What Earth Looked Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago

Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut without risking your life in space? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. NASA is calling for people with a science background to apply for a simulated mission to the Moon and Mars. Four adults will spend a year isolated in two en ...  Show more

With parts of the U.S, Canada, Spain and France all ablaze with wildfires, you might be wondering: Are wildfires on the rise? If so, know that you mind-melded with the entire Short Wave staff. We had the exact same thought – and then went down some reporting rabbit holes and turn ...  Show more

Daniel and Jorge explore the deep, violent history of the Earth's surface.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Like waves of the ocean, our planet’s surface is in constant motion. In this episode, we’ll travel to tropical rainforests to dig into soils with an ecologist, and fly drones with an earthquake expert to spot shifts in the ground beneath our feet. 

Scientists have figured out a lot about Earth's history, but there are still a few gaps. Learn how a dinosaur may help fill in one of those gaps in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...  Show more

Welcome to SpaceTime Series 26, Episode 91 with Stuart Gary. Today, we're exploring the intriguing geology of our celestial neighbors and our home planet. Discover how ancient asteroid impacts may have sparked ongoing volcanism on Venus, keeping its surface youthful despite the a ...  Show more