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samsplaining science
by Sam Rossano
Hey! Welcome to Samsplaining Science - a podcast where a chick named Sam tries to explain some science! Science affects our lives every day, more than any of us realize. That's where this podcast comes in! Join Sam as she explores and explains the wonders of science that are all around us - hopefully learning a little bit and laughing a little bit along the way!
Episodes
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ep 59. IUDs
On this episode, sam-splains intrauterine devices and trauma dumps! fun! Sources: 1. Friedman, J., Oluronbi, R.A. (2019). Types of IUDs and Mechanism of Action. In: Coles, M., Mays, A. (eds) Optimizing IUD Delivery for Adolescents and Young Adults. Springer, Cham....
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ep 58. fiber? I hardly know ‘er!
On this episode, sam-splains fiber and the role it plays in digestion! Promises of a short episode were broken as she talks about stool for FORTY MINUTES (my bad lol!!!!!)! Enjoy and eat your veggies! Sources: 1. Mayo Clinic (2025). Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet. Link:...
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ep 57. red light masks
On this episode, sam-splains red light masks and the science behind why red light may help reduce signs of aging on the skin! Sources: 1. Center for Disease Control. (2024). The Electromagnetic Spectrum. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-health/about/electromagnetic-spectrum.html 2. Couturaud…
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ep 56. Black History Month part 2!
Happy Black History Month! In Part 2 of this Month’s series, sam-splains scientific contributions of Drs. Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth Clark and Dr. Percy Julian! Sources: 1. American Psychological Association. (Created 2012). “Featured Psychologists: Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD, and Kenneth Clark,...
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ep 55. Black History Month pt 1!
Happy Black History Month! In Part 1 of this Month’s series, sam-splains scientific contributions of Granville T. Woods and Dr. Patricia Bath! Sources: 1. Biography | Granville T. Woods, Inventor, Induction Telegraph. (Updated 2021). Link: https://www.biography.com/inventors/granville-t-woods 2....
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ep 54. i smell snow!
on this episode, sam-splains snow, ice, and why we use rock salt to keep from slipping on sidewalks! (and fair warning - she is sleep deprived and gets spicy lol) Women's Foundation of Minnesota - Immigrant Rapid Response Fund Link: https://www.wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rapid-response/ Immigrant…
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ep 53. wtf is ai?
On this episode, sam-splains AI! What even is AI? What can it do, and what can’t it do? Is it good or evil? Let’s discuss! Leave your thoughts in the comments or share them on socials @samsplainingsci !! Sources: 1. Ng, A. Coursera: AI for Everyone. Link:...
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ep 52. the most wonderful time of the year!
On this episode, sam-splains the winter solstice and how it happens! Source: National Weather Service. The Seasons, The Equinox, and The Solstices. Link: https://www.weather.gov/cle/seasons Follow the Show: www.instragram.com/samsplainingsci www.tiktok.com/@samsplainingsci...
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ep 51. cheers!
On this episode, sam-splains alcohol! We talk about alcohol fermentation and how it is used in beer brewing and winemaking! Cheers, friends! 🍻 Sources: Alba-Lois L and Segal-Kischinevsky C. Yeast Fermentation and the Making of Beer and Wine (2010). Nature Education. 3(9):17. Link:...
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ep 50. move well, feel well, think well
In this episode, sam-splains why exercise is good for your brain! Tl;dr - exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make people happy, and happy people don’t kill their husbands! Sources: 1. Basso JC and Suzuki WA. The Effects of Acute Exercise on Mood, Cognition, Neurophysiology, and…
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ep 49. scientific literacy
On this episode, sam-splains the keys to scientific literacy! How should I search for an article? What types of articles should I read? How do I read a research article? Tune in as Sam gives you some pro-tips to scientific literacy! Sources: 1. Jarry J, McGill University Office for Science and...
