Spectacular Science Akshay Jayaraman

Did you know scientists can manufacture cells for cell therapy? Cell therapy manufacturing is making cells in a lab and using it in humans to heal certain injuries. How does this process work and what is so special about it? In this episode, I will be speaking with Mr. Keshav Shah, a PhD student at Georgia Tech and Emory University, and a researcher in the cell manufacturing field. Mr. Shah knows a lot about cell therapy and does lots of research on how cell therapy works and how to make cell therapy more efficient. This episode is full of the amazing wonder and innovations that are happening right now in the biotechnology field.

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On April 8th, 2024 (tomorrow!), a total solar eclipse will be visible over North America and parts of the United States. But, what is the science of solar eclipses, how do they happen, and how can people view them safely? In this special episode, I will be exploring the science of solar eclipses and how and when you can watch this very special eclipse safely tomorrow.

Here’s an article! It is called “April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/04/2024-total-solar-eclipse)

Here’s an activity! It is called “At-Home Solar Eclipse!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/04/at-home-solar-eclipse-activity)

To find out more timing information, visit NASA’s solar eclipse website: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/

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Ever wondered how airplanes soar in the skies? What science goes into building and most importantly, maintaining aircraft? In this episode, I will be speaking with Mr. Jonel Murray, an aircraft mechanic and A220 Instructor/Developer from Delta Air Lines. Mr. Murray knows a lot about how airplanes work, how they are maintained, and how teamwork at Delta helps fly thousands of people around the world.

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Over 2 billion tons of sugarcane is produced around the world. When it is processed, waste is generated. This waste sits there or gets burned, polluting the environment. But, scientists at University of East London have figured out a way to turn the waste into Sugarcrete, construction materials made of sugarcane. In this episode, I will be talking to Ms. Oluchukwu Okonkwo, a research assistant for Sugarcrete at the Sustainability Research Institute, about this sustainable building material and how it works.

Sugarcrete was a nominee of the Earthshot Prize 2023 and winner of Green Cross Climate Positive Award 2023. Sugarcrete has also earned multiple awards recognizing the innovation and sustainability in this product.

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Colors are all around you. Without the colors that we see, life would be very different. How do humans see colors and what goes on in our brain to give us these colors? In this episode, I take you behind science of light and color, and explore the fascinating world of color perception. Plus, I will walk you through a colorful science experiment!

This is the final episode of Season 6! I will be back with brand new episodes and Season 7 on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.

Here is an article! It is called “The Visible Light Spectrum!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/visible-light-spectrum/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Separate Marker Colors Activity!” It is the activity shown in the episode! (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/separate-colors-activity/)

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When a match, candle, or even campfire burns, what happens to it? Fire is dangerous, but when regulated, is very important to humans! We use it to cook our food, keep us warm, or give us light. In this episode, I will answer the question, what happens when something burns, and go into the science of combustion.

Here is an article! It is called “What is the Fire Triangle?” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/what-is-the-fire-triangle/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Draw a Fire Triangle!” (https://spectacularsci.com/2024/02/draw-a-fire-triangle-activity/)

Do you have science questions that you want answered on an episode? Grab an adult and head over to https://spectacularsci.com/contact!

I have been uploading video podcasts on YouTube! Head over to https://youtube.com/@SpectacularScience to learn more!

Also, try out the Spectacular Science Fun Fact Generator, where you will discover new and interesting science facts in the click of a button! Head over to https://facts.spectacularsci.com to check it out!