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We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceThe world is on fire. It's a natural cycle. Global warming. Climate Change. What does any of this mean? Why are people worried? Should people be worried? Is it a global threat? A hoax? Who is Judith Curry? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as they try to weed out what information is really out there and what science is saying right now about global climate change and why or if it should matter. ReferencesPetit, J., Raynaud, D.; Forty Years of Ice-Core Records of CO2. Nature. 26-Mar-2020. 579 (505 - 507). https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-020-00809-8/d41586-020-00809-8.pdfNatural Environment Research Council. Ice Cores and Climate Change. British Antarctic Survey. Mar-2014. https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/ice-cores-and-climate-change/Global Climate Change; Climate Change: How Do We Know. NASA. https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/Global Monitoring Laboratory. Trends in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. NOAA. Accessed 21-Feb-2021. https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/Lemonick, M.; Climate Heretic: Judith Curry Turns on Her Colleagues. Nature. 01-Nov-2010. Doi: https://doi.org/doi:10.1038/news.2010.577

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceThis week we're talking about something that's roots go back so far that an entire dungeons and dragons class is based on it. For those of you who don't get the reference, we’re talking Old Norse ancient. The concept became so popular that comic book characters are literally named after the man who westernized the principle. Yet it's so misunderstood that every cop drama has a case involving it, comedies mock it's possibilities, and we place its effects in league with illusionists and magicians. Somehow, though, it may be used in clinical practices as well. So what is it? In a word..Hypnosis, but what does that word truly mean and is it really possible? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we welcome our first M.D. to the podcast, Dr. Brian Wasicek and discuss this fascinating topic. ReferencesDingfelder, S.; The First Modern Pyschology Study: Or How Benjamin Franklin Unmasked a Fraud and Demonstrated the Power of the Mind. American Psychological Association. July-2010. 41:7 (30). https://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/07-08/franklinEsdaile, J.; Mesmerism in India and its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine. Hartford: Silas Andrus and Son. 1851. https://archive.org/details/63721400R.nlm.nih.govDahlgren, L., et. al.; Differential Effects of Hypnotic Suggestion on Multiple Dimensions of Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 06-Aug-1995. 10:6 (464 - 470). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0885-3924(95)00055-4Surman, O., et. al.; Hypnosis in the Treatment of Warts. Archives of General Psychiatry.  Mar-1973. 28:3 (439 - 441). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.1973.01750330111018

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceTo early humans, hitting a rock with another rock and seeing what happened constituted learning. Well that, or even hitting another human with a rock to see what happened was learning. Eventually, the Greeks learned the importance of teaching as a tool for the advancement of society. Then it became a tool for the advancement of the rich.  Throughout this entire time, though, learning looked nothing like it does today. When did what we know as learning truly start, why is it done the way it is, and is it the best system possible plus what is pedagogy? Joine hosts Shanti and Danny as we explore what learning really means, how it was developed, and what it means to accumulate knowledge in the 21st century. ReferencesEdgar, D.; Learning Theories and Historical Events Affecting Instructional Design in Education: Recitation Literacy Toward Extraction Literacy Practices. SAGE Open. Oct-01-2012. (1 - 9). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244012462707

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceI imagine I'm not the only one whose parents told them not to sit so close to the TV because, “it will rot your brain," or some semblance of that statement. Looking back, though, where would they even get that information from? TV technology changed so rapidly throughout the 80s, 90s, and 2000's I don't see how any scientific evidence could even have  existed; let alone long term studies on development. Years later I’ve come to recognize the idea that not everything we tend to believe is backed up by science. So what about this one? Are screens bad? Do they rot your brain or hurt your eyes? More importantly can the all powerful BLUE LIGHT GLASSES! actually help? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we discuss how damaging this technology can be and the legitimacy of blue light blocking glasses. ReferencesColes-Brennan, C., et. al.; Management of Digital Eye Strain. Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 23-May-2018. 102: 1. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/cxo.12798Shantakumari, N., et. al.; Computer Use and Vision-related Problems Among University Students in Ajman, United Arab Emirate. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. Mar-2014. 4:2 (258 - 263). Doi: https://doi.org/10.4103/2141-9248.129058Riddell, P., et. al.; The Effect of Colored Lenses on the Visual Evoked Response in Children with Visual Stress. Optometry and Vision Science. May-2006. 84:5 (299 - 305). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.opx.0000216125.83236.afPalavets, T., et. al.; Blue-Blocking Filters and Digital Eyestrain. Optometry and Vision Science. Jan-2019. 96:1 (48 - 54). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001318

