EpiSTEM

About EpiSTEM

E.P.I.STEM is an acronym for Exploring Papers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. E.P.I.STEM is also derived from the word epistemic which is relating to knowledge or its validation. Hunter Johnson and Luke Rhoades discover current research papers and bring their findings to you. E.P.ISTEM will teach you all about fantastic research that is happening around the world and how it could affect your life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epi.stem/ Email: epiSTEM.pod@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/EPISTEM

Publisher

Hunter Johnson and Luke Rhoades

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2020

Latest episode

2 Sept 2021

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2021

   Nurture vs. Nature: Neurogenie in a Bottle

   Can nurture and nature have an impact on you today? In this conclusion to the NvN series we look into the effects of maternal care, such as nurturing young, on brain development as an adult. Can the actions of parents on their young have a lasting neural effect? Tune in to find the answers you’re looking for!

2. 

   2 Aug 2021

   Nurture vs. Nature: A Lesson on Stressing

   Stress affects everyone’s life at some point but some can be more overwhelmed than others when handling this stress. This week’s paper looks into the way that different phenotypes of rat’s deal with stressors and how nurture and nature play a role into their responses. This study’s findings could be a stepping stone towards learning more about ways to combat stress for those with high anxiety!

3. 

   7 Jul 2021

   Fireworks: Working the Fire

   Why is 4th of July celebrated with fireworks? Why is anything celebrated with fireworks for that matter? This episode we review the history of fireworks and talk about the science that makes the fire work! This break from the Nurture vs. Nature series was brought on by the celebration of Independence Day in the United States.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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