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!!!

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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!

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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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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 world according to science?

7:43 - why are there so many crab like physical forms?

 

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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?

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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

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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!?

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Glycerol, retinol, phenoxyethanol - chemicals galore! Are face cream ingredients fake or do they actually help your skin? There is a lot of misinformation out there, but one cream we study today truly is the best!

WDWLTW:

04:14 - you were lied to about sperm

06:47 - a molecule in honeybee venom can prevent breast cancer

STUDYTIME:

12:24 - Face creams

 

 

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The vulva, lubrication and Bartholin's glands contribute to a WAP! In fact, there is a reason why Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's song is a scientific masterpiece. We will explain it to you, plus some fascinating science about sexuality and why we all love WAP WAP WAPs!

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Marques Brownlee is the king of tech on YouTube. Today he explains how the pandemic is affecting tech product roll outs, if Mitch needs to drop his Android for an iPhone, and how he cultivated over 11 million subscribers on YouTube.

What Did We Learn This Week:

1:25 - why your musical taste freezes at age 30

6:50 - why head lice is an evolutionary advantage

Marques Brownlee Interview:

10:22

 

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