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Something unsettling happens when you separate twins at birth

Jun 4, 2026

What happens when you separate identical twins are birth? Go to https://groundnews.com/ASAP for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link. Today we're looking at some of the wildest twin studies and research to finally answer the question of Nature vs Nurture. What's more important: your genes or your environment? Are you born smart or does your school matter more? Sources and Further Reading: https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/sources-human-psychological-differences-minnesota-study-twins-reared-apart-1990-thomas-j https://www.psypost.org/major-iq-differences-in-identical-twins-linked-to-schooling-challenging-decades-of-research/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825003853?via%3Dihub https://ki.se/en/research/research-infrastructure-and-environments/core-facilities-for-research/the-swedish-twin-registry https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasas-twins-study-results-published-in-science-journal/ https://www.nature.com/articles/ng.3285 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23919982/

This substance could revolutionize human waste

May 12, 2026

What if we could stop billions of tires from becoming pure waste? Turns out, we may be closer than you think! We partnered with Hyundai Canada and McMaster University to help highlight an incredible project aiming to turn tire waste into hockey pucks. Following some breakthrough science by the team at McMaster, they’ve not only been successful in the creation of a ‘green’ puck, but have also been able to take the principles further by turning used tires into a silicone. This not only uses waste material that would otherwise end up in a landfill, but also significantly reduces the environmental impact of the silicone itself! You can check out Professor Brook's breakthrough research here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/abs/pii/S1434193X22050733 And their initiative to transform tires into useful materials here: https://www.neoparaco.com/home

You’ll never look at it the same after this video

Apr 29, 2026

The anal breakthrough is a key part of all animal evolution. This video starts at the beginning of the universe, and then explains how life on Earth led to human consciousness - but ONLY due to the amazing creation of a human anus. :) Written by: Gregory Brown Animations by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Šarlija Resources and further learning: Belk, et al. (2016). Biology: science for life. Fifth edition. Pearson. Godfrey-Smith, Peter. Living On Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024. Godfrey-Smith, Peter. Metazoa: Animal Life and the Birth of the Mind. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2020. Kukushkin, Nicolay (2025). One Hand Clapping: Unraveling the Mystery of the Human Mind. Prometheus Books, 2025. Prescod-Weinstein, Chanda (2021). The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred. Bold Type Books, 2021

The Pi Song 4.0 (Memorize 400 Digits Of π)

Mar 13, 2026

Get our Pi Merch: https://asapscience.com/shop We appreciate all your support so much! Written, Produced and Animated by Mitchell Moffit LYRICS-- 3.14159 this is pi, followed by 2653589 circumference over di-ameter 7-9 then 323 o-m-g, can’t you see? 8462643 and now we’re on a spree 38 and 32 now we’re blue, oh who knew! 7 thousand 9 hundred 50 and then 2 88 and 41, so much fun, now a run! 97 16939937 51 - halfway DONE 058 now don’t be late, 209 where’s the wine 7-4 it’s on the floor, then 9-4-4-5-9 230 we gotta go, 78 we can’t wait 1640628, we’re almost near the end keep going 62 we’re getting through, 089-9 on time 8628034 there’s only a few more 8-2 then 5-3 42-11-7-0 and 67 We’re done! Was that fun? Learning random digits so that you can brag to your friends Are you ready for more? We'll here's another hundred digits 98214 so many more 80865 let’s all high five 13-282 well look at you 306 and your bag of tricks 6470 if you go slow 9-38-4 then you will score 4-6-0-9-5 now let’s dive 505 into more pie 8 blue flying bats Over 2 gold cats 23 shoes 172 screws 5 well dressed small dogs Working 35 hour jobs Oh this song Is so absurd Just rhyming pure random words 94081 can you taste your tongue? 28481 it just can’t be done 117450 now close that door Get those numbers in your brain And keep them forevermore 284102 7-0 let’s make a stew 1938521 105559 now our final run! 644-622 948 look at you 954-930 3819 and WOAH Now let's learn one hundred more 644288 All went on a big blind date And ordered 10 plates full of food 97566 All wearing their brand new kicks In 5 different shades of a blue 9 hundred 33 You’ll climb up a tree To see 4 miles and 46 clouds 1 thing you won’t forget Is 2847 next And more than 5 friends is a crowd 648 the sign says to wait Till 233 are in queue 7867 and hey There’s no line cutting for you Now the most important rhyme, Just take a look right at the TIME 83, 165 next Look at you flex 2712 If this is boring that’s on you 019091 The race you have almost won With 456 fans 485669 They're all waiting at the line 2 clap 34 of their hands 603486 Now go pick up 10 big sticks be-4 we start 5 little fires 432664 Let’s blitz for the final show 82133936-0 726-0 2491-4127 FUN now you know We'll make this song grow Can you really fit more in that brain of yours? It’s time to find out 3724 We want more more 5870 Get in the flow 066 The devil plays tricks But 063 He can’t fool me 155 and 88 Let’s speed this up The time is late With 17 and 48 We’ll go to town and learn to skate When 81 met 52 The sun was there, the sky was blue 0920 The grass said woah Now 962 We’re at a zoo?! 8-2 look at this cute shrew It’s holding silver 925, it’s sterling?? Throw it down the drain it’s swirling 4-0 now watch this plant grow Its leaves are reaching upward 917 Silly, plants don’t go to heaven 15 go get your sunscreen With 36 or more in SPF Or else your skin will be a mess With 43 we’re in the deep sea There’s 67 creatures lurking round We must keep counting 892 the song won’t end unless you do 590360 and some Then round it out with 011 This new song you have learned a ton 33-0 Would you eat 5 bits of cheese? 305 With honey from these falling beehives? If 48 and 82 Were written on a big horseshoe 0-46 and 65 Were put away in the archive While 21 and 38 Can’t help themselves but to inflate And 41 and 46 Are working on their dj mix 95194 and 1 The digits we have almost sung With 511 our final rhyme Will land us here at 609 How sublime!! To have Pi