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceThe Scientific Method as we understand it today, wasn't developed until well into the 19th century. If you've been listening to the podcast long, you know that witch hunting and spectral evidence are clear indications of that, but somewhat surprisingly, the idea behind the scientific method was described as early as the 4th century BCE. Because of this, Aristotle is considered the inventor of this methodology. So what exactly is it and how do we even know it's working? ReferencesO’Brian, M.; Analysis: Retractions and Controversies Over Coronavirus Research Show the Scientific Process is Working. PBS News Hour. 09-Jul-2020. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/analysis-retractions-and-controversies-over-coronavirus-research-show-the-scientific-process-is-working

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceSo many of our discussions to date have revolved around the Pandemic, and it makes sense. This has been the most relevant subject since the start of this podcast. Conversations laced with misinformation, conspiracy theorists pushing their agendas and using the virus as a stepping stool. It's truly been what we started this podcast for. With that being said, let's take one more look at the virus, the pandemic, and the vaccine. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk one more time with Dr. Bryan Simons about the COVID-19 Vaccine and look into the future of how its development may change the scientific community forever. ReferencesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccinations in the United States. Accessed 08-Jan-2021. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinationsWeintrab, K.; Death of Florida Doctor After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Under Investigation. USA Today. 06-Jan-2021. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/01/06/death-florida-doctor-following-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-under-investigation-gregory-michael/6574414002/Pfizer and BioNTech; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. FDA Briefing Document. 10-Dec-2020. https://www.fda.gov/media/144245/downloadModernaTX, Inc.; Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. FDA Briefing Document. 17-Dec-2021. https://www.fda.gov/media/144434/downloadCDC COVID-19 Response Team; Allergic Reactions Including Anaphylaxis After Receipt of the First Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine - United States December 14-23, 2020. CDC. 06-Jan-2021. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7002e1.htmCarter, S.; COVID Vaccines “might not” Work As Well on South African Strain Scientists Warn. CBSNews. 04-Jan-2021. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-new-strain-south-africa/Xie, X., et. al.; Neutralization of N501Y Mutant SARS-CoV-2 by BNT162b2 Vaccine-Elicited Sera. bioRxiv (preprint). 07-Jan-2021. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.01.07.425740

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceCheck out the interview with A Better Question: https://youtu.be/acVcmSERh0EWe've talked about the science behind behavioral analysis when we talked about the show Criminal Minds. We've talked about how things are worded and how they're done influencing how we react when we discussed the Science of Influence, but how does all this affect us when it comes to policy making? How does it come into play in say, a pandemic? Have these concepts been used in our society as a whole? Would you be surprised when a podcast like this says absolutely? Would you be surprised if I told you a whole subcommittee was in place for exactly this purpose? What if I said....maybe it's not such a bad thing? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk with Jonathan Moses, host of “A Better Question” and discuss the Science of Social Behavior and its role in the Pandemic.ReferenceSegel, B.; A Lie and a Libel: The History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. 01-Aug-1996. Cahners Business Information Inc. ISBN-13:978-0803292451Manthey, G.; How Much are Restaurants Contributing to the Spread of COVID-19 in LA County?. ABC7. 25-Nov-2020. https://abc7.com/covid-19-data-restaurants-outdoor-dining/8235279/#:~:text=LOS%20ANGELES%20(KABC)%20%2D%2D%20Despite,to%20data%20from%20L.A.%20County.Stone, W.; How Do We Stop This Surge? Here’s What Experts Say Could Help. NPR.org. 24-Nov-2020. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/24/937178668/are-more-lockdowns-inevitable-or-can-other-measures-stop-the-surgeChang, S., et. al.; Mobility Network Models of COVID-19 Explain Inequities and Inform Reopening. Nature. 10-Nov-2020. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2923-3Zipperer, B., Gould, E.; Unemployment Filing Failures. Economic Policy Institute. 28-Apr-2020. https://www.epi.org/blog/unemployment-filing-failures-new-survey-confirms-that-millions-of-jobless-were-unable-to-file-an-unemployment-insurance-claim/EPI; Missing Workers The Missing Part of the Unemployment Story. Economic Policy Institute. 07-Jul-2017. https://www.epi.org/publication/missing-workers/Malik, J.; US 116th Congress Sets New Record for Members with STEM Backgrounds. Cambridge University Press. 12-Feb-2019. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-bulletin/article/us-116th-congress-sets-new-record-for-members-with-stem-backgrounds/6BAADCDA3CAB1925EEA62FDACF24F7C4

