators Had a Face Like an Axe and Will Haunt Your Nightmares

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By Flora Lichtman
| Scientific American Verified
SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify This is Episode Four of a four-part Fascination on really big birds. You can listen to Episode One here; Episode Two here; and Episode Three here. Flora Lichtman: I don’t want to ruffle any feathers, but this is the best way to describe terror birds. Federico Degrange: Terror birds are f—ing amazing. [Music] There’s no discussion about it. They are ... the most, most amazing group of birds that existed ever.
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