Right Up Your Algae

We're stepping into the time machine and going back 100 years to Nome Alaska. Clara and Emily discuss the serum run for life, sled dogs, and who really deserves some more recognition. Stay tuned for Right Whale Watch, and a brand new bit... dirty birds. Moon, Katherine L., et al. " Comparative genomics of Balto, a famous historic dog, captures lost diversity of 1920s sled dogs." Science 380.6643 (...

In this episode, Clara will discuss her experience at the Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary in Vietnam, which she visited in December. This episode details the story of the Four Paws organization and two species that live in Vietnam. Join us today by listening to the stories of a few furry beasts and how they ended up at the sanctuary. Follow us on Instagram: @rightupyouralgaepodcast References for this ep...

In this episode, Clara and Emily take a dive into the world of cuttlefish... but Clara spends the first five minutes thinking we're talking about pufferfish. Learn why these marine invertebrates are known as the chameleons of the sea and get a glimpse at their strange mating rituals in this week's episode! Adamo, S. A., & Hanlon, R. T. (1996). Do cuttlefish (Cephalopoda) signal their intention...

The boys are back in town. Clara and Emily are starting off the new year right with a bio-bulletin fresh off of the presses. We're talking new species, bad news for bees, a bioplastic revolutionizing invasive species maintenance, and so much more. Bumblebees winter nesting due to climate: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg17mwnx73o Throw it, burn it, let it heat your home: Greenland’s garbage g...

It has been 365 days of Right Up Your Algae! 22 episodes later Clara and Emily are back and ready for a new year of sharing with you, stories and research about our natural world. The gals are taking it back to their roots and talking algae... kelp to be more specific. 1. Alexander-Michael A., et al. (2020). "The response of the northwest Atlantic Ocean to climate change." Journal of Climate 33.2:...

In today's episode, Clara discusses the peculiar observations of blue frogs in Nova Scotia. This episode will also look at the mutations in green frogs that make them appear blue. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Rare 'blue' frog spotted in Nova Scotia | CTV News C. Kenneth Dodd Jr. (2023). Frogs of the United States and Ca...

In this episode, Emily discusses the somber topic of infant formula advertisements that have led to tragedy within developing nations. This episode sheds light on Nestle's role in these advertisements and how they have led to the death of children worldwide. Please note this episode discusses the death of children and may not be suitable for everyone. email:ruyapodcast@outlook.com Instagram: @righ...

In this episode we will look at different ways that animals cool off in the hot weather. Insta: @rightupyouralgae Email: ruyapodcast@outlook.com Sources: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-keep-cats-cool-in-summer/ https://vetericyn.com/blog/horse-sweat/#:~:text=Horses%20have%20different%20sweat%20glands,sweat%20mostly%20through%20eccrine%20glands.&text=Apocrine%20glands%20produce%20sweat%20tha...

What's in a name? maybe more than you think. This episode gives a look into the ecology and history of the Jijuktu'kwejk River in Nova Scotia as well as how you can help! Learn what Emily has been up to this summer with the non-profit the Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance in the newest episode of Right up your Algae. Governor Edward Cornwallis: http://www.danielnpaul.com/GovernorEdwardCornwallis.ht...

Today's episode will examine dandelions' uses in medicine, cuisine, and environmental remediation. Instagram: @rightupyouralgaepodcast Email: ruyapodcast@outlook.com Sources: Differences Between Protista & Monera | Sciencing doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.11.022; 10.1016/j.jep.2008.09.004; 10.3390/nu15010080; 10.1007/s11101-019-09622-2; 10.1016/S0367-326X(03)00122-9; 10.1111/j.1442-1984.2004.00104.x;...

On today's episodes, Clara and Emily recount 7 news stories about new developments in biology, ecology, and environmental science. Sources: Story 1: https://wwf.panda.org/ http://lynx.panda.org/ https://wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/wildlife_practice/profiles/mammals/iberian_lynx/ibelynx_ecology_habitat/ https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/iberian-lynx-back-brink-extinction-conservation...

We ain't lion. Lion prides are some of the most unique social structures among terrestrial mammals. Listen to Emily show Clara the wonderful world of Africa's most iconic animal, the purpose of manes, and some female lions whose new look shocked scientists. Palmer, Meredith S., Natalia Borrego, and Craig Packer. (2023) "Social Strategies of the African Lion." Social Strategies of Carnivorous Mamma...

