Tori Herridge

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.

Join Ben Garrod, a Professor of Evolutionary Biology, and Tori Herridge, a Senior Lecturer in the field, as they tackle the sizing conundrums faced by colossal creatures. They reveal why scaling up a mouse could lead to disaster and how giant bones require air pockets to support their weight. The duo humorously discusses the digestive strategies of massive herbivores and the peculiar timing of animal bladders. Delve into their imaginative musings on how a rerun of evolution might reshape our understanding of the animal kingdom's giants.

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.