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 today we bring the up to date research on why so many of us are lonely now - and how to overcome it. S...
Sep 25, 2024•59 min
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 species inbreed, and why does it happen? WDWLTW: the loneliness epidemic is real - but what do we do abo...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr
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 here to explain them to you! STUDYTIME: How to be more charismatic WDWLTW: the science of sleepy girl c...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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.
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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.
Aug 14, 2024•57 min
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.
Jul 31, 2024•46 min
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 you live longer? why is Europe so HOT right now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Jul 17, 2024•48 min
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.
Jul 03, 2024•52 min
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 after an orgasm? WDWLTW: the first pig kidney transplant in a human how to gain more self control Hoste...
Jun 19, 2024•46 min
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: how to deal with rejection WDWLTW: what is happening with BIRD FLU IN COWS busting a famous myth R...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Kegels - or pelvic floor exercises have been popular for years now. A lot of the ideas around them tout that they can make your sex life better, they can help with erectile dysfunction, they can help post pregnancy or even prepare for child birth - but what is the truth. How do you even do a Kegel, and in the end is Pilates even better? Today we break down the science of pelvic floor workouts. STUDYTIME: Will Kegels change your life? WDWLTW: can you smell if it is going to rain? the new way we a...
May 29, 2024•46 min
Gay face is a real thing. The science is so fascinating as to why it might exist, and much of the research is meant to help understand the biological impacts of being queer. Today we talk about gay face, do we have it, what does it MEAN to have it and why do so many gay people look the same. The information will likely shock you! STUDYTIME: GAY FACE - why do gay people look like that? LOL WDWLTW: Why are gorilla's SO jacked? What is climate change going to do to sports? REFERENCES: https://www.t...
May 22, 2024•55 min
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 pm come meet us at the High Park Nature Centre in Toronto Ontario for a two hour bird walk. Make sure to add us on IG @AsapSCIENCE for updates based on weather etc. I will be there, Mitch will be there and Ali will be there - LEZZZ GO!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2024•55 sec
Cults are fascinating but dangerous, so is it time to join a commune? Today we talk about the psychology of cults, and why communes may be a separate helpful way to live together and be better for the environment. The psychology of living lifestyles differently than the nuclear family creates a lot of tension, and the reasons are surprising. Today we break down the psychology, science and history of cults and communes to help you figure out if it is time to join one. STUDYTIME: Cults - why are t...
May 15, 2024•56 min
Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popularity of sauna bathing has increased in recent years, but is there a good reason for it? It may feel good, but the science of saunas may say something else about how they affect your body. STUDYTIME: Are saunas actually good for you? WDWLTW: bird watching recap RESOURCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042662/v https://www.tandfonli...
May 08, 2024•1 hr
Bird watching / ornithology / birding - it has TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM! More people than ever are doing this activity and for good reason. Today we explain how it will make you happier, how to get started, and the most insane stories we have from the trails. Alison Hendrick joins Greg to talk about all things bird watching. This episode is IMPORTANT - because with this knowledge your life WILL CHANGE. May is the month of bird watching - and this episode will get you started. STUDYTIME: The scie...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Can you tell if someone is gay from their voice? There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people. The research is fascinating - so we decided to have our good friend Caleb Marshall (The Fitness Marshall) on to talk about all of our relationships to the gay voice. STUDYTIME: Why Do Gay Men Talk Like That? References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/ https://www.jstor.org/st...
Apr 24, 2024•58 min
Sugar is enemy #1 according to many online doctors - such as Dr. Mark Hyman. So what is going on here, why are we all of a sudden so worried about sweets, the things we enjoy so much. Today we explain the science of sugar, what it does to your body and if in fact it is slowly killing you! STUDYTIME: Is Sugar Destroying Your Healthy? WDWLTW: the science of sugar daddies why pregnancy ages you REFERENCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8468293/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Intermittent fasting has recently come under scrutiny - there is new research that may hint it can KILL YOU! What is going on? We break down the recent research on intermittent fasting, the biochemical mechanisms as to why people love this fad diet - but why you sure potentially not do it. STUDYTIME: Is intermittent fasting actually bad? What Did We Learn This Week: is kombucha capable of making you burn fat why 3D printing wood could change the future Resources: https://www.nature.com/articles/...
Apr 10, 2024•57 min
Lucid Dreaming is something we will all likely do in our lifetime, but there are science backed tips and tricks to make it happen consistently. Today we discuss what lucid dreaming is, how to do it more often and also the science of why we dream. It is a fascinating conversation and in the end you may be able to lucid dream about making out with Bad Bunny, LOLOLOLOL STUDYTIME: Lucid Dreaming - how it can change your life WDWLTW: why hyperflexible people are more susceptible to long COVID the evo...
Apr 03, 2024•52 min
Death - it is something we will all experience. There are some patterns to what people think about, and also to the regrets they have before dying. Today we will talk about how we can change our lives to have LESS regrets, and how we can also understand what we will think about while dying. There is amazing information about near death experiences - and we will keep it LIGHT HEARTED AND EXISTENTIAL! STUDYTIME: What Happens When You Die? WDWLTW: How many steps do you REALLY need a day? Why are pe...
Mar 20, 2024•58 min
Throuples, quads, polyamory, polycules, it turns out that non-monogamous relationships are on the rise. It is common now for people to date more than one person, but this trend has existed for thousands of years. Today we are going to explain the psychology of polyamory, as well as some scientific studies and historical research about how these types of relationships continue to exist - and why they may actually be better than typical monogamous relationships. STUDYTIME: Why Is Polyamory So Popu...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Posture is a hot topic online, tons of people are teaching you how to fix it and making money of explaining how to stand up straight. The science is more complicated than that, is there such thing as "good posture"? How do you know what is right for you and is there a way to fix your posture quickly? Studytime: how to fix your posture fast WDWLTW: empathy is contagious why Ozempic may cure parkinsons References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6166197/#:~:text=It%20is%20known%20that...
Mar 06, 2024•56 min
Self-esteem is a complicated psychological marker of how you "feel" about yourself. When it is low it can really affect your life - so today we explain what self-esteem is, how you can improve it and what are the factors to explain if you have low or high self-esteem. SELF-ESTEEM: how does it work WDWLTW: social media jealousy open AI's revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 28, 2024•58 min
Erections, boners or HOGS (LOL) are a very important part of sexual health and reproduction. Today we explain how they work, the neuroscience of getting one and how to make them more HARD AND HEALTHY! We will also talk about erectile dysfunction. STUDYTIME: how do erections work and how to keep them healthy WDWLTW: how to make transit more green how to tell if you have work burnout References: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade8064 https://news.ki.se/fibroblasts-in-the-penis-are-mor...
Feb 21, 2024•54 min
Envy and jealousy are complicated emotions, but science, psychology and evolution have a lot to say about why they exist. Today we will explain how to cope with them, what we are envious of and why understanding more about them can make the feelings dissipate. STUDYTIME: Why is envy real, and how to deal with it WDWLTW: what does the average day look like for humans how to live to 100 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8776058/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pchj.493 https...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 counting is fake https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(19)30349-0/fulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nl...
Feb 07, 2024•52 min
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 is on the rise? WDWLTW: why palm oil is worse than you think Why is Mexico spelt like that? Referen...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 is everyone suddenly neurodivergent? What did we learn this week? how plants chat to each other why ...
Jan 24, 2024•59 min
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 EATING MEAT? WDWLTW; a new green energy that could save the planet how Brazil is going to change mos...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min
