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Wicked, Survivor, The Substance, Taylor Swift - we break down all of our opinions on the years hottest topics to end out 2024 with a controversial bang!
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Are we becoming parents?!
47:53|Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE!To call in an ask us a question go to asapscience.com/chatCock Rings: why is everyone using them now?
57:21|Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with over 50% of gay and bisexual men currently using them. So why have they become popular, how do they work and are there any issues with sliding a cock ring over your penis and testicles?STUDYTIME: Why are cock rings so popular?WDWLTWwhy it is good to ITCHthe largest cannabis study ever completedHemorrhoids: you will likely get one, so what do you do?
49:18|50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid named "Jenny"STUDYTIME: What are hemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?WDWLTW:how long does it take to make a habitThe art of Felix Gonzalez-TorresWe give up! Why things feel so bad right now
01:08:18|The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science to cope - but in the end is there a solution? Trump's inauguration, tariff's, racism, inequality, gun rights, statues, labour issues, war, genocide - are things actually getting worse or is it all in your head?STUDYTIME: Why do things feel so bad right now?WDWLTW:AI predicting weatheris peeing contagious?Bird Flu: are we about to face the next pandemic?
51:25|The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explaining everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu.STUDYTIME: Is Bird Flu the next pandemic?WDWLTW: Mirror life - we must stop studying thisthe morality of humansFeeling sick? Are 'zinc supplements' the solution?
47:02|Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaonSTUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness?What Did We Learn This Week?gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweetthe plastic in your home is killing you!Are Bike Lanes Causing Traffic?
51:38|Bike lanes are a huge controversial issue here in Toronto. Doug Ford is wanting to rip out the bike lanes in Toronto saying it causes traffic, others say the bike lanes decrease traffic and this is just a way for him to distract people from his policy issues around the SPA and new highway.Bike lanes have been studied by urban planners, and there are statistics around designated bike lanes, safety and traffic - so today we will explain the hard facts about a very emotional issue.What does creatine do and why is everyone taking it?
59:55|Creatine is one of the most studied supplements. It now has new research saying it could help with cognitive decline, aging and even injury recovery. Today we break down all the up to date creatine science to understand if everyone should be taking it!Studytime: Is Creatine the new wonder drug?WDWLTW:what does binge drinking do to your brain long termwhy right wing podcasts and YouTubers are nefarious