Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

The Open University

This series of tracks focuses on geological phenomena, Gaia theory and volcanoes. Included is a discussion on Climate Change and whether the uplift of Tibet caused global cooling. Material is taken from The Open University Course S269 Earth and Life.

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Tibet: Berner's model of the carbon cycle

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 3 min

A look at Berner's model of the Carbon cycle and how it provided a basis for further research and experimentation into climate change by Maureen Raymo of MIT.

Tibet: Field trip conclusions

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 0 min

Did the scientists visiting Tibet reach any different conclusions about the Raymo Ruddiman hypothesis.

Transcript -- Earth and Life

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

04/12/10 • -1 min

Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

Daisyworld: Self regulation

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 7 min

James Lovelock continues to look at the idea of Daisy world and its links to nature and systems.

Tibet: the Raymo-Ruddiman Hypothesis

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 5 min

John Kutzbach from the University of Wisconsin and Bill Ruddiman from the University of Virginia discuss modelling the effects that a high plateau has on climate using Tibet as an example.

Transcript -- Tibet: Field trip conclusions

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • -1 min

Transcript -- Did the scientists visiting Tibet reach any different conclusions about the Raymo Ruddiman hypothesis.

Volcanoes: Historic eruptions and their climatic effects

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 3 min

A look at climatic effects that have occurred from the eruption of volcanoes through history.

Transcript -- Volcanoes: How eruptions affect climate

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • -1 min

Transcript -- A look at how volcanic eruptions effect the climate.

Volcanoes: eruptions and mass extinctions

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC

09/03/08 • 2 min

A look at mass extinctions and whether they could be caused by flood basalts events.

Transcript -- Daisyworld: James Lovelock and Gaia

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09/03/08 • -1 min

Transcript -- An introduction to Gaia by James Lovelock.

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How many episodes does Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC have?

Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC cover?

The podcast is about Ocean, Research, Climate Change, Courses, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The episode title 'Transcript -- Earth and Life' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The average episode length on Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC is 4 minutes.

When was the first episode of Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The first episode of Earth and Life - for iPad/Mac/PC was released on Sep 3, 2008.

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