Tag: geology

Origins of the Earth’s magnetic field

If you’re alive and reading this, you can thank the Earth’s magnetic field, which provides a protective barrier against the sun’s harmful radiation. But how did our magnetic field begin? New research from the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University suggests that an ancient magma ocean deep inside the Earth’s […]

Fossils 101 | National Geographic

Fossils are echoes of an ancient past. Find out about the two major categories of fossils, how fossilization occurs, and how fossils can help paint a picture of the planet’s history. ➡ Subscribe: #NationalGeographic #Fossils #Educational About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, […]

Theory of Everything (intro)

A brief intro to the current theory of (almost) everything – the Standard Model of particle physics. It’s like cake, only universal. minutephysics is now on Google+ – And facebook – And twitter – @minutephysics Minute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of old and new problems in physics — all in a minute! […]

This ancient rock is changing our theory on the origin of life | Tara Djokic

Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized Talk recommendations and more. Exactly when and where did life on Earth begin? Scientists have long thought that it emerged three billion years ago in the ocean — until astrobiologist Tara Djokic and her team made an unexpected discovery in the western Australian […]

What if the Earth were Hollow?

Link to keep watching over on Vsauce’s channel RIGHT HERE: What if there were a tunnel through the middle of the earth and you jumped in? Also, explore a map of the big bang! MinutePhysics is on Google+ – And facebook – And twitter – @minutephysics Minute Physics provides an energetic and entertaining view of […]

Hollow Earth: The Theory That Inspired Godzilla Vs. Kong

We delve deep into the Hollow Earth conspiracy theory that inspired the lore behind Godzilla Vs. Kong Credits: Welcome to the BuzzFeed Unsolved Network! This channel is your one-stop destination for all things mystery, conspiracy, supernatural, true crime, and everything in between. Subscribe here: MERCH: We’ve got it! SHOP NOW: STILLS Close-Up Of Wooden Sign […]