Basically Science
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15 episodes
Electromagnetic Waves: How They Allowed Us to Image a Black Hole
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 suppor...
Sneezes, Wheezes and Everything In Between
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
Why Is My Gin and Tonic Glowing?
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 @sciencebasi...
From Sweet Treats to Losing Feet
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 @sc...
Fall: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 4/4
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:
Summer: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 3/4
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 the...
Spring: Understanding Water Through The Seasons, Part 2/4
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:
Winter: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 1/4
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 suc...
Should We Be Afraid of Artificial Intelligence? Part Two
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 app...
Should We Be Afraid of Artificial Intelligence? Part One
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 ...
Can Shrooms Cure Depression?
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 cha...
The Dangers of Alcohol
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? ...
Drugs and Superbugs!
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 w...