In this episode, Parker leads us through understanding Electromagnetic waves, also known as visible light, UV light, Radio waves, Microwaves, and so much more. Electromagnetic waves are really just a form of energy.
 
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Can you imagine how difficult it must be to have a food allergy? In this episode, we break down what an allergy is, what it causes, and how it's treated.

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Sources:

• https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_four_types_of_allergic_reactions/article.htm
• https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/allergic-reaction
• https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/allergic-reactions
• https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320101
• https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603002.html

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In this week's episode, Parker dives into fluorescence, a topic that is common but complicated. This is Parker's first hosted episode so be sure to tune in to hear what he has to say. 

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Did you know that diabetes is the world's 6th deadliest disease? In this episode, I introduce my new cohost - Parker Adams. Additionally, we discuss what diabetes is and why awareness matters. 

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In this episode, we discuss heat capacity - the energy required to change the temperature of a substance. We talk about this concept in terms of water and then tie everything together at the end.

Sources: 

• https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Oceanography/Book%3A_Oceanography_(Hill)/04%3A_Properties_of_Water/4.2%3A_Heat_capacity_the_ocean_and_our_weather
• https://www.e-education.psu.edu/earth540/content/c3_p3.html
• https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/fish-freeze.html

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It’s the season that everyone dreams of. This week we are discussing water and how it relates to summer! In this episode we discuss surface tension, compressibility, and the relationship between water and light. I then share 10 ways that these topics relate to summer and the world around us.

Sources:

1. https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/surface-tension-and-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=49354N3ZGJW6O3#qt-science_center_objects
2. https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-compressibility?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=4FR6NHEW35X9RF#qt-science_center_objects
3. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/49-refraction-of-light#:~:text=light%20in%20water-,When%20light%20travels%20from%20air%20into%20water%2C%20it%20slows%20down,more%20towards%20the%20normal%20line.

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As the flowers blossom, we are discussing the importance of water in spring! We cover adhesion, cohesion, and capillary action. I then share how these concepts support life on earth! 

Sources:

https://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/parts.html

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-capillary-action-plant/

https://www.sciencemag.org/site/feature/misc/webfeat/vis2005/show/transpiration.pdf

https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/mauisoil/a_comp03.aspx

https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/sediment-and-suspended-sediment?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=FLOTM6DZMP4DYQ#qt-science_center_objects

https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/adhesion-and-cohesion-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=C907S0IIUR7IVJ#qt-science_center_objects

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/docs/cwt/guidance/3159.pdf

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Some people love it, some hate it. Personally, it's my favorite time of the year. In this episode we are talking about SNOW. More specifically, we are talking about water, phases of matter, density, and how these properties of water make it such and important molecule.

Sources: 

1. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/salt-doesnt-melt-ice-heres-how-it-makes-winter-streets-safer/#:~:text=If%20the%20water%20is%20mixed,how%20salty%20the%20solution%20is.
2. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/big-thaw
3. https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/why-are-glaciers-and-sea-ice-melting
4. https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-density?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=YLWK7CJ6CP0G1S#qt-science_center_objects
5. https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/temperature-and-water?qt-science_center_objects=0&cmdid=IUHJVFDTMMR5QV#qt-science_center_objects

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