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Science for the CultureThe Opioid EpisodeOpioid addiction is no laughing matter! Roughly 130 people die every day of an opioid overdose in the US alone. In this episode, your favorite melanated PhDs take a deep dive into the topic of opioids - what are they, where do they come from, how did we get them, and why are so many people dying from overdose. Topics from pain management and pharmaceutical companies to dark web drug trafficking and illicit drug use in Rap culture will be covered, so don't miss this. If you or a loved one has ever been prescribed an opioid pain killer, please...2021-04-281h 10Science for the CultureI Ain't Got No Type: Recycling RulesY'all have seen those commercials with ducks caught in soda can plastic pack rings and turtles with plastic straws in the nose. Yikes in an understatement. It’s so important that we all do our part & take care of the Earth and its creatures in whatever ways we can. Black folks have been playing a part upcycling Country Crock containers, Butter Cookie tins, and Crown Royal bags for decades, but how is our recycling game? In this episode, your favorite melanated PhDs, Drs. Devyn, Nyote, and Alicia, tackle the topic of recycling - what is it, how it got st...2021-04-141h 13Science for the CultureDat Outside StankPart of growing up Black in the US is being told on the regular that you smell like outside. We’ve now become adults who can’t stand for our kids, nieces, and nephews to come in from outside stinking up our homes! But what IS outside smell and why does it exist?! Furthermore, how are we able to smell and where do body odors come from? Join in as your hosts spit straight facts and answer all of your burning questions about smell.Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us hello@sciencefortheculture.comFoll...2021-04-0149 minScience for the CultureGM-Oh No?In this episode, join Drs. Devyn, Nyote, and Alicia as they break down exactly how humans got into the GMO game, how the government tried to pump the breaks on this new wave, and what plant is the G.O.A.T of the GMO world (it’s so corny you would never guess it!). Hear us chat it up about fruit ovaries, Chipotle being a teacher’s pet, and how to spot that PLU code for organic bananas a mile away! So whether you are chowing down some strawberries in the winter or adding some sugar into that lemona...2021-03-171h 04Science for the CultureBacky with the COVID VackyIt’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has turned the whole world on its head. We can’t go anywhere without wearing a mask and observing social distancing. Good news, though - we are finally at the point where vaccines are available! This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! We should be excited! ...Right?! In this episode, Drs. Devyn, Nyote, and Alicia dive deep into the science behind these vaccines, what's in them (spoiler alert: there isn't a microchip to track your whereabouts- your phone does that just fine), why the vaccines were able to be dev...2021-03-0353 minScience for the CultureScientifically Shootin' the Shit: Election EditionWe’re halfway through the season and we had to pause because the presidential election is looming. With the debates being so unhinged and out of control, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Our intent is not to sway anyone’s vote. We hope that after listening, you’ll be a more informed voter. And if you haven’t voted already - what are you waiting for?!Want a want to fact check political parties or candidates? Check out: factcheck.org Got a question or topic suggestion? Email us at hello@sciencefortheculture.com2020-10-2835 minScience for the CultureGangsta Leanin' GlobeLet’s keep it all the way a hunnid - almost all of the astronomy we learned in 3rd grade, we forgot. It was time for a little refresher! Learn along with us about the U.S Space Force (yes, y’all! The Space Force is a real thing!), the differences between astronomy & astrology, how the moon affects the ocean tides, and why we’re crowning the Earth the Wobble dance champ at the next cookout!Check out keatsdidit on Instagram for some hilarious skits about the planets!https://instagram.com/keatsdidit?igshid=o6zgz9yvhbb9...2020-10-1450 minScience for the CultureDisinfecting WIPE Me DownThe Coronavirus pandemic has made a clean freak out of everyone! You can’t find nan Lysol wipe ANYWHERE! But while you’re wiping down groceries & scrubbing down surfaces, are you sure that your household cleaners are doing what you think? All cleaning products are NOT created equal! Cleaners, disinfectants, and sanitizers – each of these has a different role. In this episode of Science for the Culture, we'll dive into everyone's Saturday morning cleaning ritual (minus the Patti and Gladys playlist) the do's and don'ts of cleaning, and spilling the tea on Lysol, Fabuloso, and more. Want t...2020-09-3000 minScience for the CultureProtect that Melanin DripAs climate change grows more severe, the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays are becoming more pronounced. But we’ve been taught that melanated skin is a natural SPF. Shouldn’t it be enough to protect us?! Don't get us wrong- the essential vitamin D we make from sun exposure is where it's at, but measures should be taken to protect against UVA and UVB rays- even for melanin rich kings and queens. Want to rock melanin inspired fashion? Check out Eumelanin by founder Deirdre Roberson https://www.eumelanin.com Want to protect...2020-09-1600 minScience for the CultureWe Some Cap BussasIn the day and age where information is abundant and at our fingertips in a matter of milliseconds, we have so much misinformation and disinformation that spreads so quickly… sometimes more quickly than the truth. How can you tell if something is cap? In this episode, we will discuss the nature of science, conspiracy theories, and how to challenge your (or someone else's) perspective on a scientific topic to get towards a more objective truth. WE SOME CAP BUSSAS, WE SOME CAP BUSSAS, we'll knock a liar out, WE SOME CAP BUSSAS and you can be one too! Tune in...2020-09-0200 minScience for the CultureHistory of Hatin'Science for the Culture is our name and boosting science literacy while calling out cap is our game. The scientific community has oftentimes wanted to separate itself from matters of race in the interest of objectivity, but what role has science played in perpetuating and upholding standards of inequality against Blacks? In this episode, Drs. Alicia, Devyn, and Nyote will discuss the historic way in which scientific racism has shaped beliefs about Black people. This episode examines how a history of hatin' towards Blacks has instilled feelings of fear and distrust towards scientists and physicians, further widening the gap...2020-08-1900 minScience for the CultureIntroducing Science for the CultureFollow us on Instagram @sciencefortheculture 2020-08-1100 min