AsapSCIENCE

Sidenote by 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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Science

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www.asapscience.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Time Management: How To Get Better 16.03.2022

Today we are talking about time management, we're going to look at how different cultures perceive time management. Scientific tips to get better at it and where do our skills towards time come from. What Did We Learn This Week? 7:52 The perception of time 7:58 Affection from dogs is ACTUALLY medicinal 11:30 Studytime: 13:33 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toxic Positivity: How bad Is It? 09.03.2022

Today we are talking about toxic positivity, we'll be evaluating exactly what it is, how bad it is or isn't for you and when positivity can actually be a good thing. What did we learn this week? 5:07 Do you think before you die your life flashes before your eyes 5:18 Covid-19 Vaccination stats 10:22 Studytime: 14:27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armpits: The Science Of Stink 02.03.2022

Today we are talking about armpits. Why do they smell? is their a future where our armpit sweat is actually going to help us define disease and health? an does deodorant actually work people!! What did we learn this week? 4:36 Gas stoves are actually really bad for the environment 4:43 Would you want to live in one of the happiest places on earth 7:17 Studytime: 13:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The Placebo Effect: Can It Cure You? 23.02.2022

Today we're talking about the placebo effect. We're going to be going over what actually happens in the brain when you're experiencing the placebo, How you can actually use it in your life, take it to your advantage and whether or not micro dosing shrooms is just a placebo effect. What did we learn this week? 4:02 The impact of money on school 4:15 The Pterosaur that lived alongside dinosaurs 8:13...

Chewing: Healthy Habit or Dangerous Vice? 16.02.2022

Today we are talking about chewing also known as mastication. We're going to talk about whether it actually increases your ability to feel full, is there a reason why we hater the sound of chewing? and is chewing gum good or bad for thine body? What did we learn this week? 3:33 How your consciousness works with images 4:14 How to add 10 years to your life expectancy 6:40 Studytime: 21:42 Hosted on...

Vaccine Misinformation: Everything You Need To Know! 09.02.2022

Today we are talking about Vaccine Misinformation and the mRNA Vaccines with Anna Blakney, an incredible bio medical engineer, who can explain to you exactly how these vaccines work, and also give us the right stuff we need to know in order to understand how to deal with vaccine hesitancy. What did we learn this week: 1:54 There are two words that can change how much you enjoy a cookie 2:09 How Pi...

Fecal Transplants: Can Poo Save Us? 02.02.2022

Today we are talking about fecal transplants, taking poo from someone and putting it in someone else. We're going to talk about how this can help with depression, cancer, aging and also just like why poop from someone else could help your life in the future. What did we learn this week? 5:45 How is TikTok impacting your brain 5:55 T-Cell mediated immune response to Covid19 9:07 Studytime: 13:10 Ho...

Fetishes: Are They Normal? 26.01.2022

Today we're talking about fetishes. We'll be talking about where they come from, what's going on in your brain, the main theories behind why fetishes develop, as well as the most common fetishes in society maybe yours will be on the list. What did we learn this week? 4:52 The best way to eat Broccoli for the best health benefits 5:51 Disordered Cosmos- What happened minutes after the "Big Bang" 14...

Resolutions: How To keep Them 19.01.2022

Today we are talking about resolutions. We'll be talking about why the new year is intense and sucks a lot of the time, as well as whether or not resolutions work and what you can do from a phycological perspective to make them more effectively. What did we learn this week? 5:28 Students mental health through Covid19 7:00 Turkey vultures 12:17 Studytime: 19:58 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Antigen Tests: WTF Are They?! 12.01.2022

Today we are talking about rapid antigen tests. What are they? On a molecular level how do they work? Are they less affective for Omicron? and essentially just everything you need to know about these things that are now a huge part of our gosh darn lives. What did we learn this week? 4:41 Quitting smoking and weight gain 5:00 Little piggy makes you have sensitive feet 12:14 Studytime: 18:12 Hosted...

The James Webb Space Telescope: Everything You Need To Know!!! 22.12.2021

Today we are talking about the James Webb Space Telesecope! Which personally I think is one of the most important space ventures of our lifetime. We're talking to Sarah Gallagher, who is a science advisor for the Canadian space agency but most importantly she's a professor of astronomy who will actually be able to explain to us something WAY above our pay grade. What did we learn this week: 1:42 F...

Brain Fog And Depersonalization 15.12.2021

Today we are talking about brain fog. What it is, what you can do about it, how its related to covid19, as well as depersonalization. What happens to your body during derealization. What did we learn this week? 2:52 How brain mapping works 4:03 If you picture anything in the room around you, you can imagine what it feels like in your mouth 8:33 Zoom fatigue 9:23 Studytime:15:39 Hosted on Acast. Se...

Protein Powder: Is It Dangerous? 08.12.2021

Today we are talking about protein powder. We're gunna talk about the science of what's inside them, the dangers of them, are they regulated? and also how to tell if you're being ripped off by the actual protein content. It's a controversial subject and we are here to make it make sense. What did we learn this week: 4:09 How flexing can change your body 5:29 Nutmeg was so valuable it could buy you...

