Did you know that bananas are slightly radioactive? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake discuss the unexpected science of everyday foods – like why bananas, Brazil nuts, and even potatoes contain trace amounts of radiation. But don’t worry, you’d probably need to eat a LOT of them to gain superpowers. 

We also explore the science behind sunburns (spoiler: your skin is basically self-destructing for your protection) and how radiation affects us every day.  

Join the conversation, challenge what you thought you knew about food science, and let us know in the comments: How many bananas do you think it would take to gain superpowers?

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