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In this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights an exhibit of taxidermied elephants. The exhibit was created by renowned taxidermist Carl Akeley. The elephants are in need of some repair, and the museum is preparing for this undertaking. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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Learn the characteristics of meteorites. In this episode, host Emily Graslie presents meteorites as well as rocks that are frequently mislabeled as meteorites. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
This episode celebrates the 229th birthday of John James Audubon. Host Emily Graslie spends time discussing "The Birds of America" written by Audubon. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie sets the record straight on prehistoric life and misconceptions found in sci-fi movies. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie travels to an unstudied rain forest. While there, she helps a team of scientists document the reptiles and amphibians they find during night excursions. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie explores de-extinction. However, for this to happen scientists must find viable DNA. They must also account for environmental effects on a developing fetus. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
What is the scientific purpose of collecting voucher species? In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses how these specimens will inform future generations about changes in species over time. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie interviews Crystal Maier, Collections Manager of Insects at The Field Museum, about her research in New Zealand. She was searching for beetles that spend their entire lives underwater. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
What does it mean to be an endangered species? Are endangered species destined for extinction? Host Emily Graslie explores some of these questions in celebration of Endangered Species Day. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie discusses harmful plants related to the holiday season. Some of the plants highlighted include mistletoe, poinsettia, holly, and pine. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series. Please note this title makes references to plant and human reproduction.
Host Emily Graslie continues her work with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. They have collected many insect specimens, which they take back to the lab and begin the process of identifying and cataloging. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the philosophy and moral implications of de-extinction. Scientists are exploring de-extinction as a possible mass extinction looms, but who decides which species are brought back to life? Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Host Emily Graslie meets with Dr. Ryan Felice to discuss the 3-D surface scanner, which he uses to create digital representations of skeletal anatomy. He visits various museums and scans their collections hoping to help preserve research findings. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the insect collection at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various specimens of katydids, grasshoppers, and crickets. Jim Boone, Collection Manager of Insects, gives her the tour. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series."
Host Emily Graslie interviews Peter Makovicky, Associate Curator of Paleontology, about a new species of dinosaur he discovered: the Siats meekerorum. Based on the skeletal remains, evidence points to this being a newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Paleontologists today look at more than just fossil evidence to learn about organisms that lived millions of years ago. In this episode, host Emily Graslie seeks to answer the question, "How did mammals develop their specialized movements?" Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the creation of museum exhibits with Max Garett. Garrett is known as "The Replicator," and he helps create authentic replicas for exhibits at The Field Museum. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie learns the proper techniques for pinning an insect. Gracen Brilmyer, a research assistant at the museum, provides Graslie with step-by-step instructions from collecting the best specimen to showcasing anatomical structures. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights a few snake specimens. They were donated to the museum by Edward Harrison Taylor. He was a scientist that studied reptiles and amphibians, but he also moonlighted as a spy for the United States government. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie discusses the anatomy of various mammals and how they move. Tetrapods generally use three different types of locomotion. Graslie highlights three groups of animals and the science behind their movements: plantigrade animals, digitigrade animals, and unguligrade animals. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
