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The population is going to decrease soon. Different studies predict that it will peak within our lifetime and decrease or stabilize for the first time in recorded history. This is existentially scary for many corporations and some politicians, but some scientists and demographers think it could be a solution to mall of our problems? The science of population is fascinating so LEZZZZ GOHH!!!!

WDWLTW:

• FOMO and having kids
• Does India have more people than China?

STUDYTIME: Population decrease - how bad is it going to get?

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Edging, gooning or surfing are all terms for coming close to orgasm before stopping, and then continuing on after. It is popular to do, and can be helpful for premature ejaculation or getting to know your own body. New research says it could also lead to sexual compulsive behaviour and other issues. Today we use science to get to the bottom of it!

WDWLTW:

What is Squirting?

Why gender equality helps societies

STUDYTIME: Edging - is it helpful for sex, or can it cause issues?

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Tattooing is on the rise, but new research says people are regretting them more and more. Today we explain the science behind how tattoos work, the history of tattooing on humans (and why we've done it for thousands of years) and how tattoo regret might be on the rise.

What Did We Learn This Week:

Cigarette companies are creating popular foods that are bad for us

Population studies are now using cell phones to understand how many people are alive on Earth

STUDYTIME: Tattoos - are they going out of style?

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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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