{"podcast":{"title":"NOVA Presents","slug":"nova-presents-1297629","podcast_index_feed_id":1297629,"rss_url":"https://feeds.wgbh.org/322/feed-rss.xml","website_url":"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/","image_url":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/fdb1349b-f3d4-44c3-a907-b155c326d0dd/NOVApresents_3000x3000.jpg","author":"GBH (Maggie.Gourville@prx.org)","episode_count":92,"summary":"Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work. Whether you're curious about breaking headlines, fascinated by black holes and alien worlds, or ready for mind-bending conversations with brilliant scientists, NOVA Presents delivers four incredible series that make complex science feel like chatting with your smartest friend. For over 50 years, NOVA has been your trusted guide to understanding the world, now we're bringing that same curiosity and clarity straight to your ears. Come explore with us. Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:22:30.581426+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629"},"episode":{"title":"T. rex Family Secrets","slug":"t-rex-family-secrets","published_at":"2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/t-rex-family-secrets","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629","url":"https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_322_9dffee35-852f-458f-8f0c-a8c97d5747b1&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wgbh.org%2F322%2Ffeed-rss.xml","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/9dffee35-852f-458f-8f0c-a8c97d5747b1/_NV_POT_Steve_Brusatte_061026_Audio_Bucket_A_01.mp3","summary":"Steve Brusatte says T. rex wasn’t always the king, and as a paleontologist, he has spent his career uncovering how it got to the top of the food chain. Steve joins Hakeem to trace the full 100-million-year history of the tyrannosaur family, from its surprisingly small and nimble origins to the bone-crushing apex predator that ruled the end of the Cretaceous. They discuss how T. rex was not just a creature of brawn but also of remarkable intelligence, with keen senses of smell and hearing that made it the ultimate predator of its time. Along the way, they explore the diversity of tyrannosaur cousins including the long-snouted “Pinocchio rex” discovered on a Chinese construction site, and how shifting climates, mass extinctions, and continental drift shaped the dynasty's rise over millions of years. Make sure to subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Learn more about NOVA and visit our YouTube channel. -------------------------- Guest Bio: Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh, where he leads a research group studying dinosaur evolution and the history of life on Earth. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs and The Story of Birds, and has served as a paleontology consultant on the Jurassic World film franchise. He will be featured in NOVA's upcoming five-part documentary series Evolution, coming fall 2026.","meta_description":"Steve Brusatte says T. rex wasn’t always the king, and as a paleontologist, he has spent his career uncovering how it got to the top of the food chain. St…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1867,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nova-presents-1297629/episodes/t-rex-family-secrets/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/t-rex-family-secrets.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}