In today's episode, we will look at the story of Alexandra Morton, a whale researcher whose career took an unexpected turn when the whales all left. Join Clara and Emily on a journey up to British Columbia and learn about what might be causing the collapse of the wild salmon stocks. We explore the life story of a woman who persevered and made tremendous strides in research. References: Bartlett, S...

Emily is talking about whales again. Listen in to learn about one of the most endangered species on earth, what is being done, and some controversies surrounding it. The North Atlantic Right Whale is a struggling species, this episode dives into the reasons for their status, and the most recent information on this year's calves. Endangered North Atlantic right whale injured by Canadian tracking ta...

Let us close this ever-important month off with a spotlight on black conservationists that inspire us. This episode gives a short history of black people's place in North American and African conservation and hopes to give recognition to some incredible people who are helping change the world. Black Myths Podcast PBS podcasts Meet the Black Mambas, South Africa’s all-female anti-poaching unit: htt...

In this week's episode, Emily and Clara look at some recent discoveries in the science world. Learn about topics ranging from mining waste to White Rhino IVF practices to why it seems like birds don't want you to sleep in. Follow us on Instagram @rightupyouralgaepodcast Email us with any recommendations @ ruyapodcast@outlook.com Find our resources:   https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024...

This week Clara and Emily travel to the lush nation of Columbia! In this beautiful country you'll find ugly river dolphins, condors, manatees and... cocaine hippos? Introduced by Pablo Escobar is the Columbian hippo, the worlds largest invasive species. Listen along to learn the difficulties of castrating a hippo, a strange take on rewilding, and why you shouldn't eat hippo meat. A Case for Hippos...

Clara and Emily are taking root this year on new and interesting topics. Your favourite podcasters are back and here to share the wonders of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF), their fascinating punishment-reward relationship with plants, and how the agricultural industry can benefit from these fungi. Mechanisms underlying beneficial plant-fungus interactions in mycorrhizal symbiosis - Scientific...

The November 2023 edition of Biosphere Bulletin! Your trusty hosts discuss carbon neutrality, an elephant mystery being solved, and so much more in this week's episode of Right up your Algae. To let us know your thoughts or to suggest an episode topic email ruyapodcast@outlook.com A singular shark bitter taste receptor provides insights into the evolution of bitter taste perception. 10.1073/pnas.2...

Radiation, and freezing, and drought oh my! Tardigrades are resistant to all this and more. Emily shows Clara the weird and wacky side of scientific studies including one that shot tardigrades out of a gun. To learn about the only animal that can (BEAR-ly) survive in space, make sure to listen to this week's episode of right up your algae. Tardigrades as a potential model organism in space researc...

Clara tells Emily what the heck Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats are, goes into some of the uses of the gene editing technique, and discusses some of the controversy surrounding CRISPR worldwide. Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6342697/ https://www.synthego.com/blog/gene-editing-nobel-prize#charpentier-and-doudna-win-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-for-devel...

Emily takes Clara on a trip down memory lane to her first job in the field of biology... chopping up deer. In this week's episode, we learn the relationship between a meningeal nematode, moose, deer, and gastropods in mainland Nova Scotia. Trigger Warning for some discussion of dissections. LOW-DOSE MENINGEAL WORM (PARELAPHOSTRONGYLUS TENUIS) INFECTIONS IN MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) : https://meridian.al...

In this week's episode Emily and Clara look at some exciting new articles from the science world. The topics are wide ranging from microplastics in clouds to conservation techniques of the Hawaii honeycreepers. We hope you learn something new that's right up your algae! Follow our instagram @rightupyouralgaepodcast and email us at ruyapodcast@outlook.com Sources: Drugs give biology’s favourite wor...

Join Clara and Emily as they learn about the windshield phenomenon, the importance of insects, and the evidence behind their population decline. Make sure to rate and review if you enjoy this episode. Climate-driven declines in arthropod abundance restructure a rainforest food web: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30322922/ The insect apocalypse, and why it matters: https://www.cell.com/current-bio...

In this episode Clara looks at peatlands and why they are important. Then she moves onto talking about current research regarding peatlands (especially bogs and fens). Resources: https://peatlands.org/peatlands/ https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/global-assessment-reveals-huge-potential-peatlands-climate-solution https://www.climateneutralgroup.com/en/news/five-future-scenarios-ar...