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This is the show where you can explore the real science. Not those cheesy, overhyped posts on social media that are mostly false. Learn the real deal behind the sciencey things on the internet only here on Proper Science.

  1. 01/31/2022

    20 - I did my own research?

    Those who spread misinformation love to use this catchphrase: "I did my own research!" But what is research, really? What is the kind of research that scientists do? How is that different from the kind of research that peddlers of fake science do?  Find out in today's episode of Proper Science.  Subscribe to the podcast in Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or on your favourite podcast app!  Do you have a science question waiting for an answer? Send a message here and we'll talk about that question in the next episode.

  2. 12/28/2021

    19 - Avoiding Health Misinformation with Dr. Amiel Villanueva

    We're not just fighting off COVID-19. This pandemic has brought in a new breed of adversary called the 'infodemic', composed of loads of misinformation scattered across social media, dodgy websites, private messaging groups, and more.  Now, finding the correct information on COVID-19, vaccines, and everything related to them is a lot harder. But it doesn't have to be if you know what information to find. In today's episode of Proper Science, Dr Amiel Villanueva (our previous guest) will guide you in finding accurate COVID-19 information while avoiding the wrong information about it.

  3. 10/18/2021

    18 - Debunking COVID Vaccine Myths with Dr. Amiel Villanueva

    COVID-19 is a scary disease, but there is hope in the form of vaccines. Lots of COVID vaccines are now available, offering excellent protection against the ill effects of SARS-CoV-2. Despite that, so many people are still hesitant to get vaccinated.  Let's dispel some misconceptions about these vaccines, shall we? For the first time ever in the history of Proper Science, we are having a guest on our show! Dr. Amiel Villanueva, an internal medicine physician from the Philippine General Hospital, shares his expertise and answers many common questions people have about the COVID vaccines.

  4. 07/18/2021

    17 - Ivermectin: The Wonder Drug Against COVID-19?

    Many individuals and groups, including some medical doctors, are pushing for the use of ivermectin against COVID-19. The drug is a common anti-parasitic used to treat roundworm infections, but they say it also works well against SARS-CoV-2. They even have evidence to back their claims. How reliable is this evidence? Is it true that ivermectin is a good alternative treatment for COVID-19? Find out more in today's episode of Proper Science.

  5. 06/29/2021

    16 - mRNA Vaccines: Is Your Genetic Code in Danger?

    There have been rumours spreading online that the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna can completely rewrite your genetic code. With that, you should not take these vaccines. But is it true? Let's pick apart this claim with a dose of molecular biology. Today's episode of Proper Science will answer the question: Can mRNA vaccines alter your genetic code?

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  7. 05/03/2020

    15 - COVID-19: How did we get here?

    Every major media outlet is now saturated with news about the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has just become so overwhelming that it's become easy to forget how it ended up this way. In today's episode of Proper Science, we will look back at the origins of the pandemic and how we got to where we are now. This episode is part of a Proper Science series on COVID-19. Make sure to catch the next episodes for more properly scientific tidbits about this pandemic we are struggling against. This fight is far from over, but I firmly believe we will emerge victorious at the end of it. In the meantime, let's stay in our homes and keep on listening to reliable sources of information.

  8. 01/07/2020

    14 - Vaccines are Your Friends II: Protecting Those Around You

    In this follow-up to the first vaccines episode (http://bit.ly/VAcC1), we'll take a look at a concept called Herd Immunity. Let's see how it can protect others around us when we are vaccinated.    Further reading:  What is herd immunity and how does it work? https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/herd-immunity-how-does-it-work    PS: Follow us on social media for more science!    Facebook: https://facebook.com/thefakebrit     Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thefakebrit

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This is the show where you can explore the real science. Not those cheesy, overhyped posts on social media that are mostly false. Learn the real deal behind the sciencey things on the internet only here on Proper Science.

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  • Creator
    Job E.
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Job E.
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    Proper Science