Sinopsis
Mitch and Greg of AsapSCIENCE chat about what's stumping them right now, and then research and splice in all the mind blowing science.
Episodios
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Making A TV Show: Is It Hell?
03/11/2021 Duración: 01h19sToday 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? 8:22In the last 3000 years the human brain began to shrink 8:56How the size of your car effects the climate crisis 12:22Studytime: 19:21 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sleep Paralysis And Night Terrors Ft Dr. Baland Jalal
27/10/2021 Duración: 01h07minThis 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: 7:35The first time fire ants came to America 8:01How intermittent fasting affects life span in mice 11:30Studytime: 15:15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Massage Therapy: Does It Do Anything?
20/10/2021 Duración: 54minToday 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.SHOWNAMEWhat Did We Learn This Week 4:16What Is The Citric Acid Cycle? 6:03Dog DNA proves arctic people had trade networks all over the world 8:27Studytime: 15:10 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Self Control: How Do You Create It?
13/10/2021 Duración: 48minThis 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? 2:00What is a poo transplant? 3:16What years of your life are considered the best? 8:10Studytime: 12:31 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Eco Anxiety: What Do We Do About It?
06/10/2021 Duración: 43minThis 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? 3:36How vegans/vegetarians are perceived 4:10Potatoes have more chromosomes than humans 10:09The Chinese government is trying to shift to using more potatoes over using rice 10:50Studytime: 14:20 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Midlife Crisis: What Happens To Your Brain!
29/09/2021 Duración: 55minThis 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: 2:46What is Viral Load: 4:20Viagra prices dropping in Sweden has seen a decrease in Suicide rates 6:38Studytime:13:49 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Schools Should Start Later: This Is WHY!
22/09/2021 Duración: 53minThis 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: 4:01Bitcoin is actually causing so much waste 5:4290 % of economical coal reserves must be left in the ground to reach international climate change goals 7:55Studytime:14:26 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Red Heads: Are We Freaks Of Nature
15/09/2021 Duración: 50minThis 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? 1:48Cockatoos can open trash cans! 3:05Bats are basically flying foxes 5:36Do you choke under pressure? 6:20Studytime: 13:12 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Solar Panels: Will They Save Us?
08/09/2021 Duración: 48minThis 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 3:10Sitting Can Kill You 3:41Ink Could be Used to Generate Electricity 7:44Studytime:14:20 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Porn: Does it change your brain?
01/09/2021 Duración: 59minThis 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 4:31Some countries prefer male babies over female babies?!? 5:08There are 4 types of cannabis plants according to science 8:06Studytime: 13:25 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Phone Addiction: The effects of smartphones on your brain
25/08/2021 Duración: 47minThis 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 3:11Scientists were able to study a 2400 year old gut 3:485% of the worlds powerplants produce 73% of electricity emissions 7:41Studytime: 13:52 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Farm Life: bugs, night terrors and midnight smoke alarms
28/07/2021 Duración: 50minWe'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 19What Did We Learn This Week?.You Can EAT Cattails 1:21When is the best time to forage?! 5:11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Failure: how to overcome it! ft. Kendra Hill
21/07/2021 Duración: 01h18minTea 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 98% of Human Experience Has Never Been Written Down?!12:19 Studytime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Botox: why injecting poison works!
14/07/2021 Duración: 56minI 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 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?!11:40 Studytime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dinosaurs: did they have penises? ft. Dustin Growick
07/07/2021 Duración: 01h08minToday’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 Full Credit Card a Year in Microplastic?!Studytime: 18:48 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Farts: How to decrease them!
30/06/2021 Duración: 51minGreg 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Science of Less ft. Leidy Klotz
23/06/2021 Duración: 58minToday 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 Lead to Gut Disease?!10:57 Studytime4:00 This Tiny Creature Can Exist Between Life and Death?! 7:20 98% Of the Mass of Most Living Organisms Are Only Made of 6 Elements?! 11:40 Studytime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Hobbies: do they change your brain?
16/06/2021 Duración: 52minWhether 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?! Studytime: 14:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Poppers and Pride ft. Priyanka
09/06/2021 Duración: 01h21sHAPPY 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 Colours in Nature are TOXIC?!4:51 Testicles Have a LOT in Common with the Brain?!Studytime: 9:53 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Anxiety: how does it impact your brain? ft. LaurDIY
02/06/2021 Duración: 56minWe 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 Taking Over? 8:20 Scientists Have Created The Whitest Paint EVER!Studytime: 13:03 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.