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Should We Be Afraid of Artificial Intelligence? Part One
Basically Science
02/15/21 • 30 min
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-address
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4088363-artificial-intelligence-explained
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/tensorflow/tensorflow_understanding_artificial_intelligence.htm
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17591-w
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201022143939.htm
https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/science-earthquakes?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
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The Body: A Guide for Occupants
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From Sweet Treats to Losing Feet
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04/05/21 • 41 min
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.
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Electromagnetic Waves: How They Allowed Us to Image a Black Hole
Basically Science
04/26/21 • 34 min
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.
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Sneezes, Wheezes and Everything In Between
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04/19/21 • 41 min
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.
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Sources:
- https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_four_types_of_allergic_reactions/article.htm
- https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction
- https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/allergic-reactions
- https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320101
- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603002.html
Why Is My Gin and Tonic Glowing?
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04/14/21 • 36 min
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.
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If 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.
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Fall: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 4/4
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03/23/21 • 17 min
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_weather
- https://www.e-education.psu.edu/earth540/content/c3_p3.html
- https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/fish-freeze.html
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Summer: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 3/4
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03/15/21 • 21 min
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_objects
- https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-compressibility?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=4FR6NHEW35X9RF#qt-science_center_objects
- https://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 [email protected]
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Spring: Understanding Water Through The Seasons, Part 2/4
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03/08/21 • 19 min
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.html
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-capillary-action-plant/
https://www.sciencemag.org/site/feature/misc/webfeat/vis2005/show/transpiration.pdf
https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/mauisoil/a_comp03.aspx
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/docs/cwt/guidance/3159.pdf
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 and inquiries, you can contact me at [email protected]
We also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!
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Winter: Understanding Water Through the Seasons, Part 1/4
Basically Science
03/01/21 • 21 min
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-thaw
- https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/why-are-glaciers-and-sea-ice-melting
- https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-density?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=YLWK7CJ6CP0G1S#qt-science_center_objects
- https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/temperature-and-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=IUHJVFDTMMR5QV#qt-science_center_objects
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 [email protected]
We also have a YouTube Channel, be sure to subscribe there as well!
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Should We Be Afraid of Artificial Intelligence? Part Two
Basically Science
02/22/21 • 32 min
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-address
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4088363-artificial-intelligence-explained
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/tensorflow/tensorflow_understanding_artificial_intelligence.htm
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17591-w
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201022143939.htm
https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/science-earthquakes?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
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FAQ
How many episodes does Basically Science have?
Basically Science currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does Basically Science cover?
The podcast is about Science Education, Podcasts, Education and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Basically Science?
The episode title 'Electromagnetic Waves: How They Allowed Us to Image a Black Hole' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Basically Science?
The average episode length on Basically Science is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Basically Science released?
Episodes of Basically Science are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Basically Science?
The first episode of Basically Science was released on Jan 10, 2021.
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