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ep 48. social media
On this episode, sam-splains social media and discusses some recent studies on associations between social media use and mental health and well being. References: 1) Kross E et al. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. CellPress. (2021). Link:...
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ep 47. i’m gettin older too!
On this episode, sam-splains aging! She’s goin gray and tryna figure out why! note - for question 2 at ~37ish mins - Bcl-2 typically prevents apoptosis! Sorry I got confused there!!! References: Gilbert SF. Developmental Biology. 6th edition. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; 2000. Aging: The...
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ep 46. tattoos!
In this episode, sam-splains tattoos! Specifically, we learn about skin, how/why tattoos are permanent in the skin, and what sorts of health risks may (or may not) be associated with getting tattoos! References: 1) NCI-National Cancer Institute SEER Training Program. US Department of Health and...
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ep 45. the comeback kid!
Sam's bringing the podcast back! The return episode doesn't have much science, but does have some general updates about the show!! Links below if you'd like to donate to a few Orgs that I've been supporting recently! 1) World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/donate 2) Doctors Without Borders:...
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ep 42. sssotu
It’s the first (and maybe last idk lol) samsplaining science state of the union (SSSOTU)! PLEASE take this short (<5min) ANONYMOUS survey!!!! Link here: https://forms.gle/io1jEhEJiBmW2CQN6 Thank you love you have a good day talk to you later bye!!! Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/samsplainingsci...
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ep 41. blue light glasses
Did I waste my money on blue light glasses? On this episode of the podcast, let’s learn about blue light, how it can impact sleep, and whether blue light glasses help or not. Sources (in order of reference): Wahl, S. et al., The inner clock - Blue light sets the human rhythm. (2019) Journal of...
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ep 40. setting goals with science - again!
It's what we in ~the biz~ call a callback! For the last episode of 2022, we’re revisiting the FIRST episode of samsplaining science! Let’s talk more about the science of goal setting! I’m also sharing what science-backed tips I’m taking with me into 2023 to reach my goals! Source: Locke, E.A.…
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ep 39. music to my ears
In this episode, we’re learning about how the ear senses and processes sound! Also, we time travel back to 4 weeks ago when Spotify Wrapped was still relevant! Fun! Sources: 1. Deshpande, S. et al., (2019). System to Transform Sound Energy into Electricity. Proceedings on ICNNEE2019. Link:...
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ep 38. gratitude, my dudes
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re talking about gratitude! What it is, how it can be good for us, and what’s going on in our brains when we process and experience gratitude! Sources: 1. Burton, L.R. Discovering the Health and Wellness Benefits of Gratitude. Wharton Club at the...
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ep 37. let’s get ethical!
Let’s talk about some ethical atrocities in the history of science! Links: History of Bioethics: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm Read more about the U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee: https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/index.html Read more...
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ep 36. clinical trials and tribulations
This week we’re learning about clinical trials! We’ll cover some basics of clinical trials, learn some buzzwords, and learn about the different clinical trial Phases! Sources 1. National Institutes of Health - U.S. National Library of Medicine. “Learn About Clinical Studies”. Link:...
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ep 35. how the %*$& are ya?!
HELLO U.S. FRIENDS PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!!! GO TO iwillvote.com TO GET UR $#!+ TOGETHER, AND MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD AND YOUR BALLOT IS CAST BY TUESDAY NOV 8!!!!! Since the creator/writer/host/producer of samsplaining science values a democracy, Sam took to an instagram poll to…
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ep 34. r.s.v.
On this episode, sam-splains respiratory syncytial virus (R.S.V.). Let’s learn about the symptoms of r.s.v., how it’s transmitted, and how we can prevent it! We’ll also learn about two ongoing clinical trials that are exploring vaccinations for populations at high risk for severe RSV infection!...
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ep 33. i love fall most of all
This week, Sam-splains why the leaves change color in the fall - after a quick* summary of what makes a plant a plant! (*not quick) Sources: 1. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Why Leaves Change Color. Link: https://www.esf.edu/pubprog/brochure/leaves/leaves.htm 2. Fecht, S.…
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ep 32. on your mark, get set, bake!
