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What Did Earth Look Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago?

What Did Earth Look Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago?

FromShort Wave


What Did Earth Look Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago?

FromShort Wave

ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The surface of the Earth is constantly recycled through the motion of plate tectonics. So how do researchers study what it used to look like? Planetary scientist Roger Fu talks to host Maddie Sofia about hunting for rocks that paint a picture of the Earth a few billion years ago, in the early days of the evolution of life.Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
May 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.