The Periodic Table Brandon Hanna
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Welcome to The Periodic Table, a weekly show where we discuss the most interesting science news stories of the week, and the hosts learn WITH you! Science can often be confusing and scary, so let's work with one another to demystify it as we learn more about science together as a community!
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Bacteria Make ‘Spider Silk’ That’s Stronger Than Steel - 2021NOV08
This week, Garrett McDowell (@GarrettMcDowell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about bacteria that can make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel, brainless sponges that contain early echoes of a nervous system, and more!
Topics:
1. Bacteria make ‘spider silk’ that’s stronger than steel
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-bacteria-spider-silk-stronger-steel-chemistry-engineering
2. Brainless sponges contain early echoes of a nervous system
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sponge-nervous-system-brain-cells-digest-feed
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Interview Segment with Garrett:
Brandon will take this time to ask Garrett some questions to spark a fun discussion
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Garrett McDowell
(Writer for Screen Rant, Movie Reviewer, YouTube.com/GarrettMcDowell)
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Factory-Grown Food isn’t Science Fiction Anymore - 2021OCT04
This week, Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about factory-grown food and how it isn’t science fiction anymore, the science of why pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies, and much more!
Topics:
1. Factory-grown food isn’t science fiction anymore
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-10-02/factory-grown-food-isn-t-science-fiction-anymore
2. Pumpkin spice really does give you the warm fuzzies — here's the science of why
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/01/health/pumpkin-spice-smell-wellness/index.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - 5 Minutes with Ken:
Brandon will take this time to ask Ken some questions to spark a fun discussion as we get to know Brandon and Ken better!
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Ken Napzok
(Broadcaster, Comedian, Author of “Why We Love Star Wars”, Co-Founder of The Good People Association, Co-Creator of Force Center Podcast)
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@brandonhanna07 @KenNapzok @goodpeopleGPA @ForceCenterPod
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Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003
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Fossil Footprints Show Humans in North America More Than 21,000 Years Ago - 2021SEP27
This week, Raul Alejandro Mendoza (@thenerdychicano) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about the fossil footprints that show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago, synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas, and more!
Topics:
1. Fossil footprints show humans in North America more than 21,000 years ago
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/fossil-footprints-show-humans-north-america-21000-years-ago-rcna2169
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/footprints-ghost-tracks-prehistoric-humans-americas
2. Synthetic trees could tap underground water in arid areas
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/innovation-synthetic-trees-could-tap-underground-water-in-arid-areas
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Periodic Table of Lies:
Brandon will provide Raul with a handful of different periodic table elements, some real and some fictional. Raul will have to guess which are real before the two discuss the elements and learn more about them!
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Raul Alejandro Mendoza
(Director, Writer, Creator of The Nerd Corps and Cyclops Films)
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@brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps_
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@brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps @cyclopsfilms @beforeileavefilm
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Potty-Trained Cattle Could Help Reduce Pollution - 2021SEP20
This week, PJ Campbell (@PJ_Campbell) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution, the science behind MLB's sticky stuff, and how Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses!
Topics:
1. Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cow-cattle-pee-potty-training-bathroom-pollution-ammonia
2. The science behind MLB's sticky stuff
https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:
By taking on poliovirus, Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/marguerite-vogt-polio-virus-lab-research-virology
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
PJ Campbell
(Host, Producer, Off (the) Rails Network, Head Writer of The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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‘Ghost Games’ Spotlight the Psychological Effect Fans Have on Referees - 2021AUG24
This week, join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees, FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus, and Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology!
Topics:
1. ‘Ghost games’ spotlight the psychological effect fans have on referees
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sports-soccer-ghost-games-psychology-fans-referee-pandemic
2. FDA grants full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus
https://www.livescience.com/fda-grants-full-approval-pfizer-biontech-covid-vaccine.html
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Scientist Spotlight:
Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter led to a paradigm shift in cosmology
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/vera-rubin-biography-ashley-yeager-dark-matter-cosmology
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
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@brandonhanna07
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@brandonhanna07
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Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Vanilla Flavoring - 2021JUN22
This week, Robert Adams (@RobertAdamsMLP) and Chris Adams (@ChrisAdamsMLP) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring, the clean power of starch, and a new special segment!
Topics:
1. Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
https://www.livescience.com/vanilla-flavor-plastic-waste.html
2. The clean power of starch
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/dgi-tcp062121.php
SPECIAL SEGMENT: - The Tag Line (Game)
Hosts come up with Fake Movie Titles, Plot Synopsis, and Taglines based on science news article headlines
Hosted by:
Brandon Hanna
(Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)
Chris Adams
(Owner of Method Living Productions, Twitch Streamer, FCL Competitor, and Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube)
Robert Adams
(Host of Cinefanatics on YouTube, FCL Competitor)
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@brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP
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@brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP
"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)