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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 LEARNING!
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- 3 days ago42 min
The AMOC Collapse has begun - how screwed are we?
On today's episode, we’re talking about the one spot on earth that has been cooling called the ‘cold blob’ south of Greenland, that is concerning scientists. This blob is connected to the world’s biggest conveyor belt of ocean currents called the AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) and we discuss how it relates to this cold blob, and what can happen when it collapses, as scientists share shocking new weather research about this dynamic phenomena! To leave us a message on AMOC, the climate crisis or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/amoc.htmlhttps://edmed.seadatanet.org/report/6178/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0006-5https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adk1189 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Which is worse: smoking or vaping? (THE ANSWER CHANGED)
On today’s episode, we’re talking about the new research behind vaping nicotine. How vape companies have manipulated users to become more addicted, how vaping can affect your lungs, brain, penis and your ability to be happy. Also, more young people have switched back to smoking! To leave us a message on vaping, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02962-yhttps://academic.oup.com/carcin/article-abstract/47/1/bgag015/8555982?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=falsehttps://www.moffitt.org/endeavor/archive/new-research-raises-questions-about-vaping-and-cancer-risk/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12197008/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
The scam artist trying to ruin Toronto
On today’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when one of the coolest cities in the world - Toronto, finds itself at the centre of a scam artist who's trying to gain power (Brad Bradford aka Bradford Bradford).We also are talking about the 2026 Toronto Mayoral Election, Mamdani, why you should vote for Mayor Olivia Chow, what happens when right wing politicians latch on to right wing talking points to gain power, but have no plan for what happens after being elected. For Torontonians (you can find all information on how, when and where to vote here https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/) To leave us a message on your municipal elections, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://nowtoronto.com/news/toronto-water-union-tceu-local-416-pushes-back-bradford-25-per-cent-bill-cut/https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/brad-bradford-wants-to-scrap-toronto-s-land-transfer-tax-for-some-some-say-the-math-doesn-t-add-up/article_9267d249-5857-46af-ac9b-b970a0803c1f.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 30, 202644 min
Your brain on ACID (WE TOOK LSD!)
On today’s episode, we’re talking about Acid, LSD and psychedelics! All the science on why it turns people vegetarian, why it trips your brain out and Greg’s recent acid trip… in the name of science! To leave us a message on acid, other drugs, or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/psilocybin-might-make-your-brain-live-in-the-moment/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10910-z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 23, 20261h 5m
The Psychology of “Never Enough” (RICH PEOPLE SUCK)
On today’s episode, we’re talking about… MONEY! Why does it feel like it’s never enough?! We get into research on the psychology of financial stress, how money changes people and why rich people are the worst. Also, does money buy happiness?To leave us a message on money, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23990553/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25821911/https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1132491?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1118373109https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11238-021-09802-7https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1011492107https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Money-Beliefs-and-Financial-Behaviors%3A-Development-Klontz-Britt/3573bdf5c5eb307ab90c8b15a954b928c287deb2https://www.emerald.com/ijbm/article-abstract/doi/10.1108/IJBM-07-2025-0503/1383448/Social-comparison-financial-anxiety-and-financial?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/278025378_THE_WEALTHY_A_FINANCIAL_PSYCHOLOGICAL_PROFILEhttps://inomics.com/news/stealing-candy-from-children-paul-piff-and-team-win-2026-econ-ig-nobel-for-study-linking-social-class-to-bad-behavior-1555005 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 16, 202652 min
Are human penis sizes shrinking?
We’re back! On today’s episode, we are talking about human penis size! What is the actual average? Why are human penises large? Also, we talk about pesticides, DDT and will penises even exist in the future?To leave us a message on ‘penis size’, topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://apple.news/A-5J44x5fQUKxDY2Afvocowhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margit-Fischer https://apple.news/PA-i8UzKr6ykeNTdL027DTq https://www.science.org/content/article/how-big-average-penis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 9, 202652 min
Why bisexual guys are superior, biologically
On today’s episode, we discuss Bisexual Men and Bisexuality. Are Bi-Men more evolutionary advanced, the genetic science and social-science behind homosexuality and bisexuality, and the harmful misconceptions around bisexuality, and MORE!To leave us a message on Bisexual Men / Bisexuality, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9220407/“On the Origin of Sex” by Lixing Sunhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33336644/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737609/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3182741/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 2, 202653 min
The “Number Go Up” Addiction
We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large. To leave us a message on 'Number Go Up' addiction, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animalhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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