The Periodic Table

Brandon Hanna

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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07  @GarrettMcDowell Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07  @GarrettMcDowell "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07  @KenNapzok @goodpeopleGPA @ForceCenterPod Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 @kennapzok Buy Ken's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Star-Wars/dp/1642500003 "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07  @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps_ Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 @thenerdychicano @thenerdcorps @cyclopsfilms @beforeileavefilm "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07  @PJ_Campbell Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07  @PJ_Campbell "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07  Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 @RobertAdamsMLP @ChrisAdamsMLP @CinefanaticsMLP "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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    Gravitational Waves Confirm A Black Hole Law Predicted by Stephen Hawking - 2021JUN15

    This week, Frank Janisch (@FrankieJ29) sits down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking, pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air, and why we should abolish the left turn, according to science! Topics: 1. Gravitational waves confirm a black hole law predicted by Stephen Hawking https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gravitational-waves-confirm-black-hole-law-predicted-stephen-hawking 2. Pond scum can release a paralyzing pollutant into the air https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/pond-scum-airborne-paralyzing-pollutant-anatoxin-atx SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right*: *(But Three Rights Make A Left) Why we Should Abolish the Left Turn, According to Science https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a36620755/eliminate-left-turns/ Hosted by: Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown) Frank Janisch (Host, The Schmoedown Rundown, The Schmoedown Entertainment Network) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07 @FrankieJ29 Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 @FrankieJ29 "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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    Cities Have their Own Distinct Microbial Fingerprints - 2021JUN01

    This week, Alex Damon (@StarWarsExplain) and Mollie Damon (@MollieDamon) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints, a sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models, and how to become an outdoor scientist at home! Topics: 1. Cities have their own distinct microbial fingerprints https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/05/cities-have-their-own-distinct-microbial-fingerprints 2. A sweet father-son bond inspires tasty new molecule models https://www.sciencenews.org/article/molecule-models-blind-protein-candy-chemistry SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Science At Home: Become an Outdoor Scientist https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/29/at-home/become-an-outdoor-scientist.html Hosted by: Brandon Hanna (Mechanical Engineer, Host, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown) Alex Damon (Star Wars Explained on YouTube, Longest Reigning Movie Trivia Schmoedown Star Wars Champion) Mollie Damon (Co-Host of A Certain Point of View, Manager of Star Wars Explained, Twitch Streamer, Movie Trivia Schmoedown Maverick) Follow us on Twitter: @brandonhanna07 @StarWarsExplain @MollieDamon Follow us on Instagram: @brandonhanna07 @StarWarsExplained @molliemander "The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)

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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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