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385282925919540Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Website: http://www.breakingbadscience.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/breakingbadscienceThe past must have been so weird. A comedian once made the observation that a killer's blood at a crime scene used to be something that required a mop, not an evidence bag. How did people even solve crimes in the past? How do they do it now? Why were there monkeys involved? What on earth does it even mean to consider something forensic science? We’re serious about the monkeys. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk about some of the science behind solving crimes, some of its earliest forms and how some of the most advanced techniques are being used today. Additionally, there are some big announcements this week with the launching of the website, patreon, and public facebook group. We look forward to hearing from you all and working to better the podcast in the future. ReferencesMar, J.; Police in Ancient Egypt. Ancient History Encyclopedia. 21-Jul-2017. https://www.ancient.eu/article/1104/police-in-ancient-egypt/Sung, T., McKnight, B.; The Washing Away of Wrongs: Forensic Medicine in Thirteenth-Century Chine (Science, Medicine, and Technology in East Asia. 1247. ISBN: 978-0892648009Dawson, L., Gannicliffe, C.; Managing the Myths - The CSI Effect in Forensic Science. 07-Nov-2017. Microbiology Society. https://microbiologysociety.org/publication/past-issues/microbiology-in-popular-culture/article/managing-the-myths-the-csi-effect-in-forensic-science.htmlCrime Museum; Forensics at the OJ Simpson Trial. CrimeMuseum.org. https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/forensic-investigation-of-the-oj-simpson-trial/Ng, A.; How China Uses Facial Recognition to Control Human Behavior. CNet. 11-Aug-2020. https://www.cnet.com/news/in-china-facial-recognition-public-shaming-and-control-go-hand-in-hand/Arango, T., Goldman, A., Fuller, T.; To Catch a Killer: A Fake Profile on a DNA Site and a Pristine Sample. New York Times. 27-Aug-2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180502192131/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/us/golden-state-killer-case-joseph-deangelo.htmlGilber, G.; A Trial of Witches: A Seventeenth-Century Witchcraft Prosecution. 1997. https://archive.org/details/trialofwitchesse0000geisAssociated Press; Casey Anthony Detectives Missed ‘Suffocation’ Search. USA Today. 25-Nov-2012. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/11/25/casey-anthony-suffocation-google/1725253/Remaining References listed on website