We finally know why it's so good for you

Jan 5, 2026

How zoning out or spacing out can completely change your brain. Genuinely useful ways to decrease phone addiction: https://youtu.be/iVKNvPB2vq8?si=tDyQquX-b0drF58w Written by: Mitchell Moffit Animated By: Mitchell Moffit and Luka Šarlija Edited by: Luka Šarlija Resources and Further Learning: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-025-02098-8 https://www.sciencealert.com/zoning-out-may-be-your-brains-rinse-cycle-study-finds https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1192439 https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/the-science-of-boredom-and-daydreaming/

What happens if masturbate for hours on end?

Dec 4, 2025

Ever heard of gooning? Since the pandemic there has been an increase in online pornography consumption. This has led to the rise in internet communities focused on prolonged masturbation sessions. Today we will explain the new science on what this is doing to people's brains and bodies. Written by: Gregory Brown Animated by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Šarlija References: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10277752/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265407517739162 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41145951/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-023-00812-3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34932564/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-45459-8 https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/1/91 https://academic.oup.com/smoa/article/9/1/100276/6956600 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10720162.2020.1766610 https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/7/2/article-p433.xml https://www.vice.com/en/article/welcome-to-the-age-of-gooning-where-porn-and-pleasure-blur-into-obsession/ https://harpers.org/archive/2025/11/the-goon-squad-daniel-kolitz-porn-masturbation-loneliness/

What your ball size says about you

Nov 6, 2025

Testicle size varies in homo sapiens - and it turns out the size, shape and even droop of your balls says a lot about you. Primate testicle size says a lot about our testicle size - so today we explain the fascinating and controversial evolutionary history of human testicles. Written by: Gregory Brown Animated by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Šarlija REFERENCES: https://www.nature.com/articles/293055a0 https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/publications/perceived-physical-strength-in-men-is-attractive-to-women-but-may/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250703-the-body-parts-evolution-still-cant-explain https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261675487_Cool_sperm_Why_some_placental_mammals_have_a_scrotum https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6146629_Swinging_high_and_low_Why_do_the_testes_hang_at_different_levels_A_theory_on_surface_area_and_thermoregulation

The shoes that broke walking

Oct 24, 2025

Thanks to Nike for sponsoring this video! Today we're trying some of their wildest new tech: Project Amplify which powers your running and walking, Mind One which calms your mind, Air Milano which adapts and regulates temperature and Aero-FIT which is fully recycled material but performs better than other high performance jersey's. Nike asked me to come to their headquarters and meet with their engineers, designers and scientists to see the innovation and science behind some of their new sportswear. Project Amplify is the first powered shoe designed for running and walking and such an interesting experience to try! Mind One and Mind Two use haptic stimulation of the feet in order to stimulate parts of the brain associating with feeling calm and focused. Aero-FIT is a material made out of waste that has been turned into a high performance yarn, and Nike Air Milano will be launched at this coming Winter Olympics for Team USA - it's a jacket that uses the properties of inflatable air pockets to keep you warm, but they can also deflate when you want to cool down.

