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We’re celebrating vaccinations with an episode all about needles. Why are we so scared of them? What is the evolutionary basis behind that fear? We even share some tips on how to get over that fear! What did we learn this week?1:16 Why are otters so cute and playful?!9:18 How come if cats fits, they sits? / Why do cats love small spaces so much?Studytime: 13:09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer's coming! And after a year of quarantine, we thought we could use some science to motivate us. We'll be looking at calorie counting - does it even work, or is it not quite as simple as some make it seem? What happens when you work out your muscles, and how do steroids actually work?What did we learn this week?4:10 The fungus that takes over ants8:35 The impact of eye contact between dog's and their owners13:16 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is about DREAMS! Not your hopes and dreams, but the kind you have when you’re fast asleep. Why do you have dreams? What they actually mean? And what’s going on inside your brain as you dream?! Don’t sleep on this one! What did we learn this week?7:01 When Does Cognitive Empathy Develop in Humans?13:25 Our Ancestors Adapted So That We Could Get Drunk?! 20:13 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is EXPLICIT, so make sure you’re not listening with young ones around! We’re talking about sex, our own bodies, sharing personal sex stories, and also looking at the evolution of penises and the decrease of male fertility around the world. If you’re down to listen to us talk about sexual health, this one’s for you! What did we learn this week?4:26 Swarms of Mayflies are Basically An Orgy?10:20 American Honey is Radioactive?Studytime: 15:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re spilling the TEA on…well, the science of tea and also the Monarchy! With Harry and Meghan interview and the passing of Prince Philip, it seemed like an interesting time to investigate The Monarchy. Are they inbred and proliferating a blood disease? Bloody hell!  What did we learn this week? 6:40 Your Body Ages at Three DISTINCT Ages?! 9:33 Birds Are Born Knowing How to Fly South for the Winter?! Studytime: 14:35 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science is ELITIST, and today the incredible science communicator Raven the Science Maven (who is getting her DANG PHD IN SCICOMM) helps explain why, but also teach us all about the intricacies of science communication. WDWLTW: 2:53 - this is the only way music can help you focus! 9:06 - when did the first domesticated dog come to the America's? https://audible.com/asapscience https://betterhelp.com/sidenote   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building the perfect salad is an art…to some. Today we’re tackling the divisive subject of the salad from the history of kale to the science of salad dressing. Prepare yourself for the biggest debate of ALL TIME: whether or not salads are even worth eating!  Help out the show and yourself by going to betterhelp.com/SIDENOTE What did we learn this week? 8:36 Who is Kendall Jenner?  12:23 Our Noses Can Distinguish Over A Trillion Different Odors! Studytime: 21:41 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are GOSSIPING! Is it good, is it bad, is it simply human nature? We’re joined by the hilarious and fantastic comedian Hoodo Hersi to hear what she thinks about gossip and the ways she participates in it!  What did we learn this week?: 3:05 - Why Young People Are Having Less Casual Sex Than Ever (and It’s Not Because of the Pandemic!) 8:20 - How Noblemen 2700 Years Ago Kept Their Skin Moisturised Studytime: Gossip: Is It Healthy?  13:09 Go to betterhelp.com/SIDENOTE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The science of gift giving is complex. It is a prosocial behaviour but it makes Greg panic and Mitch hates performing while receiving gifts. What is going on here? What Did We Learn This Week: 2:53 - Why We Won't Have Banana's in 20 years 8:05 - There is a Disease Where You POO When You Enter BOOKSTORES!? STUDYTIME: 12:08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX, Mars Perseverance, Virgin Galactic - are humans going to live on MARS!? Today we are joined by Emily Calandrelli who is WAY smarter than us about all this stuff so she can teach us WHAT THE HECK IS GOING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SPACEFLIGHT! What Did We Learn This Week 03:23 - Why Two Candles Can Replace the Sensor Bar on Your Wii! 06:22 - Why Did Europeans Colonize the Americas? Studytime: LIFE ON MARS 13:13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.