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This week, Mara Knopic (@thatmara) and James Maple (@jamesmapleactor) sit down to join Brandon Hanna (@brandonhanna07) talk about DNA can be collected from air, the science and technology that can help save the ocean, uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars, and the viral TikTok that explains vaccine science!

Topics:

1. DNA can be collected from air, scientists show for first time

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/dna-can-be-collected-from-air-scientists-show-for-first-time/ 

2. The science and technology that can help save the ocean

https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/03/29/1021374/the-science-and-technology-that-can-help-save-the-ocean/ 

3. Uranium ‘snowflakes’ could set off thermonuclear explosions of dead stars

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dead-stars-uranium-snowflakes-thermonuclear-supernova-explosions 

SPECIAL SEGMENT: - Let’s Get Social: The Viral TikTok That Explains Vaccine Science — And Makes You Laugh

https://news.wfsu.org/all-npr-news/2021-04-01/the-viral-tiktok-video-that-explains-vaccine-science-and-makes-you-laugh 

Hosted by:

Brandon Hanna

(Mechanical Engineer, AfterBuzz TV, The Popcorn Talk Network, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

Mara Knopic 

(Nuclear Reactor Operator and Nuclear Operations Instructor, The Movie Trivia Schmoedown)

James Maple

(TV Host, Actor & Comedian, AfterBuzz TV)

Follow us on Twitter:

@brandonhanna07 @jamesmapleactor @thatmara

Follow us on Instagram:

@brandonhanna07 @terrelljamesmaple @thatmarala

"The Periodic Table" graphic designed by Jacob Patrick (@JPDeez)