Nature Podcast Dust: the tiny substance with enormous power
Nov 17, 2023
Writer and researcher Jay Owens discusses her book 'Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles' in this episode. The podcast explores the global impacts of microscopic dust particles on health, environment, and the role of humanity in their creation. Topics covered include the definition and sources of dust, historical perceptions of cleanliness, the role of clean rooms in science and manufacturing, the legacy of atomic bomb tests, and reflections on interconnectedness and long-term effects of human actions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Definition and Sources of Dust
01:38 • 14min
The Historical Perception of Cleanliness and Dust
15:36 • 2min
The Role of Clean Rooms and Dust Removal in Modern Science and Manufacturing
17:39 • 2min
Legacy of Atomic Bomb Tests
19:40 • 5min
Reflecting on Interconnectedness and the Long-Term Effects of Human Actions
25:02 • 2min