Rock and Ramble
A podcast about connections,...mainly the connections between geology and how it shapes the world around us. This podcast will attempt to cover history, popular culture, music, and a multitude of other topics. Enjoy!
Rock and Ramble
Rock and Ramble (Ep7.1 I Don't Like Sand. It Gets Everywhere)
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James
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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A discussion on the one-biome planets popular in science fiction writing and movies with a special look at the importance of the desert biome worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek and Dune (Tatooine, Vulcan, and Arakis). We also look into the process of desertification on our own planet and discuss Einstein's theory of relativity and its relationship to the planets Vulcan and Mercury.