Bunsen burners, beakers, bromide; remember the good ol’ days of Chemistry class when you could ignite potassium by exposing it to the air and ignite your lab partner by catching her sleeve in a Bunsen? Okay, so everyone here is probably not as nerdy as us which is why we’re going to give you a lesson in queer science. It may not be as sexy or as silly as that ’80s movie, but we make up for it by increasing the power of your brain, the sexiest organ of all. (Well, the squishiest, anyway).

1) Paula Zahn on Gays and Nature vs. Nurture

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Beyond playing a rousing game of “Gay or Straight? For Kids!” with Paula Zahn, this video gives us some insight into the convergence of science and sociology. Although there is not a great deal of supporting evidence with the video, the studies mentioned are easily Googleable.

2) Q&A: Molecular Biologist Dean Hamer on ‘ex-gay’ issues

Two words (TWO words?): Support Science. This interview with Dean Hamer by Truth Wins Out (TWO, get it?) debunks myths spread by organizations such as Exodus International, Focus on the Family and others that homosexuality is something can and should be overcome.

3) Postgenderism: The Genetic Singularity

Equal part exciting and frightening, this three-part series explores technology that could make us a “postgender” society, primarily focusing on artificial wombs. The implications for the LGBT community are numerous, as this could be both helpful if used for the feminist ideal presented here, or harmful, if designer babies become a regular occurrence. But how often do you get to see the word “technofeminism”? And stick around for the cameo by Garbage.