The Periodic Table: Recent Episodes
Brandon Hanna
Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!
This week, Garrett McDowell (@GarrettMcDowell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about bacteria that can make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel, brainless sponges that contain early echoes of a nervous system, and more!
Topics:
- Bacteria make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bacteria-spider-silk-stronger-steel-chemistry-engineering
- Brainless sponges contain early echoes of a nervous system
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sponge-nervous-system-brain-cells-digest-feed
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Interview Segment with Garrett:
Brandon will take this time to ask Garrett some questions to spark a fun discussion
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Garrett McDowell
(Writer for Screen Rant, Movie Reviewer, YouTube.com/GarrettMcDowell)
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This week, Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about factory-grown food and how it isn’t science fiction anymore, the science of why pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies, and much more!
Topics:
- Factory-grown food isn’t science fiction anymore
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-10-02/factory-grown-food-isn-t-science-fiction-anymore
- Pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies — here's the science of why
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/01/health/pumpkin-spice-smell-wellness/index.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - 5 Minutes with Ken:
Brandon will take this time to ask Ken some questions to spark a fun discussion as we get to know Brandon and Ken better!
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Ken Napzok
(Broadcaster, Comedian, Author of “Why We Love Star Wars”, Co-Founder of The Good People Association, Co-Creator of Force Center Podcast)
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This week, Raul Alejandro Mendoza (@thenerdychicano) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the fossil footprints that show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago, synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas, and more!
Topics:
- Fossil footprints show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/fossil-footprints-show-humans-north-america-21000-years-ago-rcna2169
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/footprints-ghost-tracks-prehistoric-humans-americas
- Synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-synthetic-trees-could-tap-underground-water-in-arid-areas
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Periodic Table of Lies:
Brandon will provide Raul with a handful of different periodic table elements, some real and some fictional. Raul will have to guess which are real before the two discuss the elements and learn more about them!
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Raul Alejandro Mendoza
(Director, Writer, Creator of The Nerd Corps and Cyclops Films)
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@brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps_
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@brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps @cyclopsfilms @beforeileavefilm
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This week, PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution, the science behind MLB's sticky stuff, and how Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses!
Topics:
- Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cow-cattle-pee-potty-training-bathroom-pollution-ammonia
- The science behind MLB's sticky stuff
https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:
By taking on poliovirus, Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/marguerite-vogt-polio-virus-lab-research-virology
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, Off (the) Rails Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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This week, join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees, FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus, and Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology!
Topics:
- ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sports-soccer-ghost-games-psychology-fans-referee-pandemic
- FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus
https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:
Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/vera-rubin-biography-ashley-yeager-dark-matter-cosmology
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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This week, Robert Adams (@RobertAdamsMLP) and Chris Adams (@ChrisAdamsMLP) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring, the clean power of starch, and a new special segment!
Topics:
- Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
https://www.livescience.com/vanilla-flavor-plastic-waste.html
- The clean power of starch
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/dgi-tcp062121.php
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Tag Line (Game)
Hosts come up with Fake Movie Titles, Plot Synopsis, and Taglines based on science news article headlines
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Chris Adams
(Owner of Method Living Productions, Twitch Streamer, FCL Competitor, and Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube)
Robert Adams
(Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube, FCL Competitor)
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This week, Frank Janisch (@FrankieJ29) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking, pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air, and why we should abolish the left turn, according to science!
Topics:
- Gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gravitational-waves-confirm-black-hole-law-predicted-stephen-hawking
- Pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/pond-scum-airborne-paralyzing-pollutant-anatoxin-atx
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right*:
*(But Three Rights Make A Left)
Why we Should Abolish the Left Turn, According to Science
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a36620755/eliminate-left-turns/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Frank Janisch
(Host, The Schmoedown Rundown, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)
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This week, Dwain Burke (@BurkeMade) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about a monster antimatter particle slams into Antarctica, how being around birds makes us much happier, and the science of why your friends shot you from an airlock!
This episode was previously recorded LIVE at Twitch.TV/TheBenGoddard as part of Ben Goddard's Sub-A-Thon!
Topics:
- Monster antimatter particle slams into Antarctica
https://www.livescience.com/extreme-neutrino-hits-antarctica.html
- Being Around Birds Makes Us Much Happier Says New Science
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/recent-studies-show-hearing-seeing-birds-better-for-mental-health/
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Let’s Get Social
The Science of Why Your Friends Shot You From an Airlock
https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-social-deduction-games-psychology/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke
(Streamer and Creator of Burke Made, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and First Class League)
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@brandonhanna07 @BurkeMade
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@brandonhanna07 @BurkeMade
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This week, Alex Damon (@StarWarsExplain) and Mollie Damon (@MollieDamon) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints, a sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models, and how to become an outdoor scientist at home!
