Stay ConnectedEach 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!
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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 record
Studytime:
Ketamine: the new hottest drug on the anti-depression scene
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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: Narcissism - 16:28 ish
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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 peak at different things - 04:39 ish
STUDYTIME: Sex Drive - 15:09 ish
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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
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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 controversial - 8:15
STUDYTIME: Ticks and Lyme Disease - 14:57
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Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting us to the world and transforming the way we interact with information and each other. However, they are potentially making us hunched, near-sighted and depressed. Today we are talking about how our phones are changing our body and making nerves in our hands LIT RALLY BIGGER! Good luck on trying to curb your phone use, because we are using science to TRY and having a hard time. WE ADDICTED OUT HERE!
What did we learn this week:
06:56 - why some genetic abnormalities change how you taste things
10:46 - why 20 minute walks WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
STUDYTIME: Smartphones are changing your body - 13:22
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The Canadian forest fires are burning like hell, the heatwaves in Europe are breaking records and the Earth has never been hotter in recorded history. Today we are explaining what exactly is going on, how we can try to fix the problem and how much worse is it GOING TO GET? We try to keep it light hearted as it is a tense discussion so JOKES TO COME?!?!?! LOL
What did we learn this week:
Bisexuality is everywhere?: 5:36
How many people ACTUALLY turn off their phone?: 11:11
STUDYTIME: Heatwaves and Forest Fires - 18:26
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Gatorade, is BS?! Powerade, WHY YOU GOTTA SUCK SO HARD? This week we talk about electrolytes. How do you they hydrate you? Is Coca-Cola lying about Powerade? Why are nurses so concerned with your sodium levels. Electrolytes are fascinating and we even had tons of arguments, the SCIENCE IS HEATED!
WDWLTW:
Mosquito Attraction: 08:45
Hunter Gatherer LIES: 12:30
STUDYTIME: Electrolytes - 16:52
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This episode delves into the fascinating science behind white noise machines. We look at the scientific principles behind how these machines generate their soothing sounds. From the intricate mechanisms of white noise production to the psychology behind its calming effects, we explore the intersections of science, technology, and human perception. ALTHOUGHT MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO THEY EVEN WORK? Greg loves them, Mitch hates them so in the words of Beyonce it gets HEATED!
WDWLTW:
04:40 - do dogs actually give guilty looks and why do humans masturbate?
STUDYTIME: White Noise Machines - 16:00
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This episode is about Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its potential to reshape our society in light of ChatGPT. We explore the fundamental principles, benefits, and challenges associated with implementing a UBI system. Additionally, we explore the potential long-term effects of UBI on employment, entrepreneurship, and the economy as a whole. Does UBI discourage work or spark innovation? Can it promote social mobility and foster a more inclusive society? We also explain the difference between conservatives and liberals from a psychological perspective.
WDWLTW: 03:37
Studytime - UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME: 12:07ish
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