https://www.spreaker.com/show/earth-scishowenEarth SciencesCopyright Saad Bhattyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42e45c091e90b62fe75e72505b61f85a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/earth-scishowWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:38:01 +0000Saad BhattySaad Bhattyfeeds@spreaker.comNew episodes every Tuesday and Saturday! Welcome to the definitive Earth Science podcast where we explore the intricate world around us and beyond through a science lens. Whether you're interested in earthquakes, rocks, climate, volcanoes or...false3149fa1a-52c7-5bc7-86f9-4b076656690fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-your-job-could-help-save-the-planet--70132063839952e7-faf1-48b5-9ea3-3468ef7ee56cWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:57:16 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-venus-may-uncover-earth-s-early-history--6099891244e01e76-9050-4a29-bcb5-abb7415f6fffMon, 12 Aug 2024 11:29:45 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-tall-can-mountains-grow--5944997059ab8511-e476-4a92-8fa2-f44727d6feddSat, 13 Apr 2024 13:12:27 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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.390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-sea-secrets-did-life-ignite-in-hydrothermal-vents--584878850a364406-f785-428c-b6ba-e9db937d55e4Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:06:56 +0000Saad BhattyJoin 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...279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-breath-of-bugs-how-oxygen-shapes-insect-evolution--58184700bd88b1ff-f30d-4b0d-91a5-1d5cefe3e77aMon, 27 Nov 2023 17:30:46 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theia-s-legacy-how-a-cosmic-collision-shaped-the-earth-and-the-moon--581847034506b973-7481-40a2-a73e-64029f66f7cbMon, 06 Nov 2023 18:57:10 +0000Saad BhattyJoin 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...537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secrets-of-ancient-diamonds--58184704a57d1233-01a0-4724-a541-52c9787c72ffTue, 24 Oct 2023 11:10:54 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-on-earth-are-the-first-animals-fossils--58184715f7c6f84a-c95a-4a2e-8779-6e28bef45945Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:20:58 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-dated-a-volcanic-eruption-in-new-zealand-from-2-000-years-ago--58184705b77da0a1-6192-439f-aa0e-ab032b68077cSat, 14 Oct 2023 10:30:03 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-s-hidden-carbon-dioxide-emitter-are-we-done-for--58184718245fe147-ceef-49fa-83f8-879d19413928Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:48:10 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-earth-s-water-4-5-billion-years-old--581847017a552ba9-f2e9-4bf5-98f4-b019d8d325f7Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-have-a-problem-arctic-lakes-are-disappearing--58184712]]>da82dd44-d6d3-4e91-b1bf-01dca9ac61e2Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:57:31 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...]]>475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-flowers-survive-the-asteroid-that-killed-the-dinosaurs--581847110a3335c7-1c9b-41af-97a2-2ebe2e028753Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:31:07 +0000Saad Bhatty 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...368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-rock-weathering-can-help-cool-down-the-planet--58184706c6a660cb-2d41-49f3-8863-b461803a44efMon, 18 Sep 2023 16:07:25 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-a-brand-new-fossil-discovery-re-write-human-evolution--5818471313b091cc-c174-4edc-ab70-f3b72373b167Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:04:06 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-methane-traps-down-under--58184708]]>0e3afd53-dd6a-4ce5-873c-a80e63edb10aMon, 21 Aug 2023 19:53:38 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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. ]]>379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-galapagos-of-asia-miyako-island-evolution--58184709c03ee16d-3b51-4eb8-962b-74f85d331c8cWed, 02 Aug 2023 11:46:23 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-the-coal-age--58184726ac6bc6d2-cbc9-4b28-854c-2518ec840985Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:58:32 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-vs-human-evolution--58184724c893a75f-d810-4b9c-bde2-cf7955c72a9cWed, 19 Jul 2023 16:52:56 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...516falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campi-flegrei-the-sleeping-volcanic-giant-of-italy--58184720054be773-e9e9-4a77-8850-0a0ae88523cbWed, 28 Jun 2023 16:19:45 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secrets-of-the-earth-s-magnetic-field-and-tectonics--58184723df5806c8-4fa4-45c2-9581-6039a7beb84fTue, 20 Jun 2023 13:17:23 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zombie-makers-the-evolution-and-ecology-of-parasitic-manipulation--58184725]]>2251c815-06e9-4bde-a45d-41f656788007Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:32:41 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...]]>446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-extinctions-the-5-biggest-dying-events-in-history--581847323ee6fa16-de9c-4402-82fa-f81737cfa176Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:11:05 +0000Saad BhattyIn 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...804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-and-small-how-islands-shape-animal-evolution--581847359f7d4976-34df-47da-bd5b-69a131f5b114Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:18:02 +0000Saad BhattyHave 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...523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-connection-between-iron-and-the-largest-volcanic-eruptions-on-earth--581847164e2022a7-1c1e-4a84-8767-bd6935fd948eTue, 30 May 2023 10:54:31 +0000Saad BhattyWelcome 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...569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wood-wide-web-how-plants-and-fungi-connect-and-communicate--58184729609d0811-3e40-46ee-88bf-bc6ed3f62c37Mon, 