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Lauren is a science teacher and Nick is a scientist. Together, they use comedy and science to debunk pseudoscience, myths, and common misconceptions they find on the internet. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/justnascience/support

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Bulls hating red? Lauren and Nick are coming for your cartoon certainty.

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  • to make sense of epigenetics with a string-and-bead explanation of DNA
  • to see 'just a theory' meet fossil evidence without losing the jokes
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Avoid Being Scammed by the Wellness Industry with Special Guest Dr. Bernie GarrettJul 20, 2021

A skeptical look at why wellness fads gain trust while pharmaceutical lobbying feeds suspicion.

Just NAS Science gives wellness culture a skeptical workout, asking why health fads can feel so reassuring while pharmaceutical companies often meet deep mistrust. Lauren, a science teacher, and Nick, a personal neuroscientist, bring in Dr.

SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2)Jul 6, 2021

A salty, evidence-led evolution episode where fossils and DNA push back against social-media certainty.

Evolution frames the episode as a debate over what counts as evidence, as Lauren and Nick work through social-media claims about aliens, fossils, and human origins.

Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast!Jun 29, 2021

A common tree-growth myth gets a grounded, practical answer from a plant scientist who knows the work behind the theory.

Plant myths get a little dirt on their hands as Just Now Science brings in Dr. Vikram Baliga, a lecturer in plant and soil science and teaching greenhouse manager at Texas Tech University.

Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA ExpressionJun 22, 2021

A casual, friendly primer on gene expression, cell machinery, and environmental influence.

Epigenetics gets a clear, practical introduction through the mechanics of gene expression: genes being turned on, turned off, amplified, or reduced as tightly wound DNA becomes usable inside the cell.

500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a PodcastJun 15, 2021

A candid, practical look at the steady work behind podcast consistency, discoverability, and accessibility.

Nick turns podcasting into a practical field guide, moving from the pressure of National Guard training to the quieter grind of getting episodes published on a steady rhythm.

Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually TrueJun 8, 2021

A lively science-myths chat driven by easy banter, loose curiosity, and a few interruptions from Jerry.

Just Now Science treats familiar science myths as an open, casual debate, moving from cartoon bulls and red capes to period syncing, hangover cures, blood, animal behavior, and the way people respond to what they see.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Avoid Being Scammed by the Wellness Industry with Special Guest Dr. Bernie Garrett

    Hidden gem

    Lauren and Nick's Just Na Science interview with Dr.

    Jul 20, 2021·46m·3 clips
  2. 2

    New Species of Early Humans Discovered! (We Think)

    Jul 13, 2021·18m
  3. 3

    SUMMER BREAK! Let's Revisit the Theory of Evolution (Season 1 Episode 2)

    Hidden gem

    Just Now Science Podcast opens by answering a post that says human evolution is “not proven” and blames aliens for fossils, skull shapes, and other evidence.

    Jul 6, 2021·27m·1 clip
  4. 4

    Plant Myths with Special Guest Dr. Vikram Baliga Host of Planthropology Podcast!

    Hidden gem

    Just Now Science Podcast opens with Nick interviewing Dr.

    Jun 29, 2021·39m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression

    Hidden gem

    Just Na Science's Introduction to Epigenetics and DNA Expression explains why gene expression can change without changing the DNA sequence itself.

    Jun 22, 2021·24m·1 clip
  6. 6

    500 Follower Bonus Episode: Tips on Making a Podcast

    Nick of Just Nat Science shares practical advice on starting a podcast, including choosing a niche, launching with at least three episodes, and publishing transcripts and website content.

    Jun 15, 2021·39m·2 clips
  7. 7

    Random Myths Everyone Has Heard But Aren't Actually True

    Just Na Science examines common myths about bulls, menstrual synchrony, teething babies, and hangovers, with Lauren and neuroscientist Nick testing each claim against studies and personal examples.

    Jun 8, 2021·23m·1 clip
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    Deepfakes and the Growing Problem of Convincing Misinformation

    Hidden gem

    Just Now Science hosts Lauren and Nick explain how deepfakes use artificial intelligence and deep learning to create misleading audio or video.

    Jun 1, 2021·23m·1 clip
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    Viral COVID Magnet Challenge is a Fail! Plus a Potentially Lethal COVID Cure

    May 25, 2021·22m
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    How Are Scientific Articles Published?

    May 18, 2021·27m
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    Myths Our Moms Told Us Growing Up

    May 11, 2021·26m
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    The Origins of the Autism Vaccine Myth with Special Guest Kurt Eichenwald

    May 4, 2021·35m
  13. 13

    Even More Food Myths You Probably Believe

    Apr 27, 2021·21m
  14. 14

    Do the COVID Vaccines Have Stem Cells in Them? Kind of.

