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Styrofoam, aluminum, plastic - which is worse? Also, new studies show we are getting way more takeout in the pandemic, so what does that mean for the environment? And, WHY DON’T WE BURN ALL OUR STYROFOAM LIKE EUROPE!? There is SO much fascinating information to learn about when studying take out WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 2:36 - The soon to be built, world's largest solar farm!!! 6:17 - The migration of birds and insects and HOW MANY ARE FLYING AROUND YOU RIGHT NOW STUDYTIME: TAKEOUT 13:07   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This ep is LOL! Chewing loudly, nails on a chalkboard, LEAVING FOOD IN THE SINK!? Everyone has a pet peeve, but where do they come from, why do they exist and HOW CAN YOU OVERCOME THEM!? We are speak with the HILARIOUS DUO Stacey Kay and Kayla Bulmer of the AMAZING HILARIOUS podcast I Have To Call My Sister about their pet peeves, and add in the science throughout! STUDYTIME - Pet Peeves ft. I Have To Call My Sister Podcast: 12:24 What did we learn this week?: 3:38 - what is the funniest joke in the world according to science? 7:43 - why are there so many crab like physical forms?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The science of muscles, motivation and steroids is fascinating. In recent years it seems humans have become obsessed with health and fitness, but what does science say? Also, is 'roid rage' real? We break it all down today! STUDYTIME: MUSCLES 02:53 WDWLTW: 28:35 - puppy dog eyes have evolved to manipulate you! 31:25 - how much garbage is in space? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volatile organic compounds, nature bathing, repotting plants and your heart rate, there are a lot of studies about houseplants and your health ... but is it all good? STUDYTIME - Houseplants: 02:46  WDWLTW: 28:34 - Is twitter racist? 36:35 - if you see a firefly flying ... it's dying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dried fruits, simple veggies, PINEAPPLE EVEN!? WHAT WILL HUMANS EAT ON MARS!? Dr. Sian Proctor is an incredible food scientist who spent months living on a MARS SIMULATION! She has applied this knowledge to better understand sustainable eating here on Earth but ALSO predict what we will be eating on MARS!!! Dr. Proctor Interview: 2:22 What Did We Learn This Week: 53:49 - how orange and red veggies and fruit can make you look more tanned 57:55 - can acetaminophen help help you take risks!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glycerol, retinol, phenoxyethanol - chemicals galore! Are face cream ingredients fake or do they actually help your skin? There is a lot of misinformation out there, but one cream we study today truly is the best! WDWLTW: 04:14 - you were lied to about sperm 06:47 - a molecule in honeybee venom can prevent breast cancer STUDYTIME: 12:24 - Face creams     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vulva, lubrication and Bartholin's glands contribute to a WAP! In fact, there is a reason why Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's song is a scientific masterpiece. We will explain it to you, plus some fascinating science about sexuality and why we all love WAP WAP WAPs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marques Brownlee is the king of tech on YouTube. Today he explains how the pandemic is affecting tech product roll outs, if Mitch needs to drop his Android for an iPhone, and how he cultivated over 11 million subscribers on YouTube. What Did We Learn This Week: 1:25 - why your musical taste freezes at age 30 6:50 - why head lice is an evolutionary advantage Marques Brownlee Interview: 10:22   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meditation activates your default mode network, but how? Can meditating help other people around you? What is the best way to meditate? We answer it all and also have some v centred, chill and relaxed scientific convoszszzz! What Did We Learn This Week: 5:08 - why collagen in skin creams is FAKE 8:00 - why being a jerk doesn't help your life Meditation STUDYTIME: 11:18   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are economists evil or the backbone of society? Anna Gifty explains economics, sociology and how diversity on wall street can prevent economic crashes. What did we learn this week: 1:32 - are government assistance programs cost effective? 5:36 - how our gut bacteria eats us when we die Anna Gifty on Economics: 9:15   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.