Don't Panic Geocast

This week we talk about mudrock - which sounds pretty self explanatory, but of course geologists have made a complex classification scheme around it. Also we delve into if you should "sleep on it" when making big decisions. Fun Paper Friday Should you sleep on it when making an important decision? Dijksterhuis, Ap, et al. "On making the right choice: The deliberation-without-attention effect." Science 311.5763 (2006): 1005-1007. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

We said if you just pick up a rock, it is probably chert. How does this pervasive rock form? I mean we should have a good idea, right? Fun Paper Friday Time for tea and biscuits... and science. Jones, Ceri, and John Francis. "Direct Uptake of Nutrition and Caffeine Study (DUNCS): biscuit based comparative study." bmj 379 (2022). Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

It takes a lot to plan field work, no matter if it is a day rock hounding or a week in the deep field. This week we talk about what you need to know! Fun Paper Friday You Can Just Put Up a Poster at IMCL and Nobody Will Stop You Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

You walk outside and find a rock - what is it? Well, that's probably a difficult answer. Also, how round are electrons and how do you even measure that? Fun Paper Friday Science News Article Roussy, Tanya S., et al. "An improved bound on the electron’s electric dipole moment." Science 381.6653 (2023): 46-50. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

Classes are about to start, so let's grab some gear and get to work! Field Supplies Field Kits Geological Field Sketches and Illustrations: A Practical Guide Fun Paper Friday What do grapes and microwaves have to do with advanced physics? Find out in this week's Fun Paper! Khattak, Hamza K., Pablo Bianucci, and Aaron D. Slepkov. "Linking plasma formation in grapes to microwave resonances of aqueous dimers." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 116.10 (2019): 4000-4005. Video of Grapes in Action Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

This summer while Shannon has been at field camp we took a short hiatus, but we're back! Find out what happened with camp and more as well as what happens when you drop a spinning bottle of water. Fun Paper Friday Ehrenstein, David. "Controlling the Bounce of a Bottle." Physics 16 (2023): 102. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

This week we talk about the Messinian Salinity Crisis and if your mom was right about cracking your knuckles. Fun Paper Friday Does cracking your knuckles destory your joints, improve joint health, or neither? Find out how one man has experiented on himself to find a potential answer. Unger, Donald L. "Does knuckle cracking lead to arthritis of the fingers?." Arthritis & Rheumatism: Official Journal of the American College of Rheumatology 41.5 (1998): 949-950. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

Explore how geology and military strategy intertwine, influencing historical battles and troop movements. Discover the deadliest rock types and the significant role of geographic features in warfare outcomes. Uncover amusing peacetime uses for nuclear technology post-war. Delve into how sedimentary dynamics play a part in military logistics and strategies. Enjoy a light-hearted discussion on culinary fluid mechanics, reinforcing that science can be both educational and entertaining!

In this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast podcast, we continue our exploration of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, immersing ourselves in its stunning landscapes and geological wonders. From glacial features to ancient river valleys, each step along the trail reveals new marvels waiting to be discovered. In the "Fun Paper Friday" segment, we dive into the intriguing world of gas marbles, unraveling their peculiar properties and potential applications. Fun Paper Friday Roux, Aymeric, Alexis Duchesne, and Michael Baudoin. "Everlasting bubbles and liquid films resisting drainage, evaporation, and nuclei-induced bursting." Physical Review Fluids 7.1 (2022): L011601. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin

In this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast, we dive into the fascinating world of dolomite, a mineral that is commonly found in sedimentary rocks. They discuss the unique characteristics of dolomite and the different ways in which it is formed. We also highlight a fun paper on equine dietary preferences, which explores the food choices of horses in different environments. The paper reveals interesting insights into the feeding habits of horses and how they adapt to different conditions Fun Paper Friday Goodwin, Deborah, Pat Harris, and Nell Davidson. "Behaviour of stabled horses presented with foraging devices in mangers and buckets." (2005): 96. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman www.johnrleeman.com @geo_leeman Shannon Dulin @ShannonDulin