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  • Se 6 Ep 16: How are Expiration Dates Formulated
    Dec 1 2025

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    Hello all of you scientists! Today we are going to be discussing the science behind how expiration dates are formulated, what they mean, and what you can do to minimize your risk of food borne illness. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoy today’s episode. If you have any suggestions or comments, you can send me a text using the link here in the description, or you can email me at thesciencebt@gmail.com.

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    16 m
  • Se 6 Ep 15: Tanning Beds
    Nov 24 2025

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    In today’s episode we are discussing the science behind tanning beds. We will talk about how melanin is produced in the body, how sunlight affects that, if tanning beds are bad for you, and the cool ways nature uses melanin. I hope you enjoy today’s episode, and I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

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    27 m
  • Se 6 Ep 14: Tattoos
    Jun 23 2025

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    In today's episode we are talking about the health impacts of tattoos. We will discuss how the immunology of tattoos work, some historical context, possible effects on the immune system, and if there is any risk for cancer. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and if you have any questions or comments, shoot me a text or an email at thesciencebt@gmail.com

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    24 m
  • Se 6 Ep 13: Autocracy
    Jun 13 2025

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    Hello everybody. In today's episode I will be discussing the science behind autocracy. We will be discussing what it is and what autocratic regimes are. We'll be talking about why they are an easier system of government and the issues that arise from them. We'll also be talking about why they attract the type of people they attract, why many people tend to like autocratic regimes, especially in democratic countries that slide into autocracy, and of course, we will be talking about how you can help defend yourself, your family and your country from sliding into autocracy. I hope you all enjoy today's episode and have a great weekend!

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    35 m
  • Se 6 Ep 12: Oceanic Carbon Capture
    Jun 9 2025

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    In today's episode, we are discussing the science behind oceanic carbon sequestration. The process of carbon sequestration in the ocean is not a new thing and has been going on for millennia. However, the technology of inducing it, making it more efficient, and manual sequestration methods is very new. Today we'll be discussing the different types of technologies or methods that fall under this categorization, as well as their benefits and their cons. I hope all of you had a great weekend! And I hope you enjoy today's episode!

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    25 m
  • Se 6 Ep 11: Smoking V.S. Vaping
    Jun 6 2025

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    In todays episode we are discussing the science behind smoking and vaping. We will discuss which, if any is better for you, how both work, the health effects of both, and the health effects of nicotine. I hope you enjoy today's episode and I will see you all on Monday!

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    25 m
  • Se 6 Ep 10: Motion Sickness
    Jun 2 2025

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    In todays episode we are discussing the science behind motion sickness. We will talk about what it is how it works, the anatomy of the ear and the vestibular system, and how to minimize the effects of motion sickness. I hope you enjoy today's episode!

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    14 m
  • Se 6 Ep 9: Seed Oils
    May 30 2025

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    Hello, all you scientists! Welcome back to The Science Behind That podcast! In today's episode we are going to be discussing the science behind seed oils and if they are as good as some people say they are, or as bad as other people say they are! I hope you all had a great week and have a great weekend! If you enjoyed this episode, or if you have suggestions for the next one, you can send me an email at thesciencebt@gmail.com or a text using the link below!

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    26 m