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Mewing is a cultural trend where you put your tongue on the top of your mouth, and over time your jaw changes to make you hotter? That is oversimplified - it relates to a lot of science techniques, controversy and even the incel movement. This week we break down how it works, and why everyone right now seems to be MEWING! STUDYTIME: Mewing - does it work? WDWLTW: Octopus medicine patch why calorie...

Internalized homophobia is something that sociologists and psychologists argue every man has. It is complicated to understand so today we bring the most up to date research and scientific papers on internalized homophobia, heterosexism and toxic masculinity. It is a wild time to be on the internet, and it could be making things worse - so how do we combat it? STUDYTIME: Why Internalized Homophobia...

Neurodivergence is one the rise, or is it? It is a newer term, which includes ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and some other "conditions". There is neurodivergent TikToks and a lot of information coming out that makes it seem like everyone suddenly is claiming it, but what is going on here? Today we break down the science, explain the term and even take calls from people who are neurodivergent STUDYTIME: Why...

The All Meat Diet, a.k.a. The Carnivore Diet is a huge new trend online. Tons of people are now ONLY eating meat and saying it helps with chronic disease, helps the gain muscle and live the healthiest lives they can. Some studies are coming in on what is actually happening in their bodies. The science is fascinating, the reasoning in fascinating so let's get INTO IT Studytime: WHY ARE PEOPLE ONLY...

NEW YEAR NEW US! As always!!! Today we discuss the top scientific tips with HOW to keep resolutions, and why it is a good time to make a change. Using psychology, and biology we explain why it is okay to mess up resolutions, and how to prolong the. A lot of people struggle but there are good ways to make changes, and studies show the new year is a great time to change. STUDYTIME: How to Keep New Y...

We go through our top science stories, the biggest tech and pop culture moments, and what we predict for next year. It was a wild year, and there were some trends in science that explain more about what is going on in the world at large, ENJOY - and see you next year. XO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRISPR technology is HAPPENING IN HUMANS Y'ALL! There have been some amazing breakthroughs, a long with some controversial missteps, and we will explain them all today! Sickle cell anemia may be cured, but will it affect future generations in a bad way? The science is cutting edge, but fascinating, let's get into it. What Did We Learn This Week?: ear health may be related to EYESIGHT? how bad are...

Mysterious Cannabis Syndrome is on the rise. Also known as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, more and more people are ending up in the hospital vomiting and screaming from consuming too much weed. Today we will break down what is going on, why you should be worried and if legalizing weed was actually the RIGHT IDEA? WDWLTW: Taiwanese men pull a truck with their testicles and penis, HOW? A new twin...

Audrey Tang is a genius, we aren't kidding, they were reading advanced novels at age 5 and learning complicated code at age 6. They are also one of the first non-binary people working in Cabinet as the Minister of Digital Affairs in Taiwan, and an overall amazing person to explain AI, the future and our shared internet. They have their own podcast called "Innovative Minds" where you can hear them...

Myers-Briggs Personality Tests costs 50 dollars a POP! Personality tests are a billion dollar industry, but is it a full scam? Myers-Briggs is under a lot of scrutiny lately. It is expensive and potentially pseudo-science, but do any other tests work? Today we talk about the psychology of personality tests, therapy and the huge potential scams of pseudo-science. WDWLTW: why the probability of flip...

Digital Nomads are people who do remote work in other countries in order to live a "better life". Working abroad has been gaining popularity in recent years, but is it ruining local populations and a new version of LIT RAL CONOLIALISM? There is new research on why people do this and what it does to the Earth. WDWLTW: the invasive pig species taking over Canada Is daylight savings time killing peop...

The 5 love languages have become a staple of modern relationships. Ever since the late 80s when they were conceived, people have used them to fall in love, to make their partner understand them and based their whole personality around these ways that they "perceive love". Is there any validity to them? What does psychology say? Because to be fair, they were just MADE UP! WDWLTW: how rats can actua...

Today we are talking about TRAVELLING, is it helpful for your body, or just honestly bad for the planet and your well being. We just got back from a Euro trip where tourism had obliterated Italy's ability to feel ... safe? Today we talk about how travelling relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the history of tourism and why humans love to do it. WDWLTW: solar panels are taking over why some peo...

