Fossils and Fiction is a podcast of conversations about the culture and science of palaeontology and prehistoric life, featuring palaeontologists, creators, authors, experts, and fans.
Latest Episodes
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Episode 54: The dinosaur mysteries
Dinosaur mating? Two new tyrannosaurs? We discuss a couple of groundbreaking papers followed by a trip to Wellington Caves, the site of some of Australia’s earliest and greatest palaeontological discoveries. More info: Join us in Adelaide for Fossils and Fiction live on November 29! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1964100016020?aff=oddtdtcreator Visit Wellington Caves https://www.wellingtoncaves.com.au/ Bertozzo, F., Tanke, D. H., Conti,…
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Episode 53: The deals with seals
Seals. What do they know? Do they know things? Let’s find out. Dr James Rule gives lets us in on the secrets of the seals, covering their evolution, fossil history, and some challenges with modern marine mammal research. James tells us the best and worst seal and lays down the terms to the whales. Also,…
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Episode 52: Opening up palaeontology
Travis and Alyssa discuss the challenges and implications of open access publishing in science. They explore the paywall paradox, the role of jargon in scientific communication, and the peer review process, particularly in the context of palaeontology. The conversation also touches on global inequities in access to research, innovations in open access publishing, and the…