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This episode we will discuss porn and the effects it can have on your brain. As well as how to understand your relationship with porn. Is it healthy/unhealthy and does the accessibility of porn affect the younger generations. What did we learn this Week 4:31 Some countries prefer male babies over female babies?!? 5:08 There are 4 types of cannabis plants according to science 8:06 Studytime: 13:25...

This episode we're talking about something we all seem to be addicted to... PHONES. We'll discuss the effects our phones have on us and our brains as well as our experience taking a cellphone 'vacation' while on vacation. What did we learn this week 3:11 Scientists were able to study a 2400 year old gut 3:48 5% of the worlds powerplants produce 73% of electricity emissions 7:41 Studytime: 13:52 Ho...

We've been SO busy and learnt so much!! We decided to dedicate this episode to catching you up on everything that's been going on with us! We'll talk about filming, what life is like living on a farm and how we are feeling about Covid 19 What Did We Learn This Week?. You Can EAT Cattails 1:21 When is the best time to forage?! 5:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea is SPILLED in this episode with our manager Kendra Hill all about the fear of failure. She analyses us deeply to the core in this episode and we share some super interesting science on what causes our fear of failure. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what is essentially a therapy session between Mitch and Kendra! What Did We Learn This Week?  2:35 The ONE Good Thing About COVID-19!  6:28 9...

I know we all love thinking about AGEING, 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 ageing, why that happens to your body, and some groundbreaking research around the subject! What Did We Learn This Week?  4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?!  7:20...

Today’s episode is about DINOSAURS! We’re joined by dino expert Dustin Growick to talk about dinosaur penises, why some dinosaurs are so large and others so small, and of course, we have to talk about BIRDS! Are birds dinosaurs? Yes. Yes, they are. We are surrounded by dinosaurs. HOW COOL! What Did We Learn This Week? 5:38 Why Certain Sounds TRIGGER You!  10:38 We Consume a Ful...

Greg has a flatulence PROBLEM, so we’ve decided to dedicate this episode to exploring why he can’t stop farting. We’ll talk about what causes farts, why some are smellier than others, and how to reduce your farts! Listen up, our farty friends!  What Did We Learn This Week?  2:54 What ARE Numbers?!  8:42 Can Humans Use Echolocation?! 12:26 Studytime Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Today we are talking about the science of less or the science of subtraction with expert on the subject Leidy Klotz! He’s an amazing researcher, on the front page of Nature Magazine, and he’s going to teach us about how getting rid of things is a better way to solve our problems! What Did We Learn This Week? :55 Laughing Gas Can Treat Depression?!  5:27 Sugar and Fried Foods Can Lea...

Whether it’s reading, birdwatching, painting, or stargazing, we all have a hobby. In this week’s episode, we discuss what happens in the brain when you’re doing a hobby, their impact on your mental health, and the difference between scientific and artistic creativity.  What Did We Learn This Week? 2:35 Scientists Are Killing Off Female Mosquitos!  9:28 Trees Can Fart?!  Studyti...

HAPPY PRIDE!! Today we are joined by Canada Drag Race star and winner PRIYANKA! And we’re talking about POPPERS, which are, for those who don’t know, a VHS cleaner that gay men sniff to loosen their buttholes. YUP! We’re going to talk about how they affect the body, the history of poppers, and, of course, we have to talk about drag race!!  What did we learn this week? 1:52 The Brightest...

We all suffer from anxiety to SOME degree, and in this week’s episode we’re joined by the amazing LaurDIY to unpack how anxiety affects our lives. We explore the way anxiety looks in your brain neurophysiologically, how people with anxiety disorder perceive other people’s faces, and whether or not the calming apps REALLY work!  What Did We Learn This Week? 4:16 Is Garlic Mustard Tak...

Skeptics and believers, gather round! There's been buzz about UFOs lately, so we’re here to uncover the TRUTH! We’re going to discuss what these objects likely are and what our odds are of finding extraterrestrial life in the universe.  What did we learn this week? 2:14 Scientists Have Developed a THIRD THUMB?!  7:31 How Can You Identify A Baltimore Oriole? Studytime: 14:46&nbs...

We’re celebrating vaccinations with an episode all about needles. Why are we so scared of them? What is the evolutionary basis behind that fear? We even share some tips on how to get over that fear!  What did we learn this week? 1:16 Why are otters so cute and playful?! 9:18 How come if cats fits, they sits? / Why do cats love small spaces so much? Studytime: 13:09 Hosted on Acast....

