Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend
Mar 21, 2026
Donut shenanigans and silly reviews kick off a lively science romp. Time-traveling reporters explore a sweltering Eocene world with crocodiles up north and palm trees in Alaska. Simple metaphors explain how greenhouse gases trap heat. Playful scenes show why past CO2 rose and what everyday actions can help cool the future.
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How Greenhouse Gases Trap Earth's Heat
- Greenhouse gases act like glass in a greenhouse, letting sunlight in but trapping heat around Earth.
- Mindy and Guy Raz use a greenhouse metaphor and Eocene time travel to show how trapped CO2 could make future Earth as warm as 50 million years ago.
Future Temperatures Could Match The Eocene
- A U.K. study suggests by 2100 Earth's average temperature could approach levels from 50 million years ago (~86°F).
- Mindy and Guy Raz compare that to 2017's 62°F average to highlight the dramatic rise.
Finding The Candy Cane Key In The Eocene
- Mindy and Guy Raz find a three‑foot candy cane keychain being licked by ancient little horse ancestors and retrieve the time machine key.
- The playful Eocene scene mixes science with humor to teach about past climates and paleofauna.