Tardigrade - Emma Perry & Noelle Killarney

<p>We have something a little different today: a conversation about the discovery of a new species of tardigrade, found in the Bangor City Forest. Tardigrades are microscopic animals, and are really remarkable creatures. </p><p>In this episode, I talk to Dr. Emma Perry and high school student Noelle Killarney - the team that discovered this species. Emma and Noelle would like listeners' help in naming the new species. You can pick your favorite by going to <a href="https://www.mainesciencefestival.org/name-that-tardigrade/" target="_blank">the survey on the Maine Science Festival website</a>. </p><p> </p><p>~~~~~~~</p><p>The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; production support by Maranda Bouchard. </p><p>The <i>Discover Maine</i> theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. </p><p>Support provided by <a href="https://www.mainetechnology.org/">Maine Technology Institute</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Find us online:</p><p>Website -<a href="http://www.mainesciencefestival.org/"> Maine Science Festival</a></p><p><i>Maine Science Festival</i> on social media: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mainesciencefestival">Facebook</a>    <a href="http://www.twitter.com/MEScienceFest">Twitter</a>     <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mainesciencefestival/">Instagram</a></p><p><i>Maine Science Podcast</i> on social media: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mainesciencefestival">Facebook</a>    <a href="https://twitter.com/MaineSciencePod">Twitter</a>     <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mainesciencepod/">Instagram</a></p><p>contact us: podcast@mainesciencefestival.org</p>