Grains of Power: The Surprising Science of Sand

From beaches and deserts to the chips in your phone, this episode unpacks sand—its geology, its varieties, and its vital role in our built world. We trace how sand forms, why purity matters in high‑tech manufacturing, and how a global sand crisis could reshape economies and ecosystems, with surprising stories like parrotfish contributing to white sand and the essential role of sand in glass and concrete.

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