Guests: Dr. Ellen Prager & Dave Jones
Ever heard someone say sharks are growing legs, or that peeing on a jellyfish sting actually helps? Yeah… same here. The ocean and atmosphere are full of wonder but also full of wild claims that just won’t go away. That’s where today’s guests come in. Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones teamed up to write Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change—a book that tackles your strangest, silliest, and most surprising weather and ocean questions with real science and a healthy dose of humor. From ancient sea creatures to climate change misconceptions, nothing’s off the table. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re setting the record straight, laughing a little, and reminding ourselves why curiosity is one of the best tools we have in the fight against misinformation.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Ocean Wonders and Misinformation
- 05:58 Curiosity and the Science Behind Questions
- 12:00 Exploring Myths: Mermaids and Megalodons
- 17:44 Misinformation in the Age of Social Media
- 23:55 Balancing Humor and Scientific Accuracy
- 24:50 Flying High: The Science of Turbulence
- 26:37 Meeting Audiences Where They Are
- 28:57 Climate Change: Show Me the Data
- 35:49 Curiosity and Communication in Science
- 40:32 Integrating Science into Entertainment
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