The Science Behind That

Send us Fan Mail Happy Memorial Day all you scientists! Today we are talking about the science behind fish and if they can feel pain. This is a very common idea that they don't feel pain, so we're going to unpack this and talk about the science about how fish perceive pain, where the idea that they did not perceive pain came from, and of course things you can do as hunters and fishermen...

Send us Fan Mail Hello all you scientists! In today's episode we discuss the science behind the Hantavirus. We discuss how it spreads, what its symptoms are and what it is. I hope you enjoy today's episode and as promised here is the link to the research paper on Hantavirus super spreaders.  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2009040 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hello, all you scientists! In today's episode we are discussing the science behind re-mineralizing gum. We will be talking about what it is and if it works. Of course, we will also talk about the process of natural re-mineralizing of your teeth that your body goes through pretty much every day, along with how enamel is produced in the first place. If you have any questions or...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone, in today's episode of The Science Behind That podcast we're going to be talking about allergies. We're going to be talking about what they are and the immunology behind them and then we're also going to be discussing what makes anaphylactic shock so different than a standard allergic reaction. I hope you all had a nice weekend and I hope you guy...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Scientists! In today's episode we are discussing the science behind weightlifting and if it can help people with osteoporosis increase bone density and improve outcomes. I hope you enjoy today's episode and have a great weekend! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hello all of you scientists! Today we are going to be discussing the science behind how expiration dates are formulated, what they mean, and what you can do to minimize your risk of food borne illness. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoy today’s episode. If you have any suggestions or comments, you can send me a text using the link here in the description, or you...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we are discussing the science behind tanning beds. We will talk about how melanin is produced in the body, how sunlight affects that, if tanning beds are bad for you, and the cool ways nature uses melanin. I hope you enjoy today’s episode, and I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we are talking about the health impacts of tattoos. We will discuss how the immunology of tattoos work, some historical context, possible effects on the immune system, and if there is any risk for cancer. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and if you have any questions or comments, shoot me a text or an email at thesciencebt@gmail.com  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hello everybody. In today's episode I will be discussing the science behind autocracy. We will be discussing what it is and what autocratic regimes are. We'll be talking about why they are an easier system of government and the issues that arise from them. We'll also be talking about why they attract the type of people they attract, why many people tend to like auto...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we are discussing the science behind oceanic carbon sequestration. The process of carbon sequestration in the ocean is not a new thing and has been going on for millennia. However, the technology of inducing it, making it more efficient, and manual sequestration methods is very new. Today we'll be discussing the different types of technologies or meth...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode we are discussing the science behind smoking and vaping. We will discuss which, if any is better for you, how both work, the health effects of both, and the health effects of nicotine. I hope you enjoy today's episode and I will see you all on Monday! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode we are discussing the science behind motion sickness. We will talk about what it is how it works, the anatomy of the ear and the vestibular system, and how to minimize the effects of motion sickness. I hope you enjoy today's episode!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hello, all you scientists! Welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! In today's episode we are going to be discussing the science behind seed oils and if they are as good as some people say they are, or as bad as other people say they are! I hope you all had a great week and have a great weekend! If you enjoyed this episode, or if you have suggestions for the next one,...

Send us Fan Mail Hello, all you scientists! Welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! In today's episode we are going to be discussing the science behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 agonist drugs and their use in weight loss. We will be discussing the biochemistry behind them, the side effects, and if it is a good substitute to diet and exercise and proper nutrition for weight los...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we are discussing the science behind weightlifting and hair loss and if weightlifting can cause hair loss. We will also be discussing how hair grows, what it is, how hair loss happens, and if there are any supplements often taken with weightlifting, that may cause hair loss as well. I hope you enjoy today's episode! And have a great weekend!  Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we will be discussing what CBD is, how it is extracted, how muscle repair works, and if CBD can actually help accelerate muscle repair. I hope you all enjoy todays episode, and happy Presidents day! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we are discussing the science behind jawline chewing gum and if it actually does everything these companies say it does. Jawline chewing gum is a recent product that has been marketed towards young men stating that this miracle product is able to create a developed looking jawline and facial structure simply by chewing. However, the claims made by these com...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we are discussing if the zombie apocalypse could happen. We will be talking about zombies as they're expressed in various types of media; film, TV shows, video games. We will also talk about which one of these expressions in media is theoretically possible and how to create a plausible zombie causing pathogen in real life. I hope you enjoy today's...

Send us Fan Mail Hello, all you scientists, welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! On today's episode we are discussing vaccines. We will be talking about the six different types of vaccines, how they work, how effective they are, and why they are one of the greatest medical inventions in human history. We will also be talking about why there are so many conspiracies about vaccines...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everybody! Welcome back to the Science Behind That Podcast! In today's episode we will be discussing the science behind fluoridation of drinking water, and why it is one of the greatest achievements of public health in the last century, and how it protects your gums and teeth. We will also be talking about why some people out there don't like it and why arguments a...

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Send us Fan Mail Hello everybody in today's episode of the science behind that podcast, we are talking about the science behind pasteurization. We will be talking about its history/why it was invented, how it works, why there's a growing movement to not drink pasteurized milk, and the pathogens you can acquire from non-pasteurized milk. I hope all of you guys had a fantastic weekend, and...

Send us Fan Mail Hello all you scientists on today's episode we are talking about the science behind fireworks! We will be discussing how they work, how they're made, how you get all the bright beautiful colors from them, the environmental concerns associated with them, and if those concerns hold water! I hope all of you had a fantastic 4th of July weekend, and I will see you on Friday w...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everybody! In today's episode, we are discussing nuclear power. Over the course of today's episode, we will discuss the basic subunit of nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs, the atom. We will then discuss the types of nuclear reactors, and of course how that leads into modern nuclear weapons, and what the future is for this technology. At the end of today's epi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everybody! In today's episode of the podcast, we're talking about Turkesterone. We will be discussing what people say it does, what it is, it's chemical formula and structure, and if the claims about it are valid. I hope all of you listening to this podcast have a fantastic week and I hope you had a great weekend, and if you ever have questions suggestions or...