Whether 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

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HAPPY 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

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We 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

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Skeptics and believers, gather round! There's been buzz about UFOs lately, so we’re here to uncover the TRUTH! We’re going to discuss what these objects likely are and what our odds are of finding extraterrestrial life in the universe. 

What did we learn this week?

2:14 Scientists Have Developed a THIRD THUMB?! 

7:31 How Can You Identify A Baltimore Oriole?

Studytime: 14:46 

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We’re celebrating vaccinations with an episode all about needles. Why are we so scared of them? What is the evolutionary basis behind that fear? We even share some tips on how to get over that fear! 

What did we learn this week?

1:16 Why are otters so cute and playful?!

9:18 How come if cats fits, they sits? / Why do cats love small spaces so much?

Studytime: 13:09

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Summer's coming! And after a year of quarantine, we thought we could use some science to motivate us. We'll be looking at calorie counting - does it even work, or is it not quite as simple as some make it seem? What happens when you work out your muscles, and how do steroids actually work?

What did we learn this week?

4:10 The fungus that takes over ants

8:35 The impact of eye contact between dog's and their owners

13:16 Studytime

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Today’s episode is about DREAMS! Not your hopes and dreams, but the kind you have when you’re fast asleep. Why do you have dreams? What they actually mean? And what’s going on inside your brain as you dream?! Don’t sleep on this one! 

What did we learn this week?

7:01 When Does Cognitive Empathy Develop in Humans?

13:25 Our Ancestors Adapted So That We Could Get Drunk?! 

20:13 Studytime

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This is EXPLICIT, so make sure you’re not listening with young ones around! We’re talking about sex, our own bodies, sharing personal sex stories, and also looking at the evolution of penises and the decrease of male fertility around the world. If you’re down to listen to us talk about sexual health, this one’s for you! 

What did we learn this week?

4:26 Swarms of Mayflies are Basically An Orgy?

10:20 American Honey is Radioactive?

Studytime: 15:34

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Today we’re spilling the TEA on…well, the science of tea and also the Monarchy! With Harry and Meghan interview and the passing of Prince Philip, it seemed like an interesting time to investigate The Monarchy. Are they inbred and proliferating a blood disease? Bloody hell! 

What did we learn this week? 6:40 Your Body Ages at Three DISTINCT Ages?!

9:33 Birds Are Born Knowing How to Fly South for the Winter?!

Studytime: 14:35

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Science is ELITIST, and today the incredible science communicator Raven the Science Maven (who is getting her DANG PHD IN SCICOMM) helps explain why, but also teach us all about the intricacies of science communication.

WDWLTW:

2:53 - this is the only way music can help you focus!

9:06 - when did the first domesticated dog come to the America's?

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