Triple oxygen isotope evidence for limited mid-Proterozoic primary productivity - Dr Peter Crockford

Summary: <p>This week we are joined by Dr Peter Crockford from Princeton University and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Peter is the author of 'Triple oxygen isotope evidence for limited mid-Proterozoic primary productivity'. Join us to discover more about the earth's biosphere 1.5 billion years ago. What evidence is there for fluctuating oxygen levels 2.5 billion years ago? How have computing techniques evolved over time? What is it like to work in two academic institutes? In this episode, Peter answers all of these questions and more.</p><br><p>We will also gain further insights into 'Triple oxygen isotope evidence for limited mid-Proterozoic primary productivity', its impacts and the motivation behind Peter's work.</p><br><p><strong>In today's episode, we discuss:</strong></p><br><p>Peter describes his academic background and the paper in question. <strong>[01:00]</strong></p><br><p>We are guided through the Monte Carlo sampling methodology.<strong> [03:45]</strong></p><br><p>Peter tells us how oxygen isotopes created life on earth. <strong>[08:51]</strong></p><br><p>What is life like working in two different academic institutions? <strong>[13:22]</strong></p><br><p>What topics are <em>hot </em>in the field? <strong>[15:21]</strong></p><br><p>Finally, Peter gives us his tips to increase academic output alongside his one piece of advice for anyone undertaking a PhD. <strong>[16:36]</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0349-y" target="_blank">Read the article here!</a></p><br><p>This podcast is brought to you by RESEARCHER, the free app that makes it easy for academics and scientists to stay on top of new research in their area. <strong>Download it for free on </strong><a href="https://researcher.app.link/jtdYdC2QRR" target="_blank"><strong>iOS</strong></a><a href="https://researcher.app.link/ep6" target="_blank"><strong>,</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://researcher.app.link/jtdYdC2QRR" target="_blank"><strong>Android </strong></a><strong>or find us on your browser at </strong><a href="https://researcher.app.link/jtdYdC2QRR" target="_blank"><strong>www.researcherapp.io.</strong></a></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>