LearnOn Podcast: Health Equity By Youth, For Everyone!

Hey there! We're finally back with the trailer for our brand new series: Be Mindful! In the upcoming weeks, we'll have 10 episodes about the science of mindfulness in different categories like music, art, nature, self-care, and much more! To learn more about our planned series and get additional resources for mindfulness, please check out learnonpodcast.com for episode updates as always. See you very soon, learners!

Marie Curie was many great things: a chemist, physicist, Nobel Laureate, and woman. Today, we will talk about the life and work of Marie Curie, especially in atomic theory and radiation. Thanks to Marie Curie, we have chemotherapy for cancer, X-rays, and a better general understanding of the world around us. Tune into this episode to learn more about this genius scientist's influence!

Cancer has plagued us for the centuries and claimed the lives of millions. We have spent so much time, money, and effort trying to eradicate this disease for good, but we're only halfway there. Today, we're going to discuss what exactly cancer is, why it is so tricky to beat, and how we could finally get rid of it! So, tune into this episode and join Jaansi and Sunay to learn more about this disease.

Ever looked at the label of your food and seen the "bioengineered" label? Or maybe the "nonGMO" one with the little butterfly? Today, Jaansi and Sunay will talk about what exactly genetic modification is. Tune in to learn more about the possible benefits and drawbacks of GMOs, and what this debate is exactly about!

For the past few months, we've all been quarantined. Life has changed in ways we could never imagine before, and with this has come a lot of new information. With everyone buzzing about the back-to-school season, it's the perfect time to learn more about COVID-19. Check out this interview with Jaansi and Sunay to learn more about this pandemic and get to the facts!

Welcome to Season 7 of LearnOn Podcast!

It's pretty safe to say that there's a lot of dangerous things we've encountered in the past. But one thing we bet you've never thought about is colors! Join Jaansi and Sunay to learn about white, green, purple, and orange. Specifically, how dangerous compounds and crazy fashion trends created the perfect pigment storm.

We've all heard about how Earth's resources are running out. But what if, instead of trying to desperately save our planet, we just make another one? Join Jaansi and Sunay in this discussion of how we might just be able to find a new home in the universe with recent ideas and technologies. But until then, we've got to stay grounded!

Ever wonder how helpful the supplements you take everyday are? Or what all of those labels on the bottles are meant for? Join Jaansi and Sunay in this exploration to debunk some common misbeliefs about dietary supplements and learn what all that medical talk really means.

We can probably all agree that salt is a great way to add flavor to food, as long as you don't add too much. But what about when we unintentionally oversalt our food before it even makes it to our stores, let alone our plates? Turns out, we've been doing so since we first began farming and it's just getting worse. Join Jaansi and Sunay to talk about what this issue is and how we can solve it!