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Ever wondered if dinosaurs sniffed each other’s butts like dogs? In our latest episode, The Dino Butt Fossil , we dig into one of the strangest and funniest fossil discoveries ever made—one that helps scientists understand how dinosaurs communicated, smelled, and even pooped! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🦕 What Kids Will Learn How scientists studied a rare fossilized dinosaur butt. How comparing it to modern animals helps reveal dinosaur behavior. How scientists use evidence t

In our latest episode, paleontologist Paul Olsen takes us on a journey of dino discovery! 🦖🔍 Hear the amazing story of why dinosaur trackways are still here and how a curious kid turned into a legendary dino track hunter! 🦕 Also, we have a special announcement about how YOU can become a dino track explorer like Paul! Learn more about Paul and how he learns about the past in our bonus interview extra on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to the Episode National Archives  photo by Earl Mc

We know you’re wondering: did dinosaurs burp? 🦖 Tune into our Season 9 premiere to find out the answer to this stinky question. We’ll hear about dino “bottom burps” 💨 from paleontologist Jessica Whiteside and their influence on global warming from Dave Wilkinson, who studied the methane powers of dinos. You won’t want to miss this! 🦕 Learn more about Dave's study of the past in our bonus interview episode, available on Patreon! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Feature

Was T-Rex smart? How did smartness begin? 🧠 Tune in to hear Suzana Herculano-Hozel, a neuroscientist who will show us the science of smartness and the wonders of big thinking! 🦕 Learn more about our brains with Suzana in our bonus interview episode on Patreon ! 🎧 Listen to the Episode 🔎About The Featured Expert Suzana Herculano-Houzel is a neuroscientist and associate professor at Vanderbilt University . Her lab investigates brain diversity and she's excited about the i

What would Earth be like if our oceans never existed? That’s what Charlie wants to know! We recruit Earth detective Lucia Perez-Diaz to help us track down clues hidden within our planet’s rocks. Our investigation takes us through the mysteries of how water got on Earth, the giant plates moving beneath our feet, and why our oceans are shaped the way they are. Lucia’s also an illustrator, and will draw us an Earth without oceans. What will it look like? Listen to find out. Lea

NGSS Standards: ESS, LS Where did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs come from? That’s what our listener Lucian wants to know. We’ll watch a “podcast movie” about the fateful impact, starting with an explosive collision in space that sent asteroids careening towards Earth. Then we’ll discover the science behind the story, with the help of planetary scientist Sean Gulick. He led an expedition to drill into the impact crater - and find the final piece of evidence in the ast

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS Do you love fossils and dinosaurs? Let us introduce you to Myria Perez, a paleontology-obsessed kid who grew up to get her dream job! Myria is a 24 year old fossil preparator, which means she prepares fossils to study and display in museums. She shares her journey of how a visit to her local museum set her on the path to follow her dino dreams. GET IN TOUCH WITH MYRIA! Myria LOVES talking with kids who want to be paleontologists or fo

NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity “What’s the oldest dinosaur?” “How did dinosaurs come alive?” We tackle two listener questions in one epic story of dinosaur domination. Scientist Jessica Whiteside takes us back in time to the dawn of the dinosaurs, 230 million years ago. The story involves fascinating fossils, intense lava eruptions, climate craziness, and ultimately, an explosion of dinosaurs. We’re going to find out what ha

EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity In this episode, we learn about Mary Anning , one of the most famous female paleontologists to ever live. She made many great discoveries, including dinosaur poop! She was among the first to identify that strange fossil rocks were actually fossilized feces. Although Anning wasn't allowed to join the scientific clubs that would give her credit for her discoveries, she was reco

EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity If you ever get the chance to fossil hunting, don't just look for bones or teeth. Keep your eyes peeled for prehistoric poop! Coprolites are a kind of " trace fossil." Separate from "body" fossils, they provide clues to dinosaur behavior. Don't worry, the smell has long since drifted away! It might be hard to identify a coprolite, but these examples still have a fresh "look.