Overview
Hydrocarbons have long served as efficient fuels, already used by Neanderthals, the Inca, and the Persian civilizations. Since the 2000s, unconventional fossil energy sources such as shale gas have rapidly expanded through fracking. This episode explores how long these resources can still be used and what their consequences are for the climate.
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2 - 2Materials: From Flint to Silicon April 16, 2026 -
2 - 3Blood Circulation: At the Heart of the Human Body April 23, 2026 -
2 - 4Earth History: From Chaos to Order April 30, 2026 -
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2 - 6Nuclear Fusion: When Humans Create Suns May 14, 2026 -
2 - 7The Scientific Method: The Path to Knowledge May 21, 2026 -
2 - 8Lasers: A Versatile Beam of Light May 28, 2026 -
2 - 9Time: A Fast-Forward Explanation June 04, 2026 -
2 - 10Radioactivity: Radiation to the End May 28, 2026 -
2 - 11Parasites: The Unwanted Co-Inhabitants June 11, 2026 -
2 - 12Dark Energy: The Great Unknown June 25, 2026 -
2 - 13Fossil Fuels: Blessing and Curse July 02, 2026