22 May 2023 15:35:53 +0000Saad BhattyJoin us on Earth SciShow as MrEarthGuy explores the hidden world of mycorrhizal networks, the underground connections that link plant roots with fungal hyphae. In this podcast, we will discuss the latest scientific discoveries and controversies about...510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-life-evolve-more-than-once--58184739411d0806-a69d-43dd-9757-e44f65791e8bFri, 19 May 2023 13:34:26 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode on Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores one of the most fascinating and challenging questions in science: did life evolve more than once on Earth or elsewhere in the universe? We discuss the concepts of abiogenesis and LUCA, the evidence...648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-earth-s-crust-became-a-phosphorus-factory-for-life--5818474144d23c8f-eee9-452a-9ef0-1c448c59bc20Wed, 17 May 2023 12:40:55 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode on Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores a new study that reveals how the evolution of the crustal phosphorus reservoir shaped the biosphere. We also learn about the phosphorus cycle, its impact on crustal lithology, and its influence on...436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cambrian-explosion-how-life-went-from-boring-to-brilliant--58184738903f4874-daee-4f2c-82b9-ff3302e76aaaMon, 15 May 2023 17:45:15 +0000Saad BhattyHow did life on Earth go from simple and stationary to diverse and dynamic in a relatively short span of time? Join us on Earth SciShow where MrEarthGuy explores the mystery of the Cambrian explosion, one of the most fascinating events in evolutionary...618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unleashing-history-s-most-terrifying-tsunami-the-dinosaur-killing-asteroid--58184719d226932d-c30e-4bb3-b276-6b65516cb62dSat, 13 May 2023 19:11:54 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores a new study that reveals how the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs also triggered the largest and most destructive tsunami in Earth's history. Using computer simulations, the researchers estimate...474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magnetic-flip-unearthing-the-mysteries-of-earth-s-ancient-trees-and-ocean-floor--5818474285c4609e-a571-47a4-a341-d77484cb1b14Fri, 12 May 2023 23:50:16 +0000Saad BhattyJoin MrEarthGuy on Earth SciShow as we explore the secrets of the Earth's magnetic field and the insights provided by ancient trees in this enlightening podcast.486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-earth-scishow--5818471059200017-aa71-4b8c-a0f2-518e7631f39cFri, 12 May 2023 11:25:00 +0000Saad BhattyIn this series, we'll dive deep into the science behind the marvels of nature, uncovering the hidden processes that have shaped our world over millions of years. From the fiery volcanoes that have sculpted our landscapes, to the gentle currents that...62falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-history-of-mount-everest-revealed-fossils-uncovered--581847228fe38547-8e6c-40df-9ee6-39e5ea7e29ddThu, 11 May 2023 21:13:12 +0000Saad BhattyJoin MrEarthGuy as he uncovers the fascinating history of Mount Everest through the discovery of ancient fossils. Learn how these fossils are providing insights into the geological history of our planet and how it may continue to change in the future....590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncovering-earth-s-secrets-a-journey-through-paleoclimatology--5818474408f8b1eb-d9e1-4c04-b1d3-f8bbcd073c60Wed, 10 May 2023 16:42:54 +0000Saad BhattyUncovering Earth's Secrets: A Journey Through Paleoclimatology is a podcast hosted by MrEarthGuy that delves into the fascinating field of Paleoclimatology. Join met as we explore the Earth's history and how its climate has changed over time through...473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diamonds-from-the-deep-how-kimberlites-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-mantle--58184743a923567e-5f55-4433-8de2-ea80db90f5b1Tue, 09 May 2023 22:40:49 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores how diamonds are formed and transported to the surface by kimberlites, a type of volcanic rock that originates from deep inside the Earth. We also learn about a new study that shows how kimberlite...292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-history-of-radiometric-dating-and-how-we-date-the-earth--58184746e59748f6-95e2-4db0-9c75-eadd413a4a7aMon, 08 May 2023 16:52:16 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode on Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy dives into the history of radioactivity and its implications on geology. Radiometric dating is one of the most accurate techniques we have to date samples of the ancient Earth and measure its age. By using...571falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-wrong-about-the-continental-crust--581847315b7e98d0-9ce8-40e3-b777-739b544094daSat, 06 May 2023 19:11:22 +0000Saad BhattyHow did Earth's continents form and what makes them different from oceanic crust? In this episode, MrEarthGuy explores a new study that challenges a popular theory involving garnet crystals and reveals new clues about the origin and evolution of our...220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mystery-of-the-ball-within-a-ball-within-a-ball-how-scientists-discovered-a-new-layer-in-earth-s-core--58184714 In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores a groundbreaking discovery and what it means for our understanding of Earth's formation and evolution. We'll learn how seismology, the study of seismic waves, can help us probe the inner core and reveal its structure and properties. We'll also learn how the inner core is anisotropic, meaning that it has different properties along different directions, and how this anisotropy changes with depth and direction. And we'll learn how this anisotropy could be a fossilized record of a significant event in Earth's past that left a mark in its center.