Topics:
- Cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/05/cities-have-their-own-distinct-microbial-fingerprints
- A sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/molecule-models-blind-protein-candy-chemistry
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Science At Home:
Become an Outdoor Scientist
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/at-home/become-an-outdoor-scientist.html
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Alex Damon
(Star Wars Explained on YouTube, Longest Reigning Movie Trivia Schmoedown Star Wars Champion)
Mollie Damon
(Co-Host of A Certain Point of View, Manager of Star Wars Explained, Twitch Streamer, Movie Trivia Schmoedown Maverick)
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@brandonhanna07 @StarWarsExplain @MollieDamon
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This week, Roxy Striar (@roxystriar) and PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about a new device gets power from 5G signals grabbed from the air, brain implants turn imagined handwriting into text on a screen, and the worst types of drinks for your liver, according to science!
Topics:
- New device gets power from 5G signals grabbed from the air
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-new-device-gets-power-from-5g-signals
- Brain implants turn imagined handwriting into text on a screen
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-implants-translate-handwriting-text
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Healthy Habits:
The Worst Types of Drinks for Your Liver, According to Science https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/worst-types-drinks-liver-according-133722768.html
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Roxy Striar
(Actress, Host, Writer, The Whirl Girls, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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@brandonhanna07 @roxystriar @PJ_Campbell
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@brandonhanna07 @roxystriar @PJ_Campbell
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This week, Michael Chu (@michaelchu4real) and PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists remotely controlled the social behavior of mice with light, most people will add something — even when subtracting makes more sense, and a college student from Uganda brings her computer science education home!
Topics:
- Scientists remotely controlled the social behavior of mice with light
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/optogenetics-social-behavior-brains-mice-light
- Most people will add something — even when subtracting makes more sense
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/psychology-numbers-people-add-default-subtract-better
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:
College student from Uganda brings her computer science education home
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/berkeley-student-from-uganda-teaches-computer-science-to-girls-back-home/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Michael Chu
(Host of 'Chu on This')
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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This week, Michael Chu (@michaelchu4real) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists burying 2,000 pairs of underpants in Switzerland, a new technique could make some plastic trash compostable at home, and a Mars Mission Report!
Topics:
- Scientists are burying 2,000 pairs of underpants in Switzerland
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/scientists-are-burying-2000-pairs-of-underpants-in-switzerland/
- A new technique could make some plastic trash compostable at home
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/plastic-compost-new-enzyme-technique-biodegradable
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Mars Mission Report:
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies Faster, Farther on Third Flight
https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8930/nasas-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-flies-faster-farther-on-third-flight/
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Makes Oxygen on Mars for First Time
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-perseverance-rover-makes-oxygen-on-mars-for-first-time/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Michael Chu
(Host of 'Chu on This')
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This week, John Kaiser (@kaisersaysso) and Alex Marzona (@alexmarzona) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about Earth sweeps up 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust each year, bandages made from crab shells speed healing, and six tips to build more movement into your day!
Topics:
- Earth sweeps up 5,200 tons of extraterrestrial dust each year
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/earth-extraterrestrial-space-dust-weight-meteorite
- Bandages made from crab shells speed healing
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bandages-chitin-crab-shells-faster-healing
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Healthy Habits: Six tips to build more movement into your day
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/six-tips-to-add-activity-movement-into-daily-routine
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
John Kaiser
(Producer, Actor & Comedian, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Alex Marzona
(Musician, Associate Producer at The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)
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This week, Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the Muon experiment that breaks the laws of physics, microscopic images reveal the science and beauty of face masks, and Mysterious X-rays are flaring out of Uranus!
Topics:
- Muon Experiment Breaks the Laws of Physics? Not so Fast
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/a-bluffers-guide-to-the-new-fundamental-law-of-nature/
- Microscopic images reveal the science and beauty of face masks
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-coronavirus-face-masks-microscopic-images
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - What Did You Just Say?: Mysterious X-rays are flaring out of Uranus
https://www.livescience.com/uranus-x-ray-radiation-detected.html
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke
(Streamer and Creator of Burke Made, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)
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This week, Mara Knopic (@thatmara) and James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about DNA can be collected from air, the science and technology that can help save the ocean, uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars, and the viral TikTok that explains vaccine science!