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Every day is a new headline. Vaccine effective. When will we be over COVID. Exploding whale, ok, that last one isn't related. As far as the vaccine. We've talked about it previously, but today we're talking not just about the prospect of a COVID vaccine. We're talking about those that have developed phase 3 data. In this corner, Pfizer. In this corner, Moderna, Astrazeneca, Johnson and Johnson. How does it look? How interesting is it really? Is there a chance we may really see a light at the end of the tunnel? Should we be concerned? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk with Dr. Bryan Simons and break down the most recent information about these vaccine trials and where we stand right now.ReferencesPfaender, S., et. al.; LY6E Impairs Coronavirus Fusion and Confers Immune Control of Viral Disease. Nature Microbiology. 23-Jul-2020. 5 (1330 - 1339). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-020-0769-yLangford, M., et. al.; Deletion of the Syncytin A receptor Ly6e Impairs Syncytiotrophoblast Fusion and Placental Morphogenesis Causing Embryonic Lethality in Mice. Scientific Reports. 02-Mar-2018. 8:3961 Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-22040-2FDA; Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting. FDA Briefing Document. 10-Dec-2020. https://www.fda.gov/media/144245/downloadCorum, J., Zimmer, C.; How the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Works. The New York Times. 12-Dec-2020. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/health/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine.htmlTakebe, T., et. al.; The Current Status of Drug Discovery and Development as Originated in United STates Academia: The Influence of Industrial and Academic Collaboration on Drug Discovery and Development. Clinical Translational Science. 30-Jul-2018. 11:6 (597 - 606). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/cts.12577

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/How many times have we heard Dr. Spock say, “It’s only logical?” Well, is it always only logical? Throughout this podcast we’ve discussed all sorts of scientific information, but what do we do when the information we have isn’t scientific. How does a logical mind deal with illogical information. Fortunately, this is 2020 and illogical information is rampant. In the recent news, we chose The Utah Monolith. Join hosts Shanti and Danny for a light-hearted episode where we discuss how we look at something so bizarre in the news and come to a conclusion that makes sense. Even when that means questioning what seems obvious.Monolith Imagehttps://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/monolith.jpg?w=620

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/We've all heard it...It's not Rocket Science, or it's not Brain surgery, or my personal favorite it's not Rocket Surgery. Well in this week’s episode, it is Rocket Science and if we're lucky maybe some rocket surgery. But what even is rocket science? Why is it the bar we use for difficulty? The one and only Jordan Slavish joins us to talk about this fascinating topic. He's an educator, rocket enthusiest, and future Discovery Channel star. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we discuss this complex topic and breakdown what makes it so unique, and don’t forget to check out “Rocket Around The Christmas Tree” Dec 3rd at 10 p.m. EST.https://youtu.be/wpaFltHKSPQReferencesNASA Science. 10 Things: Rockets - We Love Saturn V. NASA Science. 02-Apr-2018. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/382/10-things-rockets-we-love-saturn-v/Dunbar, B.; Call to Action for the Technical Interchange Meeting. NASA Science. 15-Jun-2018. https://www.nasa.gov/puffRocketry Associationshttp://www.tripoli.org/https://www.nar.org/

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We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/After some harrowing technical difficulties causing significant delays in the release of this week’s episode, we’re back! This week we’re talking about how one might go about creating herd immunity? As well as what it even is? How do we plan to achieve it in the concept of coronavirus? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we discuss what science means when they say herd immunity and why it’s so important in this current atmosphere.ReferencesVogel, G.; ‘It’s Been So, So Surreal.’ Critics of Sweden’s Lax Pandemic Policies Face Fierce Backlash. 06-Oct-2020. Science Mag. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/it-s-been-so-so-surreal-critics-sweden-s-lax-pandemic-policies-face-fierce-backlashAnderson, R., et. al.; Vaccination and Herd Immunity to Infectious Diseases. Nature. 28-Nov-1985. 318 (323 - 329). World Health Organization; Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Herd Immunity, Lockdowns, and COVID-19. World Health Organization Q&A. 15-Oct-2020. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/herd-immunity-lockdowns-and-covid-19#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20herd%20immunity%20against,the%20threshold%20is%20about%2080%25.

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/Robots, A.I., machine learning, and the internet of things; what are they? How are we handling them? Should we be worried about it? Should we be excited? Are we even aware of what’s going on around us as technology develops? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk about the Internet of Things and how it is impacting our lives and how it may in the future. .ReferencesZulick, J.; Latest Advances and Application in the IoT Technology. Compare The Cloud. https://www.comparethecloud.net/articles/latest-advances-and-applications-in-the-iot-technology/#:~:text=Manufacturing%20and%20Healthcare,development%20to%20supply%20chain%20management.Holley, P.; Elon Musk’s Nightmarish Warning: A.I. Could Become ‘An Immoral Dictator from Which We Would Never Escape’. The Washington Post. 09-Apr-2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2018/04/06/elon-musks-nightmarish-warning-ai-could-become-an-immortal-dictator-from-which-we-would-never-escape/Higginbotham, S.; Amazon’s Halo and the Election and IoT. IoT Podcast - Internet of Things. 05-Nov-2020. https://iotpodcast.com/

