Mon. 09/19 - Did Volcanoes Kill the Dinosaurs?
It’s not all about the asteroid. Some scientists are still debating what caused the dinosaurs to go extinct and a new study provides some interesting evidence for the role of volcanoes in the mass extinction event. Plus, we know concrete isn’t...
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Show Notes
It’s not all about the asteroid. Some scientists are still debating what caused the dinosaurs to go extinct and a new study provides some interesting evidence for the role of volcanoes in the mass extinction event. Plus, we know concrete isn’t great for keeping buildings cool, but just how bad is it? And what other greener methods did its adoption stamp out that could be revived?
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Links:
- What Killed Dinosaurs and Other Life on Earth? (Dartmouth)
- Did Volcanic Eruptions Drive Dinosaurs to Extinction? (Discover)
- Examining what killed the dinosaurs in depth (Phys.org)
- Keep buildings cool as it gets hotter by resurrecting traditional architectural techniques (The Conversation)
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