How to trick your brain to fall asleep instantly

Oct 17, 2025

Struggling with sleep or insomnia? Wish you could fall asleep in minutes?T his science-backed guide reveals exactly what to do minute-by-minute when you can't fall asleep, and uncovers the top three most impactful habits for improving your long-term sleep quality. Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Sources and Further Reading: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40506285/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1618784/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12352136/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37738616/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40845747/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34860550/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37684151/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40813712/ https://www.jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102109

Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent?

Sep 23, 2025

What is REALLY causing the increase in autism diagnosis since the early 1990s? Is it pollution? Is it plastics? Is it Tylenol? Is it screen time? Today we explain the up to date science and research, because right now people are trying to claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy is the main reason. This information is important as ASD has been increasing in recent years, but science and research has answers outside of one specific claim. It is important that we share this video, and people understand the real cause of increased ASD diagnoses, and also why focusing on ONE CAUSE is not the real issue here. Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija References: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02636-1 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00709-9 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38592388/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28068486/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28359263/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32106698/

Debunking the bulls**t

Sep 15, 2025

Do vaccines work? Should we be worried about taking them? Today we're talking about their biggest flaw. Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Sources and Further Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-13-measles.html https://ourworldindata.org/polio https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/poliomyelitis/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumps_vaccine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Reported-acute-hepatitis-B-incidence-United-States-1980-2013-1-Figure-is-used-with_fig3_298332559 https://www.who.int/health-topics/smallpox#tab=tab_1

Why more men than ever can’t get hard

Jul 17, 2025

Erectile dysfunction is on the rise for young men, leading to what researchers are calling a "crisis in male sexuality". The scientific reasons why men are struggling to "get hard" are surprising and fascinating - today we break down all the science and ways it could be fixed. Erectile Dysfunction PODCAST: https://youtu.be/TOxmdQCwHFs?si=15uCdrK_pX9-waLZ Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and further reading: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4291852/#:~:text=The%20authors%20determined%20that%2014.8,%25 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-48778-y#science https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10237207/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10008940/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094014321018590?via%3Dihub https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11934-024-01213-9 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347082549_Behavior-Related_Erectile_Dysfunction_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-Analysis

The illusion that broken the internet

Jun 27, 2025

Some of the wildest illusions I've seen in a while Check out https://hensonshaving.com/asap and use Code: ASAP for 100 free blades with your purchase of a razor. Want to learn more about Left Brain vs Right Brain? Here's out podcast: https://youtu.be/QIgK3R3dxzI?si=wKRH4YE3tKKTuUDh Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown

How porn completely changes your brain

Jun 5, 2025

Pornography use has been increasing year on year around the world. This has led to a "crisis in male sexuality" by potentially increased erectile dysfunction in young men. On top of that, pornography use has been found to change the structure of your brain - changing all aspects of your life. Today we will explain the science of pornography, how it changes your brain, what to do about it and why it might be leading to erectile dysfunction. Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02699-z https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.16431 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38413365/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35433194/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32675049/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34723731/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38026725/

It took me 30+ years to realize what I’ll teach you in 10 minutes

May 7, 2025

This one is a little different and a bit more personal. The psychology of perfectionism is a fascinating topic that delves into the roots of why some people feel compelled to strive for flawlessness in every aspect of their lives. It can be both good and bad, I wanted to explore the psychological reasons why. Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija and Mitchell Moffit Drawn by: Mitchell Moffit References and Further Reading: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=106424 https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/2626/1/Curran%20%26%20Hill%20%282018%29%20PB.pdf https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fbul0000138 https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0021-843X.100.1.98 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886919301989?via%3Dihub https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315536255-20/perfectionism-therapeutic-context-paul-hewitt-gordon-flett-samuel-mikail-david-kealy-lisa-zhang https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/10/antidote-achievement-culture? https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/bul-bul0000138.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471015315300039?via%3Dihub https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-18582-8_8 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315536255-14/perfectionism-health-danielle-molnar-fuschia-sirois-gordon-flett-william-janssen-paul-hewitt https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10802-014-9947-9 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12333 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07481187.2014.946625 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005796717301146?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S22113649193001 20?via%3Dihub https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344878061_Flaws_in_Flawlessness_Perfectionism_as_a_New_Technology_Driven_Mental_Disorder

