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Let's Science
SQPN, Inc.
91 episodes
1 week ago
We live in a universe of scientific wonders and breakthroughs that can change our lives. We want to share these wonders with you. So, Let's Science!
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We live in a universe of scientific wonders and breakthroughs that can change our lives. We want to share these wonders with you. So, Let's Science!
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Astronomy
Science,
Natural Sciences,
Life Sciences
Episodes (20/91)
Let's Science
Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science
SCI084: A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Zombie ants found in Top End – Australian Geographic

* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes 6 seconds

Let's Science
Can AI Handle the Housework?
SCI083: Could your next housemate be a robot? The team talks Neo Gamma, the AI-powered humanoid assistant from X1. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle weigh the promise—and pitfalls—of a future with home-helping bots.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* ‘Jetsons’ robot finally arrives: Sweater-wearing Neo Gamma android helps with household chores | Live Science

* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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1 month ago
19 minutes 46 seconds

Let's Science
Zombie Spiders, Killer Fungi, and the Secret to New Antibiotics?
SCI082: A creepy-cool fungus turns spiders into zombies—then eats them! Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack how this eerie phenomenon may help us fight antibiotic resistance. Nature gets weird, but maybe even helpful.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* ‘Zombie’ spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle | Live Science

* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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2 months ago
19 minutes 44 seconds

Let's Science
Buried by Fire: The Enigma of the Glass Brain
SCI081: A brain turned to glass? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal how a victim of Mount Vesuvius was preserved in a shocking state—and what it tells us about ancient Rome, volcanic fury, and the science behind vitrification.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Unique formation of organic glass from a human brain in the Vesuvius eruption of 79 CE | Scientific Reports

* The Tragic Death of Pliny the Elder and Pompeii’s Final Days | TheCollector* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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2 months ago
16 minutes 1 second

Let's Science
Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength!
SCI080: Ancient Roman concrete: what made it so strong? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down new discoveries on its self-healing properties, Vitruvius’ architectural wisdom, and why modern engineers are taking notes. Science, history, and a little fun!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Science: Roman Concrete Updates

* Journal of American Ceramic Society: Concrete Mortar and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella

* Slaked Lime vs Quicklime

* Wikipedia Entry on Vitruvius

* Modern ‘Hot-Mixing’ Techniques* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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3 months ago
15 minutes 45 seconds

Let's Science
Glowing Proteins and the Future of Biotech
SCI079: AI-designed proteins could revolutionize medicine! A new glowing molecule, ESM GFP, was created in days—something evolution would take 500 million years to do. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle break down what this means for biotech, genetics, and even sci-fi possibilities!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* New glowing molecule, invented by AI, would have taken 500 million years to evolve in nature, scientists say | Live Science* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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3 months ago
19 minutes 25 seconds

Let's Science
Racing the Sun: Parker Probe, Mercury Flybys, and the Future of Space Travel
SCI078: Spacecraft are pushing boundaries! Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss NASA’s Parker Solar Probe’s fiery feat, Mercury’s latest close-up, private moon landers, and major rocket breakthroughs from SpaceX and Blue Origin. Science is on the move!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with the sun’s scorching surface

* Spacecraft buzzes Mercury’s north pole and beams back stunning photos

* 2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

* Mission to moon carries tiny red Swedish home to space

* Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

* SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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4 months ago
20 minutes 49 seconds

Let's Science
Christmas In Your Brain
SCI077: Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle as they uncover how the holiday season affects your brain! From festive joy boosting happy hormones to the science behind holiday stress—and even a real-life “Christmas spirit” brain study—you’ll be amazed!Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* How Christmas Affects Your Brain (BMJ Article)

* Five Ways Christmas Affects Your Brain (The Conversation)* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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6 months ago
14 minutes 48 seconds

Let's Science
A Special Advent Message
This is Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, with a special message as we approach the Christmas season. Over the years, the StarQuest Network has continued to grow as a unique Catholic apostolate, bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain. Shows like Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World, Secrets of Doctor Who, and Secrets of Star Wars have reached hundreds of thousands of listeners and viewers around the world. This year, we’ve seen exciting developments, including new series, improved video production, and an ever-expanding audience. And we have big plans for next year, including yet more new shows and an exciting opportunity to travel with me and Jimmy Akin to Italy for the Jubilee Year.

But with growth comes challenges. We are thrilled to have so many loyal supporters whose generosity makes all our shows possible. It’s also a reality that over time some of our supporters will step away from their giving for whatever reason.However, it is also true that the financial support that sustains this mission currently comes from fewer than 1% of those who enjoy our podcasts and videos. If we’re to continue producing this life-changing content and expanding to reach new people, we urgently need new supporters to join us and current supporters to increase their assistance.This Advent and Christmas—the time when nonprofits like ours receive most of their support for the year—we’re asking you to prayerfully consider becoming part of the StarQuest mission or increasing your support:* If you’re already a supporter, thank you! Your generosity makes everything we do possible. Please consider increasing your support to help us continue growing.

* If you haven’t joined as a supporter yet, now is the perfect time. Could you give $15, or even just $10 per month? With your help, we can continue to produce over 50 hours of quality programming every month.

