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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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Aug 10, 2022 • 52min
Cold Showers: Can They Slow Aging?
Today we are talking about cold showers. Can they expand your life? Can they make your life better? Can they give you energy? Can they slow the aging process? We're also going to be talking about showers in general. Does washing your body make your more oily? These are the things we want to talk about. What did we learn this week? 3:47What kind of person do you associate with a vegetarian or vegan 4:24The earliest reproductive organism 10:19Studytime: 17:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2022 • 49min
PrEP: Is It Secretly Dangerous?
Today we are talking about PrEP which is a drug you take, to prep in some ways to preventively not get HIV. Super fascinating! We know lots of people who are on it, so we wanted to talk about the science and the history AND if it’s safe.What did we learn this week? 5:10The colour of the white wine bottle has a big impact on the taste of the wine 6:45Perfectionism 11:11Studytime: 17:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h
Heatwaves: How Bad Is This?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2022 • 53min
Doppelgangers: Does Everyone Have One?
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2022 • 56min
Gout: It's On The Rise (And GREG HAS IT)
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 7min
Abortion: The Science and Statistics
Today 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.