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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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Feb 23, 2022 • 52min
The Placebo Effect: Can It Cure You?
Today we're talking about the placebo effect. We're going to be going over what actually happens in the brain when you're experiencing the placebo, How you can actually use it in your life, take it to your advantage and whether or not micro dosing shrooms is just a placebo effect.What did we learn this week? 4:02The impact of money on school 4:15The Pterosaur that lived alongside dinosaurs 8:13Studytime: 13:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2022 • 54min
Chewing: Healthy Habit or Dangerous Vice?
Today we are talking about chewing also known as mastication. We're going to talk about whether it actually increases your ability to feel full, is there a reason why we hater the sound of chewing? and is chewing gum good or bad for thine body?What did we learn this week? 3:33How your consciousness works with images 4:14How to add 10 years to your life expectancy 6:40Studytime: 21:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2022 • 60min
Vaccine Misinformation: Everything You Need To Know!
Today we are talking about Vaccine Misinformation and the mRNA Vaccines with Anna Blakney, an incredible bio medical engineer, who can explain to you exactly how these vaccines work, and also give us the right stuff we need to know in order to understand how to deal with vaccine hesitancy.What did we learn this week: 1:54There are two words that can change how much you enjoy a cookie 2:09How Pileated Woodpeckers know where to find food 9:12Studytime: 12:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2022 • 47min
Fecal Transplants: Can Poo Save Us?
Today we are talking about fecal transplants, taking poo from someone and putting it in someone else. We're going to talk about how this can help with depression, cancer, aging and also just like why poop from someone else could help your life in the future.What did we learn this week? 5:45How is TikTok impacting your brain 5:55T-Cell mediated immune response to Covid19 9:07Studytime: 13:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2022 • 60min
Fetishes: Are They Normal?
Today we're talking about fetishes. We'll be talking about where they come from, what's going on in your brain, the main theories behind why fetishes develop, as well as the most common fetishes in society maybe yours will be on the list.What did we learn this week? 4:52The best way to eat Broccoli for the best health benefits 5:51Disordered Cosmos- What happened minutes after the "Big Bang" 14:40Studytime:19:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2022 • 56min
Resolutions: How To keep Them
Today we are talking about resolutions. We'll be talking about why the new year is intense and sucks a lot of the time, as well as whether or not resolutions work and what you can do from a phycological perspective to make them more effectively. What did we learn this week? 5:28Students mental health through Covid19 7:00Turkey vultures 12:17Studytime: 19:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2022 • 56min
Antigen Tests: WTF Are They?!
Today we are talking about rapid antigen tests. What are they? On a molecular level how do they work? Are they less affective for Omicron? and essentially just everything you need to know about these things that are now a huge part of our gosh darn lives.What did we learn this week? 4:41 Quitting smoking and weight gain 5:00Little piggy makes you have sensitive feet 12:14Studytime: 18:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2021 • 49min
The James Webb Space Telescope: Everything You Need To Know!!!
Today we are talking about the James Webb Space Telesecope! Which personally I think is one of the most important space ventures of our lifetime. We're talking to Sarah Gallagher, who is a science advisor for the Canadian space agency but most importantly she's a professor of astronomy who will actually be able to explain to us something WAY above our pay grade.What did we learn this week: 1:42First ever major meta analysis on the impact of micro plastics in our diets 1:55This telescope will be able to look 13.5 billions years in to the past 11:08Studytime 15:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2021 • 47min
Brain Fog And Depersonalization
Today we are talking about brain fog. What it is, what you can do about it, how its related to covid19, as well as depersonalization. What happens to your body during derealization.What did we learn this week? 2:52How brain mapping works 4:03If you picture anything in the room around you, you can imagine what it feels like in your mouth 8:33Zoom fatigue 9:23Studytime:15:39 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2021 • 52min
Protein Powder: Is It Dangerous?
Today we are talking about protein powder. We're gunna talk about the science of what's inside them, the dangers of them, are they regulated? and also how to tell if you're being ripped off by the actual protein content. It's a controversial subject and we are here to make it make sense.What did we learn this week: 4:09How flexing can change your body 5:29Nutmeg was so valuable it could buy you a full ship 10:21Humans develop ass hole first: 14:00Studytime: 14:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