Topics:
- DNA can be collected from air, scientists show for first time
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/dna-can-be-collected-from-air-scientists-show-for-first-time/
- The science and technology that can help save the ocean
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/03/29/1021374/the-science-and-technology-that-can-help-save-the-ocean/
- Uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dead-stars-uranium-snowflakes-thermonuclear-supernova-explosions
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Let’s Get Social: The Viral TikTok That Explains Vaccine Science — And Makes You Laugh
https://news.wfsu.org/all-npr-news/2021-04-01/the-viral-tiktok-video-that-explains-vaccine-science-and-makes-you-laugh
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Mara Knopic
(Nuclear Reactor Operator and Nuclear Operations Instructor, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James Maple
(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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This week, Felix Morritt (@FelixMorritt) and Christina Vee (@Christy_Vee_) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the ‘USS Jellyfish’ emits strange radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster, scientists find deep-sea bacteria that are invisible to the human immune system, and a rabbit that walks on its ‘hands!'
Topics:
- The ‘USS Jellyfish’ emits strange radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/uss-jellyfish-galaxy-cluster-strange-radio-waves
- Scientists find deep-sea bacteria that are invisible to the human immune system
https://www.livescience.com/deep-sea-bacteria-invisible-to-human-immune-system.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Cute Animals: This rabbit walks on its ‘hands.’ Scientists think they’ve found the genetic reason why
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/03/rabbit-walks-its-hands-scientists-think-they-ve-found-genetic-reason-why
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Felix Morritt
(Actor, Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Webby nominated Associate Director of media planning for Amazon Prime Video)
Christina Vee
(Teacher, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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This week, James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) and Ben Goddard (@thebengoddard) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists announce a physical warp drive Is now possible, SpaceX's Starship prototype lands after epic test launch — but then explodes, a robot dog inspected the wreckage of a Starship rocket prototype, and how active bodies build stronger brains!
Topics:
- Scientists Announce a Physical Warp Drive Is Now Possible
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/scientists-announce-physical-warp-drive-145200339.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALnNAxQSzctyKo_hKrIgoRmQEJfIgA1qfA5kaf-7OoZFZT9AqW62-9gtOK42AXNrutzSOJwDGDMq6ffSp9iBCBnIc7ImlSThDLDB2MQgxF5czcC2DU8KcIhSrt-Ibp20o7SJMc3RgOHZMmftxitDL0Dqbrgwo2_CSGytBMdIfCAt
- SpaceX's Starship prototype lands after epic test launch — but then explodes!
https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn10-test-launch-landing-explosion
2.a A robot dog inspected the wreckage of a Starship rocket prototype
https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-robot-dog-wreckage-exploded-starship- rocket-2021-3
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Healthy Habits: Active bodies build stronger brains
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/active-bodies-build-stronger-brains-adolescent-health
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James Maple
(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
Ben Goddard
(Host, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network, Twitch Affiliate)
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This week, Sabrina Ramirez (@sabrinaxmonica) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about Perseverance landing on Mars, scientists entering people’s dreams, and the wonderful world of fermented foods!
Topics:
- Perseverance lands on Mars!
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/touchdown-nasas-mars-perseverance-rover-safely-lands-on-red-planet
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-s-perseverance-rover-sends-sneak-peek-of-mars-landing
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasa-s-mars-helicopter-reports-in
- Scientists entered people’s dreams and got them ‘talking’
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/02/scientists-entered-peoples-dreams-and-got-them-talking
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Food Science: Is it a good idea to ferment this?
(See the wonderful world of fermented foods on one delicious chart)
https://www.popsci.com/story/science/different-fermented-foods-chart/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Sabrina Ramirez
(First Cut, The Meaning of Podcast, Geeks of Color, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)
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This week, PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) and Mark Ellis (@markellislive) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about new technology that can get inside your head, beer science, and 'Science Moms' work to educate children on impact of climate change!
Topics:
- New technology can get inside your head. Are you ready?
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/brain-implant-tech-mental-data-privacy-ethics
- From homebrewing to brewery: It's all about beer science
https://abc7chicago.com/localish/learn-the-science-of-beer-at-vallensons-brewing-company/10004438/
SPECIAL SEGMENT: Scientists Spotlight: 'Science Moms'
('Science Moms' work to educate children on impact of climate change)
https://www.abc15.com/weather/science-moms-work-to-educate-children-on-impact-of-climate-change
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Mark Ellis
(Comedian, Schmoe, Dog Stepfather, Rotten Tomatoes “Versus” on Peacock TV)
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This week, James White (@G4TOR24) and Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists have taught spinach to send emails, a new chameleon species may be the world’s tiniest reptile, and the viral video of Mars circulating around Twitter!
