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Buttholes may be the key to human evolution. It might sound insane, but the need for animals to evolve relied on us being a "tube" - what makes us a tube? Having a mouth and an anus. It turns out our buttholes are potentially an integral part of our ability to evolve consciousness? What is going on here? Today we will explain the science of buttholes. We will explain how they work, some fascinatin...

WE ARE BACK! We took two months off as things were rough. We didn't THINK we were keeping you guessing about the podcast ending, but I guess we were. This week we are ADDRESSING THE RUMOURS, while talking about heated rivalry, the emergence of science and why we love brazil. Check out our posting at asapscience.com/jobs - maybe you can help us out? And SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Today is our final Q and A episode of the year. We like to gossip so it happens today. How is our "decreasing marijuana use" is going ... LOL - we go OFF on the new Rosalia album. We gossip like crazy about influencers and then decide why we have had such a hard time organizing this podcast. ALSO - we talk about our bickering, our relationship, and what is going to happen if we divorce ... ENJOY....

Fascinating new research has found that mRNA vaccines are helping people with cancer live longer! Today we are breaking down the history of mRNA vaccines, why they are SO unbelievably important and fascinating - and of course as always ending with a rant about how we hate capitalism. If you have received a COVID vaccine - you likely got an immune boost that might actually help your body detect tum...

We're all addicted to our phones - but how can we decrease our phone use? Even the word "addiction" could be part of why you are hooked. Today we break down the top scientific backed tips to GET OFF YOUR PHONE! Listen now and thank us later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gooning, a term for someone who masturbates for extremely long periods of time. It has been growing in popularity since 2020, and may be a symptom of our time. There is actually a lot of science about what is going on, and it can be very detrimental to your brain. Today you will learn about "gooning" "goon fuel" "feeding" and the "goon state" that many people are trying to achieve. Sit back, relax...

David Suzuki - one of our favourite science communicators and Canadian treasure is ON THE PODCAST! We are talking about the climate crisis, capitalism, how we got to where we are today and what we can do about it. This is an incredible conversation, that we were honoured to hear and we hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's administration is playing out Project 2025 in REAL TIME. It is having horrifying impacts on the science community. He has frozen funding and taken away grants for scientists across America. This is a MUST listen podcast about the state of science in America. If he continues what he is doing, science will implode, medicine will implode, and hospitals will close - causing chaos. That...

Dr. Shelby Riskin is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. Recently she was a part of a mind blowing discovery found in the soil underneath a newly developed Toronto park. Today we are going to talk about what was found, the history of wetlands, how they relate to the Climate Crisis and most importantly - how "Climate Optimism" may be the key to surviving th...

To cleanse the timeline, and ease up on constant episodes about the attack on science - it is our bi-annual pop culture episode!!! We talk about our reaction to "Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift. The Bad Bunny Superbowl halftime show (and how often Greg has cried to DtMF). Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. Why "One Battle After Another" made us fight. The new Rosalia announcement. And the constant...

Science is slowly deteriorating. You might not realize it, but it is being impacted from all angles. Artificial Intelligence is a huge culprit. Paper mills, doctors being replaced by CaBot, ChatGPT stealing from science fields and flooding articles. So what is going to happen? Today we are going to explain why science is slowly being ruined by AI and what you can do to help - the first thing you n...

Sleep - one of the most important things in the world. We aren't kidding - from a health perspective - SLEEP IS KEY! So today we are going to explain to you some up to date research and tips on how to fall asleep faster. THANK US LATER! These are new ways to make your brain relaxed, which help you get more sleep and ensure that you feeling RESTED! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Autism rates are on the rise - and right now in America Donald Trump claims the rise is due to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Other experts claim it has to do with pollutants, oothers say screen time, others say plastics leeching into our water ... but what actually is causing autism rates to increase? Today we use the up to date science, real research and contemporary data to explain what is ACTUA...

The science of concerts, why are they so popular right now? Why they decrease stress, anxiety and even depression. Wait, are concerts physiologically on par with religion. Why do concerts elicit states of memory loss, and why are they so stimulating! We will talk about the Bad Bunny residency, Lady Gaga in Toronto, Tate McRae, Lorde - and some of our favorite memories from Rosalia and why Greg is...

Today we are talking about working out, toxic masculinity and the crisis of male identity with "YourFriendKevin" aka. Kevin McDonald. As a popular twitch streamer and personal trainer he has lots to say about toxic masculinity and the state of "work out culture" right now. Working out, the gym, steroids - MALE BODIES have become a pretty intense concept due to on online algorithms and the state of...

The HPV vaccine is essential. We didn't have it until recently and we regret it. It can decrease you ability to get genital warts - but mostly importantly can decrease your susceptibility to THROAT, ANAL AND VAGINAL CANCERS! Today we are breaking down all the science of HPV, and explaining why you need your HPV vaccine. Also how it related to the queer community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Today we are talking about the Coldplay CEO being fired, Bieber's new album, the Zelda announcement and Donkey Kong as well. We will update on Lorde, the Bad Bunny residency and more hot gossip-y topics. It is a pause on the science for some extra fun this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are recapping Love Island USA - while also explaining the science of jealousy, what love addiction is, how to deal with jealousy and why reality tv is so popular from a psychological perspective. STUDYTIME: The Science of Love Island WDWLTW: the best way to live to 100 when did the word "homosexuality" come into existence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is human consciousness real? Or is just a hallucination? Do animals have consciousness, and how does this all relate to spirituality? Today we bring the up to date science on consciousness, the history of how we got here? Why is it always so MINDBLOWING TO LEARN ABOUT - and we essentially both have panic attacks, lol LET'S GO! STUDYTIME: Is human consciousness real? WDWLTW: more fruits and vegetab...

Are you Type A or Type B? This is a question you may have been asked - or you might think you are one over the other. The psychology of personality types is a huge deal online - and it can even inform the way you live your life. Today we explain all of the science and psychology about Type A vs. Type B and figure out if there is any validity at ALL to these claims. STUDYTIME: Are you Type A or Typ...

It is our annual pride episode where we update you are ON the QUEER SCIENCE. Why do gay people exist, why does having and older brother make you more likely to be gay, how bad is Grindr for your brain, what makes your semen taste good - AND MORE. HAVE FUN FOLKXXXXXXX WDWLTW: new breakthrough in HIV medication why AI is ruining science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brain rot is real - and it is likely from us all scrolling our phones. Scrolling our phones leads to a change in our brain that can lead to impatience. Today we talk about the up to date science on attention span, phone use, impatience - and the best ways for us to get our attention spans back. And question - does everyone have ADHD? WDWLTW: which country could survive without international trade?...

New studies on pain and mental illness are blowing minds - because a lot of what works best is ... placebo? Today we are talking about the new research on placebo pills, how even imagining taking a pill helps and also how it relates the future of medicine. We even explain exactly HOW placebo pills work. STUDYTIME: why imaginary pills are curing illness! WDWLTW: is decaf coffee as effective as real...

Erectile dysfunction is growing in men under the age of 40. To the point that researchers are calling it a "crisis in male sexuality". Cialis, Viagra, Blue Chew and other drugs are meant to help - but why is erectile dysfunction on the rise. Today we explain all the recent research and trends around impotence in men. STUDYTIME: Why are men unable to maintain erections? WDWLTW: should you have sex...

There is actually a lot of difference between the left and right brain. Today we explain the science of brain hemispheric specialization - a fancy term for left brain vs. right brain science. There is a lot of myths in this neuroscience, but also some fascinating truths. It helps you to understand your concept of consciousness as well as how you perceive the world around you. We are obsessed with...