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October 14, 2020 Muscles: how do you get JACKED!?
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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35 min
October 07, 2020 Houseplants - how do they help your health?
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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43 min
September 30, 2020 What You'll Eat on Mars ft. Dr. Proctor
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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1 hr 4 min
September 23, 2020 Face Creams: are they just hype?
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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41 min
September 16, 2020 WAP: The Science of Arousal
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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48 min
September 09, 2020 Android vs. Apple w/ Marques Brownlee
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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1 hr 5 min
September 02, 2020 Meditation: does it really work?
Meditation activates your default mode network, but how? Can meditating help other people around you? What is the best way to meditate? We answer it all and also have some v centred, chill and relaxed scientific convoszszzz!

What Did We Learn This Week:

5:08 - why collagen in skin creams is FAKE

8:00 - why being a jerk doesn't help your life

Meditation STUDYTIME:

11:18

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45 min
August 19, 2020 WTF is Economics? ft. Anna Gifty
Are economists evil or the backbone of society? Anna Gifty explains economics, sociology and how diversity on wall street can prevent economic crashes.

What did we learn this week:

1:32 - are government assistance programs cost effective?

5:36 - how our gut bacteria eats us when we die

Anna Gifty on Economics:

9:15

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1 hr 17 min
August 05, 2020 How Will The Universe End? ft. Katie Mack
The end will come, but how? Katie Mack, the brilliant cosmologist and author of the new book The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking) is here to blow our minds and honestly, change our perception of ... EVERYTHING! Also, go buy her book! We loved it, it made us laugh, cry, challenged us and explained complex concepts of physics in the most incredible and simple ways. We love Katie, we love this convo and we LOVE HER BOOK!
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1 hr 23 min
July 29, 2020 Masks - do they work against Coronavirus?
This is the updated science on masks. How many droplets do they stop? What are the best kinds? How can you test them yourselves.

What Did We Learn This Week?:

2:00 - the history of breathing

8:30 - why are some people more sensitive to pain?

STUDYTIME:

12:20 - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MASKS!
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49 min

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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…