BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Bigger Picture  >  The Daily Digest  >  Is This How The Dinosaurs Died?

Is This How The Dinosaurs Died?

Dr Michael Henehan, Researcher, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

25-Oct-19 14:00

Is This How The Dinosaurs Died?

Scientists have strong evidence that the last mass extinction, which wiped out almost all animal and plant species on the planet, including non-avian dinosaurs, was caused by a sharp rise in ocean acidity. But it gets worse...apparently ocean acidification is happening again today. Are we doomed for extinction?

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  EducationEnvironmentScienceHistoryPeople and PlacesSocial Issues

Tags:  The Bigger PictureThe Daily DigestMichael Henehandinosaursmass extinctionextinctionmeteorocean acidityocean acidificationnon-avian dinosaursclimate crisisclimate changegeochemistrypalaeoclimatologyfossils





Play / Pause

Listen now : Discovery Hour: In this episode of "There's No Planet B," meteorologist Dr....

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Jaw Tu Hkawng, journalist & activist tells us what's happening on the ground in the wake of the recent earthquake that hit Myanmar.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Piyush Jain of Deloitte Southeast Asia shares his insights on the region's potential to become a global AI hub.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Beatrice Leong of AIDA and Florence Tan of PWC Malaysia join us for World Autism Awareness Day.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Danesh Prakash Chacko, Director at Tindak Malaysia, joins us to share his insights on Malaysia's shifting electoral map driven by voters updating their addresses.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) We dive into the local and international news that matters to you.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

Joe Quinlan of US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Lim Sue Lin of Maybank Investment Bank, shares investment strategies for investing in Malaysian stocks.

9:35 AM

The Property Show

Yeoh Tung Seng, Partner at Yeoh & Joanne speaks about the rights of leasehold property owners.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

How Rosary Labs’ AI Unlocks Insights from Complex Data

11:00 AM

The Workplace

Women Breaking Barriers in Logistics

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Protecting National Infrastructure in the Age of Cyber Threats

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Our flagship show, we feature both game-changers and groundbreakers in the hot seat.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

In this episode of "There's No Planet B," meteorologist Dr. Sheeba Chenoli gives a 101 crash course on the causes of climate change.

3:05 PM

Earth Matters

We find out about Sabah's 10-year Bornean Sun Bear Action Plan (2025–2034), which aims to protect the vulnerable sun bear population from existing threats.

4:05 PM

Health & Living

The way we seek healthcare today is reactive, and fragmented by disease and specialisation. How would this change if we integrated primary care more seamlessly into the health system?

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Good Things

7:00 PM

Made in Malaysia

8:00 PM

Cruise Control

Daniel Fernandez, Managing Editor, dsf.my