I Slept Through Science

What does it mean for food to be organic? Is Organic food healthier for you? And will this week's topic lead to Ryan ranting? Listen and find out!   This is part of the Biology unit. Resources from this episode: USDA Organic Labeling USDA list of allowed substances EPA Pesticide Regulations Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by...

This week we answer another listener question, discover which bird would make the best villain, and find out which bird is Cheryl's favorite.   This is part of the Biology unit. Resources from this episode: TedEd The Moa Flying Penguins (funny) Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Nonc...

This week starts a new unit: Biology! We start with an overview of Biology and then quickly move into questions like: Why does Cheryl think she's like a platypus? What even is a platypus anyway, and is it even possible to classify it? And Ryan has a special surprise for Cheryl at the end.  This is part of the Biology unit. Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , &...

In the final lesson in our Hot & Cold unit, Cheryl learns how making ice cream, deicing roads, and antifreeze are connected. She also reflects back on what she's learned during the unit and how the concepts are connected.  Resources from this episode: Wikipedia Stack Exchange Scientific American Florida State University Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , &amp...

Why does licking a metal pole in the winter cause your tongue to stick to the pole? Why can ice from your freezer feel sticky? And what's different between Cheryl & Ryan's freezers? Learn the answers to these questions and more this week. It's never too late to learn about the world around you!   Resources from this episode: New Your Times Physics Stack Exchange How Stuff Works Watch the...

Why can you use the same liquid to burn warts off your foot as you do to make ice cream really quickly? And how can this mysterious substance let you be a dragon? Listen this week's lesson will answer this and more all about liquid nitrogen! This lesson is part of the Hot & Cold unit. Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché...

Popular at Halloween parties, what is that mysterious substance that gives off "smoke" and doesn't leave a puddle behind? Come along with Cheryl and learn what Dry Ice actually is and what makes it so unique! This lesson is part of the Hot & Cold unit. Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attributi...

Is it true the vodka can never freeze? Why would putting vodka in the freezer help it last longer? And why would whiskey be declared the winner by Ryan and Cheryl? Listen to this weeks episode to find out! This lesson is part of the Hot & Cold unit. Resources from this episode: Alcohol & Whiskey Freezing Temperatures States of Matter Simulation Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Fac...

We've all seen water boil, but have you ever wondered why? Where do those bubbles come from, anyway? And what are they made of? Learn along with Cheryl about the answer to these questions and the wonders of phase changes! This lesson is part of the Hot & Cold unit. Resources from this episode: States of Matter Simulation Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Tw...

Revisiting a question Cheryl had from Lesson 2, we learn that molecules move, even in solids like a desk. But why? And how does that relate to the temperature of an object? Plus a surprise throwback to our childhood. This lesson is part of the Hot & Cold unit. Resources from this episode: States of Matter Simulation Bill Nye: Heat Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram...

Several movies and books predict disastrous results if the Moon were to get closer to Earth. We all know that ocean tides are caused by the Moon, but *how* does the Moon cause the tides? Listen to this week's lesson and learn with Cheryl!   Resources from this episode: Tides Simulation   Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 b...

Can you whistle? Do you know how whistling works? How similar is whistling to musical instruments? These questions and more will be answered in this week's lesson, along with some things to try yourself! Watch the podcast on YouTube   Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France Licens...

What's so special about the "new" COVID-19 vaccines? Why are they different? And what exactly are vaccines, anyway? Learn along with Cheryl a bit about how our immune systems work and why vaccines are an impressive medical tool. Note: this episode was recorded in July 2021. Resources from this episode: In a Nutshell Video about Vaccines Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagra...

A college professor once told Cheryl that its better (for you) to hit a pedestrian with your car than to hit another car or a telephone pole. Besides the moral implications, does this have any scientific backing? This week's lesson will answer that question!   Resources from this episode: Eureka Inertia Cartoon The Physics of Car Crashes   Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebo...

Ever wondered where the salt in the ocean comes from? Or why rivers and streams aren't salty, but oceans are? This week Cheryl learns about what makes the oceans salty, as well as some well known salty lakes as well. The answer may surprise you. References: Why is the ocean salty - USGS Why is the ocean salty - NOAA Why is the ocean salty, but rivers flowing into it are not? - NOAA Watch the podca...

Have you ever wondered why Pluto isn't a planet anymore? Did Pluto get demoted? Do scientists have it out for the planet? Learn more about the history of what is considered a planet and how it's changed over time. Then decide for yourself: should Pluto be considered a planet? Resources from this episode: Solar System Scope (model) How I Killed Pluto (book) Is Pluto a Planet (YouTube) Watch the pod...

This week we answer our first listener question, Cheryl earns her first gold star, and we learn the value of humidifiers.    References: Cleveland Clinic Dear Science (Washington Post) Healthline.com Weather.com Livescience.com NPR National Institute of Health Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed unde...

Does Survival of the Fittest apply to an office environment? What exactly does it mean, where does it come from, and what does it have to do with bunnies? This week's lesson will fill you in!   Resources from this episode: PhET Simulation Cane Toads - An Unnatural History    Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché...

This week Cheryl shares one of her most vivid memories from middle school science about how to make a sugar cube dissolve faster. To explain this phenomenon, Ryan talks about phases of matter, molecules, and even uses some visuals! Resources from this episode: PhET States of Matter Simulation Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Lat...

For our first lesson, Cheryl wants to know what a shooting star really is and in the process learns about asteroids and comets too! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License.

Hear a little bit about the idea for I Slept Through Science and what Ryan & Cheryl will be doing in this new podcast. New lessons every Monday! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License.