Just Na Science

Just Na Science

By Lauren Mattina, MS.Ed and Nicholas Volpe, MSScienceNatural Sciences
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Just Na Science episodes

  • Are There Heavy Metals in Baby Food? This Might Surprise You

    This is an odd episode for us. Normally, we debunk these types of videos but this time we're debunking something totally different. We're asking the question: is the FDA and food companies keeping us safe? There are videos of metals being in baby food that you can see with a magnet. There's also a report that baby food has high levels of heavy metals. Is there any truth to this and should parents (and soon to be parents) be worried?

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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
    • 23 min
    • Myths About Your Own Body (the Human Body)

      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.
      • 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
      • 21 min
      • Stop Searching for Your Soulmate: Myths About Love and Relationships

        Valentine’s Day was February 14, but just because it already passed doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it! This week, we’re taking a look at some of the most common relationship myths and even giving some of our own past relationship experiences. What does science say about finding your soulmate? Can we predict the likelihood of a couple getting divorced?

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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
        • 35 min
        • Answering Important Questions About the Coronavirus Vaccine

          The coronavirus vaccine has been given to millions of people in the US already, but many people still have a ton of questions. What happens if I miss a dose? Is it vegan? Why has the rollout been so slow? and many more. This week, we’re addressing as many questions as we can.

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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
          • 23 min
          • Is Bigfoot Real? Science Might Have an Answer

            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
            • 26 min
            • Are 5G Networks Dangerous to Our Health?

              5G networks are here for many of us. But that hasn't stopped a number of lawsuits claiming dangerous health hazards from cellphone radiation. But does radiation from cellphones cause cancer and can these new millimeter radio waves pose a threat to our health and environment? In this podcast episode discuss what the claims are and what the research says.

              Electromagnetic Spectrum: https://imgur.com/a/SFJVmyA

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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
              • 26 min
              • The Dirty Secret Behind the Clean Thirteen with Amanda Hookom, RDN, CPT from Hookom on Health

                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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                • Hookom on Health Website: 
                • Hookom on Health Twitch: 
                • Hookom on Health YouTube:
                • 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
                  • 27 min
                  • New Year, New Coronavirus: New Coronavirus Mutation

                    There are new coronavirus strains ready to make the New Year a problem. We answer some important questions like "will the coronavirus vaccines work on the new strain?", "where did these strains originate from?", "are these more dangerous?". We also discuss some myths and misconceptions about mutations.

                    Transcript

                    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
                    • 24 min
                    • Science on the Big Screen

                      Science in TV and movies can make for really interesting plot points and story lines. But is the science we see on the screen factual or are they just ways to make a character or event seem legitimate? In this episode we discuss the science used in various TV shows and movies and give the actual science behind it. Also, we spent a little too much time talking about clinical trials so we had to skip the section on Grey's Anatomy.. but just know it's there. 

                      Transcript

                      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
                      • 26 min
                      • Top 10 Discoveries of 2020

                        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!

                        • 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
                        • 22 min

                        About Just Na Science

                        From the publisher's feed

                        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.