On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re talking about the science of baking - inspired by the new season of the Great British Baking Show, now on Netflix (sponsor me pls, Paul and Prue). Sources 1. Ali, A., et al., Yeast, its types and role in fermentation during bread making process-A…
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ep 31. bivalently boosted!
Get your boost on, baby! Sam is bivalently boosted, and in this episode, we’re talking about why that’s important and why we should care! Source: Chalkias, S. et al., A Bivalent Omicron-Containing Booster Vaccine Against COVID-19 (2022). New England Journal of Medicine. Link:...
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ep 30. coffee coffee coffee!!!
This week’s episode of the podcast is brought to you by COFFEE. Actually, every week’s episode is. But in THIS episode, we’re talking about coffee - how it gives us energy and the effect it has on our body! Sources - Van Dam, RM., et al., Coffee, Caffeine, and Health. (2020). N Eng J Med. Link:...
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ep 29. alcohol and a.u.d.
This week’s episode of the podcast covers the short and long term effects of alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorder! Sources: 1. Find more education resources at the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s website: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ 2. Boersma, P., Villarroel, M.A. &...
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ep 28. little mis(s)-information
This week on the podcast, we’re tackling misinformation!! Sam-splains what misinformation is, how it spreads, how we’re susceptible to misinformation, and how to combat it! Source: Van der Linden, S. Misinformation: susceptibility, spread, and interventions to immunize the public. (2022). Nature...
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ep 27. let’s talk about STATS, baby!
Let’s talk about STATS, baby! Let’s talk about mu and p! Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things math can be! DON’T RUN AWAY. Yes - we’re talking about statistics. Yes - it is kinda confusing and also pretty boring. BUT IT’S IMPORTANT! Without statistics, science is NOTHING! So...
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ep 26. outer space, our universe, and the jwst!
This week, sam-splains SPACE! Let’s learn about the James Webb Space Telescope and talk about those stunningly beautiful gorgeous amazing incredible pictures together! Sources: 1. WebbSpace Telescope. NASA. link: https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/index.html 2. NASA/JWST Twitter Accounts: twitter.com/NASA…
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ep 25. the great outdoors really are great for us
Aaaaand we’re back! Welcome to Summer School! This week, sam-splains the great outdoors and walks through some studies that look at how time spent outdoors is related to both mental and physical health! Sources: 1. Belanger M, et al., Physical activity mediates the relationship between outdoor…
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ep 23. meditate to make your brain work great
In this episode, sam-splains meditation! What is meditation? What happens in our brains when we meditate? Let’s learn about it together! Sources: 1. What is Meditation | Headspace. (2022). Link: https://www.headspace.com/meditation-101/what-is-meditation 2. Vishnubhotla, R.V. et al., Advanced...
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ep 22. becoming conscious of our consciousness
Let’s learn about consciousness! What even ~is~ consciousness and how can we study it? How does our brain work to help us be aware of and responsive to our surroundings? Sam will splain it to ya! Sources: 1. Frith, C.D. et al., The Neural Basis of Consciousness (2019). Psychological Medicine....
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ep 21. but if you’re vaxxed and boosted, how did you get covid?
Sam had COVID! But Sam was vaccinated? How could this have possibly happened?! On this week’s episode we’ll walk through COVID mRNA vaccines and why (mild!!) infections can still occur even if you’ve been vaccinated and boosted! Sources: 1. Felenstein, S., et al., COVID-19: Immunology and…
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ep 20. nice to meet ya!
This week on the podcast, samsplains sam! After a brief summary of my resume (and other things that make her a person too I guess) I take some of your questions that were submitted to instagram! 20 episodes in, it’s nice to meet ya! Follow the show: twitter.com/samsplainingsci...
