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In this episode, Parker leads us through understanding Electromagnetic waves, also known as visible light, UV light, Radio waves, Microwaves, and so much more. Electromagnetic waves are really just a form of energy.  You can support the show here! If you want to watch, you can find the video form here! Be sure to follow the show! Thank you :)Support the show

Can you imagine how difficult it must be to have a food allergy? In this episode, we break down what an allergy is, what it causes, and how it's treated. You can watch the full episode and support the show on Patreon! If you want to watch some clips, you can find them on YouTube! Be sure to follow the show and subscribe! A review is always helpful as well. :)Sources:https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_four_types_of_allergic_reactions/article.htmhttps://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reactionhttps://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/allergic-reactionshttps://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.htmlhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320101https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603002.htmlRead MoreSupport the show

In this week's episode, Parker dives into fluorescence, a topic that is common but complicated. This is Parker's first hosted episode so be sure to tune in to hear what he has to say. You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpodIf you want to watch the full video podcast, you can find it on Patreon at Patreon.com/basicallyscience for as little as $3 a month. For more information, you can read about it at www.basically-science.comSupport the show

Did you know that diabetes is the world's 6th deadliest disease? In this episode, I introduce my new cohost - Parker Adams. Additionally, we discuss what diabetes is and why awareness matters. You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpodIf you want to watch the full video podcast, you can find it on Patreon at Patreon.com/basicallyscience for as little as $3 a month. For more information, you can read about it at www.basically-science.comSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss heat capacity - the energy required to change the temperature of a substance. We talk about this concept in terms of water and then tie everything together at the end. Sources: https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Oceanography/Book%3A_Oceanography_(Hill)/04%3A_Properties_of_Water/4.2%3A_Heat_capacity_the_ocean_and_our_weatherhttps://www.e-education.psu.edu/earth540/content/c3_p3.htmlhttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/fish-freeze.htmlPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comWe also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLDUFobIl95VvQLzYZBz9gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/basicallyscience)Support the show

It’s the season that everyone dreams of. This week we are discussing water and how it relates to summer! In this episode we discuss surface tension, compressibility, and the relationship between water and light. I then share 10 ways that these topics relate to summer and the world around us.Sources:https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/surface-tension-and-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=49354N3ZGJW6O3#qt-science_center_objectshttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-compressibility?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=4FR6NHEW35X9RF#qt-science_center_objectshttps://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/49-refraction-of-light#:~:text=light%20in%20water-,When%20light%20travels%20from%20air%20into%20water%2C%20it%20slows%20down,more%20towards%20the%20normal%20line.Please hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes. You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback or inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comWe also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLDUFobIl95VvQLzYZBz9gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/basicallyscience)Support the show

As the flowers blossom, we are discussing the importance of water in spring! We cover adhesion, cohesion, and capillary action. I then share how these concepts support life on earth! Sources:https://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/parts.htmlhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-capillary-action-plant/https://www.sciencemag.org/site/feature/misc/webfeat/vis2005/show/transpiration.pdfhttps://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/mauisoil/a_comp03.aspxhttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/sediment-and-suspended-sediment?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=FLOTM6DZMP4DYQ#qt-science_center_objectshttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/adhesion-and-cohesion-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=C907S0IIUR7IVJ#qt-science_center_objectshttps://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/docs/cwt/guidance/3159.pdfPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comWe also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLDUFobIl95VvQLzYZBz9gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/basicallyscience)Support the show

Some people love it, some hate it. Personally, it's my favorite time of the year. In this episode we are talking about SNOW. More specifically, we are talking about water, phases of matter, density, and how these properties of water make it such and important molecule.Sources: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/salt-doesnt-melt-ice-heres-how-it-makes-winter-streets-safer/#:~:text=If%20the%20water%20is%20mixed,how%20salty%20the%20solution%20is.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/big-thawhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/why-are-glaciers-and-sea-ice-meltinghttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-density?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=YLWK7CJ6CP0G1S#qt-science_center_objectshttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/temperature-and-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=IUHJVFDTMMR5QV#qt-science_center_objectsPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes. You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback or inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comWe also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLDUFobIl95VvQLzYZBz9gSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/basicallyscience)Support the show

Last week we discussed Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep learning to gain an understanding of those topics. Additionally, we discussed the fears associated with Artificial Intelligence. This week we take that knowledge and apply it the science of earthquakes! Tune in for more! This is part two of a two part series.Sources:https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2019/9/artificial-intelligence-ai-fears-how-addresshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4088363-artificial-intelligence-explainedhttps://www.tutorialspoint.com/tensorflow/tensorflow_understanding_artificial_intelligence.htmhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17591-whttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201022143939.htmhttps://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/science-earthquakes?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objectsPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod as well as my @burgisadam. For more content, or if you prefer video, check out the YouTube Channel, Basically Science. If you’re currently watching on YouTube, hit the like button if you learned something today. It’s the only way I know you learned so make sure you do it! You can join the Patreon community for as little as three dollars a month! I have a special surprise for those joining, and you will definitely want to see it! Follow the link in the description. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.com. Affiliate Links:https://amzn.to/36OX5TW - The Body: A Guide For Occupantshttps://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

Buckle up because this week, we are going on a deep dive into the unknown. Artificial Intelligence: the science of human like computers. Should we be afraid? We'll find out. We also take the time to talk about earthquakes. Why? Because believe it or not, the two are related. This is part one of a two part series!Sources:https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2019/9/artificial-intelligence-ai-fears-how-addresshttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4088363-artificial-intelligence-explainedhttps://www.tutorialspoint.com/tensorflow/tensorflow_understanding_artificial_intelligence.htmhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17591-whttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201022143939.htmhttps://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/science-earthquakes?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objectsPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes. You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback or inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comWe also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJLDUFobIl95VvQLzYZBz9gAlso- if you are looking for a new book, check this one out. In this book, the author takes us on an adventure through the body and how it works. This master explainer can teach you just want you need to know about the vessel we call you. Follow the link to get the book today. (This is an affiliate link and a portion of the proceeds go directly to supporting the show)The Body: A Guide for OccupantsAffiliate Links:https://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss the use of psilocybin as a potential drug for treating depression. In November of 2020 an article was published regarding the results of a study on shrooms and the relationship to depression. The results could change the future of mental health treatment options. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hallucinogenshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181663/pdf/DialoguesClinNeurosci-3-265.pdfhttps://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/109/6/1820.full.pdfhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dopaminehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4231020/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4471964/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390818300753Please hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes!You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod, on facebook @itsbasicallysciencepodcast, and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.com.Also- if you are looking for a new book, check this one out. In this book, the author takes us on an adventure through the body and how it works. This master explainer can teach you just want you need to know about the vessel we call you. Follow the link to get the book today. (Affiliate link)The Body: A Guide for Occupants Affiliate Links:https://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

In this episode we discuss the world's third largest risk factor for disease: Alcoholism. We then dive into how humans process alcohol, the negative effects it can have, and lastly we ask the question- does alcohol have health benefits? If you or a loved one struggles with an alcohol addiction, you can find sources for help below. https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i40/14652.htmhttps://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statisticshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21497739/https://www.addictioncenter.com/alcohol/liver/https://vertavahealth.com/alcohol/related-diseases-disorders/https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20091118/alcohol-may-reduce-mens-heart-risk#2https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htmhttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinehttps://www.alcohol.org/treatment/hotline/Please hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod, on facebook @itsbasicallysciencepodcast, and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.com.Affiliate Links:https://amzn.to/36OX5TW - The Body: A Guide For Occupantshttps://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

In this Episode, we start by taking a look at bacteria. It is important to understand what classifies as a bacteria and how they grow and reproduce. Additionally, we talk about antibiotics and how abuse or misuse of the drugs could lead to what is called a Superbug! What’s a superbug? You’ll have to listen to find out!https://www.drugs.comhttps://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160526/NEWS/160529919/mutated-superbug-detected-in-u-s-raises-fear-of-end-of-the-road-for-antibioticshttps://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4100/texthttps://undark.org/2020/05/28/dont-stay-germaphobic/https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/disarm-act-proposes-new-strategies-fight-growing-threat-antibiotic-resistancePlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod, on facebook @itsbasicallysciencepodcast, and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comAffiliate Links:https://amzn.to/36OX5TW - The Body: A Guide For Occupantshttps://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

Atoms make up all of the known matter in the world. The word atom is derived from the word greek word atomos, which means uncuttable. That is a terrible ironic derivation of the word because the cutting or splitting of atoms is so iconic in world history. In this episode we go over what an atom is an the role this science played in our history. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom#History_of_atomic_theorywww.un.orgwww.nti.orgwww.world-nuclear.orgPlease hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod, on facebook @itsbasicallysciencepodcast, and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comAffiliate Links:https://amzn.to/36OX5TW - The Body: A Guide For Occupantshttps://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss the importance of the scientific method. In other word, we go over how to science. I feel this is a good place to start so we are on the same page for every episode going forward. Please hit subscribe and turn on notifications for new episodes.You can follow the show on twitter @sciencebasicpod, on facebook @itsbasicallysciencepodcast, and you can follow me on twitter @burgisadam. I encourage you to share with a friend. For feedback and inquiries, you can contact me at sciencebasically@gmail.comAffiliate Links:https://amzn.to/36OX5TW - The Body: A Guide For Occupantshttps://amzn.to/3jWLpUK - Blue Yeti Nano Microphonehttps://amzn.to/2NCK9tA - Folding adjustable table (Similar to mine, not the same)https://amzn.to/3domSqs - Adjustable Pop Filterhttps://amzn.to/2ZxIHvf - Phone Mount for Recordinghttps://amzn.to/3qvqb2x - Personal Phone/Video Recording DeviceSupport the show