INFLUENCERS - a bad word IN OUR OPPINION! Today we are going to tell you the juicy details of what we have learned from being *influencers* for over ten years. Things have really changed recently so we wanted to give our insight into how TikTok is changing things, how we approach YouTube after doing it for over ten years and why influencers continue to be so cringey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

The FEAR OF MISSING OUT! It is a common anxiety, and for good reason. It is linked to our hunter gatherer ancestors - but also may be created from childhood issues, and the psychology of FOMO IS FASCINATING. Today we explain the up to date science on what it means to have FOMO and how you can learn to live with it. WDWLTW: An asteroid didn't kill the dinosaurs How we can ACTUALLY use policy to sto...

Today we are talking about BREATHING! Hot take, it is important. Andrew Huberman says how you breathe can change your focus, some scientists say it can calm you down, others think breath work is being over blown. Today we break down the current science and help you learn how to BREATHE BETTER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaping vs. Smoking, which is worse? With "vaping" killing 68 people in the year 2019, the insane chemical flavouring and how much nicotine there is per hit - is vaping now worse than smoking? Today we explain how vapes work, what nicotine does, how THC vaping is different and where cigarettes end up after all of this What Did We Learn This Week: what do steroids do to your brain? COVID booster upd...

The population is going to decrease soon. Different studies predict that it will peak within our lifetime and decrease or stabilize for the first time in recorded history. This is existentially scary for many corporations and some politicians, but some scientists and demographers think it could be a solution to mall of our problems? The science of population is fascinating so LEZZZZ GOHH!!!! WDWLT...

Edging, gooning or surfing are all terms for coming close to orgasm before stopping, and then continuing on after. It is popular to do, and can be helpful for premature ejaculation or getting to know your own body. New research says it could also lead to sexual compulsive behaviour and other issues. Today we use science to get to the bottom of it! WDWLTW: What is Squirting? Why gender equality hel...

Tattooing is on the rise, but new research says people are regretting them more and more. Today we explain the science behind how tattoos work, the history of tattooing on humans (and why we've done it for thousands of years) and how tattoo regret might be on the rise. What Did We Learn This Week: Cigarette companies are creating popular foods that are bad for us Population studies are now using c...

Ketamine (aka special K) is a party drug that causes hallucinations, loss of reality and euphoria. It ALSO may be a new cure for severe depression. Today we talk about the up to date science on how this drug affects your body, how it is being used clinically and why some doctors are becoming obsessed with it! What Did We Learn This Week?: Do opposites attract? Why July was the hottest month on rec...

Narcissism has been misunderstood for decades, but new research says more people have it than we may think. There are two types, grandiose narcissism and vulnerable narcissism - and it will surprise you how they differ. This is a wild ride, and like ARE WE ALL NARCISSITS!?!?! WDWLTW: Twitter has lost environmentalists - 04:53 ish A new way to store renewable energy - 12:41 ish STUDYTIME: Narcissis...

Sex drive is a controversial concept, depending on your age or who you ask it could be decreasing or even increasing. Today we talk about the science of male vs. female sex drive, what happens as you age and if your phone is making your hornier. We also look into why sex drive is important and how it can change within couples. LEGGOH WDWLTW: A new injection to stop aging - 00:51 ish The age you pe...

The Barbie movie is bringing in the DOUGH, but could it be causing problems to culture, society and the concept of play. Today we look at studies about playing with dolls, Barbie's influence on culture AND our review of the smash box office HIT. WDWLTW: Perfectionism is a curse - 08:45 ish MDMA and Psilocybin are now approved as drugs in Australia - 15:25 ish STUDYTIME: Barbie - 19:59 ish Hosted o...

Ticks are coming for you, LITERALLY! The cases of Lyme Disease are on the rise because ticks are TAKING OVER BABY! Today we are talking about how ticks infect you, why they are increasing around us, and how to protect yourself. The science is fascinating, and the up to date research could keep you alive, so LISTEN CLOSELY! WDWLTW: Strawberries aren't berries! - 4:40 Naming heatwaves is controversi...