* For businesses or individuals interested in leadership-level giving, sponsorship opportunities start at $500 per month. Sponsors receive recognition on our shows and website, helping to support our mission while reaching new audiences.Every gift, of every size, has a lasting impact. Your support allows us to bring the Gospel to people in innovative ways—through podcasts, videos, and more.To make your tax-deductible gift, visit sqpn.com/give. Thank you for being part of the StarQuest family. May God bless you abundantly this Advent and Christmas season!
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6 months ago
2 minutes 43 seconds

Let's Science
Why Wet Dogs Shake and Cats Don’t
SCI076: Why do dogs and other furry animals shake to dry off? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss new research that has discovered specialized touch receptors in animal skin that trigger this behavior and could lead to treatments for hypersensitive skin in humans and animals.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Nature – Study on Wet Dog Shakes Reflex

* The Scientist – What Drives the Wet Dog Shakes Reflex in Furry Animals* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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6 months ago
12 minutes 3 seconds

Let's Science
Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24
Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more.You will journey with Trinity Tour Travels who are not only experts in providing the best pilgrimages, but also financially support the Christian community in the Holy Land through their work, which is one of the reasons we have chosen to work with them.Get all your questions answered on December 12, at 8pm ET, in a special livestream event featuring Jimmy, Dom, and our hosts from Trinity Tours Travel. Join us at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUwRtTPuSg8To learn more about the pilgrimage itself, visit the Trinity Tours Travel website.
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6 months ago

Let's Science
The Giant Trapdoor Spider That Time Forgot!
SCI075: Scientists have discovered a giant dinosaur-era trapdoor spider fossil in Australia. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss the find’s evolutionary history which offers insights into ancient ecosystems, and the important environmental role of spiders in controlling pests.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Australia Trapdoor Spider Fossil – Cosmos Magazine

* Scientists Discover Dinosaur-Era Spider Fossil in Australia – Indy100

* Fossil Spider Found in Australia – Australian Museum* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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7 months ago
16 minutes 42 seconds

Let's Science
Pugilist Octopi Shepherds
SCI074: The octopus is a fascinating, intelligent creature and Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss recent discoveries that some octopi will team up with, coax, and even punch fish as they work together to locate and capture prey, suggesting that octopuses may have a complex, social intelligence previously unrecognized in cephalopod behavior.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Octopuses seen hunting with fish and punching fish that don’t cooperate* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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7 months ago
12 minutes 35 seconds

Let's Science
Mars’ Hidden Oceans
SCI073: Are there vast oceans of water underground on Mars? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss recent data from NASA’s InSight lander that indicate the water might be there and what it could mean for the future of space exploration and life on Mars.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* InSight Mission – NASA

* InSight Science Instruments – NASA

* Mars Crust Water Reservoir Discovered by InSight – CNN* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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9 months ago
12 minutes 46 seconds

Let's Science
Nuclear Fusion Mayonnaise
SCI072: Nuclear fusion shows great promise as a nearly unlimited power source. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss the unexpected connection between fusion and mayonnaise, which scientists are using to model instabilities in inertial confinement fusion.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Pass the mayo: Condiment could help improve fusion energy yields | Ars Technica

* Scientists Say Secret to Fusion May Lie in Hellmann’s Mayonnaise

* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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10 months ago
16 minutes 22 seconds

Let's Science
Egyptian Scribes and Osteoarthritis
SCI071: Ancient Egyptian scribes suffered from osteoarthritis, a condition still common today. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss how the daily rigors of the scribes mirror modern office worker’s health challenges and how study of the scribes can help people today.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Ancient Egyptian Office Workers Had Terrible Posture Just Like Us, Disfigured Skeletons Reveal

* Ancient Egyptian Scribes* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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10 months ago
16 minutes 54 seconds

Let's Science
Tiny Fern, Big DNA
SCI070: This tiny fork fern has the largest known genome of any organism. Caroline Knight tells Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle about its discovery and the biological implications of large genomes, such as slower growth and reduced efficiency.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* This tiny fern has the largest genome of any organism on Earth

* The largest known genome belongs to a tiny fern* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.

* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com

* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discordWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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11 months ago
12 minutes 50 seconds

Let's Science
AlphaGo vs. the Champions
SCI069: Go is one of the most difficult strategy board games to master for humans and AI alike. Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss a documentary about Google’s DeepMind’s 2016 match against human Go master and its significance for how it could tackle real-world challenges.
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* AlphaGo – The Movie | Full award-winning documentary
* DeepMind AlphaGo


* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

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Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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11 months ago
19 minutes 2 seconds

Let's Science
A Special Message from StarQuest
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest’s shows.
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1 year ago
3 minutes 30 seconds

Let's Science
Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose
SCI068: Researchers have discovered a new prehistoric giant goose-like bird in South Australia, and Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss the unique creature, its environment, and the other mega-fauna it would have co-existed with. Plus more on observing ants and SpaceX’s Starship launch!
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Links for this episode:

* Dromornithidae – Wikipedia
* Australia’s Giant Prehistoric Bird is More Goose Than Emu – ABC News
* Giant Prehistoric Bird Discovery – BBC News
* Study on Prehistoric Birds – Taylor & Francis Online


* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
* Email us feedback or comments to science@sqpn.com
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

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Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
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1 year ago
20 minutes 22 seconds

Let's Science
We live in a universe of scientific wonders and breakthroughs that can change our lives. We want to share these wonders with you. So, Let's Science!