Don't Panic Geocast

Episode 403 - "My Dad Caught my Mom's Pants on Fire"

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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
  • Gold's Physical and Chemical Properties - Geology.com:
  • Gold Formation - USGS
  • Orogenic Gold Deposits - Earth Science Reviews
  • Gold Mining Methods - World Gold Council
  • Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASM) - UNEP
  • Applications of Gold - Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Gold in Medicine - The Lancet
  • Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining - Earthworks
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    • Pilehvar, Shima, et al. "Utilization of urea as an accessible superplasticizer on the moon for lunar geopolymer mixtures." Journal of Cleaner Production 247 (2020): 119177.
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