Why ketamine is suddenly so popular

Mar 27, 2025

Ketamine has been rising in popularity now for years. The biochemistry and science of the drug is fascinating - leading to doctors, therapists and the general public using it more often. It potentially cures depression - while also being extremely dangerous. So what is going on with Ketamine, and why is everyone doing it now? Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37463-3 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40099-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-023-01675-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-025-01523-3 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/08/28/elon-musks-shadow-rule https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-025-02071-w

The Pi Song 3.0 (Memorize 300 Digits Of π)

Mar 13, 2025

Get our Pi Merch: https://asapscience.com/shop The Pi Song 4.0 (Memorize 400 Digits Of π): https://youtu.be/q-9PXV0UfkA?si=T3pXrZa-7rcsgGX3 We appreciate all your support so much! Written, Produced and Animated by Mitchell Moffit LYRICS-- 3.14159 this is pi, followed by 2653589 circumference over di-ameter 7-9 then 323 o-m-g, can’t you see? 8462643 and now we’re on a spree 38 and 32 now we’re blue, oh who knew! 7 thousand 9 hundred 50 and then 2 88 and 41, so much fun, now a run! 97 16939937 51 - halfway DONE 058 now don’t be late, 209 where’s the wine 7-4 it’s on the floor, then 9-4-4-5-9 230 we gotta go, 78 we can’t wait 1640628, we’re almost near the end keep going 62 we’re getting through, 089-9 on time 8628034 there’s only a few more 8-2 then 5-3 42-11-7-0 and 67 We’re done! Was that fun? Learning random digits so that you can brag to your friends Are you ready for more? We'll here's another hundred digits 98214 so many more 80865 let’s all high five 13-282 well look at you 306 and your bag of tricks 6470 if you go slow 9-38-4 then you will score 4-6-0-9-5 now let’s dive 505 into more pie 8 blue flying bats Over 2 gold cats 23 shoes 172 screws 5 well dressed small dogs Working 35 hour jobs Oh this song Is so absurd Just rhyming pure random words 94081 can you taste your tongue? 28481 it just can’t be done 117450 now close that door Get those numbers in your brain And keep them forevermore 284102 7-0 let’s make a stew 1938521 105559 now our final run! 644-622 948 look at you 954-930 3819 and WOAH Now let's learn one hundred more 644288 All went on a big blind date And ordered 10 plates full of food 97566 All wearing their brand new kicks In 5 different shades of a blue 9 hundred 33 You’ll climb up a tree To see 4 miles and 46 clouds 1 thing you won’t forget Is 2847 next And more than 5 friends is a crowd 648 the sign says to wait Till 233 are in queue 7867 and hey There’s no line cutting for you Now the most important rhyme, Just take a look right at the TIME 83, 165 next Look at you flex 2712 If this is boring that’s on you 019091 The race you have almost won With 456 fans 485669 They're all waiting at the line 2 clap 34 of their hands 603486 Now go pick up 10 big sticks be-4 we start 5 little fires 432664 Let’s blitz for the final show 82133936-0 726-0 2491-4127 FUN now you know Pi 3.0

This magnet can invert your brain, and it’s saving lives

Feb 6, 2025

Transcranial Magnetic Therapy is a new way in which doctors and physicians physically alter your brain to make you less sad. It feels like a sci-fi concepts, but new research states that in the future we all might get giant magnets put on our head that changes our brain and makes us happier?! Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34990384/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29726344/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37806717/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33834408/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36129719/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31207865/

Everything you need to know about BIRD FLU

Jan 29, 2025

Should we be worried about Bird Flu? Are we on the brink of another pandemic? More details on our podcast: https://youtu.be/Nxhvq4H56Y4?si=qbJ1Nt1pvFGojSZ2 Created by: Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown Written by: Gregory Brown & Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08054-z https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08254-7 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03805-4 https://www.science.org/content/article/why-hasn-t-bird-flu-pandemic-started https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03256-3 https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/php/avian-flu-summary/chart-epi-curve-ah5n1.html https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158286 https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.adt0180 https://theconversation.com/no-were-not-one-mutation-away-from-an-h5n1-bird-flu-pandemic-here-are-the-facts-247139 https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/mammals.html https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/m0106-h5-birdflu-death.html https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/data-map-commercial.html https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/php/avian-flu-summary/chart-epi-curve-ah5n1.html https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/avian-influenza-h5n1/prevention-risks.html