    Apr 20, 2021·26m
  15. 15

    Is Pregnancy Brain Real or Born from a Myth?

    Apr 13, 2021·18m
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    Spring Break!

    Apr 6, 2021·6m
  17. 17

    10 Crazy Science Myths (And One That’s True)

    Mar 30, 2021·21m
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    Is Your Microwave Killing You? No. It's not.

    Mar 23, 2021·20m
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    COVID Questions Answered: Vaccine Side Effects, Warm Weather, and More

    Mar 16, 2021·20m
  20. 20

    Would You Eat Laboratory Grown Meat?

    Mar 9, 2021·27m
  21. 21

    Are There Heavy Metals in Baby Food? This Might Surprise You

    Mar 2, 2021·23m
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    Myths About Your Own Body (the Human Body)

    Feb 23, 2021·20m
  23. 23

    Stop Searching for Your Soulmate: Myths About Love and Relationships

    Feb 16, 2021·35m
  24. 24

    Answering Important Questions About the Coronavirus Vaccine

    Feb 9, 2021·23m
  25. 25

    Is Bigfoot Real? Science Might Have an Answer

    Feb 2, 2021·26m
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    Are 5G Networks Dangerous to Our Health?

    Jan 26, 2021·26m
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    The Dirty Secret Behind the Clean Thirteen with Amanda Hookom, RDN, CPT from Hookom on Health

    Jan 19, 2021·27m
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    New Year, New Coronavirus: New Coronavirus Mutation

    Jan 12, 2021·23m
  29. 29

    Science on the Screen

    Jan 5, 2021·26m
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    Top 10 Discoveries of 2020

    Dec 29, 2020·21m
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    Did Our Government Fake the Moon Landing?

    Dec 22, 2020·30m
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    Men and Women Have Different Brains. But Does it Matter?

    Dec 15, 2020·25m
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    Are the Lines Created by Planes Chemtrails? No, But They're Still Harmful

    Dec 8, 2020·22m
  34. 34

    Do We Really Have a Sixth Sense? Yes, But Not How You Think

    Dec 1, 2020·25m
  35. 35

    What is a RNA Vaccine and Are They Safe? Here's the Latest

    Nov 24, 2020·25m
  36. 36

    Does Vitamin C Actually Help With Immunity? Here's What the Research Says

    Lauren and Nick debunk common misconceptions about vitamin C and its role in preventing colds.

    Nov 17, 2020·23m
  37. 37

    2020 Election: The Fight to Save Science

    Nov 10, 2020·27m
  38. 38

    Why Are Children So Creepy? It's Because of the Uncanny Valley

    Nov 3, 2020·26m
  39. 39

    Will the Flu Vaccine Cause More COVID-19 Cases? Here's What the Experts Say

    Oct 27, 2020·24m
  40. 40

    What's It Like Planning a Wedding During a Pandemic? (Bonus)

    Oct 20, 2020·38m
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    Is Donating Your Old Clothes an Effective Recycling Strategy? You Might Not Like the Answer

    Oct 13, 2020·27m
  42. 42

    2020 Nobel Prize Awarded for the Discovery of a Liver Destroying Virus

    Oct 6, 2020·24m
  43. 43

    Did Early Humans Evolve Into Mermaids? Documentary Provides Answers

    Sep 29, 2020·23m
  44. 44

    Why Sucking the Venom from a Snake Bite Doesn't Work; Do This Instead

    Sep 22, 2020·26m
  45. 45

    Life on Venus is a Real Possibility, New Discovery Suggests

    Sep 15, 2020·29m
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    Doctors Are Telling Patients to Go Outside During the Pandemic and it May Help with Depression

    Lauren and Nick debunk the misconception that depression can be cured by simple activities like walking, using science and humor.

    Sep 8, 2020·28m
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    Metabolism and Weight Loss Myths with Dietitian Amanda Hookom from Hookom on Health

    Nick interviews a registered dietitian about common food diet myths and misconceptions.

    Sep 1, 2020·28m
  48. 48

    With Fear of a Second COVID-19 Wave Should Children Return to School?

    Lauren and Nick discuss child transmission of COVID-19 and school reopening models, debunking common misconceptions.

    Aug 25, 2020·27m
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    Are Humans Naturally Violent? What the Research Says

    Aug 18, 2020·28m
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    Are Humans Naturally Violent? A Scientist and a Teacher Debate

    Aug 11, 2020·32m