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Each 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:30

Will Humans Ever Live on Mars? ft. Emily Calandrelli

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2021/03/10

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: LIFE ON MARS 13:13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:14

Influencers: are they ruining Earth?

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2021/03/03

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 Go to betterhelp.com/sidenote to get 10% of your first month and start taking charge of your mental

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1:07:41

Houseplant Tips: the best advice you'll get ft. Nick...

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2021/02/24

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.

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58:16

The Human Body: why does it suck?

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2021/02/17

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 MEMBERSHIP! This episode is sponsored by MAGIC SPOON. Go to magicspoon.com/sidenote and use the code SIDENOTE for

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46:10

The COVID Variants: how scary are they?

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2021/02/10

"New variants of concern" is an ominous name. Today we will go through the most recent research about how scared we should be. Also, what can we do to mitigate their spread and will the vaccines work? What Did We Learn This Week: 07:26 - How Hot Will the Earth be by 2100? 10:42 - How Your Childhood Diet Affects You For Life Studytime: 16:56 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:39

Antivaxxers: how do you convert them

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2021/02/03

Vaccine hesitancy is running rampant. Today we explain why Facebook is causing it, tips to convert anti-vaxxers and the POWER OF EMPATHY (which can obviously be really hard at times). This episode is sponsored by SKILLSHARE. Go to https://www.skillshare.com/SIDENOTE for a FREE TRIAL OF THE PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP! WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK 7:08 - Would you save 1 human over 100 dogs? 13:21 - There are no animals on land that do not have a left and right side of their body that isn’t a mirror image of

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57:50

Crying: why do your eyes leak?

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2021/01/27

We are the only animals that cry emotionally. Scientists don't know exactly why we do it, but all of our theories lead us to believe it is a healthy practice, and maybe we should seek it out. Today we are going to explain all the up to date research about BALLING YOUR EYES OUT! WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 7:40 - Why Platypus Are So Weird 12:40 - Do Bees Have Consciousness? STUDYTIME: 18:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:03

Boredom: creative catalyst or horrible feeling?

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2021/01/20

The science of boredom is confusing. Depending on the study it is considered helpful, or harmful. Today we are going to look into why, and how we can all cope or even thrive in the midst of pandemic boredom. WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK 5:04 -Astronomers have detected millions of signals from an intelligent civilization 13:08 - dark-eyed junco come to Toronto from the arctic STUDYTIME: 18:11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:46

Winter: how to cope and thrive!

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2021/01/13

All humans experience winter. The pandemic is a form of winter, forcing us to be stagnant, stay inside and reflect. There are fascinating psychological studies on how to cope with the winter, and how to even make it your FAVOURITE SEASON!? WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 8:04 - how biodiversity makes you happy 12:24 - trees bud in SUMMER!? STUDYTIME: 15:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:32

Marijuana: what happens when you quit?

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2020/12/16

Weed changes your brain, so what happens if you stop? Today we explain what happens when you get stoned, what endocannabinoids do in our body and how they create LEGIT WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS! WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 5:50 - Human language evolved as GOSSIP! 8:39 - Driving under the influence of CBD does not affect your ability to drive STUDY TIME on QUITTING WEED: 15:00 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:01

Humour: what makes something funny?

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2020/12/09

The science of comedy is complicated. It involves complex neurophysiology, culture, context and … feeling safe? We evolved language between 80,000 - 160,000 years ago and jokes evolved alongside that. Today we will break down what makes something funny, why laughing feels good and teach you how to become a funnier person! WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 8:20 - We NEED To Use Natural Dyes!!! 15:25 - Does The Brain Resemble the Universe? STUDYTIME: 22:17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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54:15

Drinking Alcohol: how bad is it?

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2020/12/02

Vodka, Beer or Cider? Is one worse than others? With the holidays coming, being stuck at home and drinking can become a vice. So, according to physiology, how bad is it? Today we talk about why you get drunk, if small amounts can be healthy and why alcohol can feel “fun”. WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 3:00 - Female Hares Can Get Pregnant Twice at the Same Time 6:50 - What If You Lost Your Sense Of Smell? STUDYTIME: DRINKING ALCOHOL 10:23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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47:34

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: What's the gossip?

