AsapSCIENCE

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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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AsapSCIENCE

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www.asapscience.com

Latest episode

Oct 7, 2026

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Episodes

Metabolism: Is Yours FAST Or SLOW 23.11.2022

Today we are talking about metabolism. Why does it slow down as we age? What exactly is it? How can you play with your own metabolism? What did we learn this week? 0:27 Deforestation 0:32 Does being single have a benefit 2:40 Studytime: 7:48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death, Diseases and Drugs w/Jeremie Saunders 16.11.2022

Today we are talking about death, drugs and disease with Jeremie Saunders from The Sickboy Podcast. This is a really fascinating conversation all about cystic fibrosis, our relationships with death, and things that you can do to cope with the one thing that will happen to all of us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living Forever: Will It Ever Be Possible? 09.11.2022

Today we are talking about living forever. Is it scientifically possible? Where are we at now, with things you can do to try and live longer. Ethically does this even make sense? What did we learn this week? 0:26 How to calm a baby 1:04 Why you can't tickle yourself 5:12 Studytime: 13:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How To Stop Your Winter Blues 02.11.2022

Today we are talking about seasonal affective disorder - SAD, really. We'll discuss what seasonal affective disorder is, how you can mitigate it, what it does to your body, and who has it the worst. What did we learn this week? 0:26 Your lungs and breathing 0:38 Fatherhood 4:30 Studytime: 12:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok Addiction: How Bad Is It? 26.10.2022

Today we are talking about TikTok addiction. We are going to talk about why TikTok is so addictive. Is it more addictive than video games? Are we truly living through an unprecedented time for this specific scary social media. What did we learn this week? 3:04 Suppressing Memories 3:10 Why mosquitos like some people more than others 6:37 Studytime: 9:23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Urine: What Your Pee Says About You! 19.10.2022

Today we are talking about pee AKA urine. We’re going to be talking about how it works in your body and what the color of your pee actually says about you. We’ll also be learning some really cool ways pee has been used historically and scientifically. What did we learn this week? 3:23 Comparing Urban and Nature sounds 3:44 Monkey Pox Update 8:06 Studytime: 13:05 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Breast Milk: Why Are Bodybuilders Using it? 12.10.2022

Today we are talking about breast milk. Is it the new superfood? Why are bodybuilders using it? And some interesting but a little concerning research that came out recently. What did we learn this week? 3:56 Deja Vu 4:10 The Amazon is being cut down 7:54 Studytime: 12:53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carbon Capture: Is It Possible? 05.10.2022

Today we are talking about carbon capture. We're going explain exactly what it is. This is basically when companies want to take carbon out of the air with technology. Is it possible? is it legitimate? We're going to get into the science behind it. What did we learn this week 4:42 Mostly all Bonobos are Bisexual 5:00 Double Decker Buses 7:37 Studytime:18:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Cults: Who Is More Susceptible? 28.09.2022

Today we are talking about cults. Who in society is the most susceptible to becoming part of a cult? If you’re obsessed with something, is that a cult? We’re going to get into the science and psychology around these very pervasive popular things. What did we learn this week? 10:45 Cutest experiment of all time 11:26 A pill for antiaging in fly's 13:23 Studytime: 17:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Wine Tasting: Is It BS? 21.09.2022

Today we are talking and wine. We'll be talking about blind taste tests. Are sommeliers real? Does wine affect your brain? This is all because we kind of love wine What did we learn this week? 5:39 Processed Foods 5:58 Music Could Be A Pain Killer 10:40 Studytime: 17:21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People Are Having Sex Less (This Is Why) 14.09.2022

Today we are talking about Sex. In particular why less people are having it than ever before. What is going on? Let's get to the bottom of it. What did we learn this week? 11:51 The impact of Vegetarianism 12:35 Pufferfish Poison 17:00 Studytime:20:50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wet Dreams: Will Everyone Get One? 07.09.2022

Today we are talking about wet dreams, also known in the science community as nocturnal emissions. There’s actually quite a bit of science about what happens to our dingalings down there when we fall asleep and have an orgasm. What did we learn this week? 7:37 New research suggests up to 40% of all Alzheimer's cases could be prevented or delayed 8:23 Genitals evolve the fastest of any body part 13...

Botox: Why Injecting Poison Works (RE-RELEASE) 31.08.2022

I know we all love thinking about AGING, 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 aging. Plus, we’re chatting about why aging happens to your body and sharing some groundbreaking research around the subject What Did We Learn This Week? 0:24 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life a...

