The science of gift giving is complex. It is a prosocial behaviour but it makes Greg panic and Mitch hates performing while receiving gifts. What is going on here? What Did We Learn This Week: 2:53 - Why We Won't Have Banana's in 20 years 8:05 - There is a Disease Where You POO When You Enter BOOKSTORES!? STUDYTIME: 12:08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gift-Giving: panic inducing or pure joy?

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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 COWSbusting a famous myth
 Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4734881/
https://sanlab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2015/05/39-Decety-39.pdf
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797610374741?casa_token=kNRlwTonRDkAAAAA%3AbzbCxtAnDDbz1LjrIzTsE_2PCjG9sA1cVrtREzfxNTg7vUJVTwWIYmyQnDGPSvWoqrzRiakmYPYm
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-rejection-sensitivity-4682652
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6968853/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/04/19/a-psychology-professor-teaches-us-how-to-overcome-our-rejection-emotion/?sh=11267092345c
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4734881/
https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type;=pdf&doi;=e2691c89353ff81725350c097099c7d4799b3646
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/04/rejection#:~:text=Social%20rejection%20increases%20anger%2C%20anxiety,in%20Psychological%20Science%2C%202011). https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/04/19/a-psychology-professor-teaches-us-how-to-overcome-our-rejection-emotion/?sh=11402d5b345c 
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Rejection: why it hurts and how to deal with it

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 are recycling concrete
 References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555898/#:~:text=Kegel's%20study%20showed%20that%20the,incontinence%20and%20genital%20organ%20prolapse. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8699493/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36205811/ https://www.physiotherapyjournal.com/article/S0031-9406(19)30007-0/abstract https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9777910/

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Kegels: can they improve your sex life?

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.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/07/new-artificial-intelligence-can-tell-whether-youre-gay-or-straight-from-a-photograph https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682754/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29389215/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25550146/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/#CR18 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682754/ 
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Gay Face: why do so many gay people look similar?

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.

Bird Watching Trip: COME BIRD WITH US!

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 they so popular right now?
WDWLTW:the first high res image of a brain may change anythingsome anti-depressants don't work on night owls
 REFERENCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Oaks_Community,_Virginia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intentional_community https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/04/30/research-about-communes-and-utopian-societies-has-uncovered-these-important-lessons/?sh=5b5af90f283c 
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Gift-Giving: panic inducing or pure joy?

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