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AsapSCIENCE
Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 54min
Why Are Some People Gay? And Other Queer Science #PRIDE
Happy 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 6min
Body Dysmorphia: Is It On The Rise?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2022 • 1h 23min
Sunscreen: How Bad Is It?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 4min
Always Tired? Scientific Tips To Help!!
Exploring tips to combat fatigue and boost energy levels, the podcast delves into teen nicotine use and the effects of sleep deprivation. It also discusses optimizing sleep, diet, exercise, and cold showers for energy, as well as the impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep patterns.

Jun 1, 2022 • 55min
Foreskin: To Cut Or Not To Cut?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
Consciousness: Where Does It Come From?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
Horny? The Science of Sexual Arousal!
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2022 • 59min
Migraines: The Insane Brain Science
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 13min
Birding: How To Get Started
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2022 • 50min
ChapStick: Does It Even Work?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.