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Y Life Science

Y Life Science

By: Bean Life Science Museum
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 This podcast highlights research and science projects happening in the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University. We will also cover life science and conservation efforts happening in the community.© 2026 Y Life Science Biological Sciences Science
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  • Green-blooded Skinks of Papua New Guinea

    Green-blooded Skinks of Papua New Guinea
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode of the Y Life Science podcast, graduate student, Taylor Probst and Dr. Alison Whiting, curator of herpetology, talk about the genus Prasinohaema in this episode. Their research with this group of skinks is fascinating because these animals have green blood! Listen to find out more about what they are doing to understand this unique phenomenon.

    This episode was recorded on November 25, 2025.
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    36 mins
  • Discovering Cryptic Plant Species in our own Backyard

    Discovering Cryptic Plant Species in our own Backyard
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode of Y Life Science, we talk with Dr. Leigh Johnson, curator of the Bean Life Science Museum herbarium, about how plant species are named and classified. Using the genus Navarretia as a case study, Dr. Johnson explains how herbaria support research on plant diversity, species boundaries, and evolution.

    This episode was recorded on November 14, 2025
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    36 mins
  • Forest Fires and Desert Fires

    Forest Fires and Desert Fires
    Dec 15 2025

    Dr. Sam St. Clair and graduate student, Ryan Pienaar discuss their ecological research, specifically looking at fires in both desert and forest ecosystems. They talk about how their studies have identified factors in both systems.

    This episode was recorded on April 18, 2025
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    36 mins
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