Summer's coming! And after a year of quarantine, we thought we could use some science to motivate us. We'll be looking at calorie counting - does it even work, or is it not quite as simple as some make it seem? What happens when you work out your muscles, and how do steroids actually work? What did we learn this week? 4:10 The fungus that takes over ants 8:35 The impact of eye contact between dog'...

Today’s episode is about DREAMS! Not your hopes and dreams, but the kind you have when you’re fast asleep. Why do you have dreams? What they actually mean? And what’s going on inside your brain as you dream?! Don’t sleep on this one!  What did we learn this week? 7:01 When Does Cognitive Empathy Develop in Humans? 13:25 Our Ancestors Adapted So That We Could Get Drunk?!&nb...

This is EXPLICIT, so make sure you’re not listening with young ones around! We’re talking about sex, our own bodies, sharing personal sex stories, and also looking at the evolution of penises and the decrease of male fertility around the world. If you’re down to listen to us talk about sexual health, this one’s for you!  What did we learn this week? 4:26 Swa...

Today we’re spilling the TEA on…well, the science of tea and also the Monarchy! With Harry and Meghan interview and the passing of Prince Philip, it seemed like an interesting time to investigate The Monarchy. Are they inbred and proliferating a blood disease? Bloody hell!  What did we learn this week? 6:40 Your Body Ages at Three DISTINCT Ages?! 9:33 Birds Are Born Knowing How to Fly South for th...

Science is ELITIST, and today the incredible science communicator Raven the Science Maven (who is getting her DANG PHD IN SCICOMM) helps explain why, but also teach us all about the intricacies of science communication. WDWLTW: 2:53 - this is the only way music can help you focus! 9:06 - when did the first domesticated dog come to the America's? https://audible.com/asapscience https://betterhelp.c...

Building the perfect salad is an art…to some. Today we’re tackling the divisive subject of the salad from the history of kale to the science of salad dressing. Prepare yourself for the biggest debate of ALL TIME: whether or not salads are even worth eating!  Help out the show and yourself by going to betterhelp.com/SIDENOTE What did we learn this week? 8:36 Who is Kendall Jenner?  12:23 Our Noses...

Today we are GOSSIPING! Is it good, is it bad, is it simply human nature? We’re joined by the hilarious and fantastic comedian Hoodo Hersi to hear what she thinks about gossip and the ways she participates in it!  What did we learn this week?: 3:05 - Why Young People Are Having Less Casual Sex Than Ever (and It’s Not Because of the Pandemic!) 8:20 - How Noblemen 2700 Years Ago Kept Their Skin Mois...

The science of gift giving is complex. It is a prosocial behaviour but it makes Greg panic and Mitch hates performing while receiving gifts. What is going on here? What Did We Learn This Week: 2:53 - Why We Won't Have Banana's in 20 years 8:05 - There is a Disease Where You POO When You Enter BOOKSTORES!? STUDYTIME: 12:08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX, Mars Perseverance, Virgin Galactic - are humans going to live on MARS!? Today we are joined by Emily Calandrelli who is WAY smarter than us about all this stuff so she can teach us WHAT THE HECK IS GOING WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SPACEFLIGHT! What Did We Learn This Week 03:23 - Why Two Candles Can Replace the Sensor Bar on Your Wii! 06:22 - Why Did Europeans Colonize the Americas? Studytime:...

Merch, private jets, thirst traps, advertising McDonalds, are influencers ruining the planet? Today we look at the carbon footprint of an influencers, are influencers worse than traditional celebrities and wait ... are we influencers!? WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK 5:27: “Gay Voice” and Gaydar - and how it impacts people’s lives? 14:43: where does our Salmon come from? STUDYTIME: Influencers 22:49 G...

How much water? Is 'dusting' plants bad? Is peat moss inherently evil? SHOULD YOU REPOT PLANTS? We have all the answers with plant expert Nick Pileggi!  What Did We Learn This Week? 7:20 - Seaweed is in Your Toothpaste, Ice Cream and Salad Dressing! 11:02 - How Energy Drinks Change Your Brain STUDYTIME: PLANT TIPS 17:17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sprained ankles, sore backs, broken knees ... are we built right? Today we explore how painful the human body can be, and specific ways that we could fix it! What Did We Learn This Week: 7:53 - Do Plants Have Consciousness? 12:51 - How LSD “Free’s” Your Brain STUDYTIME 19:40 This episode is sponsored by SKILLSHARE. Go to https://www.skillshare.com/SIDENOTE for a FREE TRIAL OF THE PREMIUM MEMBERSHI...