Ants are less selfish and therefore better at managing traffic than we are. https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/ant-colonies-avoid-traffic-jams/#transcripts-body
Ranking Rise May Intimidate Opponents – Scientific American
In both chess and tennis, opponents can psych out the competition when they rise in rank. https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/ranking-rise-may-intimidate-opponents/#transcripts-body
Odd Bird Migrates Twice To Breed – Scientific American
The phainopepla has bright red eyes, a pointy topknot, and jet-black feathers. But its most unusual characteristic may be its rare reproductive strategy – breeding in two different places during a single season. Listen to my 60-Second Science podcast at: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/odd-bird-migrates-twice-to-breed/#transcripts-body
Galloping Ant Beats Saharan Heat – Scientific American
Silver ants have to be speedy to survive the scorching temperatures of the Sahara desert. Listen to my podcast here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/galloping-ant-beats-saharan-heat/#transcripts-body
Ancient DNA – Science Magazine Video
Next generation sequencing techniques allow scientists to reconstruct the genomes of extinct animals that once inhabited the Arctic. Video field produced and edited by Susanne Bard
Tardigrade Protein Protects DNA from Chemical Attack – Scientific American
A protein unique to these hardy creatures protects them from damage from radiation and other perils. Listen to the Scientific American 60-Second Science podcast: podcast: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/tardigrade-protein-protects-dna-from-chemical-attack/#transcripts-body
Teeth Tell Black Death Genetic Tale – Scientific American
It took centuries for the population of Europe to recover from the devastation wrought by the Black Death, aka, the plague. A new study looks at its genetic origins.
Musical Note Perception Can Depend on Culture – Scientific American
Biology and culture influence how we perceive music. My latest for Scientific American’s 60-Second Science podcast.
Heat Loss to Night Sky Powers Off-Grid Lights – Scientific American
In remote areas of the world, lights could turn at night with the help of the cold, dark sky. 60-Second Science podcast by Susanne Bard (Photo by Aaswath Raman)
Lab-Grown Human Mini Brains Show Brainy Activity – Scientific American
Mini brains could help scientists understand early neural development and neurological conditions. 60-Second Science podcast by Susanne Bard. (Photo by Muotri Lab/UCTV)
Farmland Also Optimal For Solar Power – Scientific American
Croplands and solar power can go hand-in-hand. Listen to my Scientific American 60-Second Science podcast. (Photo by Mark Floyd, Oregon State University)
How Hurricanes Influence Spider Aggressiveness – Scientific American
Can extreme weather events shape animal evolution? 60-Second Science podcast by Susanne Bard. (Photo by Joseph T. Lapp)
Real Laughs Motivate More Guffaws – Scientific American
Laugh tracks make us think jokes are funnier.
Art & Empire AR App Animation – San Diego Museum of Art
I animated maps of Spanish Trade Routes for an augmented reality experience as part of San Diego Art Museum’s “Art & Empire” Exhibition
How the measles virus disables immunity to other diseases – Science Magazine
The health effects of measles can linger for years. Podcast hosted and produced by Susanne Bard.
Songbird Warm-Ups – AAAS Science Update
Songbirds, like people, may need to warm up their voices before they sing. Written and produced by Susanne Bard
Rhino Conservation Training Course – San Diego Zoo Global Academy
I served as a videographer and editor for a training course about white rhino conservation.
Do Birds Dream of Singing? – AAAS Science Update
Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active. Written by Susanne Bard.
Humans & Honeyguides – AAAS Science Update
African honeyhunters use a special call to get birds to lead them to the location of hives full of honey. Written by Susanne Bard.
Ant Epigenetics – Science Magazine Video
The role a carpenter ant plays in her nest may be controlled by histone proteins. Video written and edited by Susanne Bard
Forest Health in a Changing World – Science Magazine Video
Humans are changing the world’s forests – video written and edited by Susanne Bard for Science magazine’s special issue on forest health.
Coast to Cactus in Southern California – Touchscreen Interactive Map
I designed a touchscreen interactive for the San Diego Natural History Museum that links historic and crowd-sourced photographs to a map of southern California. Museum visitors can explore the human relationship with nature through photographs spanning more than a century.
The Bond Between People and Dogs – Science Magazine
Evan MacLean discusses the role of oxytocin in mediating the relationship between dogs and people, Podcast hosted by Susanne Bard.
California Condor Culture
Captive-bred California condors lack role models to show them how to survive in the wild. But wildlife biologists helping them navigate the modern world. By Susanne Bard
Polar Bears See Ice
Scientists analyzing ancient and modern polar bear DNA have concluded that in just three generations, populations have been moving northward, toward more persistent sea-ice. By Susanne Bard
Glowing Slime
Some animals such as jellyfish and fireflies produce their own light. Scientists have harnessed these properties in the service of biomedical research. Now, they’ve unscrambled the unique chemistry of another glowing creature – a marine worm. By Susanne Bard
How the Hummingbird Got its Sweet Tooth
How did hummingbirds evolve their taste for the sugary nectar of flowers? By Susanne Bard
TB’s Journey from Africa to the New World
Did marine mammals bring tuberculosis to South America? By Susanne Bard
Egrets…for lunch? AAAS Science Update
Richard III probably had egrets on the menu (but not this one – it’s a snowy egret from California), along with herons, bitterns, and peacocks. Check out my Science Update on the diet of King Richard III
Australian Birds Podcast – AAAS Science Update
From birds that groove to their own music to savvy young fairywrens, Australia’s birds are impressive. Co-hosted and written by Susanne Bard
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