Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses

Episode 38: Neurons and Synapses

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Episode 157: The Geologic Time Scale

A survey of the Earth's history through the lens of the geologic timescale. We begin with a discussion of the terminology of geochronologic units and how they are specified using 'golden spikes'. We then review the development of Earth's atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere throu ...  Show more

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