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2020/11/25

Spring 2021? Moderna better than Pfizer? 94.5% vs. 90%? What details do we know about these slique new super BRILLIANTLY MADE COVID-19 vaccines? All around it is hopeful news, but we will explain some caveats to the press releases, why conservatives are less likely to get it and all the info you need for your next zoom cocktail party ... WDWLTW: 4:40 - MURDER HORNETS ARE BACK!?!? 8:20 - Jeans are ruining the planet, here's how! STUDYTIME on COVID-19 VACCINES: 14:05 Hosted on Acast. See

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53:48

Among Us: how video games play with your emotions

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2020/11/18

Video games, such as Among Us, have become popular in a pandemic, but why do we as humans love them? Studies find it is about guilt, the reward pathways of the brain and making things taboo feel normal. Also we start of the top by talking about the MEANING OF LIFE!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:51

Crushes - why do we get them? ft. DJ Mausner

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2020/11/04

A brain while crushing is similar to people on COCAINE! In the past people thought a crush was a lovesicknesses disease that caused you to become obsessed, and mentally ill. They even thought the lovesick disease was passed through your eyes. Now studies explain it is controlled by neurons in your brain, and it all starts when you are young. Today we are joined by comedian @djmausner to talk about first crush, our biggest crushes right now, and when in our lives we got THE MOST LOVESICK! Hosted on

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47:28

Take Out - how bad is it?

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2020/10/28

Styrofoam, aluminum, plastic - which is worse? Also, new studies show we are getting way more takeout in the pandemic, so what does that mean for the environment? And, WHY DON’T WE BURN ALL OUR STYROFOAM LIKE EUROPE!? There is SO much fascinating information to learn about when studying take out WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK: 2:36 - The soon to be built, world's largest solar farm!!! 6:17 - The migration of birds and insects and HOW MANY ARE FLYING AROUND YOU RIGHT NOW STUDYTIME: TAKEOUT 13:07

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1:24:56

Pet Peeves - where do they come from? ft. I Have To...

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2020/10/21

This ep is LOL! Chewing loudly, nails on a chalkboard, LEAVING FOOD IN THE SINK!? Everyone has a pet peeve, but where do they come from, why do they exist and HOW CAN YOU OVERCOME THEM!? We are speak with the HILARIOUS DUO Stacey Kay and Kayla Bulmer of the AMAZING HILARIOUS podcast I Have To Call My Sister about their pet peeves, and add in the science throughout! STUDYTIME - Pet Peeves ft. I Have To Call My Sister Podcast: 12:24 What did we learn this week?: 3:38 - what is the funniest joke in the

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34:57

Muscles: how do you get JACKED!?

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2020/10/14

The science of muscles, motivation and steroids is fascinating. In recent years it seems humans have become obsessed with health and fitness, but what does science say? Also, is 'roid rage' real? We break it all down today! STUDYTIME: MUSCLES 02:53 WDWLTW: 28:35 - puppy dog eyes have evolved to manipulate you! 31:25 - how much garbage is in space? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:08

Houseplants - how do they help your health?

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2020/10/07

Volatile organic compounds, nature bathing, repotting plants and your heart rate, there are a lot of studies about houseplants and your health ... but is it all good? STUDYTIME - Houseplants: 02:46 WDWLTW: 28:34 - Is twitter racist? 36:35 - if you see a firefly flying ... it's dying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:26

What You'll Eat on Mars ft. Dr. Proctor

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2020/09/30

Dried fruits, simple veggies, PINEAPPLE EVEN!? WHAT WILL HUMANS EAT ON MARS!? Dr. Sian Proctor is an incredible food scientist who spent months living on a MARS SIMULATION! She has applied this knowledge to better understand sustainable eating here on Earth but ALSO predict what we will be eating on MARS!!! Dr. Proctor Interview: 2:22 What Did We Learn This Week: 53:49 - how orange and red veggies and fruit can make you look more tanned 57:55 - can acetaminophen help help you take risks!? Hosted on

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