The Male G-Spot

Jan 16, 2025

Our experiences and advice if you want to try it: https://youtu.be/oD7uYYS7tn8?si=nzycPA4-aSGbzcET Is there a male G-spot and does it lead to the most intense pleasure ever? Written by: Gregory Brown & Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8498956/ https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article-abstract/20/2/126/6986022 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ca.23006 https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article-abstract/17/4/603/6973868#no-access-message https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-020-00392-6 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ca.23006

Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon

Dec 5, 2024

Are we really about to create a moon base with a permanent human presence? Check out Omni-Heat Infinity products here: https://www.columbia.com/gold?mid=brand_organic_social&eid=instagram&nid=OHI&oid=asapscience&did=&uid=&gid= The Artemis Moon Mission is a massive project set to send humans back into space and on the lunar surface once again. Written and Edited by Mitchell Moffit

The Biggest Lie About AI

Nov 28, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is here. AI is everywhere, and Chat-GPT is being used often by people across the globe. It may seem like a simple act, but the environmental implications of using Chat-GPT, especially the water consumption is surprising. There is a lot that people don't want you to know about the environmental costs of AI so today we are going to explain them. Thanks to Professors Ian Clarke and Ayumi Goto at OCAD university for helping to inspire this episode. And thank you to Emmy and Aila for working on this with me. Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00601-w https://www.nature.com/articles/news.2011.348 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00580-4 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.03271 https://undark.org/2024/02/20/ai-environmental-footprint/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0csmzfYEdUda5An7y12fK6ZayXLyo5UYappZT2CgwCC8xwCAyecGTeE4aAlVBEALw_wcB https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RW15mgm https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsofts-water-consumption-jumps-34-percent-amid-ai-boom/#:~:text=Microsoft%20said%20that%20the%20company,for%20its%20cloud%20data%20centers. https://www.infiniti-it.co.uk/news/tech-news/the-importance-of-cleaning-your-data-centre#:~:text=Dust%2C%20debris%2C%20and%20dirt%20can,clean%20has%20always%20been%20important

Why do gay people look like that?

Oct 3, 2024

Is GAY VOICE real? https://youtu.be/gEp2eLw_f_Y?si=QM3X5MjQFNQwaYBg Is there a "gay face" look? Today we're diving into the controversial research and morphological differences between gay and straight people. Written by: Gregory Brown & Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Mitchell Moffit References and Further Reading https://gwern.net/doc/psychology/2021-gonzalezalvarez.pdf https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijop.12811 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/sep/07/new-artificial-intelligence-can-tell-whether-youre-gay-or-straight-from-a-photograph https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2015/jul/24/gay-genes-science-is-on-the-right-track-were-born-this-way-lets-deal-with-it https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682754/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-014-0454-4

What your language says about you

Aug 29, 2024

The benefits of being bilingual are shocking! Here's what it does to your brain. Become bilingual with Duolingo today https://app.adjust.com/1fix1l98?og_title=Lisa Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Max Simmons References and Further Reading https://legacy.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Specialist-Councils/SLIC-21%20Impact%20of%20Second%20Language%20Learning.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324728/ https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2019/bilingualism-start-early-and-earn-all-your-benefits/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1016777/full https://theconversation.com/why-bilinguals-may-have-a-memory-advantage-new-research-211530 https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-020-0581-1

Why do gay people sound like that?

Jun 21, 2024

Is GAY FACE real? https://youtu.be/n6JJyrX1u44?si=NAxazRhjR2LcQewI There is a lot of new research on the 'gay accent' or 'gay voice' - and why it might be that gay men and gay women speak differently than hetero people Written by: Gregory Brown & Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Sarlija Drawn by: Gregory Brown References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7497419/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/455948 https://web.archive.org/web/20071101043238/http://www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca/bin2/020218c.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_male_speech https://www.rowdymagazine.com/post/why-do-gay-men-sound-like-~that~

