Beaker Bros

There has been a rise in voluntourism lately; however, despite how much it has been praised, voluntourism does have its drawbacks. In this week's episode, Jaanuni and Sohnia delve into the reality of voluntourism and its impact on volunteers and the host community. 

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Have you ever wondered why some folks are drawn to solo travelling? This week, Sohnia and Jaanuni explore research surrounding what draws people to independently travel the world. Sohnia also shares her first solo travelling experiences.  

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With summer rolling around the corner and the sun shining brighter than ever, it is that time of the year when everyone reaches for sunscreen, but what exactly is sunscreen? In this episode, Jaanuni and Sohnia explain the importance of sunscreen and SPF and how it can protect against skin cancer. 

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This week, Sohnia and Jaanuni interview clinician-researcher, Dr. Ada Tang PT PhD. Join us, as we delve into Dr. Tang's experiences as a physical therapist, her research and academic passions, as well as her love for the outdoors.

Conversations surrounding birth control and contraception can be taboo. In this episode of Beaker Bros, Jaanuni and Sohnia break down different methods of birth control.

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This week, Jaanuni and Sohnia discuss the psychology of habits. They discuss theories behind habit formation, addiction, as well as personal habits they are trying to form and break.

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In Ontario, there remains a shortage of rapid antigen tests and PCR tests are only recommended for symptomatic individuals and at cost. However, while these terms of rapid antigen and PCR tests are thrown about, there is confusion about how these tests work and how accurate they are. In this week's episode, Jaanuni and Sohnia breakdown some common misconceptions about COVID-19 tests and the different types!

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In this special episode of Beaker Bros, Sohnia is joined by fourth-year Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law students, Sammy and Jack. For their PEACJUST 3D03 course project, Sohnia, Sammy, and Jack shed light on the current water crisis in Afghanistan. They contextualize the crisis, provide insights on future implications, and discuss the importance of effective knowledge translation.

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NOTE: The views expressed in this podcast do not reflect those of all PEACJUST 3D03 instructors and students. Rather, this podcast aims to offer candid discussions about Sohnia's, Jack's, and Sammy's experiences learning about the Afghan water crisis. For more information on their project, check out https://peacjust3d03.wixsite.com/afghanwatercrisis.

Join Sohnia and Jaanuni this week as they end off October by discussing the 2021 Nobel Winners and what the Nobel Prize is. In addition, explore the history of the Nobel Prize and how it came to be!

Join Sohnia and Jaanuni this week as they end off October by discussing the 2021 Nobel Winners and what the Nobel Prize is. In addition, explore the history of the Nobel Prize and how it came to be!