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/So many people are fascinated by the paranormal. Ghost, spirits, monsters, and shadow people I guess; what makes them so interesting? I have to admit, I myself find myself intrigued by the unexplainable. Let's talk about the mysterious, the spooky, and the maybe unexplainable? I know I know we're a day late, but still. It's still kind of Halloween. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk about the paranormal and what science can and cannot explain.ReferencesStierwalt, S.; 6 Possible Scientific Reasons for Ghosts. Quick and Dirty Tips. 30-Oct-2018. https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/science/6-possible-scientific-reasons-for-ghosts?utm_source=sciam&utm_campaign=sciamEmpting, L.; Neurologic and Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Features of Mold and Mycotoxin Exposure. Oct-2009. 25:9-10 (577 - 581). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0748233709348393Costa, R.; Dopamine Neurons Drive Fear Extinction Learning by Signaling the Omission of Expected Aversive Outcomes. eLife. 13-Nov-2018. Doi: https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.38818Jalal, B.; The Neuropharmacology of Sleep Paralysis Hallucinations: Serotonin 2A Activation and a Novel Therapeutic Drug. Psychopharmacology. 05-Oct-2018. 235 (3083 - 3091). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-018-5042-1Brooks, P., et. al.; Identification of the Transmitter and Receptor Mechanisms Responsible for REM Sleep Paralysis. 18-Jul-2012. 32:29 (9785 -9795). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0482-12.2012

Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)To date, we've talked about all sorts of wonders associated with Science. We've discussed cutting edge testing and where things are possible and where they aren't. But what about what I said back in the intro? What about the liars? What about the mistakes? It's not always full visible spectrum light arcs and narwal like horses. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we talk about When Science Goes Sideways.ReferencesKolata, G.; He Promised to Restore Damaged Hearts. Harvard Says His Lab Fabricated Research. New York Times. 29-Oct-2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/29/health/dr-piero-anversa-harvard-retraction.htmlSchneider, L.; Gregg Semenza: Real Nobel Prize and Unreal Research Data. For Better Science. 07-Oct-2020. https://forbetterscience.com/2020/10/07/gregg-semenza-real-nobel-prize-and-unreal-research-data/Petrova, V., et. al.; The Hypoxic Tumour Microenvironment. Oncogenesis. 24-Jan-2018. 7:10. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41389-017-0011-9Ryan, H., Girioon, L., Glover, S.; ‘You Want A Description of Hell?’ Oxycontin’s 12-Hour Problem. Los Angeles Times. 05-May-2016. https://www.latimes.com/projects/oxycontin-part1/CDC; The Drug Overdose Epidemic: Behind the Numbers. CDC. Last reviewed 19-Mar-2020. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/index.htmlSherman, N.; Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty in $8bn Opioid Settlement. BBC News. 22-Oct-2020. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54636002

