Spooky Science: Ghosts and Ghouls!

Spooky Science: Ghosts and Ghouls!

In this year's edition of Spooky Science, Billie and Mike are joined by 3 spooktacular guests! Here they talk about Halloween traditions, favorite scary movies, ghostly encounters,  whether or not they believe in ghosts, and what science has to say on the matter. Make sure to check us out on social media! Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @sciandtellshow

The Evolution of Evolution!

Billie and Mike are back from an extended break to bring you to you Season 2! In this episode, they discuss the theory of evolution. They answer questions such as what is evolution and how does it work? What are examples of evolution? Why should we acknowledge evolution if it's just a "theory"? And much more. Be sure to check us out on social media! Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @sciandtellshow

Viruses, Vaccines, and Skepticism

What is a virus? Are they alive? Are vaccines safe? Can we trust the COVID-19 vaccines? Why do we need to take the vaccine?  These are just a few of the questions Billie and Mike address in the latest episode of the Sci and Tell Show. They also go over topics such as the paleohistory of viruses, the history of vaccines, analyze the  anti-vaxx movement (past, present, and future), and go over some FAQs regarding COVID-19 and vaccines in general. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @sciandtellshow Additional links for further research: https://elifesciences.org/articles/12704 (retroviruses in animal genomes) https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-some-black-and-latinx-people-are-reluctant-to-get-the-covid-19-vaccine (Skepticism) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html (myths and facts of COVID-19) https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/6-myths-about-covid-19-vaccines-debunked (myths debunked)

The Sci Files: Aliens, UFOs, Conspiracies, and More!

We are back for another episode of the Sci and Tell Show! Billie and Mike examine and discuss many topics such as those mentioned in the title as well as alien theories applied to archaeology, humanity's search for extraterrestrial life, and what it would mean to find what we are looking for.  Please be sure to follow our social media pages on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @sciandtellshow Side Note: The quote that Mike refers to in the episode belongs to Julien Benoit, a post-doctoral researcher in vertebrate paleontology, of the University of Witwatersrand.

Water is Life: A Conversation with a Geologist

Hey everyone! Billie and Mike are back for another episode of the Sci and Tell Show! We are so excited to feature our very first guest on the show, Marissa De Hoyos! In this episode we discuss what led her to pursue her educational and career path, her research in hydrochemistry, and much more! You'll absolutely have a new perspective on water after this episode! Marissa would totally appreciate your support in her efforts to make geology more accessible to the public. She hopes to help inspire the next generation of geologists and science enthusiasts. To support Marissa on her mission, be sure to follow her Instagram page (@socalgeowoman) and subscribe to her blog: (http://www.thegeologyenthusiast.com/)