Porn Addiction (RE-RELEASE) 24.08.2022

Today we are talking about your brain on Porn. We’re sharing up-to-date research about how porn essentially affects your neurons. We’ll discuss how to understand if you have a healthy relationship with it and how to cope with it. The Science is honestly fascinating. What did we learn this Week 0:36 Some countries prefer male babies over female babies?!? 1:08 There are 4 types of cannabis plants ac...

The Apocalypse: Is It Already Happening? 17.08.2022

Today we are talking about the Apocalypse. Are we currently in an Apocalypse? What is our threat of nuclear war? When these things potentially happen, what can you do to survive? What skills do you need to have? What did we learn this week? 4:52 The moon rotates around the earth every 28 days 5:00 Thinking hard can actually drain you 10:34 Studytime: 16:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Cold Showers: Can They Slow Aging? 10.08.2022

Today we are talking about cold showers. Can they expand your life? Can they make your life better? Can they give you energy? Can they slow the aging process? We're also going to be talking about showers in general. Does washing your body make your more oily? These are the things we want to talk about. What did we learn this week? 3:47 What kind of person do you associate with a vegetarian or vega...

PrEP: Is It Secretly Dangerous? 03.08.2022

Today we are talking about PrEP which is a drug you take, to prep in some ways to preventively not get HIV. Super fascinating! We know lots of people who are on it, so we wanted to talk about the science and the history AND if it’s safe. What did we learn this week? 5:10 The colour of the white wine bottle has a big impact on the taste of the wine 6:45 Perfectionism 11:11 Studytime: 17:36 Hosted o...

Heatwaves: How Bad Is This? 27.07.2022

Today we are taking about heatwaves. How there's been a seemingly crazy rise in the amount of extreme weather events we're witnessing and seeing online. What that means and why it's happening. What we should do about it, should we be scared or not? We're talking about heat, its hot ya'll! What did we learn this week? 8:28 The number one threat to food security in the next 20 years is increased dem...

Doppelgangers: Does Everyone Have One? 20.07.2022

Today we are talking about Doppelgangers. The German word for double Goer. Are there people out there, on this planet that look just like you. Statistically, scientifically, what is going on with the concept of people looking the same! What did we learn this week? 7:58 Tea and Tea leaves 8:05 How do you feel about reaching out to a friend you haven't spoken to in a while 11:48 Studytime: 16:23 Hos...

Gout: It's On The Rise (And GREG HAS IT) 13.07.2022

Today we are talking about gout. A disease you probably believed was for old medieval men and yet, Greg has it! we're going to talk about what it is, why it's on the rise right now. Particularly in millennials. We're going to talk about Greg's and how he deals with it. What did we learn this week? 6:41 How we can give up our alliance on Russian oil 10:30 Trying more skills can make you more succes...

Abortion: The Science and Statistics 06.07.2022

Today we are talking about science, statistics and the real information surrounding abortion. With what happened in the states with Roe vs Wade getting overturned, we thought it would be a good time to reinvestigate what science and actual data has to say about what happened. What did we learn this week? 4:53 Dyslexia affects upwards of 20% of the population 5:03 In the 1960s stewardess on airline...

Why Are Some People Gay? And Other Queer Science #PRIDE 29.06.2022

Happy pride everyone! Today we are talking about all things queer and gay. We're going to be talking about the science of why some people are gay. Is there a gay gene? We're also going to talk about what we physiologically did to our bodies this weekend at pride in Toronto, because we experimented with a lot of things!! https://www.microdose.com/ Code SIDENOTE What did we learn this week? 3:04 You...

Body Dysmorphia: Is It On The Rise? 22.06.2022

Today we are talking about Body Dysmorphia. What is it? How is it diagnosed? Is it on the rise? Is it actually more popular in men than women? There’s a lot of science behind the physiology of what it means. What did we learn this week? 8:29 How your brain controls the symptoms of your sickness 8:40 How stress impacts your body 12:29 Studytime: 18:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Sunscreen: How Bad Is It? 15.06.2022

Today we're talking about sunscreen and summer. And we're going to be discussing what happens when you get a sunburn? How sunscreen actually works and whether or not its bad for you, should we be worried about what is in sunscreen? What did we learn this week? 17:16 retro reflection 17:42 Scallops are just the muscles that help open the scallop 21:28 Studytime: 27:54 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Always Tired? Scientific Tips To Help!! 08.06.2022

https://melscience.com/sBHo/ Today we are talking about feeling tired. Do you always feel tired? because I know I do. We're going to be going over the top sort of fact research tips around feeling more energized and less lethargic during the day. As well as getting in to sleep deprivation and what that does to your body and your brain! What did we learn this week? 3:17 Between 2017 and 2019 over 1...

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