Vegans: Why Do People Make Fun Of Them? 01.12.2021

Today we are talking about Vegans. We're going to be having a chat about peoples perception on them and why some people maybe a lot of people don't like them. But we are also going to be taking about the health benefits. What happens to your body, what happens to aging and is there correlations to anxiety and depression when it comes to veganism. What did we learn this week? 2:56 Updates in the pa...

Eating Ass: Is It Safe? (NSFW) 24.11.2021

Today we are talking about Analingus or tossing thine salad. If there are any kids in the car or around its NOT for them. Its a sexual health episode. We are going to explain the science of why it feels so good. why some people might not like it, why it could potentially be dangerous and the history of where it all came from. What Did We Learn This Week: 4:47 There is enough oxygen on the moon to...

Alcoholism: Do We All Have It? 10.11.2021

Today we are talking about alcoholism. We're going to explain why this outdated term may mean we all are one! We are also going to explain what alcohol does to your body and what happens when you quit alcohol Just essentially talk about something I think we all need to talk about in a culture that loves to drink! What did we learn this week 6:02 How often do you think people are thinking of you? 6...

Making A TV Show: Is It Hell? 03.11.2021

Today we are talking about making a DANG Tv show! Stream 'Shut It Off ASAP' on YouTube. We're going to talk about all the things that we learned. Whether or not this experience is truly hell and give you some very interesting scientific insight in to how you make a science show. What Did Learn This Week? 8:22 In the last 3000 years the human brain began to shrink 8:56 How the size of your car effe...

Sleep Paralysis And Night Terrors Ft Dr. Baland Jalal 27.10.2021

This week we are talking to a famed neuroscientist and expert from Harvard Dr. Baland Jalal. He's going to talk us through what sleep paralysis actually is. As well as what's actually going on in the body and brain and how we interact with dreams. What Did We Learn This Week: 7:35 The first time fire ants came to America 8:01 How intermittent fasting affects life span in mice 11:30 Studytime: 15:1...

Massage Therapy: Does It Do Anything? 20.10.2021

Today we are talking about MASSAGE THERAPY. Is it helpful? Can it help you with physical pain? Can it help you to recover quicker after working out? All these reasons we might be doing it. Lets look at the science because BAM there's some controversy! https://link.chtbl.com/degrees?sid=podcast. SHOWNAME What Did We Learn This Week 4:16 What Is The Citric Acid Cycle? 6:03 Dog DNA proves arctic peop...

Self Control: How Do You Create It? 13.10.2021

This week we are talking about self control! Is it Genetic? How does it affect your day to day life? and is it related to gaming and technology. We will also talk our relationship with self control and how you can improve on it. What Did We Learn This Week? 2:00 What is a poo transplant? 3:16 What years of your life are considered the best? 8:10 Studytime: 12:31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Eco Anxiety: What Do We Do About It? 06.10.2021

This week we are talking about ECO ANXIETY! We'll discuss what exactly eco anxiety is, what we can do about it and if it can change the world! Is Eco anxiety a good or bad thing and how to use it to our advantage. What Did We Learn This Week? 3:36 How vegans/vegetarians are perceived 4:10 Potatoes have more chromosomes than humans 10:09 The Chinese government is trying to shift to using more potat...

Midlife Crisis: What Happens To Your Brain! 29.09.2021

This week we will be discussing the ever dreaded MIDLIFE CRISIS. What science has to say about your brain in a midlife crisis, what your brain looks like in a midlife crisis and the fact that humans are not the only species to experience this!! What Did We Learn This Week: 2:46 What is Viral Load: 4:20 Viagra prices dropping in Sweden has seen a decrease in Suicide rates 6:38 Studytime:13:49 Hoste...

Schools Should Start Later: This Is WHY! 22.09.2021

This week will discuss the importance of sleep and why having a good nights sleep is actually important and not just a myth. We will also be discussing school start times and why they should start later. What the benefits would be IF schools started later and the impact this would have on young people. What Did We Learn This Week: 4:01 Bitcoin is actually causing so much waste 5:42 90 % of economi...

Red Heads: Are We Freaks Of Nature 15.09.2021

This week we are talking about something V personal... RED HEADS! I love being a red head but lets discuss what causes red hair and the genetic makeup of someone with red hair. Also Red Heads are basically superhero's because I swear we do not feel pain, like seriously. So I guess the real question becomes are we freaks of nature or just really frickin cool?! What did we learn this week? 1:48 Cock...

Solar Panels: Will They Save Us? 08.09.2021

This week we are talking about SOLAR PANELS! We recently had Solar panels installed on our house, so we wanted to discuss how solar energy can have a huge impact on the climate crisis. We'll also chat about our experience so far living with solar energy and our thoughts on it. What did we learn this week 3:10 Sitting Can Kill You 3:41 Ink Could be Used to Generate Electricity 7:44 Studytime:14:20...

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