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With its trillions of connections, the human brain is more beautiful and complex than anything we could ever build, but it’s far from perfect: our memory is unreliable; we can’t multiply large sums in our heads; advertising manipulates our judgment; we tend to distrust people who are different from us; supernatural beliefs and superstitions are hard to shake; we prefer instant gratification to long-term gain; and what we presume to be rational decisions are often anything but.

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.

Perfect for fans of horror and science alike, Rise of the Zombie Bugs offers a chilling yet enlightening look at the hidden world of parasites. It's a must-listen for anyone curious about the true terrors lurking in nature's undergrowth and the unnerving beauty of evolution's darker side.

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes - creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world's most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of many-legged creatures

AI insect and bug identification — entomology stories, ecology insights, and the secret lives of bugs. Sponsored by OpenPod — the open-source podcast app that puts listeners first. 🎙️ Listen on OpenPod: https://openpod.app ☕ Support the show: https://moruk.link/openpod/support 💬 Join our Discord: https://moruk.link/openpod/discord 🐦 Follow us: https://moruk.link/openpod/x | https://moruk.link/openpod/reddit 📱 Get OpenPod: https://moruk.link/openpod/app-store

Do you love entomology! Come join Mike as he interviews fellow bug enthusiasts and explores the fascinating world of bugs!

Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck and Wizzie Brown via the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

A podcast about all things insects, arachnids, arthropods, creepies, and crawlies.

Insects are dying off at an apocalyptic rate, or are they? Now there's a way to find out. In this limited series, we go to a remote island rainforest to listen to sound-based research that could reveal the truth about global insect death.

A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens. If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites listeners on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of bees and the singular world of his fellow beekeepers. With a swarm of offbeat characters and fascinating facts (did that bee just waggle or festoon?), Frank the Bee Man delivers an informative, funny, and galvanizing book about the symbiotic relationship between flower and bee, and bee and the beekeepers who are determined to protect the existence of one of the most beguiling and invaluable creatures on earth. 

On each episode of Bugs Need Heroes, an ecologist and an illustrator team-up to create a new insect-inspired super hero. The finished characters are posted to our social media pages and at BugsNeedHeroes.com Email us questions about bugs at BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman. Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman. Edited by Derek Conrad. Character artwork by Amanda Niday. ”Ladybug Castle” by Rolemusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 International License.

Do you like bugs? Do you maybe not like bugs but want to learn to love them? Then this informational podcast is for you! Every week, bug enthusiast Savana and her partner Matt discuss the intricacies of a new insect or arachnid. Join them for a playful look into the lives of creepy crawlies everywhere.

Just a father and son who are passionate about wildlife, photography and the environment. Grab a coffee and join us as we chat about threatened species and habitats, interesting news stories and the incredible work being done around the world that gives us hope. Oh, and we'll probably have a good natter about our photographic escapades from time to time too.

An interactive children's and family podcast that features science, original music, imagination, creativity, and some good humor sprinkled in!

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals. The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats. For more information go to xerces.org.

Join Clarisse and Zofia, two certified bug enthusiasts, on their exploration of the sudden rise in popularity of insects and other arthropods in popular culture . Along the way, learn answers to some of life's biggest questions, including, but not limited to:Why does Gen Z like Franz Kafka's roach so much? How many beetles does it take to eat a dead kitten? Do stick insects have maternal instincts? And why do so many people like bugs, and just who are these freaks!?

A twice-monthly deep dive into the sometimes creepy but mostly fascinating world of insects with one of the world's foremost experts on the topic, UC Riverside entomologist Dr. Doug Yanega.

In the weekly podcast ”Science That Bugs You” we explore the newest papers on insects. Followed by an extensive topic discussion and a review of a fascinating scientific article. From time to time we also discuss chapters from the book we are currently reading. We welcome your correspondence at Sciencethatbugs.info@gmail.com!

A fascinating, entertaining dive into the long-standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six-legged creatures. Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our...