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New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new research on placebo pills, how even imagining taking a pill helps and also how it relates the future of medicine. We even explain exactly HOW placebo pills work.STUDYTIME: why imaginary pills are curing illness!WDWLTW:is decaf coffee as effective as real coffee?when did birds ACTUALLY evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra, Blue Chew and other drugs are meant to help - but why is erectile dysfunction on the rise. Today we explain all the recent research and trends around impotence in men.STUDYTIME: Why are men unable to maintain erections?WDWLTW:should you have sex before bed?when did flowering plants evolve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy term for left brain vs. right brain science. There is a lot of myths in this neuroscience, but also some fascinating truths. It helps you to understand your concept of consciousness as well as how you perceive the world around you. We are obsessed with this science!STUDYTIME: Are you left or right brained?WDWLTW:the science of cuddlingthe difference between hearing and listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR OUR BIRD WATCHING EVENT - May 22nd, 6-9 pm HIGH PARK: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Are we interested in older men? Why do we hate Taylor Swift? (I swear we don't) Why are we so vanilla and unaware of butt plugs.IT IS A CALL IN EPISODE - so get ready y'all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASAPSCIENCE BIRD WATCHING HIKE - REGISTER HERE: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Porn addiction is on the rise, increasing A LOT since the pandemic. Today we are going to talk about what happens in your brain and body when you watch porn, why it is becoming a huge issues for people, and what you can do about it. It is hard to know if you have a bad relationship to porn - so today we will teach you about it.STUDYTIME: What happens to your brain when you scroll porn sitesWDWLTW:why splenda is bad for you!how much energy do data center's consume? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Registration for our HIGH PARK BIRDWATCHING EVENT:https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.com/Today we take you on an amazing step by step journey into bird watching. It turns out that once you start bird watching, you are more likely to become an environmentalist, appreciate nature and donate more to conservationist efforts. It’s relaxing and life changing so you need to START RIGHT NOW! The birds are HERE Y'ALL - and this podcast will help you find them. Also come to our event!STUDYTIME: how to start birdwatching nowWDWLTW:why bird watching helps the environmentwhy splenda is actaully bad for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AsapSCIENCE ANNUAL BIRD WATCHING HIKE - MAY 22nd 6-9 pm: Registration Portal: https://hpncspecialevents.campbrainregistration.comWebsite Event Page: https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/sp25-asapscience/UPDATE ON QUITTING WEED. There are new studies coming out about why it is so hard to quit weed, and why it might be time to start thinking about it. We will go through effective strategies to understand when you know it is time to stop or slow down - and what studies say about how to quit. Marijuana use has increased, and so has THC potency - so this is an update on where we are at with quitting and explaining how you can too.STUDYTIME: Quitting Weed - the new researchWDWLTW:are dire wolves actually back from extinctionwhat happens when you quit social media? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-workout is the most popular supplement amongst young people next to multivitamins. It has creatine, caffeine, and beta alanine which has known to cause skin itching. Today we break down all the science of what is in pre-workout, how it works and whether or not it is dangerous!STUDYTIME: Is pre-workout dangerous?WDWLTW:what makes a "good day"how to get better media sources in Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are are doing another pop culture breakdown to get y'all caught up. What do we think of Lady Gaga's MAYHEM, did Mitch like the end of Traitors? Is white lotus losing it's magic? Why is King Charles obsessed with Afro-beats and is Meghan Markle real?Today we leave it all on THE POD - GOOD LUCK SURVIVING THESE HOT TAKES HAHAHAHAHHAHA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butt plug use is on the rise - and new studies have found out why. Today we talk about what happens when you use a butt plug, why they are so popular and what the risks might be. WE HAD NO IDEA THEY WERE SO POPULAR! STUDYTIME: How do butt plugs work?WDWTLW:update on the COVID vaccinehow intergenerational trauma is passed on genetically Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Increasing dietary fiber is one of the biggest health trends of right now, but is there any scientific proof as to why we should be consuming more fiber? There are even fiber supplements or brands like Pure For Men which pitch selling fiber capsules as ways to improve your health, but how do they work. Today we talk about what foods contain the most fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber and how you can use science to become more healthy.STUDYTIME: Is fiber the best nutrient of all time?WDWLTW:when did houses start having cornerswhy oil and water not mixed creates life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tomato and peanut butter sandwich, top vers bottom, call in's about cock rings and why are you vomitting? This is our fourth call in episode. We are back to the science next week, but for now PIPING HOT TEA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE!To call in an ask us a question go to asapscience.com/chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with over 50% of gay and bisexual men currently using them. So why have they become popular, how do they work and are there any issues with sliding a cock ring over your penis and testicles?STUDYTIME: Why are cock rings so popular?WDWLTWwhy it is good to ITCHthe largest cannabis study ever completed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid named "Jenny"STUDYTIME: What are hemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?WDWLTW:how long does it take to make a habitThe art of Felix Gonzalez-Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science to cope - but in the end is there a solution? Trump's inauguration, tariff's, racism, inequality, gun rights, statues, labour issues, war, genocide - are things actually getting worse or is it all in your head?STUDYTIME: Why do things feel so bad right now?WDWLTW:AI predicting weatheris peeing contagious? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explaining everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu.STUDYTIME: Is Bird Flu the next pandemic?WDWLTW: Mirror life - we must stop studying thisthe morality of humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaonSTUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness?What Did We Learn This Week?gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweetthe plastic in your home is killing you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway.Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety and traffic - so today we will explain the hard facts about a very emotional issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.