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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Joshua Pearce to the show! We dive into the world of open-source hardware for academic labs, the challenges and rewards of open-sourcing projects, and the exciting opportunities it creates for researchers and the general public alike. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about innovation, making, and the future of accessible technology! Joshua Pearce Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs (https://www.amazon.com/Open-Source-Lab-Hardware-Reduce-Research/dp/0124104622/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JwAJrlGwioQPA0D5ruClU9k9lyObgMufTT3OhHAlXdxygjcm-9hUbwveS0AvoP9TyE7kb5fJsbaGkaKzUFQKe_P6X1L_NzIV8oz-E8o2yt36Hkxi-uFu4G_xKsAatNAwYXsqEmBYQLPM45HSb6UssCHQYU1MEYMtuhn0NIQY908DVjBEH6ntOR6-ULZUnuexFab-1Db9iVsieW6Z5gvpGgVHK69ouuAnmdQXV6sKPqw.5OEQxeWNAzzbD1dOshHux_IxuXuIUtbgmUVm7GL27w4&dib_tag=se&keywords=joshua+pearce&qid=1735504434&sr=8-1) Create, Share, and Save Money Using Open-Source Projects (https://www.amazon.com/Create-Share-Money-Open-Source-Pr

Shannon went to AGU and we're updated on the meeting and what cool new science things she saw! Fun Paper Friday He, Yu, et al. "Superionic iron alloys and their seismic velocities in Earth’s inner core." Nature 602.7896 (2022): 258-262. (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04361-x) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred, creating features that are critical to understanding geological processes. In this episode, we explore how to recognize fault zones in the field, examine their widths at different depths, and analyze the breakage patterns and deformation features that define them. Definition of faults and why they matter in geological studies: USGS - Earthquake Glossary (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/glossary/?term=fault) Importance of identifying faults for earthquake research and infrastructure planning: Seismic Hazard and Risk - IRIS (https://www.iris.edu/hq/inclass/seismichazards) Indicators such as fault scarps, offset layers, and linear valleys: Geology.com - Recognizing Faults (https://geology.com/articles/faults/) Explanation of slickensides and fault breccia: Fault Surface Features - ScienceDirect (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/fault-scarps) How vegetation and water accumulation signal fault traces: Hydrolog

Lithium, often called "white gold," is a critical resource powering modern technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and more. This week, we explore lithium's geological formation, mining, processing, and its growing importance in the energy revolution. We also dive into exciting developments in Arkansas, which could make the U.S. a major player in domestic lithium production. Learn More: Pegmatite Geology - USGS (https://pubs.usgs.gov/pegmatite-geology) Lithium in Clays - Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-25989-0) Lithium Triangle Overview - Mining Technology (https://www.mining-technology.com/features/lithium-triangle/) Hard Rock Lithium Mining - Geology.com (https://geology.com/articles/lithium/) Lithium Extraction from Pegmatites - Minerals Education Coalition (https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-techniques/) Brine Extraction Methods - International Energy Agency (https://www.iea.org/reports/lithium-in-mining) Clay-Based Lithium Extraction - ScienceDir

Gold has been a symbol of wealth, beauty, and power for millennia, but its importance extends far beyond jewelry and currency. From its formation deep in the Earth’s crust to its critical uses in electronics, medicine, and aerospace, this episode explores the fascinating journey of gold and why it continues to captivate us today. Learn More: Gold - Royal Society of Chemistry (https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/79/gold) Gold's Physical and Chemical Properties - Geology.com (https://geology.com/minerals/gold.shtml): Gold Formation - USGS (https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2005/17/) Orogenic Gold Deposits - Earth Science Reviews (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012825217303743) Gold Mining Methods - World Gold Council (https://www.gold.org/about-gold/gold-supply/gold-mining) Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASM) - UNEP (https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/chemicals-waste/what-we-do/mercury/artisanal-and-small-scale-gold-mining-asgm) Applications of Gold - Royal Society of Chemistry (htt

Ever wondered how silver journeys from ancient rock formations to the tech in your pocket? In this episode of Don't Panic Geocast, we dig deep into the fascinating world of silver—the metal that's shaped economies, inspired legends, and powers modern technology. From its formation in Earth’s crust to the precise science of extraction and refining, we’ll explore how silver’s unique properties make it indispensable in everything from solar panels to medical tools. Tune in to learn why this shiny element is more valuable—and more complicated—than you might think! Hydrothermal Ore Deposits - Earth Science Reviews (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/hydrothermal-ore-deposit) Geology of Silver - US Geological Survey (https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/1802/p/pp1802p.pdf) Sedimentary Ore Deposits - Journal of Geology (https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/628614) Mining Methods - Open Pit and Underground - Minerals Education Coalition (https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-techni

