Episode 402 - "Shoes in a dryer on turbo"

Author: John Leeman and Shannon Dulin
Published: Fri 15 Nov 2024
Episode Link: https://www.dontpanicgeocast.com/402

Ever wondered how silver journeys from ancient rock formations to the tech in your pocket? In this episode of Don't Panic Geocast, we dig deep into the fascinating world of silver—the metal that's shaped economies, inspired legends, and powers modern technology. From its formation in Earth’s crust to the precise science of extraction and refining, we’ll explore how silver’s unique properties make it indispensable in everything from solar panels to medical tools. Tune in to learn why this shiny element is more valuable—and more complicated—than you might think!

Hydrothermal Ore Deposits - Earth Science Reviews

Geology of Silver - US Geological Survey

Sedimentary Ore Deposits - Journal of Geology

Mining Methods - Open Pit and Underground - Minerals Education Coalition

Underground Mining Techniques and Risks - World Coal Association

Froth Flotation Process - Journal of Chemical Engineering

The Leaching Process in Silver Extraction - Environmental Chemistry

Merrill-Crowe Process for Silver Recovery - Mining Engineering

Electrowinning Process in Silver Extraction - Metallurgy and Mining Review

Smelting and Refining of Silver - International Smelting Association

Electrolytic Refining of Silver - American Journal of Chemistry

Conductivity of Silver in Electronics - IEEE Transactions on Electrical Engineering

Silver in Solar Panels - Solar Energy Journal

Medical Applications of Silver - The Lancet

History of Silver in Currency - Economic History Journal

The Role of Silver in Photography - Journal of Photographic Science

Economic Significance of Silver - World Silver Survey

Environmental Impacts of Silver Mining - Environmental Science & Technology

Supply and Demand of Silver - International Silver Council

Antimicrobial Properties of Silver - Journal of Applied Microbiology

Fun Paper Friday

Can seeing a bad (dad) joke actually make you funnier? This week’s Fun Paper Friday dives into the surprising effects of both funny and unfunny examples on our ability to create humor. It turns out that even groan-worthy jokes can fuel creativity—though they might make you work harder for the punchline!

Shin, Hyelim, et al. "Creative fixation is no laughing matter: The effects of funny and unfunny examples on humor production." The Journal of Creative Behavior 54.2 (2020): 487-494.