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New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday! Welcome to the definitive Earth Science podcast where we explore the intricate world around us and beyond through a science lens. Whether you're interested in earthquakes, rocks, climate, volcanoes or evolution.... We have it all!

  1. 18 feb

    What if your job could help save the planet?

    In this episode of Earth SciShow, we sit down with David Gold, CEO of Ecodetect, to explore the dynamic intersection of geoscience, technology, and conservation. David shares his personal journey of leaving a secure full-time career to take a leap into entrepreneurship - building a company driven by a mission to make a real impact on our planet.

  2. 12/08/2024

    How Venus May Uncover Earth's Early History

    In this episode, MrEarthGuy talks about a brand new research paper which highlights the uncanny similarities between Venus and Earth. From mountains and volcanoes, to plateaus and mantle plumes, we may be getting one step closer to understanding our own history by looking to our twin - Venus!

  3. 13/04/2024

    How Tall Can Mountains Grow?

    In this episode, MrEarthGuy discusses the various factors that go into mountain building and why there is a theoretical limit to how tall they can grow here on our planet.

  4. 29/01/2024

    Deep Sea Secrets: Did Life Ignite in Hydrothermal Vents?

    Join us on a captivating scientific adventure as we explore the mysterious depths of hydrothermal vents! These undersea chimneys, once thought barren wastelands, might hold the key to life's origins. Unravel the story of how scientists recreated ancient vent conditions to generate fatty acids - essential building blocks of life - from scratch! Discover how these vents acted as a primordial kitchen, potentially brewing the ingredients for life billions of years ago. Beyond Earth, explore the exciting possibility that similar processes could be occurring on distant icy moons like Enceladus and Europa. Could life be brewing in the depths of our solar system? This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of hydrothermal vents, challenging traditional theories and unveiling the potential for extraterrestrial life. Join the quest to understand where we came from and where life might exist beyond our planet!

  5. 27/11/2023

    The Breath of Bugs: How Oxygen Shapes Insect Evolution

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of insects and how they respond to changes in atmospheric oxygen. We talk to Dr. John VandenBrooks, a researcher who raised different kinds of insects in various oxygen levels and discovered some surprising results. We also discuss the implications of his findings for understanding the evolution of giant dragonflies and other ancient insects, as well as the potential of using fossilized insects as proxies for paleo-oxygen levels. Join us as we dive into the breath of bugs and learn how oxygen shapes insect evolution.

  6. 06/11/2023

    Theia’s Legacy: How a Cosmic Collision Shaped the Earth and the Moon

    Join MrEarthGuy as he reveals the secrets and mysteries of the Earth and the Moon, and how they were formed by a violent collision between two ancient planets. Learn how the remnants of the impactor, Theia, still lie deep within the Earth, and how they influence its evolution and dynamics. Discover how the Moon was created from the debris of the collision, and why it has a different composition than the Earth. Explore the latest scientific findings and theories, as well as the stories and legends that have shaped our understanding of the Earth and the Moon. This is Theia’s Legacy, a podcast that uncovers the hidden history of our planet and its moon.

  7. 24/10/2023

    The Secrets of Ancient Diamonds

    In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores the fascinating world of ancient diamonds, the rare and precious gems that can reveal the history of continents and life on Earth. We follow the journey of these diamonds from their formation deep in the mantle, to their eruption on the surface, to their discovery in mines across different continents. We learn how these diamonds were formed from a mixture of subducted oceanic crust and mantle material, and how they were carried by plumes of hot rock to the base of Gondwana, a supercontinent that once covered most of the southern hemisphere. We also learn how these diamonds helped Gondwana to resist subduction and to remain stable for hundreds of millions of years, during which it experienced dramatic climatic and environmental changes, and witnessed the emergence and diversification of complex life forms. Finally, we learn how these diamonds were scattered across the globe when Gondwana broke apart, opening new oceans and creating new continents. These ancient diamonds are Earth’s wonders, and they can tell us a lot about how our planet works and how it has changed over time.

  8. 17/10/2023

    Where on Earth are the First Animals Fossils!?

    In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy discusses the difficult question on when the first animals evolved on Earth. Is there a way for us to narrow down the time period and isolate a moment beyond which no animals existed? Please subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode!

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New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday! Welcome to the definitive Earth Science podcast where we explore the intricate world around us and beyond through a science lens. Whether you're interested in earthquakes, rocks, climate, volcanoes or evolution.... We have it all!

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  • Creatore
    MrEarthGuy
  • Anni di attività
    2023 - 2026
  • Puntate
    46
  • Classificazione
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  • Copyright
    © MrEarthGuy
  • Sito web del podcast
    Earth SciShow