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Just Na Science

Just Na Science

Lauren Mattina, MS.Ed and Nicholas Volpe, MS

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Lauren is a science teacher and Nick is a scientist. Together, they use comedy and science to debunk pseudoscience, myths, and common misconceptions they find on the internet.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Just Na Science episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Just Na Science for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Just Na Science episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Have you ever donated clothes into one of those big drop off containers? Do you know if those clothes were ever sent to a family who needed them? In this episode we talk about some of the myths and misconceptions about fast fashion, donating clothes, and how to improve your carbon footprint while still slaying. By the way, we're not suggesting to stop donating clothes - just choose where you donate more carefully so the clothes don't end up in an incinerator!

Link to Episode Transcript: https://www.justnascience.com/show-notes/episode-50-is-donating-your-old-clothes-an-effective-recycling-strategy-you-might-not-like-the-answer

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  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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You get bit by a snake, your first reaction is: try and suck the venom out? Catch the snake that bit you? Run around panicking that you just got bit? If you answered yes or any of these then you congratulations, you don't know how to treat a snake bite! But don't worry, we explain what the experts suggest you do. We also cover popular myths and misconceptions about peeing on a jellyfish sting and Lauren tells a tale about how a tiny bee sting almost lead to her needing surgery.

Link to Episode Transcript: https://www.justnascience.com/show-notes/episode-47-why-sucking-the-venom-from-a-snake-bite-doesnt-work-do-this-instead

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  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or another business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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Just Na Science - Top 10 Discoveries of 2020
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12/29/20 • 21 min

It’s that time of the year where people create their “top of 2020” lists and we’re no different. In this podcast episode we discuss our favorite discoveries of the year. Some of the things we mention are new organs discovered, a blood test for Alzheimer's, COVID vaccines, and more!

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Great Conjunction Meme - I couldn't find the one I mentioned in the episode but accept this instead.

New Pokemon YouTube Channel!

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  • Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more!
  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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Just Na Science - Myths About Your Own Body (the Human Body)
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02/23/21 • 20 min

You've lived in your own body for your whole life, but there are tons of things about it you don't know. But then there are things you think you know, but don't actually. In this podcast episode we talk about some of our favorite myths and misconceptions about the human body!

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New Pokemon YouTube Channel!

  • Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag!
  • We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations.
  • You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free.
  • Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer.
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  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
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Buying food can be really stressful and difficult. Making sure you're getting enough fruits and vegetables is tiring. At least for me it is. Plus, there's soo many myths and misconceptions surrounding food that we just HAD to bring back our favorite certified dietitian and personal trainer, Amanda Hookom, RDT, CPT. We talk about GMOs, pesticides in organic foods, the often cited "dirty dozen" and more! And don't forget to check out her website and amazing Twitch stream with the links below!

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New Pokemon YouTube Channel!

  • Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag!
  • We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations.
  • You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free.
  • Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer.
  • Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more!
  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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We're very lucky to have Dr. Jennifer Variste, a pediatrician from Houston, Texas with us in this episode. She explains the difference between social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine. We also discuss the need for opening the country gradually and some other topics. This is a family-friendly episode!

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  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or another business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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Just Na Science - Is Bigfoot Real? Science Might Have an Answer
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02/02/21 • 25 min

There have been over 5,000 Bigfoot sightings in the US. With so many people claiming to have seen it (or one of the many supposed Bigfoots), it's certainly worth looking into. But what does science say about Bigfoot and the now extinct Gigantopithecus genus of apes? Is it possible the two are connected? We also discuss some of the claims made on the Nat Geo show, "Chasing Bigfoot".

Washington DOT Bigfoot video: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/article239605373.html

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New Pokemon YouTube Channel!

  • Check out our brand new merch and score some sweet Jerry swag!
  • We're a Goodpods Guru in Science! Follow us on Goodpods for science podcast recommendations.
  • You can support our show by becoming a Patreon member - your support helps keep our show ad-free.
  • Want to interact with us live? Follow us on Twitch! Click here to watch our channel trailer.
  • Visit our website for blog posts, YouTube videos, and more!
  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
  • Music licensed through Epidemic Sound
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Have you heard that men are more rational and women are more emotional? Maybe that men have better visuospatial skills than women? There are a lot of ideas and misconceptions about how the brains of men and women differ. But is there any truth behind it? In this podcast episode, we discuss the myths and misconceptions about neurological brain differences between genders and how they may or may not influence behavior. Also, I'm pretty sure we don't curse in this episode, but I marked it explicit because I don't remember.

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  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
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A research paper published yesterday (14Sep2020) claims phosphine gas is present in the clouds of Venus. Here on Earth the only sources of phosphine gas are microbes, geochemistry, and manufacturing. To our knowledge there is nothing in the clouds or atmosphere that would cause production of phosphine gas leaving biological production a real possibility. But if there is alien life, would it look like us? Lauren and I discuss how natural selection and evolution may be different in aliens than humans. We also talk about abductions, Lauren's personal alien story, and more!

Link to Episode Transcript: https://www.justnascience.com/show-notes/episode-46-life-on-venus-is-a-real-possibility-new-discovery-suggests

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  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
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You've seen the Matrix. You've seen posts on social media about "glitches in the matrix". You may have even experienced one for yourself! But is there any truth to this? Well, honestly we have no idea. It's sort of impossible to figure out but we can still have fun talking about it! We also talk about robots and research about our brains controlling stuff just by thinking about it.

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  • Find us on social: @justnascience for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Have a question, episode idea, or another business inquiry? Email us at: [email protected]
  • Podcast theme song: Like an Idiot by Sven Karlsson
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FAQ

How many episodes does Just Na Science have?

Just Na Science currently has 90 episodes available.

What topics does Just Na Science cover?

The podcast is about Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Just Na Science?

The episode title 'Is Donating Your Old Clothes an Effective Recycling Strategy? You Might Not Like the Answer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Just Na Science?

The average episode length on Just Na Science is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Just Na Science released?

Episodes of Just Na Science are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Just Na Science?

The first episode of Just Na Science was released on Dec 20, 2019.

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