Showing titles in Earth Sciences

“Let’s get lost together . . . ” Lost in My Own Backyard brings acclaimed author Tim Cahill together with one of his—and America’s—favorite destinations: Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. Cahill has been “puttering around in the park” for a quarter of a century...

The earth has died many times, and it always comes back looking different. In an exhilarating, surprising exploration of our planet, Craig Childs takes listeners on a firsthand journey through apocalypse, touching the truth behind the speculation. Apocalyptic Planet is a combination of science and adventure that reveals the ways in which our world is constantly moving toward its end and how we can change our place within the cycles and episodes that rule it.

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our ...

You've heard of Pangea, the single landmass that broke apart some 175 million years ago to give us our current continents, but what about its predecessors, Rodinia or Columbia? These "supercontinents" from Earth's past provide evidence that land repeatedly joins and separates. While scientists debate what that next supercontinent will look like—and what to name it—they all agree: one is coming.

Greta Tintin Eleonora Ernman Thunberg, born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, is a renowned climate activist who has made a significant impact on the global stage. From a young age, Greta became deeply concerned about the environment and the threat of climate change. Her passion and dedication to raising awareness about this critical issue have inspired millions around the world to take action. Greta's journey as a climate activist began in August 2018, when she was just 15 years old. Inspired by the youth activists at Parkland school in Florida, USA, who organized protests against gun...

They called the comet Cain, after the astronomer who discovered it. It passed 500,000 miles from Earth. We were spared planetary destruction and granted a light show like no other. But, one year later, Earth span into the debris field left by the comet and a meteor storm struck. Roads, buildings and even a small town were annihilated. It was the night of a mysterious double murder, the deed overshadowed by the discovery that the burning remains of the rock contained an unknown substance more precious than gold.

In Residual Governance, Gabrielle Hecht dives into the wastes of gold and uranium mining in South Africa to explore how communities, experts, and artists fight for infrastructural and environmental justice. Hecht outlines how mining in South Africa is a prime example of what she theorizes as residual governance—the governance of waste and discard, governance that is purposefully inefficient, and governance that treats people and places as waste and wastelands.

Join podcast hosts Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret.) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Ret.) as they are joined by experts in the field of preventing and fighting wildfires. 🎥 Watch: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | Player FM | Podchaser🎧 Listen On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | PodBean | iHeartRadio | Player FM | Podchaser

Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you've ever kept an interesting rock or shell...

Freeman Dyson is a world-renowned astrophysicist who dreams of exploring the heavens and has designed a spaceship to take him there. His son, George, a brilliant high-school dropout, lives in a tree house and is designing a giant kayak to explore the icy coastal wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.  

Scientists have long attempted to understand Earth’s past, and in service to that effort, they have divided the world’s history into eons, eras, periods, epochs, and ages. For example, the current eon is called the Phanerozoic Eon, which means “visible life”. This is the eon in which multicellular life has evolved and thrived. Before this, life was microscopic (single cells).

Organized in keeping with our knowledge of the migration of human groups through history, with statistics and a cultural portrait of each ethnic group, People of the World becomes a fascinating round-the-world tour of customs and traditions, as well as a go-to source for background information to round out one's own family history. From the Tuvans of Siberia to the Samoans and Tahitians of Polynesia, from the Mapuche of Chile to the Sami of Scandinavia, 222 of the world's 10,000-plus ethnic groups are featured.

A Wild Mind, l'unico podcast italiano che parla di neuroscienze, natura e dell'intreccio che tiene unite tutte le cose. A cura di Andrea Bariselli. Canale Telegram: https://t.me/awildmind Email: awildmindpodcast@gmail.com

Want to know major weather events that's happening out there. This is the podcast for you with a quick update to get you through the day.

Three players enter - one player leaves. Welcome to Caught Out, the game show where knowing the answer doesn't guarantee the win! 'Caught Out' is a game show in which contestants will attempt to answer general knowledge trivia questions correctly, or else lie through their teeth and feign confidence to slip incorrect answers past their opponents. With stolen points, last-minute victories, and a final chance to push for first place, it's anyone's game!Created by Tyler D-B in collaboration with TuneFM.

The weekly celebration of animals and the humans who love them!Join me each week (and sometimes twice a week!) as we deep-dive into incredible true stories from across the world and throughout history. Sometimes it's cute and wholesome, other times educational, and, frankly, sometimes the stories we cover are downright heart-breaking. But I promise you it's always a good time! Whether you want to discover forgotten stories from history, learn about science & conservation, dive into a spooky unsolved mystery, or just listen to some light-hearted animal tales, if you're an animal lover you'll ...

Meteorologist Emily Gracey sits down each week with leading scientists, researchers, and experts in weather, climate, earth science, and beyond. Every episode goes deeper than the science itself, uncovering the human stories behind the work and making complex ideas feel relevant, relatable, and real. From hurricanes and severe storms to earthquakes and emerging research, Atmosphere turns complicated ideas into conversations everyone can connect with.

Otros mundos devuelve a la vida dieciséis ecosistemas de un pasado inimaginablemente remoto y nos muestra continentes en movimiento, arrecifes de cristal, hongos de tres metros de altura, pingüinos gigantes, reptiles emplumados y muchas otras criaturas asombrosas de un atractivo casi mitológico. A medida que viajamos hacia atrás en el tiempo, redescubrimos nuestro propio hogar de formas irreconocibles, y nos sobrecogen los ecosistemas que se transforman y los devastadores escenarios que han causado el fin de incontables especies.

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been. Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of...

Welcome to The Biochar Show, where innovation meets sustainability! Join your host, John Webster, on a journey to uncover the extraordinary potential of biochar through interviews with researchers, producers, and business leaders who are putting biochar to work.From enriching soil health to capturing carbon, biochar is a transformative solution that’s turning waste into a force for good. Whether you’re a scientist, a biochar producer, an innovative farmer, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast is your guide to the science, stories, and impact of biochar. ...