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Sinopse
Mitch and Greg of AsapSCIENCE chat about what's stumping them right now, and then research and splice in all the mind blowing science.
Episódios
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Heatwaves: How Bad Is This?
27/07/2022 Duração: 01h26sToday we are taking about heatwaves. How there's been a seemingly crazy rise in the amount of extreme weather events we're witnessing and seeing online. What that means and why it's happening. What we should do about it, should we be scared or not? We're talking about heat, its hot ya'll!What did we learn this week? 8:28The number one threat to food security in the next 20 years is increased demand for water 8:50Clothing designed to keep you cool or hot 22:30Studytime: 28:58 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Doppelgangers: Does Everyone Have One?
20/07/2022 Duração: 53minToday we are talking about Doppelgangers. The German word for double Goer. Are there people out there, on this planet that look just like you. Statistically, scientifically, what is going on with the concept of people looking the same!What did we learn this week? 7:58Tea and Tea leaves 8:05How do you feel about reaching out to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while 11:48Studytime: 16:23 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Gout: It's On The Rise (And GREG HAS IT)
13/07/2022 Duração: 56minToday we are talking about gout. A disease you probably believed was for old medieval men and yet, Greg has it! we're going to talk about what it is, why it's on the rise right now. Particularly in millennials. We're going to talk about Greg's and how he deals with it.What did we learn this week? 6:41 How we can give up our alliance on Russian oil 10:30Trying more skills can make you more successful 18:13Studytime: 25:24 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Abortion: The Science and Statistics
06/07/2022 Duração: 01h06minToday we are talking about science, statistics and the real information surrounding abortion. With what happened in the states with Roe vs Wade getting overturned, we thought it would be a good time to reinvestigate what science and actual data has to say about what happened. What did we learn this week? 4:53Dyslexia affects upwards of 20% of the population 5:03In the 1960s stewardess on airlines had lots of rules and regulations 11:11 Studytime: 18:58 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why Are Some People Gay? And Other Queer Science #PRIDE
29/06/2022 Duração: 53minHappy pride everyone! Today we are talking about all things queer and gay. We're going to be talking about the science of why some people are gay. Is there a gay gene? We're also going to talk about what we physiologically did to our bodies this weekend at pride in Toronto, because we experimented with a lot of things!!https://www.microdose.com/ Code SIDENOTEWhat did we learn this week? 3:04Your dog can see way more in their peripheral than you 4:12Your eyes have two modes 8:27Studytime: 15:55 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Body Dysmorphia: Is It On The Rise?
22/06/2022 Duração: 01h06minToday we are talking about Body Dysmorphia. What is it? How is it diagnosed? Is it on the rise? Is it actually more popular in men than women? There’s a lot of science behind the physiology of what it means.What did we learn this week? 8:29How your brain controls the symptoms of your sickness 8:40How stress impacts your body 12:29Studytime: 18:30 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sunscreen: How Bad Is It?
15/06/2022 Duração: 01h23minToday we're talking about sunscreen and summer. And we're going to be discussing what happens when you get a sunburn? How sunscreen actually works and whether or not its bad for you, should we be worried about what is in sunscreen? What did we learn this week? 17:16retro reflection 17:42Scallops are just the muscles that help open the scallop 21:28Studytime: 27:54 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Always Tired? Scientific Tips To Help!!
08/06/2022 Duração: 01h04minToday we are talking about feeling tired. Do you always feel tired? because I know I do. We're going to be going over the top sort of fact research tips around feeling more energized and less lethargic during the day. As well as getting in to sleep deprivation and what that does to your body and your brain!What did we learn this week? 3:17Between 2017 and 2019 over 1 Million youth became daily nicotine users 4:14White tailed deer get Covid 9:07Studytime 14:34 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Foreskin: To Cut Or Not To Cut?
01/06/2022 Duração: 54minToday we are talking about foreskin. We're talking about why people get circumcised, should it happen? Does foreskin effect your sexual intenseness. What did we learn this week? 5:36Children with same sex parents 6:01Biking is the closest thing to flying humans will get in our lifetime 10:47Studytime: 18:26 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Consciousness: Where Does It Come From?
