Earth SciShow

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 sh

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 pla

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

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 ho

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 rai

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 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

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 pe

How We Dated a Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand From 2,000 Years Ago

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 ev

Earth's Hidden Carbon Dioxide Emitter - Are We Done For?

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

How is Earth's Water 4.5 BILLION YEARS OLD?

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 la

We Have a Problem - Arctic Lakes are Disappearing!

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

How Did Flowers Survive the Asteroid that Killed the Dinosaurs?

 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 th

How Rock Weathering Can Help Cool Down the Planet

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 lear

Does a Brand New Fossil Discovery Re-Write Human Evolution?

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 Hidden Methane Traps Down Under

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.

The Galapagos of Asia - Miyako island Evolution

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 fasc

The End of the Coal Age

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 plan

Climate Change vs Human Evolution

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. Cou

Campi Flegrei - The Sleeping Volcanic Giant of Italy

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 lear