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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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Sep 29, 2021 • 56min
Midlife Crisis: What Happens To Your Brain!
This week we will be discussing the ever dreaded MIDLIFE CRISIS. What science has to say about your brain in a midlife crisis, what your brain looks like in a midlife crisis and the fact that humans are not the only species to experience this!!What Did We Learn This Week: 2:46What is Viral Load: 4:20Viagra prices dropping in Sweden has seen a decrease in Suicide rates 6:38Studytime:13:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2021 • 54min
Schools Should Start Later: This Is WHY!
This week will discuss the importance of sleep and why having a good nights sleep is actually important and not just a myth. We will also be discussing school start times and why they should start later. What the benefits would be IF schools started later and the impact this would have on young people.What Did We Learn This Week: 4:01Bitcoin is actually causing so much waste 5:4290 % of economical coal reserves must be left in the ground to reach international climate change goals 7:55Studytime:14:26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2021 • 51min
Red Heads: Are We Freaks Of Nature
This week we are talking about something V personal... RED HEADS! I love being a red head but lets discuss what causes red hair and the genetic makeup of someone with red hair. Also Red Heads are basically superhero's because I swear we do not feel pain, like seriously. So I guess the real question becomes are we freaks of nature or just really frickin cool?!What did we learn this week? 1:48Cockatoos can open trash cans! 3:05Bats are basically flying foxes 5:36Do you choke under pressure? 6:20Studytime: 13:12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2021 • 48min
Solar Panels: Will They Save Us?
This week we are talking about SOLAR PANELS! We recently had Solar panels installed on our house, so we wanted to discuss how solar energy can have a huge impact on the climate crisis. We'll also chat about our experience so far living with solar energy and our thoughts on it.What did we learn this week 3:10Sitting Can Kill You 3:41Ink Could be Used to Generate Electricity 7:44Studytime:14:20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2021 • 59min
Porn: Does it change your brain?
This episode we will discuss porn and the effects it can have on your brain. As well as how to understand your relationship with porn. Is it healthy/unhealthy and does the accessibility of porn affect the younger generations.What did we learn this Week 4:31Some countries prefer male babies over female babies?!? 5:08There are 4 types of cannabis plants according to science 8:06Studytime: 13:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2021 • 47min
Phone Addiction: The effects of smartphones on your brain
This episode we're talking about something we all seem to be addicted to... PHONES. We'll discuss the effects our phones have on us and our brains as well as our experience taking a cellphone 'vacation' while on vacation.What did we learn this week 3:11Scientists were able to study a 2400 year old gut 3:485% of the worlds powerplants produce 73% of electricity emissions 7:41Studytime: 13:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.