Episode 34 • • 16:11 - 19:35
34: 200 Dollar Oil
Russian Radiation-Absorbing Mineral, Geode Collecting
Russian geologists led by Yakov Venchuk claim to have discovered a new mineral capable of absorbing radiation from liquid nuclear waste. The mineral's appearance is compared to rose quartz. This discovery prompts a discussion on geology, specifically the massive geodes found in rock shops in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the hobby of sourcing minerals versus purchasing them.