Best Archaea Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 12 — Rimba 18:29

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12h ago18:29

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This episode touches on the role of artificial intelligence in RNG facility management, with Rimba founder Timothy Daniel joining us to discuss how his company leverages AI to streamline compliance reporting in the fuels space.By RNG Coalition

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TWiEVO 119: Drive fast, take chances, and encode a Y chromosome 1:21:15

2M ago1:21:15

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Nels and Vincent explain research attempting to explain why among humans, females around the world live on average 5 years longer than males, but the trend is reversed in many birds, amphibians, and insects. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the…

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Episode 11 — Tristan Brown (SUNY) 20:56

2M ago20:56

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This episode of Coalition Conversations turns to the educational world, with leading researcher Tristan Brown (SUNY) sitting down with us to discuss research around clean fuels and associated policies, his work with New York's Climate Action Council, and the outlook for a greener future in New York state.…

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Sharing the Story of Agar and Fanny Angelina Hesse: Dr. Corrado Nai 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Agar is a crucial tool used daily in most microbiologists’ work. It’s the stuff that goes in Petri dishes for microbes to grow on. But many microbiologists are unaware of how this substance became so important in the field. A woman named Fanny Angelina Hesse played a significant role in this story, yet she remains largely unknown in microbiology. D…

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TWiEVO 118: Mother of an unrelated brother 1:49:08

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Nels and Vincent discuss research which shows a shift from the rule that living organisms produce same-species offspring: an ant that produces individuals from two distinct species. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server …

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TWiEVO 117: Genes that don't leave 1:38:13

5M ago1:38:13

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Nels and Vincent discuss research on hidden evolutionary constraints that dictate the retention of coronavirus accessory gene, which was flagged by NIH as potentially dangerous gain-of-function research. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the Mic…

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Episode 10 — Tyler Dickerhoof 34:21

5M ago34:21

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Our tenth episode welcomes Tyler Dickerhoof, host of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show podcast. Aside from a reputation as an expert in the field of leadership, Dickerhoof also brings years of experience as an animal nutritionist to the show, with a unique perspective on the economic and environmental impact of RNG.…

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TWiEVO 116: An ant and two fungi walk into a bar and meet a naked mole rat 57:23

6M ago57:23

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Nels and Vincent review research on how neuropeptides influence the behavior of leafcutter ants, and regulate the different caste behaviors such as defenders, leaf foragers, brood care, and fungus farming. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the M…

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Are Oysters Safe to Eat Raw? Understanding the Microbes and Risks: Dr. Rachel Diner 50:15

6M ago50:15

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Oysters can be risky to eat raw, but what microbes are actually responsible? Is there more to it than just chance? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Rachel Diner, Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis researching aquatic microbes, to find out. Here, we discuss the hidden world of bacteria in oysters, exploring the roles these organisms pl…

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Episode 9 — Generate Upcycle 32:10

6M ago32:10

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Bill Caesar, President of Generate Upcycle, joins us for a session covering challenges to food waste-RNG development, his background in Russian Studies and other diverse fields, and future demand pathways for RNG.By RNG Coalition

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TWiEVO 115: Even the archaea are going viral 1:28:58

7M ago1:28:58

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Nels and Vincent discuss an ultra reduced archaeal genome, the closest cellular entity to date that approaches a viral strategy of existence. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Ultra-reduced archaeal genome (bioRxiv) …

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Episode 8 - Archaea Energy 11:41

7M ago11:41

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In this episode of Coalition Conversations, RNG Coalition’s Dylan Chase sits down with Starlee Sykes, CEO of Archaea Energy, North America’s largest renewable natural gas producer. Starlee shares her perspective on the evolution of the RNG industry, Archaea’s growth trajectory under her leadership, and the company’s role within bp’s broader decarbo…

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TWiEVO 114: The best experiments ever done 1:31:54

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Nels and Vincent review the properties of Mendel's pea genes through the lens of modern genetic analysis. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Insights into Mendel's pea genes (Nature) Timestamps by Jolene Science Picks…

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Episode 7 — Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) 23:56

8M ago23:56

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Our latest episode of CC is a deep dive into the world of clean fuels emissions accounting, with Chris Cooper from the Center for Resource Solutions walking us through his group's recently released Market-Based Accounting for Clean Fuels guidance. Energy wonks will be fascinated to learn about the nuts and bolts behind such a project, including the…

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TWiEVO 113: A wolf in wolf's clothing 1:27:05

9M ago1:27:05

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Nels and Vincent explain the ancestry and evolution of the extinct dire wolf. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Evolution and ancestry of dire wolf (bioRxiv) Timestamps by Jolene Science Picks Nels – Navigating to th…

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Episode 6 - Air Liquide 13:47

9M ago13:47

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Join us for a discussion with Caio Mogyca, biogas business unit director for international energy firm Air Liquide. Caio's wide-ranging experience focusing on biogas development in both Brazil and the U.S. provides international perspective on our fast-growing industry and mission.By RNG Coalition

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TWiEVO 112: Sex-Z cephalopods 1:27:25

10M ago1:27:25

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Nels and Vincent explain the ancient evolutionary origin of sex in cephalopods. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Evolution of sex in cephalopods (Current Biol) Timestamps by Jolene Science Picks Nels – Speaking into…

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Episode 5 - Coalition Coverage 23:32

10M ago23:32

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Coalition Coverage is RNG Coalition's members-only joint insurance program, which can help Coalition members secure favorable insurance offerings by leveraging our collective buying power and unique industry expertise. Andre Eichenholtz and Jeff Miller join RNG Coalition's Dylan Chase for a discussion covering the program's impetus, offerings and i…

