Earth SciShow

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.

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!

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.

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 kit...

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 we...

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 th...

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 fro...

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!

In this episode, we explore the amazing discovery of glass shards from the Taupō eruption in Antarctica , and how they reveal the global impact of this ancient volcanic event on the climate and history. We also learn how scientists used ice cores and radiocarbon dating to confirm the timing and source of the eruption. Join us as we journey back in time to witness one of nature’s most powerful and...

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy unveils a hidden new process within the global carbon cycle . Called Organic Carbon weathering or OCPetro for short, this new process has brought to light a brand new factor in the natural climatic processes in the Carbon Cycle. Are we passed the point of no return for climate change? or can Earth's natural processes support the rapid changes in cli...

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explains how the water on Earth is older than the planet itself. Through some keen observations in early solar systems and lab experiments on Earth, we can show that water was once floating around the cosmos before becoming fused with the protoplanets that became planets today.

In this episode, MrEarthGuy discusses the on-going threat to our Arctic region with the recent studies highlighting how we are running out of Arctic lakes. This has huge impacts on the trajectory of Climate Change and the pressures on wildlife and local communities.

 In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores the fascinating history of flowering plants, or angiosperms, and how they managed to survive and diversify after the cataclysmic event that wiped out most of the life on Earth 66 million years ago. We discuss a new study that uses DNA family trees to estimate the extinction rates of angiosperms across their entire history, and what it reveals...

In this episode, we explore how a natural process called enhanced chemical weathering can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and lower global temperatures. We learn how this process worked in the past to recover the Earth’s climate from episodes of rapid and intense warming. We also discuss the potential and challenges of using this process as a solution to the current climate crisis. Join...

In this episode of Earth SciShow , MrEarthGuy explores the controversial idea that Humans ancestors evolved in Europe as opposed to the widely held belief of Africa being the exclusive origin. For more information check out MrEarthGuys Tiktok to learn more!

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy takes us on a journey of hidden geological time bombs which have the ability to reign havoc on Earth and its climate.

In this episode of Earth SciShow MrEarthGuy dives into the fascinating world of endemic evolution. We visit the hidden Ryukyu Islands south of Japan to learn about a fascinating process of speciation among two reptiles. We learn about how geological process like Plate tectonics influenced the biodiversity across the islands and what impacts it had on the populations.

In this episode of Earth SciShow MrEarthGuy discusses the fascinating occurrence of one type of fungi which evolved 300 million years ago which altered the future of planet Earth. Not only was it responsible for the end of the coal age but it also has great implications for the future of our planet

In this episode of Earth SciShow MrEarthGuy takes a look at new research which suggests climate change may have had a detrimental impact on the human evolution story. Could the influence of rainfall variability and external factors such as the Milankovitch Cycles changed the course of human history which lead us to today? Check out the episode now to learn more!

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores the history, geology, and hazards of Campi Flegrei, a supervolcano near Naples that could erupt at any time. We learn about the signs of unrest, the potential impacts of an eruption, and the ways to prepare for such a scenario. Join us as we discover the fascinating and frightening world of Campi Flegrei, the sleeping giant of Italy.

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores the fascinating history of the Earth's tectonics, from the stagnant-lid mode of the early Earth to the plate tectonics of today. We learn how the magnetic field can reveal the movement of the continents, and how tectonics affects life on Earth and beyond. We also discuss some of the mysteries and controversies surrounding this topic, and in...

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy discusses the marvelous, yet frightening, phenomenon known as Adaptive Host Manipulation. Whereby parasites hijack host animals in order to control their behavior and physiology to complete their reproductive lifecycle. He also touches on how this process impacts evolution and biodiversity.

In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy discusses Mass extinctions. They indicate the disappearance of large numbers of species and have occurred throughout Earth's history. In fact, scientists estimate that at least 99.9 percent of all species of plants and animals that ever lived are now extinct. So why should we care about mass extinctions? and why did they occur? Tune in to find out!

Have you ever wondered why some animals living on islands are much bigger or smaller than their mainland relatives? In this episode on Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores the phenomena of insular gigantism and insular dwarfism, which occur when animals evolve different body sizes on islands due to different ecological pressures. We also discuss how these phenomena help support the evidence for evol...

Welcome to Earth SciShow, the podcast that explores the latest discoveries and innovations in science. In this episode, MrEarthGuy talks about a fascinating connection between ancient rocks and modern volcanoes. How do iron formations that formed in Earth’s early oceans affect large igneous province volcanism that can alter Earth’s climate and biosphere? Join host Alex as he explains this link and...