carbon dioxide
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, carbon dioxide has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Nov 2025).
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CO2. It is made up of molecules that each have one carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. It is found in a gas state at room temperature and at normally-encountered concentrations it is odorless. As the source of carbon in the carbon cycle, atmospheric CO2 is the primary carbon source for life on Earth. In the air, carbon dioxide is transparent to visible light but absorbs infrared radiation, acting as a greenhous
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Atmospheric science |
Who talks about carbon dioxide on podcasts?
carbon dioxide came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Radiolab.
What is carbon dioxide mentioned alongside?
carbon dioxide is most often mentioned alongside American Museum of Natural History, Lula Miller and Alexis Wilkins.
Mentioned together: American Museum of Natural History, Lula Miller, Alexis Wilkins, Cliff Stanley, Count Dracula, Jack Alan, WNYC, Simons Foundation, WNYC Studios, Radio Lab