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of coal—its origins, types, and the role it has played in shaping economies, past and present. We discuss coal’s formation in ancient swampy environments, the journey from mining to electricity generation, and the transition we’re witnessing as the world moves toward renewable energy sources. We wrap up with a Fun Paper Friday that challenges the classic "Infinite Monkeys Theorem"—could monkeys really type out Shakespeare if given enough time? How Coal Forms and Coal Types - World Coal Association (https://www.worldcoal.org/coal/what-coal) Energy Density of Coal Types - Hypertextbook (https://hypertextbook.com/facts/2003/JuliyaFisher.shtml) Mining Methods and Processing - National Academies (https://www.nap.edu/read/11977/chapter/5) Coal Transportation - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (https://www.eia.gov/coal/transportation/) Coal’s Role in the Industrial Revolution - History.com (https://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution/coal) Global Coa

Throughout human history, certain minerals have held immense power, shaping economies, societies, and entire civilizations. In this economic rocks series, John and Shannon discuss how essential minerals like salt, gold, and coal influenced historical events and continue to impact modern geopolitics. This week we start with salt and how it is essential to many aspects of our day to day. Learn More History of Salt in Ancient Civilizations (https://www.historycooperative.org/salt-history-ancient-civilizations/) - Learn how salt became an essential part of trade, diet, and religion in ancient China, Egypt, and Rome​:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. The Role of Salt in the Roman Empire (https://www.learnancientrome.com/importance-of-salt-in-ancient-rome) - Discover how the Roman Empire used salt as currency and a political tool to control its territories​:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. The Impact of the Salt Trade in West Africa (https://www.ancient-origins.net/salt-trade-west-africa) - Lea

In our 400th episode, we take a moment to reflect on some of our favorite past episodes and Fun Paper Fridays that have brought joy, knowledge, and a good laugh to the show. From memorable guests to quirky science papers, this episode is a tribute to everything that makes the Don't Panic Geocast special. Join us for this nostalgia-packed episode where we look back at the highlights of 399 episodes! Highlighted Episodes Episode 350 - "Borehole to Hell" (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/350) Episode 49 - "Would it blow your mind if I told you Africa is 14x larger than Greenland?" (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/49) Episode 50 - "Some serious geometric voodoo" Projections Part 2 (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/50) Episode 364 - Geology of War "I'm glad I listen to this podcast" (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/364) Episode 6 - "What if you calibrated your candles differently?" (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/6) Episode 358 - "Put a pin in it" Surveillance Balloons (https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/358) Ep

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its way into academic research and writing, offering a range of tools that can help streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and improve productivity. In this episode, John and Shannon dive into some of the AI tools they’ve been experimenting with and discuss broader questions about fairness, disclosure, and the evolving role of AI in academia. Elsevier’s Policy on Generative AI in Writing (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/the-use-of-generative-ai-and-ai-assisted-technologies-in-writing-for-elsevier) Research Rabbit (https://www.researchrabbit.ai/) - AI-powered tool for literature discovery. GitHub Co-pilot (https://github.com/features/copilot) - AI coding assistant. Elicit (https://elicit.org/) - AI for automating literature reviews and generating research insights. Magic To-Do (https://magictodo.app/) - AI-based task management tool. Autodraw (https://www.autodraw.com/) - AI-powered drawing tool. Fun Paper Friday Summary: So if AI takes over the w

This week, we delve into the fascinating world of the ancient dwelling mounds—terps—of the northern Netherlands. These man-made mounds served as elevated homes for communities living in low-lying, flood-prone areas. Join us as we explore the geology of these mounds, why they were essential for survival, and how modern technology is used to monitor soil subsidence and preserve these unique archaeological sites. Learn More: Wierdenland Museum (https://www.museum.nl/en/museum-wierdenland-ezinge): Information about the museum and its exhibits on dwelling mounds. Late-Holocene sea-level reconstruction and sedimentological data (https://www.cambridge.org): An in-depth academic article on the evolution of the coastal landscape and sea-level changes influencing terp construction. Fun Paper Friday Summary: In this episode’s Fun Paper Friday, we discuss B.F. Skinner’s “Pigeons in a Pelican.” The paper recounts the story of "Project Pigeon," a World War II experiment that explored using pigeons to guide missiles by pec

