What on Earth?!
By: Tika & Weronika
Language: en-us
Categories: Science, Earth
What On Earth?! is a podcast about the planet we live on - and the many questions it raises. From fossils and volcanoes to rocks, landscapes, and the forces shaping Earth beneath our feet, each episode breaks down an Earth science topic in a clear and engaging way.No prior knowledge required: we focus on the ideas, stories, and discoveries that help you understand how Earth works and why it matters. If you’ve ever looked at a rock, a map, or the ground beneath you and thought “what on Earth is going on here?” - this podcast is for you.
Episodes
What on Earth are rocks and minerals?!
Jan 07, 2026In our second episode of What on Earth, we dive into the building blocks of our planet - minerals and rocks - and clear up some of the most common confusions right from the start.
We begin by asking a deceptively simple question: what exactly is a mineral? From there, we walk through the key criteria a substance needs to meet to earn that title - naturally occurring, solid, ordered, and chemical (yes, science does love its rules).
Once the minerals are sorted, we zoom out and talk about rocks: what makes them different, how...
Duration: 00:35:21What on Earth are we talking about?
Dec 25, 2025In our very first episode of What on Earth, we take you on a small journey through the language of science: from the days when Latin ruled academia to how English eventually became the global scientific language we use today. Along the way, we realise that science doesn’t exist in a vacuum - wars, politics, and historical turning points have shaped not only what we study, but also how we communicate it.
We also get honest about one of the biggest challenges we face as scientists: explaining complex ideas in a way that doesn’t feel inti...
Duration: 00:25:22