25/05/2022 Duração: 01h52sToday we are talking about consciousness because well its your and my life! If you're listening right now you have consciousness. We are going to be talking about the science behind it, what's going on in your brain, and this new interesting theory of how it actually works. Also do animals have it?What did we learn this week? 7:21Why your eyes get red and itchy when your sleep deprived 7:45Diet related green-house gas emissions from the US have fallen 35% 12:11Studytime:17:58 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Horny? The Science of Sexual Arousal!
18/05/2022 Duração: 01h01minToday we are talking about Horniness! Getting Horny. What is happening in your brain? Why do some people get hornier than other people? And how does Horniness effect your decision making! (NSFW)What did I learn this week? 3:19Ibuprofen use and chronic pain 3:39How the voice in your head can reduce stress 10:20Studytime:15:41 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Migraines: The Insane Brain Science
04/05/2022 Duração: 58minToday we are talking about the most common brain disease in the world migraines! We're going to explain what they, what triggers them, how you can cope with them and how we can understand up to date scientific concepts of the brain in order to live with this gosh dang thing!What did we learn this week? 5:37Should you sleep in the same bed as your partner? 7:04The inside of cells 12:13Studytime:18:34 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Birding: How To Get Started
20/04/2022 Duração: 01h13minToday we are talking about Bird watching. We are going to explain why it makes you happier, how to do it, how to get started as a beginner and essentially how to change your life because truly this is a hobby I picked up two years ago and I've never been happier in my gosh dang life!!What did we learn this week? 4:06Emotions are the brains response to predicting what's going to happen 5:12Let's play a game!! 15:02 Studytime: 19:45 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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ChapStick: Does It Even Work?
13/04/2022 Duração: 49minToday we are talking about LIP CHAP! Gunna make those lips nice and plump. The question is though... Does it even work? If it does, how does it work? or is there a potential that it's worse for you to use it in the first place? You might be better off keeping those lips nice and clean.What did we learn this week? 8:18Scientists have taken spiderwebs and turned them into music 10:19People are working way more hours now that we work from home 15:20Studytime: 19:48 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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GHB: The New Dangerous Gay Drug
06/04/2022 Duração: 48minToday we are talking about GHB. If you don't know about this its a relatively new drug used in party circles. particularly popular in the gay community, but it is also the date rape drug. So TW about today. We are going to be talking about drug use but also relating it to sexual abuse and also why people are even choosing to do this drug in the first place. What did we learn this week? 5:55Sneezing 6:10A magnetic turd that could help human digestion 11:33Studytime: 16:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Bodybuilding: Healthy Habit Or Toxic Trait? Ft Paul Hynes
30/03/2022 Duração: 01h13minToday we are talking about bodybuilding with my literal body building coach aka my fitness coach. We're going to be learning about what bodybuilding is compared to power lifting, compared to Olympic lifting. We're going to be talking about tones of fitness advice and going over some really cool research on the exact amount of strength training you should be doing in a week to optimize yourself!What did we learn this week? 5:18The more you change your location in a day helps to improve your mental health 6:15Elephants in Mozambique are becoming more and more tusk less 10:48Studytime: 12:58 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Douching: Is It Dangerous?
23/03/2022 Duração: 46minToday we are talking about douching, this episode is NSFW. It will be fun and educational. We're going to be talking about vaginal douching and anal douching. whether they're good for you, safe for you, whether they impact STI's and our thoughts on them!What did we learn this week? 2:21Human impact on earth 3:12Public Salaries 5:50Studytime:12:30 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Time Management: How To Get Better
16/03/2022 Duração: 51minToday we are talking about time management, we're going to look at how different cultures perceive time management. Scientific tips to get better at it and where do our skills towards time come from.What Did We Learn This Week? 7:52The perception of time 7:58Affection from dogs is ACTUALLY medicinal 11:30Studytime: 13:33 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Toxic Positivity: How bad Is It?
09/03/2022 Duração: 58minToday we are talking about toxic positivity, we'll be evaluating exactly what it is, how bad it is or isn't for you and when positivity can actually be a good thing.What did we learn this week? 5:07Do you think before you die your life flashes before your eyes 5:18Covid-19 Vaccination stats 10:22Studytime: 14:27 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Armpits: The Science Of Stink
02/03/2022 Duração: 57minToday we are talking about armpits. Why do they smell? is their a future where our armpit sweat is actually going to help us define disease and health? an does deodorant actually work people!!What did we learn this week? 4:36Gas stoves are actually really bad for the environment 4:43Would you want to live in one of the happiest places on earth 7:17Studytime: 13:36 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.