Think Queen with Kyne

Food scientist and TikTok creator, Brittany Towers aka the ‘The Black Food Scientist’ joins Kyne for a deep dive into the world of food science and you have a seat at the table. Should we be eating foods with ingredients we can’t pronounce? Why are there so many diet trends and how do you know which is best for you? Why do food regulations differ depending on geographics? Kyne and Brittany will dish out some facts we are all seeking in a world of ever-changing diet advice and answer the question: what on earth does “healthy food” even mean?! 🥗🍎 😋 Learn more about Brittany Towers on Instagram.  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to get rich! Kyne sits down with best-selling author, Berna Anat – aka “your financial hype woman” to spill some juicy money-making secrets. From emotionally understanding your debt to the growing trend of anti-capitalism, Berna and Kyne uncover how to make money, honey! 💰🤑 Learn more about Berna Anat on Instagram.  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love em’ or hate em’ mosquitos have played an integral part of shaping societies dating back all the way to the dinosaur age. Kyne invites historian and author, Dr. Timothy C. Winegard to share his insights on the insect, and how it shaped the world as we know it. From the crumbling of militaries to the downfall of entire populations, Dr. Winegard highlights the most shocking moments throughout history where a species no larger than a fingernail has held all the power. 🦟 Learn more about Dr. Timothy C. Winegard’s The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator here  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The natural world is as gay as gay can be! From whales to lions to even slugs - there’s no denying that queerness is alive and well in the animal kingdom. Kyne gets to the bottom of the latest science and revelations with wildlife filmmaker & conservationist, Connel Bradwell! It's a wild ride filled with fascinating discoveries that will leave you seeing nature in a whole new light! 🐋🦁🌈 Learn more about Connel Bradwell on Instagram.  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 reshaped our world in ways we never imagined, and for countless individuals, the pandemic's impact endures through the ongoing threat of Long COVID. In this compelling episode, Kyne engages in a crucial conversation with one of the foremost Long COVID researchers, Hannah Davis, shedding light on the stark realities of this persisting and debilitating condition. Prepare to be informed, enlightened, and inspired as Kyne and Hannah unravel the facts surrounding this pressing health issue. 💡🔬 Learn more about Hannah Davis and the Patient-Led Research Collaborative through their website, or find them on X. For up-to-date information on epidemiology, visit https://peoplescdc.org/  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for the looming AI takeover? Ready or not, it’s here to stay and futurist, Sinéad Bovell will open your eyes to the good, the bad and the downright scary. Get ready to have your mind blown and your tech perceptions challenged in this episode! 🤖 Learn more about Sinéad Bovell on Instagram.  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is in the air with the world’s most prominent biological anthropologist, Dr. Helen Fisher. Listen in as Kyne embarks into the heart of the issues with Dr. Fisher, unraveling love languages, uncovering the secrets to finding your perfect partner, and exploring the world of dating apps. But the revelations don't stop there – Kyne and Dr. Fisher delve deep into the complexities of the male and female brain and how they differ. Get ready to be captivated as they unlock the science behind love in all its glory! 💑 Learn more about Dr. Helen Fisher through her website.  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking season two off with a bang with none other than the goat of STEM, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson! Join Kyne as she sits down with the astrophysicist extraordinaire to explore how science has the power to unite us all. But hold onto your seats because this conversation doesn't stop at the cosmos – they even talk JLO. Yes, you read that right, JLO. 🚀🌟 Find Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson on Instagram or through his website.   Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Have we all become chronically online, or is it just Kyne? This week, Kyne is joined by Dr. Gabriella Coleman, an expert on hacking, and in particular ethical hackers and “hacktivists” such as Anonymous. Kyne asks whether the internet has taken over our lives yet and whether or not we should be more cautious over cyberattacks. The two discuss whether hackers are worse than the government, and what the future holds in store for us with AI, deepfakes, and algorithms taking over.  Learn more about Dr. Gabriella Coleman through her website: https://gabriellacoleman.org/ or connect with her on Twitter. Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mabuhay, bonjour, hola, and hello! Our special guest this week is Daniel W. Hieber, a linguist who specializes in endangered languages. Kyne and Daniel talk about whether whales have languages, how languages are invented or go extinct, and Quebec’s language police.  This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free 30-day trial here: https://www.audible.ca/    Learn more about Daniel W. Hieber through his website: https://danielhieber.info/ or connect with him on Twitter.Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does sound work? How does a melody travel through a wire or translate into grooves on a record? Kyne is joined by Dr. Shini Somara, a mechanical engineer, who teaches us about the physics of sound, how musical notes work, and why music speaks to our souls.  Learn more about Dr. Shini Somara on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are germs? How did we even find out about them, and how do they work? Kyne talks to Darrion Nguyen this week to learn about how germs make us sick, why scientists didn’t do a better job handling covid-19, and the good germs that keep us alive.   Learn more about Darrion Nguyen on Instagram and TikTok.Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gender identity and sexuality have become quite hot button issues! Kyne talks to Daniella Noël this week to discuss the history and variety of queer identities, why so many young people are coming out as LGBTQ+, and how they think schools should approach the topic of sex and sexuality.  This episode is brought to you by Proactiv. Shop the line here: https://www.proactiv.com/ or on Instagram. USE promo code THINKQUEEN10 to get 10% off your purchase.  Learn more about Daniella Noël on Instagram.Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are blind to most of reality, or so says our special guest award-winning science broadcaster & author, Ziya Tong. This week, Kyne and Ziya discuss the climate crisis, plastic in the ocean and in our bodies, and living in a bubble. Kyne goes through some common climate change denial arguments and asks why individuals should take responsibility for problems caused by corporations. Ziya shares her advice on staying optimistic during an existential threat.  Connect with Ziya Tong on Twitter.Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.  Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space…the final frontier! But what’s left up there to learn and do This week, we’re joined by Emily Calandrelli, a former NASA intern and MIT engineer. Kyne has questions about the ethics of space tourism, Elon Musk colonizing Mars, and how studying space benefits us Earthlings.  Learn more about Emily Calandrelli on Instagram and TikTok. Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have math trauma? Are you a math lover? Why or why not? Kyne kicks off the first episode with fellow math nerd and math guru, Vanessa Vakharia to talk about all things math education: why they think people struggle with math, their experiences in high school, and how they think schools should operate!  This episode is brought to you by Proactiv. Shop the line here: https://www.proactiv.com/ or on Instagram. USE promo code THINKQUEEN10 to get 10% off your purchase.  Learn more about Vanessa Vakharia on Instagram or through her website: https://www.themathguru.ca/  Connect with Kyne on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Follow us on Instagram for information and updates about future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever think about how much more fun school would have been if your teacher was a drag queen? Well, now you can!! Starting April 4th, join Kyne Santos, Tik Tok sensation and former Canada’s Drag Race star, as she takes you on a journey into the world of STEM. From astrology to biology and everything in between, Kyne will leave you with a PhD in Fierce! --------------------------------Music Credits:Do It by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USXii by Limujii | https://soundcloud.com/limujiiMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.