samsplaining science

By Sam Rossano

Hey! Welcome to Samsplaining Science - a podcast where a chick named Sam tries to explain some science! Science affects our lives every day, more than any of us realize. That's where this podcast c

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July 25, 2025 ep 51. cheers!
On this episode, sam-splains alcohol! We talk about alcohol fermentation and how it is used in beer brewing and winemaking! Cheers, friends! 🍻
Sources:
Alba-Lois L and Segal-Kischinevsky C. Yeast Fermentation and the Making of Beer and Wine (2010). Nature Education. 3(9):17. Link: https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/yeast-fermentation-and-the-making-of-beer-14372813/
Bokulich NA and Bamforth CW. The microbiology of malting and brewing (2013). Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3668669/
Sablayrolles, J.M. Control of Alcoholic fermentation in winemaking: Current situation and prospect. (2009). Food Research International. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0963996908002524
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April 21, 2025 ep 50. move well, feel well, think well
In this episode, sam-splains why exercise is good for your brain! Tl;dr - exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make people happy, and happy people don’t kill their husbands!
Sources:
1. Basso JC and Suzuki WA. The Effects of Acute Exercise on Mood, Cognition, Neurophysiology, and Neurochemical Pathways: A Review. Brain Plasticity. 2016;2(2):127-152. doi:10.3233/BPL-160040
2. Macpherson H, Teo W-P, Schneider LA and Smith AE (2017) A Life-Long Approach to Physical Activity for Brain Health. Front. Aging Neurosci. 9:147. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00147
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January 10, 2025 ep 49. scientific literacy
On this episode, sam-splains the keys to scientific literacy! How should I search for an article? What types of articles should I read? How do I read a research article? Tune in as Sam gives you some pro-tips to scientific literacy!
Sources:
1. Jarry J, McGill University Office for Science and Society, “Doing Your Own Research A Little Bit Better”. (2022). Link: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking/doing-your-own-research-little-bit-better
2. Kelly Y et al. EClinical Medicine, The Lancet Psychiatry. (2018). Link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(18)30060-9/fulltext
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November 27, 2024 ep 48. social media
On this episode, sam-splains social media and discusses some recent studies on associations between social media use and mental health and well being.
References:
1) Kross E et al. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. CellPress. (2021). Link: https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/fulltext/S1364-6613(20)30251-5?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email
2) Kelly Y et al. The Lancet Psychiatry. (2018). Link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(18)30060-9/fulltext
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August 13, 2024 ep 47. i’m gettin older too!
On this episode, sam-splains aging! She’s goin gray and tryna figure out why!

note - for question 2 at ~37ish mins - Bcl-2 typically prevents apoptosis! Sorry I got confused there!!!

References:
Gilbert SF. Developmental Biology. 6th edition. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; 2000. Aging: The Biology of Senescence. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10041/
Jo SK et al., 2018. Annals of Dermatology. Link: https://synapse.koreamed.org/articles/1097520

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July 22, 2024 ep 46. tattoos!
In this episode, sam-splains tattoos! Specifically, we learn about skin, how/why tattoos are permanent in the skin, and what sorts of health risks may (or may not) be associated with getting tattoos!

References:
1) NCI-National Cancer Institute SEER Training Program. US Department of Health and Human Services. Link: https://training.seer.cancer.gov/melanoma/anatomy/layers.html
2) Serup, J. et al., 2015. Curr Probl Dermatol. 48:48-60. Link: https://karger.com/books/book/174/chapter/5110237/Tattoo-Complaints-and-Complications-Diagnosis-and
3) What Makes Tattoos Permanent? TEDTalk link: https://www.ted.com/talks/claudia_aguirre_what_makes_tattoos_permanent?subtitle=en&trigger=5s
4) Food and Drug Administration. Think Before You Ink: Tattoo Safety. (2023). https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/think-you-ink-tattoo-safety
5) Cohen, PR. Tattoo-Associated Viral Infections: A Review. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021. Link: https://doi.org/10.2147%2FCCID.S284796
6) Dieckmann R et al., The Risk of Bacterial Infection After Tattooing. Dtsch Arztebl Inc. 2016. Link: https://doi.org/10.3238%2Farztebl.2016.0665
7) Lebhar et al., Skin cancers arising within tattoos: a systematic review. JAAD Int. 2024. Link: https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jdin.2024.03.015
8) Nielsen et al., Tattoos as a risk factor for malignant lymphoma: a population-based case-control study. eClinicalMedicine May 2024. Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102649
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July 15, 2024 ep 45. the comeback kid!
Sam's bringing the podcast back! The return episode doesn't have much science, but does have some general updates about the show!!
Links below if you'd like to donate to a few Orgs that I've been supporting recently!
1) World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/donate
2) Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/cro-26-paidsearch?ms=ADD2310U1U90&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DonateDWB.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.2-MONTHLY&gclid=CjwKCAjw7s20BhBFEiwABVIMraWxZ6iNQL29uNBRBmkQL5qv3KTgQORjEgzSI3fhynMhvQc31RbRVxoC-F4QAvD_BwE
3) Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/general
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January 14, 2023 ep 42. sssotu
It’s the first (and maybe last idk lol) samsplaining science state of the union (SSSOTU)!

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Thank you love you have a good day talk to you later bye!!!
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January 07, 2023 ep 41. blue light glasses
Did I waste my money on blue light glasses? On this episode of the podcast, let’s learn about blue light, how it can impact sleep, and whether blue light glasses help or not.
Sources (in order of reference):
Wahl, S. et al., The inner clock - Blue light sets the human rhythm. (2019) Journal of Biophotonics. Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbio.201900102
Bigalke, J.A. et al., Effect of evening blue light blocking glass on subjective and objective sleepe in healthy adults: A randomized control trial. (2021). Sleep Health. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721821000127?casa_token=BnnPpvDgQWEAAAAA:hk5RSAp2XbX2ZHYYbzfjtdd_h23TNc_boWm_prHwgXLhcEKxydXTQ1RReFcVTrYEtDPfpIlt7Q

Singh, S. et al., Do Blue-blocking Lenses Reduce Eye Strain from Extended Screen Time? A Double-Masked Randomized Controlled Trial. (2021). American Journal of Ophthalmology. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002939421000726?casa_token=MXT9-ifuHIsAAAAA:zFIQhooApkyVJqLKDJ-qUrYiY-31Ce1g_93jjD4PEeMuSIKn4dp7OPManwcBeKVbmQ5q17uang
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December 31, 2022 ep 40. setting goals with science - again!
It's what we in ~the biz~ call a callback! For the last episode of 2022, we’re revisiting the FIRST episode of samsplaining science! Let’s talk more about the science of goal setting! I’m also sharing what science-backed tips I’m taking with me into 2023 to reach my goals!
Source:
Locke, E.A., and Latham G.P., (2015). Chapter Four: Breaking the Rules: A Historical Overview of Goal-Setting Theory. Advances in Motivation Science, Volume 2. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221509191500005X?casa_token=HQOMoHx4SDAAAAAA:vfrE2fu-oWaU0UcSkJLTzE1JTk4VpMXcw-IFll3Sb1fqU0qPIy3clSIjAD2J66TR3T0ZUizKAw
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