Topics:
- Scientists Have Taught Spinach to Send Emails and it Could Warn Us About Climate Change
https://www.euronews.com/living/2021/02/01/scientists-have-taught-spinach-to-send-emails-and-it-could-warn-us-about-climate-change
- A new chameleon species may be the world’s tiniest reptile
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-tiny-chameleon-species-may-be-world-smallest-reptile
SPECIAL SEGMENT: Let’s Get Social: Viral Video of Mars Circulating around Twitter
(The surface of Mars as seen by Curiosity Rover with the sound of the Martian winds captured by InSight lander)
https://twitter.com/wonderofscience/status/1357494007878746112
More information on InSight lander: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasas-insight-hears-peculiar-sounds-on-mars
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James White
(The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke
(Streamer and Creator of Burke Made, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)
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This week, Jonathan Rome (@ItsJohnnyRome) and Alex Marzona (@AlexMarzona) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about a new catalyst turns greenhouse gas into jet fuel, ultra-precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue, and Why do wombats poop cubes? Scientists may finally have the answer!
Topics:
- A new catalyst turns greenhouse gas into jet fuel
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-iron-based-catalyst-converts-carbon-dioxide-jet-fuel
- Ultra-precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue
https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ultra-precise-lasers-remove-cancer-cells-without-damaging-nearby-tissue/
SPECIAL SEGMENT: What a Load of Crap
(Why do wombats poop cubes? Scientists may finally have the answer)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/29/australia/wombat-poop-cubes-intl-scli-scn/index.html
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Alex Marzona
(Musician, Associate Producer at The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)
Jonathan Rome
(Filmmaker, Co-Host of The First View Podcast, Video Editor and Writer for Geeks of Color)
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This week, Maxwell Haddad (@cinemaxwell) and Sean Sullivan (@suitupsully) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about giant worms may have burrowed into the ancient seafloor to ambush prey, German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again, and What is Going on With Tik Tok’s Sea Shanty Trend?
Topics:
- Giant worms may have burrowed into the ancient seafloor to ambush prey
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/giant-bobbit-worms-burrow-fossils-seafloor-ambush-prey
- German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/german-scientists-make-paralyzed-mice-walk-rcna235
SPECIAL SEGMENT: Let’s Get Social:
What is Going on With Tik Tok’s Sea Shanty Trend?
(TikTok'S Sea Shanty Obsession Reveals How Music Can Hijack Your Brain)
https://www.inverse.com/science/science-of-sea-shanty-tiktok-explained
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Maxwell Haddad
(Theater Producer and Co-Host at The PJ Campbell Network)
Sean Sullivan
(The Movie Trivia Schmoedown, The PJ Campbell Network)
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This week, Alex Marzona (@AlexMarzona) and James Lott Junior (@JamesLottJr1) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about drones could help create a quantum internet, CRISPR gene editing used to store data in DNA inside living cells, and Biden appoints geneticist Eric Lander as science adviser!
Topics:
- Drones could help create a quantum internet
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/physics-drones-could-help-create-quantum-internet
- CRISPR gene editing used to store data in DNA inside living cells
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264383-crispr-gene-editing-used-to-store-data-in-dna-inside-living-cells/
SPECIAL SEGMENT: Scientist Spotlight: Eric Lander
(Biden appoints geneticist Eric Lander as science adviser)
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/biden-appoints-geneticist-eric-lander-science-advisor
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Alex Marzona
(Musician, Associate Producer at The Schmoedown Entertainment Network)
James Lott Junior
(Host, Author, AfterBuzz TV, CEO and Founder of JLJ Media)
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This week, Mara Knopic (@thatmara) and James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about Earth whipping around quicker than it has in a half-century, a mysterious 'wobble' moving Mars' poles around, and the SpaceX Dragon Capsule's First of Its Kind Science Splashdown!
Topics:
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Earth is whipping around quicker than it has in a half-century https://www.livescience.com/earth-spinning-faster-negative-leap-second.html
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A mysterious 'wobble' is moving Mars' poles around https://www.livescience.com/mars-chandler-wobble.html
Special Segment: Checking in with An Old Story
New Article: (SpaceX Dragon Capsule to Make First of Its Kind Science Splashdown) https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/spacex-dragon-science-splashdown
Original Article We Covered on Dec 5th: (SpaceX set to send loads of science to ISS aboard its new Dragon 2 spacecraft) https://www.cnet.com/news/spacex-set-to-send-loads-of-science-to-space-aboard-its-new-dragon-2-saturday/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Mara Knopic
(Nuclear Reactor Operator and Nuclear Operations Instructor, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James Maple
(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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This week, PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) and James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the latest achievement in quantum teleportation, climate change making animals darker, and healthy habits for you to implement into your life!
