Just Na Science

Earlier in May a video was released about how the coronavirus pandemic was man-made and this scientist (Judy Mikovits)  was being suppressed and all this other stuff. There's a bunch of third-party and independent fact checkers that reviewed the "documentary" so we searched through some and listed a few of our favorite counterpoints. We also added our own scientific additions to provide even more information.

I've heard the phrase "data doesn't lie" or "numbers don't lie" more times than I can count. But, as we discuss in this podcast episode; numbers, graphs, figures - they can all be manipulated. Our guest, Jon Schwabish, discusses with us some of his research and some examples of statistical manipulation and misrepresentation. 

Want to hear more from Jon? Visit his website policyviz.com and listen to his podcast The Policy Viz podcast!

Ever wondered why people believe in the craziest pseudoscience? We did too, so we got some answers! Our podcast guest this week, Itamar Shatz, is a PhD student at Cambridge University studying philosophy. He explains to us about some of the different types of cognitive biases that we face daily and what we can do to communicate more effectively. I don't want to give too much away because this episode is super interesting!

Want to hear more from Itamar? Visit his website effectiviology.com and sign up for his newsletter to get notified about new blog posts!

This podcast episode we're talking about some of the potential treatments that are being studied to treat COVID-19. While there are no approved treatments yet, a ton of work and research is being poured into developing a vaccine as well as an effective treatment. We cover four of the biggest contenders: vaccines, convalescent plasma, hydroxychloroquine + azithromycin, and Remdesivir. Learn more about these treatments and some of the science behind how they work!

This podcast episode we talk with Sarah Gregg, an expert on adjusting your mindset and using the flow method to find happiness. We talk about the "happiness threshold" (the point at which making more money doesn't make you any happier) and how to change your outlook on life to make the most out of any situation!

Want to hear more from Sarah? Check out her website and Instagram to learn more about flow state!

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!

We were supposed to talk about the differences between astronomy and astrology, but we somehow got sidetracked and talked astrology, ghosts, and some other stuff. There's not much real science in this episode, we mostly focus on what isn't science.

We talk with two individuals with coronavirus in NYC; a 29 year old female healthcare worker and a 28 year old male first responder. They walk us through what it's like to have COVID-19, how they got tested, and more. Afterwards, we hear from a nurse at a major hospital in NYC about what it's really like in the ICU and if it's just media hype.

The head curator of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Emily McCormack, discusses the Netflix show Tiger King with us and talks about what the producers left out. We also discuss what a real sanctuary is and issues with supporting facilities that allow petting of tiger cubs. Fair warning, we discuss some animal mistreatment so be prepared. 

Want to learn more about Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge? Check out their website and show your support by making a donation!

The Tiger King is Netflix's hot show during the COVID-19 quarantine. We discuss some of the issues with Joe Exotic, his "zoo" and what a real sanctuary is after looking at some memes of course. If you binge watched Tiger King over the weekend then this episode is for you! Join us as we dethrone the king.