It's way different than you think

Apr 12, 2024

What People Think About Before Dying: https://youtu.be/vcd0e94j_jI?si=74kdNnxfVqNBgsqp New research found out what it FEELS like when you die. Scientists were able to study the brains of people who were being resuscitated with CPR and then interviewed the ones who CAME BACK TO LIFE to figure out what it feels like to die. Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Sarlija Animated by: Max Simmons Sources and further reading: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/09/230914175140.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30528484/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864873/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9163770/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30725663/ https://apple.news/AiSfkM1ZPShOjquOuwH-QGg https://neurosciencenews.com/lucid-dying-cpr-21785/

The Pi Song 2.0 (Memorize 200 Digits Of π)

Mar 7, 2024

Check out our Pi Merch: https://asapscience.com/shop The Pi Song 4.0 (Memorize 300 Digits Of π): https://youtu.be/q-9PXV0UfkA?si=zfptIFfbdWfPE7iL The End Of The Universe Song: https://youtu.be/o6UPfdhOHIY Written and Produced by Mitchell Moffit Animated by Max Simmons and Mitchell Moffit ---LYRICS--- 3.14159 this is pi, followed by 2653589 circumference over di-ameter 7-9 then 323 o-m-g, can’t you see? 8462643 and now we’re on a spree 38 and 32 now we’re blue, oh who knew! 7 thousand 9 hundred 50 and then 2 88 and 41, so much fun, now a run! 97 16939937 51 - halfway DONE 058 now don’t be late, 209 where’s the wine 7-4 it’s on the floor, then 9-4-4-5-9 230 we gotta go, 78 we can’t wait 1640628, we’re almost near the end keep going 62 we’re getting through, 089-9 on time 8628034 there’s only a few more 8-2 then 5-3 42-11-7-0 and 67 We’re done! Was that fun? Learning random digits so that you can brag to your friends Are you ready for more? We'll here's another hundred digits 98214 so many more 80865 let’s all high five 13-282 well look at you 306 and your bag of tricks 6470 if you go slow 9-38-4 then you will score 4-6-0-9-5 now let’s dive 505 into more pie 8 blue flying bats Over 2 gold cats 23 shoes 172 screws 5 well dressed small dogs Working 35 hour jobs Oh this song Is so absurd Just rhyming pure random words 94081 can you taste your tongue? 28481 it just can’t be done 117450 now close that door Get those numbers in your brain And keep them forevermore 284102 7-0 let’s make a stew 1938521 105559 now our final run! 644-622 948 look at you 954-930 3819 and WOAH The Pi Song 2.0 FOLLOW US! Instagram: https://instagram.com/asapscience​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/asapscience​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asapscience​​ TikTok: @AsapSCIENCE

What If We Killed Every Mosquito On Earth?

Feb 1, 2024

What would happen if mosquitoes went extinct? And could this new mosquito eradicate disease? Some brilliant scientists have made all of this possible. Special thanks to Dr. Scott O'Neill and the World Mosquito Program for their help. Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Šarlija FOLLOW US! Instagram: https://instagram.com/asapscience​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/asapscience​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asapscience​​ TikTok: @AsapSCIENCE Sources and Further Reading: https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01266-9 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02492-1 https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/news-stories/stories/dengue-cases-drop-20-year-low-aburra-valley-colombia https://www.nature.com/articles/466432a

Was legalizing weed a mistake?

Jan 25, 2024

A new disease called "cannabis hyperemesis syndrome" is on the rise due to increased marijuana use. In this video we explain the science behind what is going on. Some scientists think that the legalization of marijuana may be under threat, other think awareness is all the matters - let's see how it all plays out. Written by: Gregory Brown Edited by: Luka Šarlija Drawings by: Max Simmons Thank you to Marieka DeVuono, PhD for your help on this video. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32656345/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2398836-mysterious-cannabis-induced-vomiting-syndrome-is-on-the-rise/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0262407923020857 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2812392?resultClick=3 https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/11/twin-diet-vegan-cardiovascular.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/17/health/marijuana-vomiting-wellness/index.html

This piece of paper could revolutionize human waste

Dec 19, 2023

Could this simple kirigami paper be a solution to our waste problem? I got to chat to the inventor of Cushion Lock, Tom Corrigan, and discover the amazing potential these designs have unlocked. Thanks to 3M for giving me this peek behind the science of it all. https://bit.ly/3MxAsapScienceYT Written by: Mitchell Moffit Edited by: Luka Šarlija FOLLOW US! Instagram: https://instagram.com/asapscience​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/asapscience​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asapscience​​ TikTok: @AsapSCIENCE Sources and Further Reading: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43246-023-00357-4