Topics:
- Quantum Teleportation Was Just Achieved With 90% Accuracy Over a 44km Distance
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-achieve-sustained-high-fidelity-quantum-teleportation-over-44-km
- Will climate change make animals darker—or lighter?
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/will-climate-change-make-animals-darker-or-lighter
Special Segment: Healthy Habits
(How to make the most of meditation with science)
https://www.popsci.com/story/science/how-to-meditate-practice-mindfulness/
(The science of how to stick to New Year's resolutions)
https://www.cbs58.com/news/the-science-of-how-to-stick-to-new-years-resolutions-and-truly-change-your-habits
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James Maple
(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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This week, Mara Knopic (@thatmara) and Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about octopuses punching fish for no apparent reason, flexible devices that may help cloths solar power your screens, and rogue planets that wander the galaxy all alone!
Topics:
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Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason https://www.npr.org/2020/12/24/950143025/watch-octopuses-punch-fish-sometimes-for-no-apparent-reason
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Flexible devices may help clothes solar power your screens https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/flexible-devices-clothes-fabric-solar-power
Special Segment: Lesson of the Week – “What are Rogue Planets?” (Rogue planets wander the galaxy all alone) https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/rogue-planets-wander-galaxy-space
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Mara Knopic (Nuclear Reactor Operator and Nuclear Operations Instructor, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke (Streamer, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)
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This week, John Kaiser (@KaiserSaysSo) and Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the director of 'Greenland' studying the science of comets to prepare for the disaster film, ivory from a 16th century shipwreck revealing new details about African elephants, and the scientific guide to a better Christmas dinner!
Topics:
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'Greenland' director studied the science of comets to prepare for disaster film https://www.space.com/greenland-movie-director-interview
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Ivory from a 16th century shipwreck reveals new details about African elephants https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ivory-shipwreck-african-elephants-tusk-dna-bom-jesus
Special Segment: The scientific guide to a better Christmas dinner https://www.newscientist.com/article/2263461-the-scientific-guide-to-a-better-christmas-dinner-i-science-with-sam/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke (Streamer, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)
John Kaiser (Producer, Actor & Comedian, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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This week, James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) and Dwain Burke (@burkemade) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about U.S. physicists rallying around an ambitious plan to build a fusion power plant, why today's 'fast fashions' can be bad for the planet, and how Tasmanian devils are clawing their way back from extinction.
Topics:
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U.S. physicists rally around ambitious plan to build fusion power plant https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/us-physicists-rally-around-ambitious-plan-build-fusion-power-plant
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Why today’s ‘fast fashions’ can be bad for the planet https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/fast-fashion-sustainability-environment-pollution-clothing
Special Segment: A Bit of Good News (Tasmanian devils claw their way back from extinction) https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/tasmanian-devils-claw-their-way-back-extinction
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Dwain Burke (Streamer, Engineer/Cam Operator for SEN and The Gucciverse)
James Maple (TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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@jamesmapleactor
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This week, James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) and PJ Campbell (@pj_campbell) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the collapse of the Arecibo telescope, new science experiments sent by SpaceX aboard the ISS, and Colorado student, Gitanjali Rao, names Time's 'Kid of the Year!'
Topics:
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Arecibo telescope collapses, ending 57-year run https://www.sciencenews.org/article/arecibo-telescope-collapse-loss-big-deal-astronomy-video
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SpaceX set to send loads of science to ISS aboard its new Dragon 2 spacecraft https://www.cnet.com/news/spacex-set-to-send-loads-of-science-to-space-aboard-its-new-dragon-2-saturday/
Special Segment: Scientist Spotlight: Gitanjali Rao (Colorado student, scientist named Time’s ‘Kid of the Year’) https://apnews.com/article/gitanjali-rao-time-kid-of-the-year-2fe8c1c3a58ab88f1334e0f377669342
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell (Host, Producer, The PJ Campbell Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
James Maple (TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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This week, James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) and Ryan Nilsen (@RyNilsen) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about an atom smasher unearthing surprises with a 2000-year-old mummy, what the public needs to prep for vaccine side effects, and 13 science stories to be thankful for!
Topics:
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Atom smasher unearths surprises hidden with 2000-year-old mummy https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/11/atom-smasher-unearths-surprises-hidden-2000-year-old-mummy
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Public needs to prep for vaccine side effects https://science.sciencemag.org/content/370/6520/1022
Special Segment: 2020 isn’t all bad. Here are 13 science stories to be thankful for: https://www.popsci.com/story/science/good-news-science-thanksgiving/
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Ryan Nilsen (Actor, Filmmaker, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, SEN Live)
James Maple (TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)
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