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- Mutualisms
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with Rob Dunn, Ph.D., an expert on symbiotic relationships between species. Together, they shed some light on the concept of mutualisms, relationships that benefit both parties, and how those relationships can change over time.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
4 min - Fireflies
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter and NHMU Invertebrate Collections Manager, Christy Bills illuminate the fascinating lives of fireflies, including how citizen scientists around the country can help with firefly research.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
4 min - EVERYWHERE
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter chats with professor of applied ecology and self-proclaimed “belly buttonologist” Rob Dunn, Ph.D. Together, they explore the many unexpected places bugs reside.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
7 min - Convergent Evolution
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter explores a few classic examples of convergent evolution in bugs alongside Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and a trained entomologist.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
3 min - Extremophiles
Most of us can’t imagine living in the constant, sweltering heat or a bitter, frozen landscape, but in those harsh conditions, some bugs thrive. It’s a bizarre choice from our perspective, but a paradise from theirs.
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode, host Daniel Potter explores a few of these extremes alongside NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, Christy Bills.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
3 min - You Don't Mess With Success
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode of Bug Note, host Daniel Potter takes an appreciative look at the evolutionary success of insects. He’s joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and a trained entomologist.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
3 min - For the Kid Who Loves Bugs
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. This week’s episode of Bug Note is for the kids who love bugs. Host Daniel Potter chats with Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, about how parents can support their child’s insect interest.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
4 min - Let Me Count the Bugs
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode, host Daniel Potter explores bugs by the numbers alongside Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager. If you’ve ever wondered how many species of insects live on the planet, or what the bug-to-human ratio is, this episode is for you.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
3 min - All You Bug Haters
Welcome to Bug Note from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this episode, host Daniel Potter chats with Christy Bills, NHMU’s Invertebrate Collections Manager, about the bad reputation that many bugs unfairly endure.
Many of us learn from a young age to hate or fear insects. We’re warned about bites and stings, hear adults express their dislike for the crawling critters, and adopt those same patterns of thinking. Bills notes it’s natural to be wary of things we’re unfamiliar with, but easing that fear starts with curiosity.
So, for all you bug haters out there, this episode is for you.
About Bug Note
Bug Note is a podcast from the Natural History Museum of Utah about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these quick-to-consume, bug-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks NHMU entomology experts (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
About the Bug Note Team
Bug Note is hosted by Daniel Potter, a science writer who's also worked in the world of public radio for many years, and who loves fresh air and storytime. He's joined by Dr. Jason Cryan, NHMU’s Sarah B. George Executive Director and trained entomologist, and Christy Bills, NHMU's Invertebrate Collections Manager, as well as other bug-loving guests. Video production by Blank Space. The podcast is created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum of Utah, with the expertise and support of its scientific, philanthropic, marketing, and education teams. Special thanks to NHMU friend and insect enthusiast Ted Fridirici.
3 min - Introducing Bug Note
Bug Note is a new podcast about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs! In these bug-bite-sized episodes, host Daniel Potter asks entomology experts from the Natural History Museum of Utah (and other bug-loving guests) for the buzz on all things insects.
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About Bug Note
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From the Natural History Museum of Utah, Bug Note is a show about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs. Bugs are everywhere, and in their strangeness and variety, they’re a spectacular…
evolutionary success story. They’re also vital to everything from healthy ecosystems to farming and food. In exploring the vast world of insects and other arthropods, host Daniel Potter bugs (ha!) experts like NHMU director and entomologist Jason Cryan, NHMU invertebrates collection manager Christy Bills, and many others.