We’d love to hear from you (feedback@breakingbadscience.com)Look us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breaking-Bad-Science-Podcast-103258964776212/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbadsciencepodcast/What is EMF? How is it related to 5G? Can they cause cancer? Can they cause hallucinations? Can they give you the coronavirus? These are all the questions being asked about the electromagnetic spectrum. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we dig into the fantastic world of light, how it relates to these concepts, and whether we should be concerned about the growing 5G drive. ReferencesCronin, T., et., al.; Photoreception and Vision in the Ultraviolet. Journal of Experimental Biology. 2016. 219: (2790 - 2801). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.128769Ebert, J., et. al.; Behavioral Examination of the Infrared Sensitivity of Rattlesnakes (Crotalus atrox). Journal of Comparative Physiology A. 20-Jun-2006. 192: (941 - 947). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00359-006-0131-8Verma, H., et. al.; Intelligent Cell Phone Detector System at 4G Bands of Frequencies. Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Mar-2017. 12:2 (55 - 59). Doi: https://doi.org/10.9790/2834-1202035559Horvath, H.; Atmospheric Light Absorption - A Review. Atmospheric Environment. Part A. General Topics. Feb-1993. 27:3 (293 - 317). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1686(93)90104-7Kricker, A., et. al.; Sun Exposure and Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancer. Cancer Causes and Control. Jul-1994. 5: (367 - 392). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01804988Schans, G., et. al.; DNA Strand Break and Rejoining in Cultured Human Fibroblasts Exposed to Fast Neutrons or Gamma Rays. International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. 02-Mar-1983. 44:1 (75 - 85). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09553008314550881Cirino, E.; Should You Be Worried About EMF Exposure. Healthline. Updated 08-Mar-2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/emf#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20latest%20research,EMF%20frequency%20is%20very%20low.American Cancer Society Medical and Editorial Content Team. Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation. American Cancer Society. Updated 01-Jun-2020. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/radiation-exposure/radiofrequency-radiation.htmlRaj, T.; Infrasound: What is it and How Can I Wield It?. Sound and Interaction (UTS Arts and Social Sciences). 2012. https://soundinteractionspring2012.wordpress.com/terence/Reuters Staff. False Claim: Meter Reading Proves 5G Masts Emit Toxic Levels of Radiation. Reuters.com. 08-Apr-2020. https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-5g-masts-radiation/false-claim-meter-reading-proves-5g-masts-emit-toxic-levels-of-radiation-idUSKCN21Q33A

In this age of instant information and social media, influencers seem to be a dime a dozen, but what does it mean to be influential? More importantly, can we truly break down the concepts that make someone capable of influencing others in an attempt to mimic them? Is there legitimate science behind these concepts, or is it all just witchy space lizard mind-control nonsense? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as they dig into the mystery behind the Science of Influence. ReferencesCialdini, R., Martin, S.; Secrets from the Science of Persuasion. Influence at Work. 2020. https://www.influenceatwork.com/principles-of-persuasion/Harvard Business Review; The Uses (And Abuses) of Influence. Harvard Business Review. Jul-Aug 2013. https://hbr.org/2013/07/the-uses-and-abuses-of-influenceGoldstein, N., et. al.; Reciprocity by Proxy: A Novel Influence Strategy for Stimulating Cooperation. Administrative Science Quarterly (Sage Journals). 18-Jan-2012. 56:3 (441 - 473). https://doi.org/10.1177/0001839211435904Park, H., et. al.; The Impact of Resource Scarcity on Price - Quality Judgments. Journal of Consumer Research. 24-Jun-2019. 46:6 (1110 - 1124). https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucz031Mojtahedi, D., et. al.; Intelligence, Authority and Blame Conformity: Co-witness Influence is Moderated by the Perceived Competence of the Information Source. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology. 11-Dec-2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-019-09361-2Šerić, M., et. al.; How Can Perceived Consistency in Marketing Communications Influence Customer-Brand Relationship Outcomes. European Management Journal. Apr-2020. 38:2 (335 - 343). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2019.08.011Bradley, S.W., et. al.; Experimental Evidence of Observed Social Media Status Cues on Perceived Likability. Psychology of Popular Media Culture. 2019. 8:1 (41 - 51). https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000164Rodriguez-Santiago, M., et. al.; Behavioral Traits That Define Social Dominance are the Same That Reduce Social Influence in a Consensus Task. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 04-Aug-2020. 117:31 (18566 - 18573). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2000158117

Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is touted as a treatment for nearly everything. A wonder drug. This amazing, life saving molecule that "the man" is trying to keep under wraps. What is it really? Does it truly treat anything? Are online sources just selling you snake oil? Is there any point to taking it and does the government even allow you to? So many questions. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as they try to answer as many of them as possible in this mind altering episode of Breaking Bad Science.ReferencesMorgensen, J.; Sorry Hipsters. CBD Will Not Solve All Your Problems. Mother Jones. Dec-2018. https://www.motherjones.com/food/2018/11/sorry-hipsters-cbd-will-not-solve-all-your-problems/Comer. J.; H.R.5485 - Hemp Farming Act of 2018. 115th Congress. 12-Apr-2018. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5485Jelliffe, J., et. al.; CBD Hemp Production Costs and Returns for Connecticut Farmers in 2020. Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics - University of Connecticut. Feb-2020. https://are.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2327/2020/02/ZwickOR66_Feb25.pdfAtakan, Z.; Cannabis, A Complex Plant: Different Compounds and Different Effects on Individuals. Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology. 5-Sep-2012. 2:6 (241 - 254). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125312457586Bonn-Miller, M., et. al.; Labeling Accuracy of Cannabidiol Extracts Sold Online. Journal of the American Medical Association. 07-Nov-2017. 318:17 (1708 - 1709). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2017.11909Consroe, P., et. al.; Assay of Plasma Cannabidiol by Capillary Gas Chromatorgraphy/Ion Trap Mass Spectroscopy Following High-Dose Repeated Daily Oral Administration in Humans. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior. Nov-1991. 40:3 (517 - 522). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/0091-3057(91)90357-8Grinspoon, P.; Cannabidiol (CBD) - What We Know and What We Don’t. Harvard Health Publishing - Harvard Medical School. 24-Aug-2018. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476Devinsky, O., et. al.; Effects of Cannabidiol on Drop Seizures in the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine. 17-May-2018. 378:20 (1888 - 1897). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1714631ElBatsh, M., et. al.; Anxiogenic-Like Effects of Chronic Cannabidiol Administration in Rats. Psychopharmacology (Berlin). 15-Nov-2011. 221:2 (239 - 247). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-011-2566-zAviello, G., et. al.; Chemopreventative Effect of the Non-Psychotropic Phytocannabinoid Cannabidiol on Experimental Colon Cancer. Journal of Molecular Medicine (Berlin). 10-Jan-2012. 90:8 (925 - 934). Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00109-011-0856-x

We've talked about genetic engineering before, but when we hit on Dr. He Jiankui and his genetically modified infants, we may have missed something. After talking with a few people it seemed we needed an update to Episode 4 - Genetic Engineering. Ethical questions involve us all, and understanding where science stands on these issues is more important now than possibly ever before. Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we welcome someone who’s been featured in Popular Mechanic magazine, participated in multiple extreme sports, founded the non-profit organization Crossing Lines, oh and she holds a Doctorate in Cell and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Dr. Sonya Iverson. Tune in as we all discuss the ethics and questions surrounding this mysterious testing.ReferencesZhou, M., et. al.; CCR5 is a Suppressor for Cortical Plasticity and Hippocampal Learning and Memory. eLife Neuroscience. 20-Dec-2016. Doi: https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.20985.001Le Page, M.; CRISPR Babies: More Details on the Experiment that Shocked the World. NewScientist. 28-Nov-2018. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2186911-crispr-babies-more-details-on-the-experiment-that-shocked-the-world/Regalado, A.; China’s CRISPR Twins Might Have Had Their Brains Inadvertently Enhanced. MIT Technology Review. 21-Feb-2019. https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/02/21/137309/the-crispr-twins-had-their-brains-altered/Regalado, A.; China’s CRISPR Babies; Read Exclusive Excerpts from the Unseen Original Research. MIT Technology Review. 03-Dec-2019. https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/12/03/131752/chinas-crispr-babies-read-exclusive-excerpts-he-jiankui-paper/#:~:text=Here%2C%20the%20researchers%20describe%20the,gene%20had%20indeed%20taken%20hold.Philipkoski, K.; Chopsticks for Better Cloning. Wired. 23-May-2005. https://www.wired.com/2005/05/chopsticks-for-better-cloning/Mayell, H.; Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Data Implies. National Geographic. 14-Feb-2003. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/2/mongolia-genghis-khan-dna/#:~:text=An%20international%20group%20of%20geneticists,16%20million%20descendants%20living%20today.\