
Welcome to Wonder, the planet earth podcast for curious people. Hosted by earth scientists Holly Cooke & Dr Anthony Reid.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

Todays show is something super special for you guys... Professor Ben Mills joins us in studio (all the way from the UK!) to walk us through what is genuinely one of the most interesting scientific ideas about our planet: the Gaia hypothesis. The Gaia... more
Today we continue our electrifying conversation with the hilarious Dr Chris Voisey about his impressive experiments and what they tell us about the mysterious ways of gold nugget formation.
Find Chris and friends Nature Geoscience paper here.
Thank... more
Gold is one of the most chemically inert elements on the periodic table, and the fluids that carry it through the crust contain barely any of it… so how on Earth do we end up with enormous gold nuggets? Dr Chris Voisey, research fellow at Monash Univ... more
Fifty million years ago, two colliding tectonic plates began building the biggest mountain range on Earth today. Structural geologist Dr Melanie Finch from the University of Melbourne joins Wonder to explain exactly how these mountains are rising: de... more
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Dipping my toes into science-based podcasts… the infectious joy from the two hosts of Wonder makes this an accessible and entertaining listen! Loved hearing about Hedda’s research into glacial changes and will definitely listen to more episodes.
It’s always so good to hear people share their passions, you can hear the excitement in their voices.. and that’s infectious.
Thanks Anthony and Holly!
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Curious listeners dive into Earth science with a focus on geology, volcanology, climate, and planetary origins. Episodes pair accessible storytelling with expert insights from geologists, glaciologists, and petrologists, covering topics from the formation of elements in the cosmos to the movement of tectonic plates, mantle dynamics, and modern climate change impacts. The show often features field anecdotes, teaching approaches, and practical explorations of Earth's history, making it useful for students, educators, and professionals who enjoy deep-dive science presented in an engaging, conversational style. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous scientific discussion with vivid storytelling and real-world experiences from researchers and... more
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Recent guests on Wonder include:
1. Nick Zentner
2. Dr. Mark Tingay
3. Dr. Sabin Zahirovic
4. Dr. Isra Ezad
5. Dr. Andrew Merdith
6. Dr. Lucy McGee
7. Hedda Andersen
8. Professor Alan Collins
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