Antarctic fish with antifreeze blood are revealing critical clues about evolution and climate change. In this special crossover episode from South Pole, marine biologist Dr. Jilda Alicia Caccavo from the Institut Pierre Simon Laplace joins us to explore pelagic notothenioids — fish uniquely adapted to the icy waters of the Southern Ocean. Learn how their antifreeze proteins, colorless blood, and genomic traits help them survive extreme conditions, and why their future is under threat as ocean temperatures rise. Dr. Caccavo explains how genomics offers powerful insights into species vulnerability and resilience in a changing climate. If you're fascinated by cold-water biology, marine adaptation, or the impact of climate change on ocean life, this episode is for you.

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How do you tell the difference between sound science and pseudoscience? In this special feed drop from All Around Science, we explore the red flags that signal when claims aren’t backed by real evidence — and how to think critically about the information we encounter every day.

At Pine Forest Media, our mission is to make science more accessible, reliable, and engaging. That doesn’t just mean sharing discoveries from the ocean or Antarctica — it also means equipping listeners with the tools to recognize when science is being misrepresented. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone who cares about scientific literacy, public trust, and separating fact from fiction.

Listen in for a practical, thoughtful conversation that will leave you better prepared to spot pseudoscience in the wild.

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Dive into Ghana’s coral future with Coral Reef Restoration Ghana, a nonprofit bringing new life to reefs and new opportunities to young scientists. Founder George Amadou and cinematographer David Selasi Kuwornu share how their groundbreaking Dive Lab—the first of its kind in Ghana—trains marine biology students to scuba dive, explore coral reefs, and capture stories through underwater film. We discuss the challenges of ocean access, cultural barriers around swimming, destructive fishing practices, and why media storytelling is essential for shifting mindsets toward conservation. This episode reveals how locally led initiatives can protect Ghana’s coral ecosystems while empowering the next generation of West African marine scientists and storytellers.

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