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Jul 28, 2021 • 50min

Farm Life: bugs, night terrors and midnight smoke alarms

We've been SO busy and learnt so much!! We decided to dedicate this episode to catching you up on everything that's been going on with us! We'll talk about filming, what life is like living on a farm and how we are feeling about Covid 19What Did We Learn This Week?.You Can EAT Cattails 1:21When is the best time to forage?! 5:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 18min

Failure: how to overcome it! ft. Kendra Hill

Tea is SPILLED in this episode with our manager Kendra Hill all about the fear of failure. She analyses us deeply to the core in this episode and we share some super interesting science on what causes our fear of failure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what is essentially a therapy session between Mitch and Kendra!What Did We Learn This Week? 2:35 The ONE Good Thing About COVID-19! 6:28 98% of Human Experience Has Never Been Written Down?!12:19 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 57min

Botox: why injecting poison works!

I know we all love thinking about AGEING, so today we are talking about BOTOX! We’ll be exploring what it actually is, how it effects your face (or wherever else you’re putting it!), as well as ageing, why that happens to your body, and some groundbreaking research around the subject!What Did We Learn This Week? 4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?! 7:20 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?!11:40 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 8min

Dinosaurs: did they have penises? ft. Dustin Growick

Today’s episode is about DINOSAURS! We’re joined by dino expert Dustin Growick to talk about dinosaur penises, why some dinosaurs are so large and others so small, and of course, we have to talk about BIRDS! Are birds dinosaurs? Yes. Yes, they are. We are surrounded by dinosaurs. HOW COOL!What Did We Learn This Week?5:38 Why Certain Sounds TRIGGER You! 10:38 We Consume a Full Credit Card a Year in Microplastic?!Studytime: 18:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 30, 2021 • 51min

Farts: How to decrease them!

Greg has a flatulence PROBLEM, so we’ve decided to dedicate this episode to exploring why he can’t stop farting. We’ll talk about what causes farts, why some are smellier than others, and how to reduce your farts! Listen up, our farty friends! What Did We Learn This Week? 2:54 What ARE Numbers?! 8:42 Can Humans Use Echolocation?!12:26 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 23, 2021 • 59min

The Science of Less ft. Leidy Klotz

Today we are talking about the science of less or the science of subtraction with expert on the subject Leidy Klotz! He’s an amazing researcher, on the front page of Nature Magazine, and he’s going to teach us about how getting rid of things is a better way to solve our problems! What Did We Learn This Week?:55 Laughing Gas Can Treat Depression?! 5:27 Sugar and Fried Foods Can Lead to Gut Disease?!10:57 Studytime4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?! 7:20 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?! 11:40 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 16, 2021 • 53min

Hobbies: do they change your brain?

Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity. What Did We Learn This Week?2:35 Scientists Are Killing Off Female Mosquitos! 9:28 Trees Can Fart?! Studytime: 14:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 9, 2021 • 1h

Poppers and Pride ft. Priyanka

HAPPY PRIDE!! Today we are joined by Canada Drag Race star and winner PRIYANKA! And we’re talking about POPPERS, which are, for those who don’t know, a VHS cleaner that gay men sniff to loosen their buttholes. YUP! We’re going to talk about how they affect the body, the history of poppers, and, of course, we have to talk about drag race!! What did we learn this week?1:52 The Brightest Colours in Nature are TOXIC?!4:51 Testicles Have a LOT in Common with the Brain?!Studytime: 9:53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 2, 2021 • 57min

Anxiety: how does it impact your brain? ft. LaurDIY

We all suffer from anxiety to SOME degree, and in this week’s episode we’re joined by the amazing LaurDIY to unpack how anxiety affects our lives. We explore the way anxiety looks in your brain neurophysiologically, how people with anxiety disorder perceive other people’s faces, and whether or not the calming apps REALLY work! What Did We Learn This Week?4:16 Is Garlic Mustard Taking Over? 8:20 Scientists Have Created The Whitest Paint EVER!Studytime: 13:03 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 26, 2021 • 55min

UFOs: are they real?

Skeptics and believers, gather round! There's been buzz about UFOs lately, so we’re here to uncover the TRUTH! We’re going to discuss what these objects likely are and what our odds are of finding extraterrestrial life in the universe. What did we learn this week?2:14 Scientists Have Developed a THIRD THUMB?! 7:31 How Can You Identify A Baltimore Oriole?Studytime: 14:46  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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