Science Buffs

Sam and Abby
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Science Buffs is the ultimate podcast for STEM enthusiasts! Join your engineer hosts, Abby and Sam, as they take you on a weekly journey through the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Subscribe now and become a part of the ever-growing community of Science Buffs! New episodes drop every Wednesday!

  1. 08/23/2024

    The Science of Sleep

    Hey everyone! We are back this week with Sam teaching Abby all about the science of sleep. The gals talk about a core memory of Sam's, the Dream doctor, weird and recurring dreams, and the function of sleep for your mind and body. Enjoy the episode!

    32 min

  2. 08/16/2024

    Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work?

    Today we are exploring red light therapy, the affects of blue light on sleep, and resetting your circadian rhythm! We contemplate buying $350 red light masks but debate if it's worth the cost. Enjoy the episode!

    35 min

  3. 07/26/2024

    Toxic Tampons and Making Butter Out of Thin Air?!

    Today we have another Science in the News podcast! Sam and Abby recap some big science stories that have happened recently including toxic tampons, Bill Gates making butter out of thin air, and the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence. Buckle up for a wild episode of Science Buffs. We hope you enjoy!

    31 min

  4. 07/19/2024

    Stadiums are Amazing! The History and Engineering Behind Stadiums

    We are back from our summer break and have a great episode for you all! Today Sam teaches Abby all about the history and the engineering behind stadiums. We talk about the evolution from ancient to modern stadiums, new stadiums that have been developed recently, and the stadiums we most want to be in (aka, the ones with full air conditioning). Enjoy the episode!

    37 min

  5. 06/21/2024

    It's Time for Science News! Elephants, Black Holes, and Pain Meds, oh my!

    It's science news time! The gals sat down to talk about all things new in the STEM world! They talk space, elephants, and medicine, plus a few fun stories from their weeks. Enjoy the episode!

    34 min

  6. 06/13/2024

    How does the Oura ring actually work?

    Hello everyone! Today Abby is teaching Sam all about fitness trackers! How do they count steps? How do they measure your heart rate? Can a fitness tracker actually save your life?? The answers may surprise you. We hope you enjoy the episode! Sources: https://www.iflscience.com/how-do-fitness-trackers-work-theyre-more-complex-than-you-may-think-68179  https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/oura-ring-sleep-tracker/#

    40 min

  7. 06/06/2024

    The Science Behind Star Wars

    In this week's episode, Sam teaches Abby all about the science behind Star Wars! What actually is hyperdrive? Can humans hibernate and be frozen in carbonite? Can we make lightsabers in real life? Tune in to find out and enjoy the episode!

    37 min

  8. 05/30/2024

    Fiber Optic Cables and... Aliens??

    In this week's episode, Abby teaches Sam all about fiber optic cables as an extension of their internet episode! It takes an unexpected turn when an alien conspiracy theory surfaces. Enjoy the episode!

    40 min
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Science Buffs is the ultimate podcast for STEM enthusiasts! Join your engineer hosts, Abby and Sam, as they take you on a weekly journey through the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Subscribe now and become a part of the ever-growing community of Science Buffs! New episodes drop every Wednesday!

Information

  • Creator
    Sam and Abby
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sam and Abby
  • Show Website
    Science Buffs