Tori Herridge

Paleontologist at the University of Sheffield specializing in evolutionary biology and fossils. Guest on The Infinite Monkey Cage.

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Aug 14, 2024 • 43min

An Unexpected History of Science - Rufus Hound, Matthew Cobb, Victoria Herridge and Keith Moore

Join paleontologist Tori Herridge, zoologist Matthew Cobb, and Royal Society librarian Keith Moore as they explore the quirky origins of scientific inquiry. They unveil bizarre endeavors like testing unicorn horn as a spider repellent and discuss how a stunning book on fish nearly derailed Newton's groundbreaking work. With humorous anecdotes about historical artifacts and a nod to the overlooked contributions of women in science, this conversation highlights the delightful absurdities that have shaped scientific progress through the ages.

Nov 29, 2023 • 42min

The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?)

Dr Susie Maidment, Dr Tori Herridge, and Dave Gorman discuss the advantages and disadvantages of large vs small organisms. They explore the evolution of size and extinction events, debunk misconceptions about dinosaur speed, talk about biases and challenges in finding dinosaur fossils, and delve into theories about the extinction of dinosaurs and 1970s fascination with giant creatures.