Ask Science Mike

It’s move week–this is my last week in Tallahassee, Florida, so I’m basically a full time mover. So, for this week’s show I answer as many Patron questions as I can from the top of my head.

A mini episode based on a theme from the mailbag.

A mini episode to cover feedback from last week’s question on punching neo-nazis.

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How much does watching TV influence young children? What could happen when we start editing human DNA? Why is String Theory called a “theory?” Is it ok to punch a Nazi?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   Here are some resources if you’d like to dig deeper into topics from this episode.   How much does watching TV influence young children? Media Effects on Children’s Social and Moral Development What could happen when we start editing human DNA?

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Would you still be an atheist without your mystical experience? Does “mitochondrial Eve” support creationism? Why did Christianity spread so fast? What’s the difference between mental illness and evil?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   Does “mitochondrial Eve” support creationism? Mitochondrial Eve No, a Mitochondrial “Eve” Is Not the First Female in a Species Your Family Tree [...]

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How does science explain fossilized human footprints alongside dinosaur tracks? Is radiometric dating accurate? What’s the science behind hypnosis? Are marriages more likely to fail when women are the primary breadwinner?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   How does science explain fossilized human footprints alongside dinosaur tracks? FOSSILS OF ‘MAN TRACKS’ SHOWN TO BE DINOSAURIAN Is radiometric dating accurate?

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What are virtual particles? Why do horror movies stick in my head? What do blind people see in their minds? Why does the sun make me sneeze?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   What are virtual particles? A Children’s Picture-book Introduction to Quantum Field Theory What is a Virtual Particle? Do virtual particles actually physically exist?

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why is singing in worship more powerful than study? What is the science of cohabitation? Would sound exist if we couldn’t hear it? How do we know human activity effects climate?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   Why is singing in worship more powerful than study? Music in the Brain (MIT) Speech versus Song: Multiple Pitch-Sensitive Areas Revealed by a Naturally Occurring Musical Illusion

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How does addiction effect the brain? Why does time fly as we age? How can I keep my parents from indoctrinating my children? How can I convince people racism is still a problem?   You’re in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.   How does addiction effect the brain? The Power of Habit Stuart McMillen - Rat Park Why does time fly as we age [...]

For this week’s Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: If Jesus was resurrected physically, where is his body now? Are bees dying out? How can I avoid becoming a “secular fundamentalist?” Why do I feel nothing?   Here’s more resources about bees:   Believe it or not, the bees are doing just fine The Bees Are All Right Beepocalypse Myth Handbook: Dissecting claims of pollinator collapse