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TWiEVO 111: Copy that, genome 1:26:51

10M ago1:26:51

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Nels and Vincent explain how template switching during DNA replication is a widespread source of adaptive gene amplification. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Template switching and gene amplification (eLife) Timest…

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Episode 4 - Barr Engineering 16:33

11M ago16:33

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Join us as we chat with Jason Linkimer from Barr Engineering. Discover how RNG Coalition events have been pivotal for Barr in fostering connections, driving project success, and shaping the renewable natural gas industry.By RNG Coalition

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Weed My Lips: Cannabis Viroids with Dr. Zamir Punja 49:21

12M ago49:21

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Viroids are some of the most unusual biological infectious agents because they consist of only very small circular RNA molecules. They are too small to encode proteins, yet they are resilient and cause disease in a variety of agriculturally important plants, including cannabis, the sixth largest cash crop in the U.S. Dr. Zamir Punja is a Professor …

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TWiEVO 110: Ants go from carpenters to surgeons 1:23:57

12M ago1:23:57

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Nels and Vincent reveal that worker ants amputate their colleagues injured leg to prevent infections. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Wound-dependent leg amputation in ants (Curr Biol) Timestamps by Jolene Science …

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Episode 3: The Danish Green Gas Story 19:29

12M ago19:29

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RNG Coalition sits down with Frederik Hyldgaard of the Danish Trade Council in North America to explore Denmark's global leadership in RNG and biogas, and how its innovative approaches can inspire growth in North America.By RNG Coalition

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TWiEVO 109: On the origins of orange 1:16:01

1y ago1:16:01

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Nels and Vincent discuss the molecular and genetic origins of sex-linked orange coat color in cats. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Orange coat color in cats (bioRxiv) Timestamps by Jolene Science Picks Nels – AI t…

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Archaea for Me-a With Dr. Alexandre Bisson 59:40

1y ago59:40

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Archaea are one of the three domains of life on earth, but these organisms are much more mysterious and less understood than either Bacteria or Eukaryotes. Dr. Alex Bisson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Brandeis University. His laboratory studies Archaea, primarily focusing on Haloarchaea. Dr. Bisson discusses how Archaea…

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Episode 2: Sniffer Robotics 17:36

1y ago17:36

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Join host Dylan Chase as he chats with Bill Tennant of Sniffer Robotics about innovative methane leak detection technologies, their impact on RNG projects, and advancing environmental compliance in the energy sector.By RNG Coalition

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The Impact of Alcohol on the Gut Microbiome: Andrew Day 1:14:12

1y ago1:14:12

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Can drinking alcohol impact our gut health? It sure can. Since our gut health is so crucial for our overall health, this episode focuses on the connection between alcohol consumption and the microbial component of our gut health, the gut microbiome. In this episode, I spoke with microbiology researcher Andrew Day about how alcohol disrupts the gut …

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TWiEVO 108: A virus in every parasite 1:18:42

1y ago1:18:42

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Nels and Vincent review the identification of a novel virus associated with the pathogen Plasmodium knowlsei and which is part part of a diverse and unclassified viral taxon. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Virus a…

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Episode 1: RNG Coalition's Johannes Escudero 25:58

1y ago25:58

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In this inaugural "Coalition Conversations" episode featuring Johannes Escudero, the CEO and Founder of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), discusses the organization's mission to advocate for the sustainable development and deployment of renewable natural gas as a critical clean energy technology. Escudero highlights the envir…

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Science-Backed Approaches to Gut Health: Kristina Campbell 1:15:03

1y ago1:15:03

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Gut health has become a major topic in wellness, influencing everything from grocery choices to discussions on social media. Research increasingly shows the gut microbiome’s role in digestion, immunity, and even mood. But with so much information available, it’s hard to separate science from trend. In this episode, I talk with Kristina Campbell, a …

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TWiEVO 107: One small step for cells, one giant step for cell kind 1:32:29

1y ago1:32:29

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Nels and Vincent discuss the origins of eukaryotes, with contributions from at least 3 bacteria (alphaproteobacteria) and a large contribution from DNA viruses with large genomes. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Co…

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TWiEVO 106: What's old immunity is new again 1:28:49

1+ y ago1:28:49

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Nels and Vincent explain how homology searches of anti-phage systems in eukaryotic genomes can be used to discover proteins of the human immune system. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Human antiviral effectors from…

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TWiEVO 105: Not every rose has its thorn 1:31:09

1+ y ago1:31:09

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Nels and Vincent look at how plant prickles, sharp epidermal projections that provide defense from predators and other advantages, arose by convergent evolution, the emergence of analogous traits in distantly related species. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWi…

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How Microbes Are Useful in Agriculture: Dr. Barry Goldman 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

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Have you ever stopped to think about the teeming world hidden beneath your feet? It's not just dirt down there; it's a vibrant ecosystem teeming with microbes! These unseen organisms play a critical role in our daily lives, impacting everything from the food we eat to the air we breathe. In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating world of so…

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Coloring the Microbial World: Drs. Sarah Wettstadt and Noémie Matthey 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. In fact, one unique coloring book is bringing the fascinating world of bacteria to life for all ages. In this Joyful Microbe podcast episode, we’re exploring "Coloured Bacteria from A to Z" with the scientists behind this delightful educational resource. Whether you're a parent looking to spark your chil…