Science Buffs

In this week's episode, Sam teaches Abby all about the International Space Station and the life systems that keep the crew onboard alive. They discuss if they would personally go to the space station, how long it has been in operation, and if these systems could be used down here on Earth. Enjoy the episode! Sources:

Dive deep into the oceanic world of submarines in this episode as Abby unravel their fascinating history and intricate engineering for Sam! Join us as we explore the evolution from early prototypes to advanced modern submarines. Delve into the mysteries of underwater exploration and the technological innovations that make these vessels operate beneath the surface. However, the journey isn't all sm...

Sam is back from Japan and is highlighting all of the cool STEM-related things she saw on her trip! The gals talk about car elevators, bullet trains and toilets. Join us for this fun episode!

In this episode, it's Abby's turn to teach! Abby walks Sam through the mistakes that turned Apollo 13's initially smooth flight into a disaster. A series of mistakes caused an oxygen tank to explode a couple days into the flight and the crew and mission control had to work the almost impossible task of returning to Earth. The girls walk through the mission-saving procedures created, th...

Today Sam is doing a deep dive into the probability and statistics behind the WWII enigma machine. She explores the history and development of cryptology law a general practice and then explains the enigma machine and how the Allies finally broke it.

In this week's episode, Abby teaches Sam all about the science, history, and some controversy surrounding cochlear implants. The gals discuss how cool it would be to work as a biomedical engineer, the difference between implants and hearing aids, and how early you should pack for a big trip. Enjoy the episode! https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/understanding-cochlear-implants https://www.medicaln...

It's a bonus episode y'all! The gals wanted to kick off a recurring bonus episode series where they highlight someone who made waves in the STEM field. This week is Amelia Mary Earhart, a woman who made huge strides (especially for women) in the field of aviation. They also discuss Amelia Rose Earhart, a former newscaster, current pilot and artist who wrote the book "Learn to Love the Turbulence"....

In this week's episode, Sam teaches Abby all about the sound barrier, the history of humans breaking the sound barrier, and some fascinating facts about the Concorde. Sam walks us through all of the physics and aerodynamics associated with nearing the sound barrier (and then breaking it). It's a fascinating episode, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

In this episode, Abby teaches Sam all about the engineering that goes into building a Formula 1 car. From the chassis, to the engine, to the tires, TONS of engineers are working behind the scenes to optimize the race times for the drivers. The gals talk about all the nitty gritty engineering details, but also discuss why Drive to Survive is even better than normal reality shows. Enjoy the episode!...

Hey Buffs! Welcome to the Q+A bonus episode! In this episode, Sam and Abby discuss their college experiences, their friendship, and their careers while answering your questions. It’s a fun one to help you get to know the girls better. Enjoy the episode!

Hey Science Buffs! In this week's episode, Sam teaches Abby all about the science of telescopes. The gals cover refraction vs. reflection telescopes, where you can get a telescope at an affordable price, and they talk all about the Hubble and James Web Space telescopes. They also give a weekend update and debate whether Christmas decorations should go up before or after Thanksgiving. Enjoy the...

In this week's episode, Abby recaps her beekeeping experience and teaches Sam about the structure of a hive, the roles of different bees, and how some gruesome details about how a new queen bee takes over. It's not all fun and games being a queen bee! Learn all about these hard-working pollinators on this week's episode. Enjoy!

It's Sam and Abby coming at you with a bonus episode! Today we are quizzing each other on STEM trivia questions. Let's see how much we actually know about science! Enjoy the episode!

Ever wonder about the science behind how criminals are caught? How does DNA fingerprinting actually work? In this weeks episode, Sam teaches Abby all about the science and history behind DNA fingerprinting. They talk cases that were solved using DNA including the catching of the Golden State Killer and other true crime cases. The girls discuss if they would want law enforcement to have access to t...

Welcome to the first episode of the Science Buffs Podcast! In this week's episode, we do a little "About Me" and Abby teaches Sam all about the Citicorp Center Engineering Crisis. It was a near-miss engineering disaster that was kept from the public for almost 20 years! Learn all about the history, the technical details, and the fix that was implemented for this building that almost...