Unexplainable Unexplainable or Not with Wyatt Cenac
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Oct 4, 2023 Comedian Wyatt Cenac plays a game show guessing climate mysteries. Exploring photosynthesis and clean fuel alternatives. Discussing carbon sinks and unexplained explosions in Siberia. Introduction to another podcast and sponsorship. Discovering missing carbon and the importance of tropical forests. Progress and gratitude in a long-term scientific project.
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Mystery of Photosynthesis Split
- Plants split water into hydrogen and oxygen through a complex cellular process scientists have not fully understood.
- Understanding this process could inspire clean hydrogen fuel production methods.
The Missing Carbon Sink Mystery
- Billions of tons of carbon emitted yearly disappear into unknown 'carbon sinks' on Earth.
- Finding these sinks is crucial to understand their role in slowing climate change.
Siberian Exploding Pingos Mystery
- Exploding Siberian pingos represent unexpected geological impacts caused by climate change.
- Their causes remain uncertain, highlighting unpredictability in climate-related earth changes.