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Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE! To call in an ask us a question go to asapscience.com/chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with over 50% of gay and bisexual men currently using them. So why have they become popular, how do they work and are there any issues with sliding a cock ring over your penis and testicles? STUDYTIME: Why are cock rings so popular? WDWLTW why it is good to...

50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid na...

The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science to cope - but in the end is there a solution? Trump's inauguration, tariff's, racism, inequality, gun rights, statues, labour issues, war, genocide - are things actually getting worse or is it all in your head? STUDYTIME: Why do things feel so bad rig...

The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explai...

Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaon STUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness? What Did We Lear...

Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway. Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety...

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements. It now has new research saying it could help with cognitive decline, aging and even injury recovery. Today we break down all the up to date creatine science to understand if everyone should be taking it! Studytime: Is Creatine the new wonder drug? WDWLTW: what does binge drinking do to your brain long term why right wing podcasts and YouTubers are n...

AI is everywhere, but how much water is it consuming? IT IS WORTH IT:?! How much energy is it consuming? THEY'RE TURNING BACK ON THREE MILE ISLAND?! IS THAT A GOOD THING? Today we have an AI freak out. We are going to explain the new research and stats around how much AI data centres are consuming - and whether we think AI is a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

SOOO, lol, the election happened and we have been spiraling in our own ways. We are going to essentially just have a casual conversation about everything we have learned. It is an intense time - so I am curious if this will be informative or cathartic for you all. But yep - here we go, and LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a new technology called TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. There is another one with the acronym SAINT which is also used to magnetically change your brain and treat things such as depression. It sounds a bit like sci-fi but it is real, and being used right now. They science is awesome so today we explain what is going on and how this could be the future of depression therapy. STUD...

Couples therapy is all the rage, so much so that comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman have a whole podcast about it. Today we are interviewing them about when they started couples therapy, we all dish on our personal relationships with therapy and with each other and we even mix in some research about MDMA and therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autumn is HITTING! So today we are talking about how seasons affect the human body. Why do we get depressed in winter? Why do leaves change colour? Why do people have more sex in the summer? How is the climate crisis affecting seasons? Today we are explaining the science of seasons - and letting you know what the changing weather can do to your life. STUDYTIME: how do seasons affect humans? WDWLTW...

We are in the era of "longevity science". Are there medications that can extend your life and stop you from aging? Rapamycin, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, dasatinib, quercentin, ozempic, wegovy or flavanols. These are all medications that are being studied in rats, mice, worms, and some primates and it extends life in all of them. It decreases disease - and humans are starting to t...

Are you lonely? This is a question that researchers have been tackling in the last 10 years. Known as the loneliness epidemic, it seems like scientists, and researchers are seeing that loneliness is on the rise, and it is having negative impacts on our body. Is it because of our phones? Is it because of our isolated living spaces? Is it because we work from home? There is a lot going on here to to...

CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS AND THE FACTS CAN BE TENSE - WE ARE ASAPSCIENCE HERE TO MAKE THINGS MAKE SENSE. Inbreeding is weirdly an important concept to understand in biology, so today we break down the history of incest and what happens when species inbreed. It is a fascinating question, with a lot of complicated genetics, moral and bioethical implications. ENJOY!!!! STUDYTIME: What happens when spec...

Courses on charisma are on the rise. There is a lot of pseudoscience out there about the "science of influence and charisma" so today we are going to break down the REAL studies, and how to actually understand the research out there. Charisma, leadership, influence and being authentic are all buzz words right now, but only a few real science and psychology studies can help you out - and we are her...

Today we continue answering your questions and deciding if officially we are going to enter a throuple. After this episode it is back to our regular weekly schedule of using science to get to the bottom of controversial subjects! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are taking all your questions. We are an open book talking about BRAT SUMMER, Chapell Roan, the science of music, our relationship and all the burning questions you all messaged in to ask us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The science of breasts. Humans are the only primates that have breasts for LIFE - that sounds weird but you have to listen to music to understand why. Today we are explaining why boobs, tits or KNOCKERS exist, the science of why they are so big and why we love them so much. STUDYTIME: The Science of Breasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about the science of the prostate - and is it in fact the male g-spot? There is a lot of fascinating research about the prostate gland, but honestly not THAT much about it's relation to sexual pleasure. Today we will break down all the science in order to help you understand your own body and others. STUDYTIME: Prostate stimulation - is it real? WDWLTW: does eating cheese make...

Pride just happened and we are about to spill the low energy tea. Every year we divulge after pride, take a few questions and FIGHT because our brains are gone! ENJOY - this one is unique, she's NOT like the rest of em. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about "post nut clarity". A term used in a new drake lyric, was popularized on the Call Me Daddy podcast and is meant to explain why some people feel calm and clear headed after an orgasm. We look at the scientific research into the hormones involved in orgasm and why some people may feel good or actually even shameful after an orgasm. STUDYTIME: what happens to your brain aft...

Rejection is extremely common - and the feelings we get surrounding it make total sense. Scientists and psychologists have been studying why it physically hurts, why we have such extreme reactions to rejection and what are some tips and tricks to cope. Mitch was recently rejected - so today's episode is for him and anyone who is dealing with or may in the future deal with being rejected. STUDYTIME...