If you're curious about how our planet works and what secrets it hides, you don't want to miss this episode of Earth SciShow. Join us as we dive deep into the mystery of the ball within a ball within a ball at the heart of our planet.]]>6406d64f-9085-4e43-b82c-5ba2bfa5ca8dFri, 05 May 2023 12:08:37 +0000Saad BhattyWhat if I told you that there's a hidden layer inside Earth's core that could reveal secrets about our planet's history and evolution? And what if I told you that scientists discovered this layer by listening to echoes of earthquakes that bounced back... In this episode of Earth SciShow, MrEarthGuy explores a groundbreaking discovery and what it means for our understanding of Earth's formation and evolution. We'll learn how seismology, the study of seismic waves, can help us probe the inner core and reveal its structure and properties. We'll also learn how the inner core is anisotropic, meaning that it has different properties along different directions, and how this anisotropy changes with depth and direction. And we'll learn how this anisotropy could be a fossilized record of a significant event in Earth's past that left a mark in its center.
If you're curious about how our planet works and what secrets it hides, you don't want to miss this episode of Earth SciShow. Join us as we dive deep into the mystery of the ball within a ball within a ball at the heart of our planet.]]>508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-powers-the-messinian-salt-crisis-and-the-collosal-flood--58184747832beaf9-1fd9-4644-a642-394de32263c9Wed, 03 May 2023 12:11:10 +0000Saad BhattyIf you're interested in the geodynamics and paleoenvironments of the Mediterranean Sea, you'll want to listen to this podcast on the Earth SciShow, where MrEarthGuy delves into the scientific details of the world's natural wonders. In this episode,...452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-flood-debate-geologists-clash-over-the-formation-of-the-grand-canyon--58184733d37e406f-3f43-495d-964d-a15dd35539f3Mon, 01 May 2023 18:00:20 +0000Saad BhattyIn this thought-provoking podcast, MrEarthGuy delves into the controversial topic of the formation of the Grand Canyon. Flood geologists argue that the layers of sedimentary rock found in the canyon are evidence of the Genesis flood, while old-earth...693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-tree-roots-caused-mass-ocean-extinctions--58184734c6c9624b-c36c-44b5-b1eb-daea6726622dSun, 30 Apr 2023 22:27:32 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth Scishow, MrEarthGuy talks about a new study that reveals how the evolution of tree roots over 300 million years ago triggered a series of mass extinctions in the ancient oceans. Learn how this process, known as eutrophication,...214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tonga-s-volcanic-blast-a-tale-of-fire-and-water--58184737
]]>2a765fa2-25a6-4d84-8ea2-0c9c6c8e070cSat, 29 Apr 2023 19:44:47 +0000Saad BhattyThe epiosde discusses on a recent study that analyzed the Tonga underwater volcanic eruption that occurred on January 15th, 2022. The eruption was the most powerful natural explosion in over a century, triggering a tsunami hundreds of feet high. The...
]]>213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-a-lob-finned-fish-the-evolution-of-walking--581847484f7f76b7-331d-431d-9cb5-fdf72830cb96Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:07:06 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth SciShow we take a trip into the past by exploring how all walking animals are part of a larger group of sarcopterygians who's story begins 100s of millions of years ago. From the smallest creatures to the largest mammals, we...453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-hear-a-tsunami-before-it-hits-the-power-of-sound-waves--58184740 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away License code: SFSGKJ6BAXD3DCVH]]>259e8355-7c8a-4629-b74d-6fcc13afe336Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:47:22 +0000Saad BhattyThis episode is about a recent paper that proposes a new method to predict tsunamis using sound waves generated by underwater earthquakes. The method uses hydrophones to record the sound waves and a computational model to estimate the earthquake... Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away License code: SFSGKJ6BAXD3DCVH]]>237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tonga-eruption-how-it-broke-a-volcanic-record--58184736266b6c94-7a70-40b2-868b-5865b90a0c1eWed, 26 Apr 2023 18:36:49 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth SciShow, we explore the extraordinary eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano in January 2022, which created the tallest volcanic plume ever recorded. We talk to Dr Simon Proud, a senior scientist at Oxford...222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/earth-scishow-the-first-glimpse-of-mars-core--58184749484fdae3-7662-4d1e-bd7d-4f500075fc8fTue, 25 Apr 2023 22:20:15 +0000Saad BhattyIn this episode of Earth SciShow, we explore a groundbreaking study that reveals the secrets of Mars' core using seismic data from the InSight mission. We discuss how the core's size, density and composition shed light on the formation and evolution...250falsefull