Recommended Podcasts: 99% Invisible

The podcast 99% Invisible delves into the stories of people, places, and objects that people tend to overlook. Many of these unusual topics are related to technology, architecture, history, and artwork, among several other fascinating subjects. It is a high quality, well-produced podcast done in a similar fashion to many NPR segments with each episode lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. I mention this because there are a few episodes that are related to Earth science:
  • Making It Rain
    Past and present attempts to alter the weather from rain dances to geoengineering.
  • The Vault
    The seed vault in northern Norway where plant seeds from around the world are stored in case of war, drought, or other national or international stress.
  • Fire and Rain
    Past and present California wildfire prevention measures and their effectiveness.
  • Welcome to Jurassic Art
    The changing perception of dinosaurs depicted in art from lumbering, lethargic reptiles to feathered, lively creatures.
  • Crude Habit
    Re-purposing derelict offshore oil and gas platforms to marine habitats to improve the health of the oceans.
There may be a few more archived; I just selected a few of the more recent ones that I have listened to. Perhaps you may find it of interest. If you know of any other podcasts related to geoscience, let me know and I'll give them a listen!

Update (July 22, 2019): A new episode, "Built on Sand", is a great episode! As well as "Depave Paradise", an episode on some of the geology of Mexico City.

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