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ep 19. our brains are plastic, it’s fantastic
This week sam-splains neuroplasticity - how our brain works, and how it can change and adapt to new things in our environment! Sources: 1. May, A. Experience-dependent structural plasticity in the adult human brain (2011). Review, Trends in Cognitive Sciences Volume 15 Issue 10. Link:...
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ep 18. burnin’ out
This week, we’re talking about burn-out! In 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and many studies have looked into what causes burnout, how we can prevent it, and the effect it has in different occupational settings. This week, we cover some of…
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ep 17. let’s talk about abortion
This week, Sam takes a (coincidentally-apt-timed) listener question about abortion. Listen to hear about some science and statistics about abortion in the U.S., the effects abortion has on the patient, as well as how to (and how not to…) reduce abortion rates. - I totally understand this is not a...
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ep 15. stressed out
April is Stress Awareness Month! On this week’s episode we talk about stress - what exactly it is, how it affects our bodies, and what we can do to manage stress. Sources: 1. Chrousos, G.P., Stress and Disorders of the stress system. 2009. Nature Reviews Endocrinology. Link:...
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ep 14. ‘tis the s(n)eason
It’s the season for sneezin’! This week sam-splains allergies - why pollen makes some of us feel awful, and the current treatments that are out there to help ease our symptoms! Sources: 1. Allergic Reactions - American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)...
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ep 13. play ball!
This week sam-splains her favorite thing to talk about besides science - BASEBALL. She covers baseball basics before jumping into the mathy nerdy side of baseball - analytics! PLAY BALL (and let’s go yankees, obviously). Thanks to the Glossaries at: - https://www.baseball-reference.com/ -...
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ep 12. our house is on fire
Our house is on fire! This week, Sam-splains what’s going on and what we need to do about that little thing called climate change. Sources: 1. Climate Change Science - Causes of Climate Change - US Environmental Protection Agency. (2022). Link:...
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ep 11. to mask or not to mask, that is the question
To mask, or not to mask? That is the question! Well, one of them! This week on the podcast, we talk about how masks contain respiratory droplets, potentially preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. We also outline the CDC’s recent mask recommendations and other...
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ep 10. who run the world? women (in science!)
It’s International Women’s Day! This week on the podcast, Sam highlights 4 women scientists who blazed trails in their respective fields and who continue to inspire many. She also shouts out 3 organizations to support in honor of Women’s History Month this month! Sources 1. Marie Curie - link:...
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ep 9. rolling the dice
Sam went to Vegas! She gambled! She lost money! And now, she’s got QUESTIONS! Let’s talk about scientific studies that have investigated the role of human behavior and emotion in gambling! Sources: 1. Schreiber J and Dixon MR. Temporal Characteristics of Slot Machine Play in Recreational…
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ep 8. covid on the brain
This week on the podcast, Sam-splains COVID-19 infection. How does SARS-CoV-2 infect us? What causes COVID symptoms to arise? How might severe COVID infection affect the brain? Let’s learn a little bit about something that’s been on everyone’s brain/mind for the past 2 years. Sources: Harrison,...
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ep 7. what is love? (baby, don’t ask me)
This week on the podcast, Sam-splains love! Ever wondered what hormones and chemicals that affect us when we’re in love? Or how about what’s happening in our Brian’s when we’re in love? Sam’s got you covered. Just don’t ask her what love is, she not answering that one. Tune in to learn about the...
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ep 6. let sam ‘splain you the science of the heart
Did you know February is American Heart Month? On this week’s episode, Sam talks about the circulatory system - the heart and blood vessels! She also talks about cardiovascular diseases and risk factors for heart disease. And, as always, there are bad jokes and struggles with words galore!…
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Hey! Welcome to Samsplaining Science - a podcast where a chick named Sam tries to explain some science! Science affects our lives every day, more than any of us realize. That's where this podcast comes in! Join Sam as she explores and explains the wonders of science that are all around us - hopefully learning a little bit and laughing a little bit along the way!
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