The secret life of sand

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Grab your shovel and your pail—we’re digging into the wild world of sand!
 You know it as the stuff stuck between your toes or hiding in your car floor mats, but this gritty grain is secretly holding up civilization. From the beaches we vacation on to the skyscrapers we live in, from your phone screen to cutting-edge energy storage, sand is everywhere—and doing far more than you think.

In this episode, we uncover the geologic journey of sand, its surprising role in technology, architecture, and ecosystems, and the growing crisis around sand scarcity and black market mining. You’ll learn why sand sings, how it can be made of fish poop, and what makes White Sands National Park unlike anywhere else on Earth.

We’re talking ancient deserts, booming beaches, silicon chips, and even sand-powered batteries. It's science, sustainability, crime drama, and a bit of poetry—all packed into one surprising subject.

This is the story of sand—the unglamorous, underestimated, yet utterly essential foundation of modern life.

Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William

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