This week John and Shannon summarize the GEARS 2024 workshop, lessons learned, and talk about a record air pressure that was just a fluke. Fun Paper Friday Bureau of Meteorology says quality checks reveal air pressure record not broken, miscalculations published online (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-05/bureau-of-meterology-air-pressure-miscalculation/104063982) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

Learn about the explosion at Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin site and what it means for the park. We also talk about drunk fruit flies and what they are teaching us about alcoholism. Fun Paper Friday Heberlein, Ulrike. "Genetics of alcohol-induced behaviors in Drosophila." Alcohol Research & Health 24.3 (2000): 185. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6709738/) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

This week we look at a geological oddity in Turkmenistan and see how getting a puppy can give you the blues. Video of the Burning Crater (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWUoAoeJb08) Fun Paper Friday Ståhl, Aada, et al. "Development and validation of the puppy blues scale measuring temporary affective disturbance resembling baby blues." npj Mental Health Research 3.1 (2024): 27. (https://www.nature.com/articles/s44184-024-00072-z) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

We went to watch Twisters and review it from the standpoint of two people who have chased storms professionally. Also what do philosophers have to say about the original movie and its mythological reconsiliations? Fun Paper Friday King, Geoff. "The scientist as pioneer hero: Hollywood's mythological reconciliations in twister and contact." Science as Culture 8.3 (1999): 371-379. (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09505439909526552) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

This week we talk about when and how things get revised from classes to papers to theories. Also we read a paper about a curious cure for poisoning. Fun Paper Friday Sasanami, Misa, et al. "Oral ethanol treatment for ethylene glycol intoxication." Cureus 12.12 (2020). (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7827791/) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

This week we discuss JMARS and how you can explore the planets at home with just a few clicks of the mouse. Field camp is almost over and we'll be back to our regular shorts soon! JMARS Site (https://jmars.asu.edu/) Fun Paper Friday What happens when scientists look for a fast cup of cold brew coffee? Ultrasonic experiments of course! Chiu, Shih-Hao, et al. "Coffee brewing sonoreactor for reducing the time of cold brew from several hours to minutes while maintaining sensory attributes." Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 106 (2024): 106885. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417724001330) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

What is a flume and how do sedimentologists used them to understand depositional systems? This and how likely you are to be bitten by a rattlesnake if you step on it in this summer's first Don't Panic Summer Short! emriver (https://emriver.com/) St. Anthony Falls Lab (https://cse.umn.edu/safl) Fun Paper Friday WPR News Article (https://www.wpr.org/news/lessons-from-rattlesnake-class-in-the-american-southwest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3PXdbQEYyVnWJKba9TmWMKYTrxqVRmAEoIGk8MxD-flosadCIsOIaZaJw_aem_Ad2f0zNQP5XNQ_SL-sTD7K4Ggj6lLdzo42bV5ZxiE6CjwmQLNy5L1U83-5zK6BT28Ay5xlwoB_GZIp7FEgrWNikS) Morris, M. Cale. "Rattlesnakes in the Classroom: A Research-based Model for Educational Outreach Programs." Biology of Rattlesnakes II (https://basisseniorprojects.com/phoenix/files/2023/03/BOR-II-Final_Morris.pdf) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com Joh

Stop losing power and data in the field. John and Shannon discuss the new FieldVolt open power standard. FieldVolt Standard (https://leemangeophysicalllc.github.io/knowledgebase/FieldVolt/field_volt_standard/) Fun Paper Friday Dean, Isabelle, and Michael T. Siva-Jothy. "Human fine body hair enhances ectoparasite detection." Biology letters 8.3 (2012): 358-361. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3367735/pdf/rsbl20110987.pdf) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)

This week John and Shannon talk about what some of the weird weather radar terms that get thrown around mean and how you can use them to keep up with storms impacting you. Then things get morbid with a mouse experiment that ended in an idiocrasy style extinction. Fun Paper Friday Calhoun, John B. "Death squared: the explosive growth and demise of a mouse population." (1973): 80-88. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1644264/pdf/procrsmed00338-0007.pdf) Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/dontpanicgeo) www.dontpanicgeocast.com (http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com) @dontpanicgeo (https://twitter.com/dontpanicgeo) dontpanicgeocast@gmail.com John Leeman - www.johnrleeman.com (http://www.johnrleeman.com) - @geo_leeman (https://twitter.com/geo_leeman) Shannon Dulin - @ShannonDulin (https://twitter.com/ShannonDulin)