254 episodes

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 LEARNING!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE AsapSCIENCE

    • Science

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 LEARNING!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rejection: why it hurts and how to deal with it

    Rejection: why it hurts and how to deal with it

    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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Kegels: can they improve your sex life?

    Kegels: can they improve your sex life?

    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/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 45 min
    Gay Face: why do so many gay people look similar?

    Gay Face: why do so many gay people look similar?

    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/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 54 min
    Bird Watching Trip: COME BIRD WITH US!

    Bird Watching Trip: COME BIRD WITH US!

    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.

    • 55 sec
    Cults vs. Communes: is it time to join one?

    Cults vs. Communes: is it time to join one?

    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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 56 min
    Saunas: is sweating really that good for you?

    Saunas: is sweating really that good for you?

    Saunas or thermotherapy, is a way of making your body SUPER hot in order to feel better and hopefully have a positive physiological response. The popularity of sauna bathing has increased in recent years, but is there a good reason for it? It may feel good, but the science of saunas may say something else about how they affect your body.
    STUDYTIME: Are saunas actually good for you?
    WDWLTW:
    bird watching recap
    RESOURCES:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042662/v
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14017431.2024.2302159
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/#B47
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556521002916
    https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724
    https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00076.2022
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7908414/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr

Top Podcasts In Science

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES
Choses à Savoir
Choses à Savoir CERVEAU
Choses à Savoir
Votre cerveau
France Culture
Why We Care
Tiphaine Marie
Choses à Savoir PLANETE
Choses à Savoir
Neurosapiens
Neurosapiens

You Might Also Like

The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
Studio71
Psychobabble with Tyler Oakley & Korey Kuhl
Tyler Oakley, Korey Kuhl, and Audacy
Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Team Coco & Nicole Byer
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry & Studio71
Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx Monsoon
Moguls of Media
Happy Wife Happy Life
Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick