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English, Comedy, 1 season, 251 episodes, 4 days, 4 hours, 27 minutes
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Sci Guys is a podcast all about the weird and unbelievable ways that scientists learn about the world around us. Each week, Corry (@notcorry) tells the story of a particularly strange scientific study while his friends Jamp (@jampkin) and Luke (@lukecutforth) do their best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense they can think of.
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251: The Science of Attachment Theory (with NOAHFINNCE)

We just can't shake the 5th Sci Guy, NoahFinnce, so it's pretty fitting that he's joining us to talk about Attachment Theory! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References and Further Reading https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-health-development/attachment-early-years http://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htm https://www.britannica.com/science/attachment-theory/Individual-difference-features-of-attachment-theory https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4085672/ https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ft28248-000 https://www.simplypsychology.org/disorganized-attachment.html
2/5/20241 hour, 15 minutes, 26 seconds
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250: The Science of Capitalism (with The Champagne Socialist)

What does science say about capitalism? Harry (@thechampagne_socialist) joins as we chat about what science has to say about capitalism, whether it works, and how it affects your brain... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References and Further Reading Capitalism The Origin of Capitalism, Ellen Meiksins Wood https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/Series/Back-to-Basics/Capitalism https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/07/18/magazine/herman-daly-interview.html UBI https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/questions-mayor/find-an-answer/universal-basic-income-trial-findings https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/universal-basic-income-of-1600-pounds-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-england https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33789535/ Papers on Capitalism https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/politics-policy/political-ideals-systems/capitalism/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10315660/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21332490/ https://scienceandsociety.columbia.edu/events/science-and-capitalism-entangled-histories Peer Review & Open Access https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/06/03/is-thirst-profit-harming-scientific-research/ https://www.research-collection.ethz.ch/bitstream/handle/20.500.11850/281970/CUsersInfodeskDownloadssmw_148_w14600.pdf Capitalism & Climate https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/climate-talks/capitalism-environmentalism
1/29/20241 hour, 34 minutes, 31 seconds
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249: The Science of Mass Extinction

Let's start this year with a bang, and talk about all the times nearly everything on the planet died (and how humans might be making it happen again...) Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References and Further Reading Mass Extinctions https://www.britannica.com/science/mass-extinction-event https://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/teaching-resources/life-science/early-life-earth-animal-origins https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-mass-extinction-and-are-we-facing-a-sixth-one.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mass-extinction https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-the-sixth-mass-extinction-and-what-can-we-do-about-it https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs-ancient-fossils/extinction/mass-extinction https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/03/2/l_032_04.html https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.1400253 https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206664432/21-species-extinct-fish-wildlife-birds Anthropocene https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-the-anthropocene.html https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/anthropocene/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64987187 https://phys.org/news/2023-03-scientists-disturbing-remote-island-plastic.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8016130/
1/22/202455 minutes, 22 seconds
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248: The Science of Climate Anxiety (with Leena Norms)

The wonderful Leena Norms joins us to chat about the ever present unease with the end of the world as we know it. What a fun way to start the year... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Climate Anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8499625/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-cope-with-eco-anxiety.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33389625/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34895496/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32623280/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0887618520300773?via%3Dihub https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00278-3/fulltext Climate Change https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-temperature https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings https://climate-change.data.gov.uk/
1/15/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 59 seconds
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247: The Science of Vegansim

Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7256495/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-study https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00358-x.epdf?sharing_token=TOTcNgshHIcyVRBXC2L7VNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0P5hJzOufiwVEu0osAOLG2L7YmizCBD0QPnXzpZvdgVd21n-7QUfEf8uD-CKplQ9ExzxDMLCmm-q527Wp8JIzM_Egm9B2aZIBUMO-vI9_80d1Y0jEMYHXFqa8GpUwxXkeJwiYfoJl3arDj3njdrwz0pFQy2ZBalLcHviN0deS-DDXb3y_kJq1iZeS-CsxtN7yuxBC9fRzqyhzJLSyI00OevCcEvsCxhkNq-h9wUvXHlxVobprBnmL-wp0SH1lJnMqEeOsI0cMfczKOCmfTUh86L&tracking_referrer=www.theguardian.com https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00795-w https://theconversation.com/vegan-diet-has-just-30-of-the-environmental-impact-of-a-high-meat-diet-major-study-finds-210152 https://www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/research/networks/EPIC https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-11-sustainable-eating-cheaper-and-healthier-oxford-study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00251-5/fulltext https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/vegan-diet-better-environment https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/winter-2015/articles/soy-the-biggest-food-crop-we-never-talk-about https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531721000191?via%3Dihub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26853923/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7073751/
1/8/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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246: The Science of Deja Vu (Best of 2023)

Feel like you've seen this all before? That's because we're recapping the best bits from the last year of Sci Guys! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
1/1/20241 hour, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
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245: How To Make a Man in 40 Days (with Chanel Williams)

Chanel Williams joins us as we chat about the strange scientist who swore you could make a mini-man, using only a pumpkin and some jizz... No, really. Recorded live in London, at Jamboree. Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7256495/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-study https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00358-x.epdf?sharing_token=TOTcNgshHIcyVRBXC2L7VNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0P5hJzOufiwVEu0osAOLG2L7YmizCBD0QPnXzpZvdgVd21n-7QUfEf8uD-CKplQ9ExzxDMLCmm-q527Wp8JIzM_Egm9B2aZIBUMO-vI9_80d1Y0jEMYHXFqa8GpUwxXkeJwiYfoJl3arDj3njdrwz0pFQy2ZBalLcHviN0deS-DDXb3y_kJq1iZeS-CsxtN7yuxBC9fRzqyhzJLSyI00OevCcEvsCxhkNq-h9wUvXHlxVobprBnmL-wp0SH1lJnMqEeOsI0cMfczKOCmfTUh86L&tracking_referrer=www.theguardian.com https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00795-w https://theconversation.com/vegan-diet-has-just-30-of-the-environmental-impact-of-a-high-meat-diet-major-study-finds-210152 https://www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/research/networks/EPIC https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-11-sustainable-eating-cheaper-and-healthier-oxford-study https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00251-5/fulltext https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/vegan-diet-better-environment https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/winter-2015/articles/soy-the-biggest-food-crop-we-never-talk-about https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531721000191?via%3Dihub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26853923/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7073751/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7073751/ https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism https://www.statista.com/topics/7297/veganism-in-the-united-kingdom/#topicOverview
12/25/202338 minutes, 13 seconds
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244: The Science of Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing Disorders

Our patrons demanded we talk about the sicence of Sensory Processing Disorder, and that's exactly what we're doing this week! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://archive.org/details/sensoryintegrati00ayre/page/n11/mode/2up https://childmind.org/article/the-debate-over-sensory-processing/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285591455_DSM-5_Application_for_Sensory_Processing_Disorder_Appendix_A_part_1 https://eput.nhs.uk/media/b2sdvcsb/sensory-processing-disorder-information-leaflet-for-parents.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3149116/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1877117320300648?via%3Dihub https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/signs-of-sensory-processing-disorder/ https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/signs-of-sensory-processing-disorder/
12/18/202344 minutes, 35 seconds
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243: The Science of Addiction & ADHD (with ADHD Love's RØRY)

The rates of substance abuse are far higher amongst those with ADHD, so this week ADHD Love's Rox joins us to talk about addiction, sobriety, and ADHD! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Addiction https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/addiction-science/drugs-brain-behavior-science-of-addiction https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/recreational-drugs-alcohol-and-addiction/drug-and-alcohol-addiction-useful-contacts/ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/addiction-what-is-it/ ADHD https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/background-information/prevalence/#:~:text=In%20the%20UK%2C%20the%20prevalence,and%20in%20people%20with%20disabilities. ADHD & Addiction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4414493/ https://chadd.org/about-adhd/co-occuring-conditions/ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/adhd-with-comorbid-substance-use-disorder-review-of-treatment/C0B6C471528932F7402424742F0AA463 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4403287/ https://www.additudemag.com/addictive-behaviors-adhd/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health#:~:text=Occurring%20Mental%20Disorders-,Overview,most%20severe%20form%20of%20SUD. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871620303343 ADHD Medication https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4147667/ https://childmind.org/article/adhd-meds-lead-addiction/ ADHD Children https://www.additudemag.com/children-with-adhd-avoid-failure-punishment/
12/11/202353 minutes, 35 seconds
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242: The Science of Amnesia

We can't quite remember what we talked about in this episode, so I guess you'll have to get stuck in and find out for yourself... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/science/amnesia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5861508/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/may/29/amnesia-researchers-use-light-to-restore-lost-memories-in-mice https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982222019066 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-our-brains-make-memories-14466850/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4246028/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/human-memory https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2649674/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/memory-loss-amnesia/
12/4/202352 minutes, 13 seconds
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241: The Science of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (with NOAHFINNCE)

Extreme reactions to percieved rejection are common feelings amongst people with ADHD, but is the science there to back that up and explain wy it happens? That's what we're looking at in this week's episode Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, voted for by our patrons Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading ADHD https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/ RSD  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10569543/ Emotional Dysregulation https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/25065-emotional-dysregulation https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1586/ern.12.109 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37747111/
11/27/20231 hour, 28 seconds
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240: The Science of Just Stop Oil Protests

Do you care about the climate? How do you feel about Just Stop Oil? This week we're discussing the facts around climate change & how extreme protests affect public opinion. Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Just Stop Oil https://juststopoil.org/faqs/ Public Order & Protest Laws https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/655/made Environmental Impacts of Fossil Fuels https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/causes-effects-climate-change https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fossil-fuels-dirty-facts https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/oil-and-gas-development Protests https://theconversation.com/just-stop-oil-do-radical-protests-turn-the-public-away-from-a-cause-heres-the-evidence-192901 https://theconversation.com/climate-change-radical-activists-benefit-social-movements-history-shows-why-181977 https://brookes.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=384ad6d2-e8c1-4f38-bb5f-af1e00e54fda https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2378023120925949 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230421-earth-day-the-science-of-climate-change-protest https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/activists-dilemma-extreme-protest-actions-reduce-popular-support
11/20/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
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239: The Science of Conversion "Therapy"

The UK government have promised to ban Conversion "Therapy", and yet they've still neglected to actually get around to it. This week we dig into the facts around this harmful pseudoscience. Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Conversion Therapy https://www.history.com/news/gay-conversion-therapy-origins-19th-century https://www.stonewall.org.uk/everything-you-need-know-about-conversion-therapy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conversion-therapy-an-evidence-assessment-and-qualitative-study/conversion-therapy-an-evidence-assessment-and-qualitative-study https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/Advocacy/policy_resources/AACAP-conversion-therapy-issue-brief.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352552521001092 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8189432/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27474701/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10018052/ Banning Conversion Therapy https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2023/11/02/lgbtq-celebrities-demand-immediate-conversion-therapy-ban-in-uk/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/11/06/conversion-therapy-kings-speech-uk-lgbtq/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5040471/ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/which-countries-have-already-banned-conversion-therapy
11/13/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
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238: Seasonal Depression: The Science of Being SAD

Do you feel sad in Winter? If so you might have SAD! No, seriously... Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. If you want to know more I guess you'll just have to watch! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/treatment/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/symptoms/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/about-sad/ https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-(sad) https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/seasonal-affective-disorder/#inheritance https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20fat%2Dsoluble,control%20infections%20and%20reduce%20inflammation. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/common-questions-about-melatonin/#:~:text=It%20helps%20control%20your%20sleep,natural%20supply%20of%20the%20hormone.
11/6/20231 hour, 54 seconds
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237: The Science of Bilinguals

There's some evidence that langauges can impact the way your brain works, but what happens when you know more than one? Thanks to our patrons, that's exactly what we're chatting about this week! Exclusively in English, unfortunately... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Language https://www.britannica.com/topic/language Bilinguals https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295724/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6168212/#:~:text=Bilinguals%20who%20learn%20two%20languages,referred%20to%20as%20sequential%20bilinguals. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324728/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cogs.12672 How Language Affects the Brain https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/aug/07/being-bilingual-good-for-brain-mental-health https://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/bilingual-advantage-aging-brain https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/02/the-battle-over-bilingualism/462114/ https://ilabs.uw.edu/sites/default/files/2017_FerjanRamirez_Kuhl_NAEYC.pdf https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/2022/04/29/learning-language-changes-your-brain/ https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/articles/2017/language-shapes-how-the-brain-perceives-time/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-language-shapes-thought/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221103-how-language-warps-the-way-you-perceive-time-and-space
10/30/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 38 seconds
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236: The Science of Long COVID

It's easy to be oblivious to the ongoign pandemic, but this week we decided to dig into one of the biggest impacts of COVID-19; Long COVID Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/long-term-effects-of-covid-19-long-covid/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/post-covid-syndrome-long-covid/ https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/long-covid https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/dysautonomia#:~:text=What%20is%20dysautonomia%3F,parasympathetic%20parts%20of%20the%20ANS. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/02/1172806898/why-viral-reservoirs-are-a-prime-suspect-for-long-covid-sleuths https://covid19.who.int/ https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
10/23/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 5 seconds
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235: The Science of The Time-Travelling Cosmonaut

Sergei Krikalev, the forgotten cosmonaut, was left stranded in space thanks to the fall of the Soviet Union... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Sergei https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sergey-Konstantinovich-Krikalyov https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/sergey-krikalev.html https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/down-to-earth-q-and-a-with-cosmonaut-sergei-krikalev/ https://spark.iop.org/time-travelling-astronaut https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Eneide_-_Vittori_mission/Sergei_Konstantinovich_Krikalev https://www.rbth.com/history/330415-last-soviet-citizen-cosmonaut https://www.eurasiantimes.com/stranded-on-space-station-denied-entry-back-to-earth-russian-astronaut/ https://www.iflscience.com/when-the-soviet-union-collapsed-a-cosmonaut-was-left-stranded-in-space-57887 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/26/world/after-313-days-in-space-it-s-a-trip-to-a-new-world.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDO4q9EaUg4 https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news-europe-news-the-last-citizen-of-the-soviet-union-7792442/ https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/04/us/man-in-the-news-sergei-konstantinovich-krikalev-symbol-of-new-cooperation.html Mir Space Station https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mir-Soviet-Russian-space-station Soviet Union https://www.britannica.com/event/the-collapse-of-the-Soviet-Union/Aftermath-of-the-coup https://www.britannica.com/story/why-did-the-soviet-union-collapse Space Flight Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spaceflight_records https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66787072 https://www.statista.com/chart/24605/people-who-have-spent-the-highest-the-number-of-days-in-space/ Dangers of Space https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/the-human-body-in-space/
10/16/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
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234: The Science of ADHD Time Blindness

This week we take on the topic of time blindness; an experience common amongst people with ADHD, wherein perception of time is… a bit of a mess. Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556068/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556068/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9962130/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556068/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9962130/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9187895/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9297734/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-sensory-revolution/202306/how-to-tell-if-youre-time-blind https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25295647/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32996572/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424262/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25295647/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36451126/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9714234/ https://www.britannica.com/science/time-perception/Perceived-duration
10/9/202352 minutes, 43 seconds
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233: America's First Nuclear Disaster: SL1

Did a love triangle cause America's first nuclear disaster? You'll just have to watch and find out... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading SL-1 https://nypost.com/2021/10/16/was-worlds-first-fatal-nuclear-explosion-sparked-by-a-love-triangle/ http://environmental-defense-institute.org/publications/SL-1Accident.pdf https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-2007-09-01-sl1nuclearreactorexplosion-vits.pdf?sfvrsn=8ea91ef8_4 https://inldigitallibrary.inl.gov/PRR/163645.pdf https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/4828615 https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/glossary/nuclear-poison-or-neutron-poison.html Microreactors https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-nuclear-microreactor https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2998460/dod-to-build-project-pele-mobile-microreactor-and-perform-demonstration-at-idah/ https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-power-reactors/small-nuclear-power-reactors.aspx
10/2/202355 minutes, 56 seconds
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232: The Science of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
9/25/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds
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231: The Science of Montessori (with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard)

Jessica (jessicaoutofthecloset) joins us this week to talk about Dr Maria Montessori and her groundbreaking method for education... More from Jessica Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Jessica’s Montessori Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX_TVG1DZuc Maria Montessori https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00247-019-04560-9 https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-miseducation-of-maria-montessori Montessori Studies https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230131-does-the-montessori-method-actually-work https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34899465/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2021/12/28/new-research-highlights-the-long-term-benefits-of-a-montessori-education/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10406168/ Gentle Parenting https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/feet-tiktok-york-research-itv-b2227851.html https://www.forbes.com/health/family/what-is-gentle-parenting/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10123053/ https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10.1024/1422-4917/a000853?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/2/6/pgad145/7192947
9/18/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 58 seconds
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230: AuDHD: The Science of Autism & ADHD (with Joris Lechêne)

This week Joris joins us to chat about combined Autism & ADHD, or AuDHD! Follow Joris & check out the Meerkat Squad Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Autism https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/population-health/improving-the-health-of-specific-groups/autism-spectrum-disorder https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/ ADHD https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/background-information/prevalence/ AuDHD https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1586/14737175.2013.840417?journalCode=iern20 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8918663/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20scientific%20literature,rate%20of%20comorbidity%20is%20intriguing. https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01585-y https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1750946716300769 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4010758/ https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1677005
9/11/20231 hour, 28 minutes, 3 seconds
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229: The Science of Alzheimer's (with Dr Richard Oakley)

Dr Richard Oakley Associate Director of Research and Innovation at the Alzheimer's Society, joins us this week to talk about one of the biggest killers in the UK... One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. This autumn, join thousands of others and sign up for free to an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at https://memorywalk.org.uk Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/treatment/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/causes/ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66221116 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/form/checklist-for-dementia-symptoms https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/what-is-donanemab-alzheimers-drug https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/lecanemab-new-drug-early-stage-alzheimers-disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174086/ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557825/ https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(20)30367-6/fulltext
9/4/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 17 seconds
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228: The Science of Procrastination

Procrastination is leaving things until later... Or something. To be honest, I put off doing this so I'm phoning it in. Maybe listen to the episode? Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://share.upmc.com/2015/07/the-science-behind-procrastination/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/procrastination/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886906004454 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrjc8Y6ZT28 https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/91793/1/Compass%20Paper%20revision%20FINAL.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.783570/full https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2010/01/procrastination https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8847795/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31679406/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4455841/
8/28/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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227: The Science of Sleep Deprivation

Do you get enough sleep? Try listening to this episode. Even if it doesn't work, at least you'll be more motivated to snooze! Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Sleep Basics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep Sleep Deprivation Basics https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5449130/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940073/ Marie de Manacéïne https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41563419_Some_Notes_on_the_Biography_of_Maria_Manasseina https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322273/ https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/pdf/b21975917 Peter Tripp https://study.com/learn/lesson/peter-tripp-sleep-deprivation-experiment.html https://www.reelradio.com/gifts/wmgmtripp.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MT8ekBGyM4 https://www.wbur.org/npr/562305141/eleven-days-without-sleep-the-haunting-effects-of-a-record-breaking-stunt How Sleep Deprivation Kills https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2928625/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6857280/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2928622/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32502393/
8/21/20231 hour, 25 minutes, 50 seconds
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226: The Science of Social Interaction (Transactional Analysis)

Get tickets to our live show here! Luke takes the reins this week to guide us through transactional analysis, the pop psychology of social interaction... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.simplypsychology.org/transactional-analysis-eric-berne.html https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321111663_Scientific_evidence_base_for_transactional_analysis_in_the_year_2010 https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/transactional-analysis.html https://www.simplypsychology.org/transactional-analysis-eric-berne.html#The-Ego-States https://mcpt.co.uk/transactional-analysis-and-ego-states/#:~:text=The%20parent%20ego%20state%20contains,the%20%27oughts”%20of%20life. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a39489576/what-is-weaponised-incompetence/ https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/a-brief-introduction-to-transactional-analysis https://www.gp-training.net/transactional-analysis/parent-adult-child-ego-states/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transactional_analysis https://youtu.be/nKNyFSLJy6o
8/14/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 9 seconds
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225: The Science of Tuberculosis

John Green started an online war against J&J, all over a drug for Tuberculosis. So this week we're delving into the science of TB, and digging into the controversy surrounding it… Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tuberculosis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tuberculosis-tb/ https://www.cdc.gov/tb/default.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441916/ Tuberculosis Treatment Patents https://wellcome.org/news/tuberculosis-curable-and-preventable-why-do-millions-still-die https://time.com/6295511/how-an-innovative-deal-will-give-millions-access-to-cheaper-tuberculosis-drugs/ https://www.science.org/content/article/major-drug-company-bends-battle-over-access-key-tb-treatment Gram Staining  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562156/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2857177/
8/7/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 14 seconds
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224: The Science of Psychological Manipulation

You're a bad person if you don't listen to this episode... Either that or this was just an example of this week's topic, psychological manipulation!  Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://psycnet.apa.org/home https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/are-we-all-manipulative/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00974/full https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886906004776?via%3Dihub https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-manipulation/ http://openpsychometrics.org/tests/MACH-IV/1.php https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00454/full https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/31801 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipulation_(psychology) https://www.worldcat.org/title/991673448 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2158244020971615 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00454/full https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/communication-success/201510/14-signs-psychological-and-emotional-manipulation
7/31/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 53 seconds
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223: Oppenheimer & The Science of Atomic Bombs

Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.manhattanprojectvoices.org/oral-histories/j-robert-oppenheimers-interview https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/j-robert-oppenheimerhttps://ee.stanford.edu/~hellman/sts152_02/handout02.pdf https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/trinity-test https://web.archive.org/web/20140904084107/http://www.wsmr.army.mil/PAO/Trinity/Pages/RalphSmithseyewitnessaccountoftheTrinitytriptowatchblast.aspx https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/history/science-behind-atom-bomb
7/24/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 54 seconds
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222: The Antivenom Conspiracy

Snake bites can be deadly, but luckily we have an incredibly effective treatment in antivenom. So why do thousands still die from snake venom annually? This week, we're slithering our way to the bottom of the antivenom conspiracy! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.zmescience.com/feature-post/antivenom-made-precious/ https://www.who.int/teams/control-of-neglected-tropical-diseases/snakebite-envenoming/antivenoms#:~:text=They%20are%20made%20by%20immunizing,defences%20to%20eliminate%20these%20toxins https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/sw-091613-bitingback.pdf https://www.si.edu/spotlight/antibody-initiative/antivenom https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/g561/how-to-make-antivenom-why-the-world-is-running-out/?slide=1 https://www.fic.nih.gov/News/GlobalHealthMatters/september-october-2022/Pages/antivenom-brief-history.aspx https://www.britannica.com/science/venom https://www.britannica.com/science/antibody
7/17/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
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221: The Science of Sigmund Freud (with NOAHFINNCE)

From Oedipus to Electra, envying members, and superegos - this week we dive into the life of Sigmund Freud with the 5th Sci Guy, NoahFinnce! Check out Noah's music Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Freud Biography https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sigmund-Freud https://www.biography.com/scientists/sigmund-freud https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/freud_sigmund.shtml Freudian Theories https://www.livescience.com/54723-sigmund-freud-biography.html https://journalpsyche.org/the-freudian-theory-of-personality/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115290/ https://www.freud.org.uk/2003/06/12/homophobia/ https://www.livescience.com/why-freud-was-wrong.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/freud_sigmund.shtml https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sigmund-Freud/Toward-a-general-theory
7/10/202355 minutes, 36 seconds
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220: The Science of the Titan Sub Implosion

OceanGate's Titan Sub recently suffered a catastrophic implosion whilst attempting to visit the Titanic. This week we're parsing through the science & answering your questions on this entirely avoidable incident Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic/Aftermath-and-investigation https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/what-is-a-catastrophic-implosion-all-about-the-titanic-sub https://eu.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/06/23/catastrophic-implosion-graphics-explain-how-the-search-for-the-lost-titanic-sub-titan-unfolded/70345807007/ https://www.reuters.com/world/search-intensifies-titanic-sub-with-only-hours-oxygen-left-2023-06-22/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29co_Hksk6o&t=447s https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/worlds-first-deep-diving-submarine-plans-tourists-see-titanic-180972179/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65934887 https://www.npr.org/2023/06/23/1183976726/titan-titanic-sub-implosion-navy https://www.npr.org/2023/06/20/1183273102/titan-missing-sub-titanic-rescue-oceangate https://web.archive.org/web/20210804224656/http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/composite-submersibles-under-pressure-in-deep-deep-waters https://web.archive.org/web/20210416163438/https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/deepsea-submersible-incorporates-composite-pressure-capsule https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11291994/Sir-Richard-Branson-quietly-shelves-Virgin-submarine-plan.html https://apnews.com/article/titan-titanic-submersible-design-49b8c2a713f316ce5987a394a27d23e8 https://www.insider.com/titanic-sub-banging-sounds-experts-noises-theories-for-source-titan-2023-6
7/3/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 31 seconds
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219: The Science of Bisexual Women (with Shaaba)

Are all women a little bit bi? According to the news, that's what science says... Shaaba joins us this week to separate fact from fibs, as we dive into research of bisexuality in women! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2015-48448-001.pdf?auth_token=1932f885720642ba6bd5b07f11d27e0f3ed59bbf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34744903 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/women-are-never-straight-they-are-either-gay-or-bisexual-study-suggests-a6723276.html https://www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2023/02/02/women-are-more-likely-to-identify-as-bisexual-can-research-into-sexual-arousal-tell-us-why https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/riege57202/gerulf-rieger https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18372-0
6/26/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 28 seconds
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218: The Science of Trans Athletes (with Schuyler Bailar - PinkMantaray)

This week Schuyler Bailar joins us as we dive in to share his insights as we dive into the science surrounding transgender athletes & the facts of trans inclusion in sport. Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Overview of Transgender Athletes Sabine’s Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ9YAFYIBOU) Jangles Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VtjgZF9RE8) https://docs.google.com/document/d/102bypjtxt5gxDBJwdBJh10b9FgKoWoiu5ZZz5a8u-1U/edit https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-about-transgender-non-binary-athletes https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/four-myths-about-trans-athletes-debunked Women in Sport https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/28/sports/title-ix-anniversary-womens-sports.html https://www.outsports.com/trans/2022/3/1/22948400/transgender-trans-athlete-championship-national-world-title https://www.outsports.com/trans/2022/1/6/22867761/lia-thomas-penn-swimming-trans-truth-myth Laws & Regulations https://www.science.org/content/article/world-athletics-banned-transgender-women-competing-does-science-support-rule https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/world-governing-body-tightens-restrictions-transgender-dsd-athletes-2023-03-23/ https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/uk-athletics-apply-world-bodys-transgender-rules-2023-03-31/ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/mar/31/uk-athletics-bans-transgender-athletes-from-female-competition https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf Testosterone & Puberty https://www.healthline.com/health/high-testosterone-in-women#outlook https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1429 https://www.health.harvard.edu/medications/testosterone--what-it-does-and-doesnt-do Hormone Studies on Athletes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24593684/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25137421/ Effects of Medical Gender Transition https://www.science.org/content/article/scientist-racing-discover-how-gender-transitions-alter-athletic-performance-including https://cosmosmagazine.com/people/transgender-women-in-sport/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/61346517 https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trans-women-retain-athletic-edge-after-year-hormone-therapy-study-n1252764 https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/8/7/EC-19-0196.xml https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31794605/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/15/865 https://academic.oup.com/jes/article/5/Supplement_1/A792/6241278?login=false Sex-Based Advantages https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/if-a-persons-lung-size-ca/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12773331/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-49284389 Mixed Gender Competition https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9031995/
6/19/20231 hour, 39 minutes, 22 seconds
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217: The History of Trans Science (with NOAHFINNCE)

Have you heard about the first ever trans clinic? If not, there's a reason why that might be... Noah joins us this week to chat about Magnus Hirschfeld & the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft! Check out Noah's music Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-forgotten-history-of-the-worlds-first-trans-clinic/ https://www.hmd.org.uk/resource/6-may-1933-looting-of-the-institute-of-sexology/ https://magnus-hirschfeld.de/ausstellungen/institute/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Magnus-Hirschfeld Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
6/12/20231 hour, 20 seconds
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216: The Science of Gay Uncles (with Vegard)

This week Vegard joins us to discuss the gay uncle hypothesis, a possible answer to the evolutionary mystery of homosexuality... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3338633/ https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26089486.amp https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/were-only-human/the-super-uncles-of-samoa.html https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1719534115 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
6/5/202352 minutes
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215: The Science of Auditory Processing Disorders

What was that? An episode on auditory processing disorders? You're gosh darn right! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/auditory-processing-disorder/ https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/medical-information-0/auditory-processing-disorder/ https://www.healthline.com/health/auditory-processing-disorder#vs-dyslexia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6124895/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7654752/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
5/29/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 9 seconds
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214: The Science of Spanking

Is it good to make children scared and violent? This is a debate people are having somehow... Anyway let's see what science has to say Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading apa.org/monitor/2012/04/spanking https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3447048/ https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/21/04/effect-spanking-brain https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/21/04/effect-spanking-brain https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-science-says-and-doesn-t-about-spanking/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-science-really-says-about-spanking/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/spanking-kids-effective/574978/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/spanking-kids-effective/574978/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_corporal_punishment_in_the_United_States https://time.com/3387226/spanking-can-be-an-appropriate-form-of-child-discipline/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
5/22/202359 minutes, 39 seconds
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213: Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy doesn't join us this week, but we're chatting about him anyway. Join us as we dive into his life story & figure out whether Bill Nye is an actual scientist, or just a TV show host... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.planetary.org/profiles/bill-nye https://www.famousscientists.org/bill-nye/ https://www.biography.com/personality/bill-nye https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/is-bill-nye-the-science-guy-really-a-scientist Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
5/15/202357 minutes, 32 seconds
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212: The Science of Hypnosis

You're feeling very sleepy... and excited to watch this episode... as we dive into the science of hypnosis! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/science/hypnosis https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/hypnosis8.htm https://time.com/6171844/how-hypnosis-works/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/is-there-any-scientific-explanation-for-hypnosis/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220519-does-hypnosis-work https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/hypnosis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypnotherapy/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115290/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
5/8/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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211: The Science of Time Travel

From Doctor Who to Back to the Future, time travel is an idea that we can't seem to get enough of in science fiction, but this week we're discussing the science facts of bouncing around in time! Turns out time travel may not be as impossible as you think... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Psychiatric Ward Basics https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/treatment-in-hospital/ History of Psychiatric Wards https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/nurses-institutions-caring/history-of-psychiatric-hospitals/ https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/victorian-mental-asylum https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/diseases/early.html https://www.newscientist.com/gallery/history-of-asylums/ Effectiveness of Psychiatric Wards https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/psych-wards-arent-what-you-think-ive-seen-lives-saved-there/2017/07/21/cb92acb6-619e-11e7-a4f7-af34fc1d9d39_story.html https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pnp.443 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1116562/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272494418303955 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/2C0B7D6D3E7EB5DC48B87BE7E7398BD4/S2056469400001376a.pdf/inpatient_rehabilitation_clinical_outcomes_and_cost_implications.pdf https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/A2D872065294E62058712243A20EA0CB/S0007125000277490a.pdf/the-psychiatric-ward-as-a-therapeutic-space-systematic-review.pdf The Patients’ Perspective https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/treatment-in-hospital/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/20/treatment-nhs-psychiatric-ward-mental-health-crisis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4724788/ https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-list-of-services/adult-mental-health-services
5/1/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 51 seconds
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210: The Science of Talking Dogs

Can Bunny the dog really understand English, is it a hoax, or maybe something else entirely? This week we're using science to tackle the important questions & find out whether the TikTok dog can really talk... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ad4dm/can-bunny-the-talking-dog-really-talk https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/27/style/bunny-the-dog-animal-communication.html https://www.theverge.com/21557375/bunny-the-dog-talks-researchers-animal-cognition-language-tiktok https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/bunny-how-to-speak-dog/
4/24/202351 minutes, 47 seconds
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209: The Science of Race (with Jamp)

After 4 years of Sci Guys we’re tackling our biggest topic yet! This week we’re asking whether race exist biologically or is it just a social construct? So strap in & get ready for decades of nonsense to be debunked! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections References & Further Reading Race & Ethnicity Basics https://www.britannica.com/topic/race-human https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Race https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/race-ethnicity History of Race https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2005-00117-003.pdf?auth_token=699db5b1de2c85afbddc7ac7066bc2424224ef56 Scientific Racism https://library.harvard.edu/confronting-anti-black-racism/scientific-racism https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/07/10/416496218/is-race-science-making-a-comeback https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/disturbing-resilience-scientific-racism-180972243/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02244-w Species & Taxonomy https://www.nature.com/scitable/definition/species-312/#:~:text=A%20biological%20species%20is%20a,nature%20and%20produce%20fertile%20offspring. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rank#/media/File:Taxonomic_Rank_Graph.svg https://www.britannica.com/animal/dog/Related-canids https://www.britannica.com/topic/Neanderthal/Neanderthal-classification Race & Genetics https://www.nature.com/articles/ng1435 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8604262/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/reich-genetics-racism/558818/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/race-is-real-but-its-not-genetic https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aac4951?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/people-bananas-share-dna.htm#:~:text=About%2060%20percent%20of%20our,the%20banana%2C%22%20Brody%20adds. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4037248/ Race as a Social Construct https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/race-is-a-social-construct-scientists-argue/ https://www.pbs.org/race/000_About/002_04-background-01-07.htm https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100515181;jsessionid=7230B73AAF4E7C31C72AF1CA7E2DE2E7 Race in Research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3808769/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth
4/17/20231 hour, 50 minutes, 40 seconds
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208: The Science of Bullying

Bullying is a strangely accepted part of life; no matter how much schools (and workplaces) do to avoid it, bullies still manage to torment their victims. This week we take a look at the science to find out what makes a bully & whether there are any tactics to tackle this persistent problem Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading 1. https://samgoldstein.com/resources/articles/general/the-science-of-bullying.aspx 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7957129/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4552909/ 4. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01837-2 5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK390414/ 6. https://www.science.org/content/article/better-health-through-bullying 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23937767/ 8. https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/stats.asp 9. https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts 10. https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/self-esteem/the-top-reasons-why-people-bully/ 11. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/bullying 12. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30604449/ 13. https://www.gov.uk/bullying-at-school/bullying-a-definition
4/10/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 37 seconds
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207: The Science of Psych Wards

Psychiatric hospitals & mental asylums often receive a bad rap in fiction, but is there any truth to that? This week we dive into the crazy history and science of psych wards! CORRECTION We mentioned that one can be admitted to a psychiatric ward via showing up at the ward itself, without prior referral. This is very much *not* the case (as detailed in #1 of our references & further reading). In the UK one should speak to a GP, psychiatrist, or another healthcare specialist for a referral to inpatient psychiatric care. Apologies for the error! We make an effort to an accurate & reliable source of information, and while sometimes we make mistakes, we are always open to corrections. If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Psychiatric Ward Basics https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/treatment-in-hospital/ History of Psychiatric Wards https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/nurses-institutions-caring/history-of-psychiatric-hospitals/ https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/victorian-mental-asylum https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/diseases/early.html https://www.newscientist.com/gallery/history-of-asylums/ Effectiveness of Psychiatric Wards https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/psych-wards-arent-what-you-think-ive-seen-lives-saved-there/2017/07/21/cb92acb6-619e-11e7-a4f7-af34fc1d9d39_story.html https://wchh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pnp.443 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1116562/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272494418303955 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/2C0B7D6D3E7EB5DC48B87BE7E7398BD4/S2056469400001376a.pdf/inpatient_rehabilitation_clinical_outcomes_and_cost_implications.pdf https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/A2D872065294E62058712243A20EA0CB/S0007125000277490a.pdf/the-psychiatric-ward-as-a-therapeutic-space-systematic-review.pdf The Patients’ Perspective https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/treatment-in-hospital/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/20/treatment-nhs-psychiatric-ward-mental-health-crisis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4724788/ https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-list-of-services/adult-mental-health-services
4/3/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 26 seconds
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206: The Science of Aromantics

Not all love is romantic and some people just don't feel romantic attraction - so out Patrons have asked us to cover the science of being aromantic & the effects of amatonormativity! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-aromantic-people#:~:text=What%20does%20aro%20mean%3F,or%20interaction%20with%20an%20individual. https://idp.springer.com/authorize?response_type=cookie&client_id=springerlink&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Flink.springer.com%2Farticle%2F10.1007%2Fs10508-021-02187-2 https://escholarship.org/uc/item/285899t4 https://med-fom-brotto.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2020/02/Antonsen-2020_Article_AceAndAroUnderstandingDifferen.pdf https://www.aromanticism.org/en/research#research-guidelines https://www.wired.co.uk/article/what-is-love https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4911849/ https://www.aromanticism.org/en/all-terms
3/27/20231 hour, 18 minutes, 13 seconds
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205: The Science of The Gay Voice (with NOAHFINNCE)

Why do gay men sound... gay? NoahFinnce joins us as we find out whether this is just a tired stereotype, or a real phenomenon! Check out Noah's Music! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading jstor.org/stable/455948?seq=2#metadata_info_tab_contents https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/07/28/what-it-means-to-sound-gay/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002199240800066X
3/20/202358 minutes, 31 seconds
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204: The Science of BPD (with Elliot Douglas)

Elliot returns to chat about Borderline Personality Disorder, clear up misconceptions & share what it it's like to live with! Follow Elliot on Instagram! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/causes/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/borderline-personality-disorder-bpd/about-bpd/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder#part_2244 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg78 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1863557/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/fulfillment-any-age/202012/the-brain-science-behind-emotions-in-borderline-personality https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3494330/ bpdfoundation.org.au/diagnostic-criteria.php https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430883/
3/13/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 31 seconds
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203: The Science of AI Art (with Rob Denbleyker)

This week,  @ExplosmEntertainment 's Rob Denbleyker joins us to chat about the ever mounting horror that is AI generated art... Check out Rob's work: explosm.net Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/12/when-ai-can-make-art-what-does-it-mean-for-creativity-dall-e-midjourney https://www.americanscientist.org/article/ai-is-blurring-the-definition-of-artist https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html https://www.britannica.com/art/visual-arts https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/cloud/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/Alan-Turing-and-the-beginning-of-AI https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ https://chat.openai.com/chat https://www.craiyon.com/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/dall-e-mini-the-messy-ai-image-generator-making-your-meme-dreams-come-true/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/gpt-3/
3/6/20231 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
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202: The Science of Migraines

Migraine is a deceptively debilitating and surprisingly common neurological condition, a massive thanks to our Patrons for voting on this topic & giving us the opportunity to learn more about it! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
2/27/202356 minutes
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201: The Science of Eating Disorders

Ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're chatting about EDs, calorie counting, how our culture exacerbates the problem, and tons more! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading ED Test https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/eating-disorder/ Eating Disorders https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eating-disorders/management/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/04/eating-disorders https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/olivia-petter/are-eating-disorders-really-contagious_b_9767704.html Calorie Counting https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-neuroscience-eating-disorders/202105/calorie-counts-and-eating-disorders-neuroscience https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5700836/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3409365/
2/20/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 22 seconds
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200: The Science of Prison

To mark 200 episodes of Sci Guys we're tackling studies on incarceration, and asking the question: Does prison work? Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Prison Basics  https://www.britannica.com/topic/prison https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04334/SN04334.pdf https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Prison-the-facts-2022.pdf https://www.gov.uk/life-in-prison/prisoner-privileges-and-rights Does Prison Work? https://youtu.be/BsTIHo-_A1k https://youtu.be/4iEcL6TVw9g https://youtu.be/BXSv2nO5LeM https://youtu.be/6mMwrS30XT8 https://www.law.ac.uk/resources/blog/is-prison-effective/ https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/justice-and-prison-reform/prison-reform-and-alternatives-to-imprisonment.html https://www.wlv.ac.uk/media/departments/faculty-of-social-sciences/documents/wolverhampton-law-journal/edition-4/(2020)-4-WLJ-64.pdf https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-prisons-make-us-safer/ https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/pie2022.html#:~:text=Together%2C%20these%20systems%20hold%20almost,centers%2C%20state%20psychiatric%20hospitals%2C%20and Stanford Prison Experiment  https://youtu.be/KND_bBDE8RQ https://nypost.com/2018/06/14/famed-stanford-prison-experiment-was-a-fraud-scientist-says/ Working in Prison https://uklabourlawblog.com/2022/12/12/pay-for-work-in-prison-by-virginia-mantouvalou/#:~:text=A%20freedom%20of%20information%20request,that%20send%20work%20to%20prisons. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/prisoners-labour-shortages/ https://uklabourlawblog.com/2022/12/12/pay-for-work-in-prison-by-virginia-mantouvalou/#:~:text=A%20freedom%20of%20information%20request,that%20send%20work%20to%20prisons. Prison & Mental Health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/inm.12733 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5008459/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311616/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311616/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32258357/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26330175/ Alternatives to Prison https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/09/29/prison-release-covid-pandemic-incarceration/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/16/we-know-that-prison-doesnt-work-so-what-are-the-alternatives https://famm.org/wp-content/uploads/FS-Alternatives-in-a-Nutshell.pdf Autism Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5286449/
2/13/20231 hour, 34 minutes, 41 seconds
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199: The Science of Tinnitus (with Jamie Loxton)

Can you hear that? If so, you might have tinnitus... The wonderful Jamie Loxton joins us this week as we work our way through the science of this phantom sound! Check out Jamie's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z2IExquSAcjMontKCFYrn?si=e57152b210314c63 Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
2/6/20231 hour, 45 seconds
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198: The Science of PCOS (with Leena Norms)

The lovely Leena Norms joins us this week to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome!  Check out Leena: https://www.youtube.com/@leenanorms Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.scientificanimations.com/wiki-images/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/ https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459251/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201657 https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3737989/ https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/androgens-101/ https://www.londonwomenscentre.co.uk/info/news/difference-ovarian-cysts-pcos https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/what-you-may-not-know-about-pcos-questions-and-misconceptions/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8603735/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7513432/ https://ihra.org.au/18106/what-is-intersex/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity/whats-intersex https://www.unfe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UNFE-Intersex.pdf https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32764-3/fulltext https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/whatisthedifferencebetweensexandgender/2019-02-21
1/30/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 9 seconds
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197: The Ape & The Child (Live in London)

Thanks to Jamboree for having us: https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/ Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/guy-simultaneously-raised-chimp-and-baby-exactly-same-way-see-what-would-happen-180952171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-4Wl3sxtj4 https://psy.fsu.edu/php/about/history/wnk/Benjamin%20and%20Bruce.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348649207_Revisiting_The_Ape_and_The_Child_Experiment_A_Mindsponge_Approach https://www.nature.com/articles/133891b0 https://ia802609.us.archive.org/6/items/apechildstudyofe00kell/apechildstudyofe00kell_bw.pdf https://www.science.org/content/article/humans-can-outlearn-chimps-thanks-more-flexible-brain-genetics
1/23/202353 minutes, 3 seconds
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196: The Science of ADHD Medication (with NOAHFINNCE)

NOAHFINNCE, the 5th Sci Guy, joins us this week to talk about ADHD medication, how it works, and whether we should be giving it to children! Check out Noah's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y7T3BaNMGAYgRbATEq4cM?si=ZgoHbyDLSeqaNSUFcYt0gg Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dealing-adhd-what-you-need-know https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060626091749.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194?canonical=/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194 https://www.verywellmind.com/how-do-stimulants-for-adhd-work-20895 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060626091749.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ https://www.google.com/search?q=when+was+adhd+first+diagnosed&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=when+was+adhd+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l9.9016j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194?canonical=/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194
1/16/20231 hour, 1 minute
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195: The Science of Vegan Pets

Can cats & dogs be vegan? That's the question we're tackling in this week's episode, so strap in and get ready to find out whether you should give your pet a more planet conscious diet, or just trade them in for a rabbit... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1136/vr.m663 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/veggie-cat-food/ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Omnivorous-dog-traits-revisited-Dogs-are-classified-as-omnivores-based-on-traits-that_fig1_268743597 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5035952/ https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-021-02754-8 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0265662 https://www.livescience.com/pets-plant-based-diet https://www.newscientist.com/article/0-vegan-pet-food-can-cats-and-dogs-be-happy-and-healthy-without-meat/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/05/09/the-single-reason-the-biggest-animals-are-herbivores/?sh=784d55731e00 https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-biology2/chapter/herbivores-carnivores-and-omnivores/ https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/herbivore https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/carnivore https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/evr_ct_cat_nutritional_needs_different https://www.brauer.com.au/health-library/nutrient-bioavailability-what-it-is-and-why-its-important/ https://www.ciwf.com/farmed-animals/pigs/#:~:text=Pigs%20are%20naturally%20omnivorous%20and,are%20used%20to%20hunt%20truffles. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/are_you_absorbing_the_nutrients_you_eat https://www.latimes.com/science/la-sci-panda-diet-bamboo-protein-carnivore-20190503-story.html https://physicsworld.com/a/eye-shape-reveals-whether-animal-is-predator-or-prey/#:~:text=The%20study%20reveals%20that%20herbivorous,tend%20to%20have%20vertical%20pupils. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Hq8eVOMHs
1/9/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 15 seconds
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194: The Science of Alcohol (and Being Drunk) with NOAHFINNCE

This week we discuss the science of booze with a practical demonstration... The 5th Sci Guy, Noah, joins us as we learn how alcohol really works whilst getting a little tipsy! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://science.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/alcohol https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/risks/ https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohol-and-brain-overview https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/accumulating-glitches/how_and_when_did_humans/ https://www.livescience.com/48958-human-origins-alcohol-consumption.html https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/#:~:text=Units%20are%20a%20simple%20way,can%20process%20in%20an%20hour. https://www.britannica.com/science/alcohol
1/2/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 52 seconds
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193: Alien Invasion (Best of 2022)

Watch the Best of 2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk51mBkckTYj24DFrBfbu5SYAmx44TyeC Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth
12/26/20222 hours, 13 minutes, 23 seconds
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192: The Science of Serial Killers (with NoahFinnce)

In the spirit of the season our patrons voted in serial killers as the final topic for this year... So strap in as we dip our toes into true crime & chat about the science of killers, the myths surrounding them, and the psychology of their biggest fans... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4722&context=theses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143448/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32284784/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16838388/ https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4722&context=theses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143448/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144278/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cbm.615 https://blog.oup.com/2021/04/what-can-neuroscience-tell-us-about-the-mind-of-a-serial-killer/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSGtG_cFghBBi_Azq-9seQKuUH0iRWSWZzEowS4xR0O2niqMbYMWClyjgSg5EfmlllH2iO432O46yBc/pub https://www.britannica.com/topic/serial-murder https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-explains-the-decline-of-serial-killers https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/#:~:text=Antisocial%20personality%20disorder%20is%20a,care%20for%20other%20people's%20feelings. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=serial%20killer%20psychology&page=2 https://thehighcourt.co/serial-killer-facts/#:~:text=Only%201%25%20of%20all%20committed,in%20the%20US%20each%20year. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160331-why-are-we-eternally-fascinated-by-serial-killers
12/19/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 22 seconds
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191: The Science of Pandemics & World of Warcraft (with 10000Hawks)

This week Jake (@10000Hawks) joins us to talk about the worst pandemic to ever shake the World... of Warcraft. In 2005 Blizzard Entertainment ran into a major issue when a WoW update resulted in the Corrupted Blood Incident... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/200/7/1018/903237 https://www.britannica.com/science/pandemic https://www.wired.co.uk/article/world-of-warcraft-coronavirus-corrupted-blood https://escholarship.org/content/qt4qj303gp/qt4qj303gp_noSplash_a98544bf9b24082db88e4fd3ca838f88.pdf?t=q5jbq6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corrupted_Blood_incident https://www.zmescience.com/other/pieces/the-weird-world-of-warcraft-pandemic-of-2005/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(07)70212-8/fulltext https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/04/09/world-warcraft-experienced-pandemic-2005-that-experience-may-help-coronavirus-researchers/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-flu-virtual/online-blood-plague-offers-lessons-for-pandemics-idUKTRE53Q4HI20090427?edition-redirect=uk https://mh.bmj.com/content/39/2/115.long https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft https://www.google.com/search?q=corrupted+blood+incident&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&sxsrf=ALiCzsbCejmTiU_NX3_e_R3iTh6g27jfmw:1667055432824&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjXlJO32YX7AhUbgP0HHcaWBLcQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1512&bih=866&dpr=2#imgrc=yuZtqDSUjtAcCM
12/12/202254 minutes, 55 seconds
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190: The Science of Self Driving Cars

Self driving cars are hitting our roads so it seems like a good time to find out how they work (and how they don't). This week we're covering the science of autonomous vehicles, the ethics that guide them, and how capitalism (and Elon Musk) could be making them worse than they need to be... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07135-0 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352146520300995 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352146520300995 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352146520300995?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=753e48c77a1edd47 https://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/trends-innovations/driverless-car.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07135-0 https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/25/tesla-elon-musk-demo/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7bzxm/lets-go-hit-this-kid-tesla-stans-find-actual-child-to-try-and-prove-teslas-dont-run-over-kids https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/12/23302850/tesla-full-self-driving-child-crash-open-letter https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/business/tesla-recall.html https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/09/tesla-self-driving-technology-safety-children#:~:text=Since%202016%2C%20the%20agency%20has,where%20Teslas%20hit%20emergency%20vehicles. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Elon_Musk_Royal_Society_%28crop2%29.jpg
12/5/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 16 seconds
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189: The Science of HIV & The AIDS Epidemic

World AIDs Day falls on the 1st of December, so this week we're covering the AIDS epidemic and some of the science behind HIV!  Get tickets to our Sci Guys: Live in London: https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.vox.com/2015/12/1/9828348/ronald-reagan-hiv-aids https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/hiv-aids-crisis-timeline https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/history/hiv-and-aids-timeline#year-1984 https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hiv-aids https://www.cdc.gov/museum/online/story-of-cdc/aids/index.html https://www.history.com/news/aids-epidemic-ronald-reagan https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/history-of-aids#section_3 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537293/ https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html#:~:text=Where%20did%20HIV%20come%20from,is%20called%20simian%20immunodeficiency%20virus. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/maternal-or-infant-illnesses/hiv.html#:~:text=Can%20HIV%20be%20transmitted%20through,does%20not%20eliminate%20the%20risk. https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/hiv-transmission/ways-people-get-hiv.html
11/28/202250 minutes, 55 seconds
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188: The Science of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

You might have heard of EDS, but it's a bit more than stretchy skin and doubled-joints, this week we dive into a range of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes in this episode voted on by our patrons! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/ https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/what-is-eds/information-on-eds/diagnosis/ https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/ https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6322/ehlers-danlos-syndromes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549814/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507709/#:~:text=Collagen%20is%20protein%20molecules%20made,tendons%2C%20bones%2C%20and%20ligaments. https://www.britannica.com/science/protein/Special-structure-and-function-of-proteins#ref593800 https://thetab.com/uk/london/2016/02/23/meet-the-inspiring-fresher-whose-bones-dislocate-daily-23692 By self - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1385193
11/21/202247 minutes, 18 seconds
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187: The Science of Antidepressants

Scientists don't really know how antidepressants work... That sounds shocking but what does it really mean? In this week's episode, we're covering antidepressants and chatting about what scientists do & don't know about them! GET TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW: https//www.sciguys.co.uk/tickets Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
11/14/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 55 seconds
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186: MK Ultra: The Science of Mind Control (with Do Go On's Matt Stewart & Dave Warneke)

The Do Go On boys join us this week to talk about MK Ultra, the CIA's super secret, insanely immoral mind control experiments! Somehow, talking giraffes, one way mirrors, and skinless hands wormed their way into the conversation. Guess you'll have to watch to find out how... Get yourself tickets for Matt & Dave's tour: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Grab a ticket to Sci Guys Live in London: https://sciguys.co.uk/tickets Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/hearings/95mkultra.pdf edia.org/wiki/MKUltra#Experiments_on_Americans https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-we-know-about-cias-midcentury-mind-control-project-180962836/ https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1005&context=history_capstones https://www.npr.org/2020/11/20/937009453/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief https://www.npr.org/2020/11/20/937009453/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/history-of-mk-ultra#section_2 https://www.npr.org/2019/09/09/758989641/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00943/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482407/ https://www.theguardian.com/news/1999/mar/11/guardianobituaries2
11/7/202254 minutes, 50 seconds
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185: The Science of Phobias (with NoahFinnce)

Boo! To celebrate Halloween, we're covering the very spooky topic of phobias... Also NoahFinnce (the 5th Sci Guy) is here too. Check out Noah: https://www.youtube.com/noahfinnce Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/phobias/overview/#:~:text=A%20phobia%20is%20an%20overwhelming,about%20a%20situation%20or%20object. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/agoraphobia/overview/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/phobias/about-phobias/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug05/figuring#:~:text=Studies%20like%20these%20have%20led,amygdala%20and%20related%20brain%20areas.&text=The%20detail%20and%20scale%20of,is%20extraordinary%2C%20according%20to%20Rauch. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580526/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/phobias/causes-of-phobias/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t11/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/phobias#:~:text=About%2019%20million%20Americans%20have,both%20men%20and%20women%20equally https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453 https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/mental-health/phobias
10/31/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
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184: The Science of Social Anxiety (with Vegard)

Social anxiety (or social phobia) is a lot more than just feeling a bit uncomfortable around people - so this week, Vegard joins us to share his experiences while we chat about the science!  Follow Vegard: https://www.instagram.com/itsvegard/ Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/social-anxiety/#:~:text=Social%20anxiety%20is%20more%20than,before%2C%20during%20and%20after%20them. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519712/table/ch3.t12/https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/dsm-definition-social-anxiety-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519712/table/ch3.t12/ https://socialanxietyinstitute.org/dsm-definition-social-anxiety-disorder https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34074171/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4925696/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28836318/ https://www.verywellmind.com/difference-between-gad-and-social-anxiety-disorder-1393009 verywellmind.com/social-anxiety-disorder-causes-3024749 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6363285/
10/24/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 5 seconds
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183: The ODD Science of Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Kids can be difficult, sometimes so difficult that we slap a psychiatric label on them because we're not sure what else to do. Oppositional Defiant Disorder is one of those labels given to kids that behave so poorly that adults can't handle them. This week, we chat about the disorder, prisons, & the pros and cons of pathologising some human behaviours... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557443/ https://childmind.org/article/what-is-odd-oppositional-defiant-disorder/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-With-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder-072.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4762933/ https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0401/p586.html
10/17/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 48 seconds
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182: The Science of Deafness (with Elliot Douglas)

Deaf people are often excluded & misunderstood - particularly in the sciences. So we thought we'd take a look into the science of deafness & how the world treats deaf people in STEM. Joining us fro the chat is Elliot Douglas (theevolutionofelliot)! He may not be a sicentist but his deaf-initely worth paying attention to! Check out Elliot: tiktok.com/@evolutionofelliot Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/pt.6.4.20210723a/full/ https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/why-deaf-inclusion-matters https://www.science.org/content/article/deaf-needs-hearing-impaired-scientists https://leaps.org/deaf-scientists-just-created-over-1000-new-signs-to-dramatically-improve-ability-to-communicate/ https://www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/hearing-loss-science#:~:text=Noise%2Dinduced%20hearing%20loss%20happens,the%20sound%20to%20the%20brain. https://www.ndcs.org.uk/information-and-support/childhood-deafness/what-is-deafness/ https://hsci.harvard.edu/hearing-loss-0 https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/how-do-we-hear https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/hearingloss/types.html https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-loss#:~:text=A%20person%20who%20is%20not,moderate%2C%20severe%2C%20or%20profound. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-aids#:~:text=A%20hearing%20aid%20has%20three,the%20ear%20through%20a%20speaker. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-aids-and-implants/
10/10/202256 minutes, 42 seconds
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181: The Science of Linguistics (with Tom Scott)

This week Tom Scott joins us to chat about linguistics, the scientific study of language. If you learn anything from this episode, let it be that a conversation with someone that likes linguistics is always going to go off the rails with as many tangents as possible... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.linguisticsociety.org/resource/science-linguistics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yLXNzDUH58 https://linguistics.ucla.edu/undergraduate/what-is-linguistics/#:~:text=Linguistics%20is%20the%20scientific%20study,from%20other%20animal%20communication%20systems%3F https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-349-27346-1 https://www.linguisticsociety.org/resource/science-linguistics https://www.britannica.com/science/linguistics/The-20th-century https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=is+linguistics+a+science&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=linguistics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yLXNzDUH58 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet https://www.ipachart.com/ https://linguistics.ucla.edu/undergraduate/what-is-linguistics/#:~:text=Linguistics%20is%20the%20scientific%20study,from%20other%20animal%20communication%20systems%3F https://linguistics.uchicago.edu/undergraduate/why-study-linguistics https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2022/02/13/language-is-the-next-great-frontier-in-ai/ https://www.linguisticsociety.org/content/why-major-linguistics#:~:text=Linguistics%20is%20a%20major%20that,%2C%20and%20meaning%20(semantics). https://all-about-linguistics.group.shef.ac.uk/branches-of-linguistics/phonetics/#:~:text=Phonetics%20is%20a%20branch%20of,teeth%2C%20to%20produce%20particular%20sounds. https://all-about-linguistics.group.shef.ac.uk/branches-of-linguistics/phonology/ https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/01/difference-between-language-dialect/424704/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/language/Historical-attitudes-toward-language https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockett%27s_design_features https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4544681/#:~:text=Hockett%20presented%20a%20list%20of,seven%20properties%20he%20identified%20previously.&text=To%20these%20he%20added%20vocal,feedback%2C%20semanticity%2C%20and%20discreteness. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232916/ https://www.thoughtco.com/syntax-grammar-1692182#:~:text=In%20linguistics%2C%20%22syntax%22%20refers,syntactic%20properties%20of%20a%20language. https://www.thoughtco.com/semantics-linguistics-1692080 https://www.britannica.com/science/pragmatics https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/features/schwa/
10/3/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 50 seconds
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180: The Science of Kinks (with NoahFinnce)

Our patrons voted in kinks as this month’s topic - which (among other things) means opening up the DSM and seeing which fetishes are pathologised & which aren’t…  CW: pedophillia mention Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940015/#:~:text=Introduction-,Transvestic%20fetishism%20is%20having%20a%20sexual%20or%20erotic%20interest%20in,of%20the%20American%20Psychiatric%20Association.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32935177/ https:// www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6525106/#!po=10.3659  https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/feb/14/science-bdsm-kink-biology-psychology-fifty-shades  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32119312/  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/difference-between-fetish-and-kink_n_5b58a59ae4b0b15aba94749b/amp 
9/26/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 11 seconds
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179: The Science of Circumcision

Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures we still know of and perform today, but the question is why? Beyond the religious elements, are there any benefits to circumcising babies? Are they better off being circumcised before they can talk, or should we wait until they're able to consent? We're digging into the scientific debates surrounding those very questions in this week's episode... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://jme.bmj.com/content/30/3/241.1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277517/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4364150/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1198743X16302683 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-020-00354-y https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1016/S0968-8080%2807%2929303-6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3638798/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-men/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/circumcision-in-boys/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3225416/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phimosis/ https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/newborn-male-circumcision
9/19/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
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178: The Science of Body Dysmorphia

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a condition that most people have heard of, but they may not understand it as well as they think... This week, we take a dive into BDD & find out what it is, how it's treated, and more... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30806630/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29701157/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20623926/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28611331/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/body-dysmorphia/#:~:text=Body%20dysmorphic%20disorder%20(BDD)%2C,affects%20both%20men%20and%20women. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd/about-bdd/
9/12/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
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177: The Science of Vaping

Vaping seems to have taken over the world in the past few years - one minute it doesn't exist, the next every teenager and their mum is sucking on an e-cig. It seems that vapes are safer than smoking, but that's not a very high bar... At least one major question remains to be answered: Is it safe to vape, or is vaping dangerous for your health? Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading What is Vaping? https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/using-e-cigarettes-to-stop-smoking/ https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/vaping-devices-electronic-cigarettes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61914166 https://okvape.co.uk/blog/vaping-beginners/brief-history-of-e-cigarettes/ Vaping & Nicotine Safety https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html https://www.ccjm.org/content/86/12/789.long https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7274878/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0163725821000395?via%3Dihub https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7285995/ https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer/is-vaping-harmful https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/e-cigarettes https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-vaping-damage-your-lungs-what-we-do-and-dont-know-2019090417734 https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/vaping-what-you-need-know#:~:text=Lung%20disease%3A%20Vaping%20can%20make,%2C%20in%20some%20cases%2C%20death. https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2018/02/20/clearing-up-some-myths-around-e-cigarettes/ https://www.bupa.co.uk/newsroom/ourviews/is-vaping-harmful https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-truths-you-need-to-know-about-vaping#:~:text=1%3A%20Vaping%20is%20less%20harmful,many%20of%20which%20are%20toxic. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html Nicotine https://www.britannica.com/science/nicotine https://www.bat.com/nicotine
9/5/20221 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
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176: The Science of Autism & Gender Dysphoria

Autism and Gender Dysphoria seem to have some link that scientists have yet to crack, but our Patrons tasked us with getting to the bottom of this. So NoahFinnce, the fifth Sci Guy, joins us this week as we discuss the relationship between being autistic & being trans... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/autism-and-gender-identity https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613211039113 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26753812/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532313/
8/29/20221 hour, 35 minutes, 41 seconds
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175: The Science of The Obesity Paradox

Obesity is an epidemic in much of the western world, but is it really all that bad? The Obesity Paradox is the name given to something unexpected that some scientists have found when it comes to how obesity affects health... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Obesity https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_1 https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.f1050 https://www.science.org/content/article/obesity-doesn-t-always-mean-ill-health-here-s-what-scientists-are-learning https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333682-800-have-we-got-the-science-of-obesity-back-to-front/ Obesity Paradox https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/28/well/obesity-paradox-fails-to-hold-up-in-study.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2813817/ https://www.nature.com/articles/ijo201799 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40519-019-00815-4 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180315203916.htm https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.28.20082800v1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7221058/ https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(21)00562-6/fulltext
8/22/20221 hour, 24 minutes, 28 seconds
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174: The Science of Abortion Rights (& Dr Morgentaler)

Abortion rights have been rolled back in the USA thanks to a Supreme Court decision. So this week we delve into the process of abortions & the unbelievable story of Dr Morgentaler, a doctor who fought for abortion rights in Canada during the 70s & 80s - whilst continuing to provide (unfairly) illegal abortions. Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading UK Abortion Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_United_Kingdom#:~:text=Abortion%20in%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20is%20legally%20available%20through%20the,2)%20Regulations%202020. Abortion https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/abortion/what-happens/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/906/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/abortion-rights-are-good-health-and-good-science/ https://www.britannica.com/science/abortion-pregnancy Morgentaler https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/henry-morgentaler-1923-2013 https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/288/index.do https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/30/world/americas/henry-morgentaler-abortion-doctor-in-canada-dies-at-90.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1346397/?page=1
8/15/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 5 seconds
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173: The Stolen Discovery of DNA

DNA is the code for almost everything that makes you you - but the story behind how we discovered and learned more about this little molecule of life is filled with sexism and scandals... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/science/DNA https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dna-a-timeline-of-discoveries/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jun/23/sexism-in-science-did-watson-and-crick-really-steal-rosalind-franklins-data https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/watson_and_crick.shtml https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/discovery-of-dna-structure-and-function-watson-397/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/discovery-of-dna-structure-and-function-watson-397/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rosalind-franklin-a-crucial-contribution-6538012/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosalind-Franklin https://lmuthisweek.lmu.edu/2021/03/22/sexism-in-science-was-rosalind-franklin-robbed-of-a-nobel-prize/#:~:text=In%20her%20short%20lifetime%20of,an%20affluent%20Anglo%2DJewish%20family.
8/8/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 5 seconds
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172: Death of the Dinosaurs

We all know that the dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago, but what exactly happened? Research into some brand new fossils may have given us a much better idea of exactly what happened on the day that the dinosaurs died out... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61013740 https://www2.nau.edu/lrm22/lessons/chicken_wing/wing.html https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-61013740.amp https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/dinosaur-extinction?cmpid=int_org=ngp::int_mc=website::int_src=ngp::int_cmp=amp::int_add=amp_readtherest https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/dinosaur-extinction.html https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-an-asteroid-caused-extinction-of-dinosaurs.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2019/09/09/the-day-the-dinosaurs-died-told-in-horrifying-new-detail/amp/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-birds-survived-and-dinosaurs-went-extinct-after-asteroid-hit-earth-180975801/
8/1/20221 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
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171: The Science of Life from Alien Planets: Panspermia

Where did life on Earth come from? Some famous scientists believed that aliens may have intentionally colonised Earth with microscopic life. It may sound crazy, but they might be more convincing than you think... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Francis Crick https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1962/crick/biographical/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francis-Crick Leslie Orgel https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/us/05orgel.html Crick & Ogel’s Panspermia Paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0019103573901103 Panspermia https://www.newscientist.com/definition/panspermia/ https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/news/in-search-of-panspermia/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-origins-of-directed-panspermia/ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/life-unbounded/the-panspermia-paradox/ https://astronomy.com/magazine/ask-astro/2017/10/meteorite-origins#:~:text=Famous%20astronomer%20Carl%20Sagan%20once,stellar%20systems%20is%20highly%20unlikely.
7/25/20221 hour, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
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170: The Man Who Drank Radioactive Water (Until His Jaw Fell Off)

You might think no one would willingly drink liters of radioactive water, but that just means you clearly haven't heard of Ebenezer Byers - a man who did just that! Until his jaw came off... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://historyofyesterday.com/eben-byers-the-man-who-drank-radioactive-water-until-his-jaw-fell-off-d2634336b504 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-great-radium-scandal/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071113070153/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,743525,00.html https://www.orau.org/health-physics-museum/collection/radioactive-quack-cures/pills-potions-and-other-miscellany/radithor.html https://journals.lww.com/health-physics/Citation/1980/12000/INCEPTION_OF_STANDARDS_FOR_INTERNAL_EMITTERS,.28.aspx https://www.nytimes.com/1932/04/02/archives/death-stirs-action-on-radium-cures-trade-commission-speeds-its.html https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/radiotherapy/internal/radioactive-liquid-treatment/radium-223 https://people.uwec.edu/jolhm/EH/Rosenhoeft/index5.htm
7/18/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 30 seconds
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169: Polyamory (with Spice8Rack)

Why are some humans monogamous while others are polyamorous? Spice8Rack joins us to give his insight while we chat about polyamory & some of the science surrounding this form of ethical non-monogamy. Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/polyamory https://www.choosingtherapy.com/polyamory/ https://www.livescience.com/27128-polyamory-myths-debunked.html https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191029182513.htm https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-sexual-revolution-polyamory/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8213580/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6910656/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8321986/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5436896/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6985779/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33833712/ https://yougov.co.uk/topics/relationships/trackers/how-brits-feel-about-polyamory https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2019.00230/full https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/are-humans-naturally-monogamous/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2018.00139/full https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2018.00030/full
7/11/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
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168: The Science of Male Birth Control

Birth control pills currently only exist for females - but why is that? This week we discuss contraception for cis men & delve into the sexism that this research is steeped in... Rowan's video: The Problem With "Google is Free" Activism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbUwkCfT3vU  Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/birth-control-pill/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-the-pill https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/male-pill/ https://news.sky.com/story/amp/contraceptive-pill-for-males-is-99-effective-in-preventing-pregnancy-12573228 https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2022/march/non-hormonal-pill-could-soon-expand-mens-birth-control-options.html https://www.newscientist.com/article/2313115-male-contraceptive-pill-is-safe-and-effective-in-tests-in-mice/amp/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4237-male-contraceptive-trial-has-100-success/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/birth-control-pill/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-the-pill https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2940206/#__ffn_sectitle
7/4/20221 hour, 10 minutes
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167: Metoidioplasty: The Science of Bottom Surgery (with Dr Jamie Raines)

Jammidodger returns to the podcast this week as we cover metoidioplasty, a type of lower surgery mostly for transgender men and trasnmasc people! A huge thank you to our patrons for voting on this topic. Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.gendergp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NHS-Gender-Protocol.pdf https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21668-metoidioplasty https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.760284/full#B11 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6626308/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/andr.13016 https://www.goldjournal.net/article/S0090-4295(20)31152-3/fulltext https://www.grsmontreal.com/en/frequently-asked-questions/12-metaiodoplasty.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547703/#:~:text=The%20Skene's%20glands%2C%20which%20are,to%20act%20as%20an%20antimicrobial. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6127556/#:~:text=The%20techniques%20have%20been%20refined,to%20create%20a%20small%20neophallus. https://www.bladderandbowel.org/surgical-treatment/suprapubic-catheter/
6/27/20221 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
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166: The Science of Bisexual Men (with AreTheyGay)

Do bisexual men exist? Noted bisexual, "Are They Gay" joins us this week as we cover the studies that claimed to prove that bisexual men were, in fact, a myth. AreTheyGay's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AreTheyGay Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Arousal Pattern Studies & Articles https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/05/health/straight-gay-or-lying-bisexuality-revisited.html https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2005.01578.x?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed& https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7749350/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8000017/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-011-9881-7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7749278/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6175819/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-011-9746-0 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2003631117 https://bi.org/en/questions/all-women-are-bisexual-but-bi-men-dont-exist-right eadt.co.uk/news/university-of-essex-research-on-bisexual-men-2685984 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34744903 Bisexuality & Kinsey Scale https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/short-history-word-bisexuality https://bi.org/en/101/Kinsey-Klein https://kinseyinstitute.org/research/publications/kinsey-scale.php
6/20/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 33 seconds
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165: Physics is Gay: The Science of LGBT+ Scientists (with Dr Ramón S. Barthelemy & Dr Timothy Atherton)

Brilliant scientists, Ramon S Barthelemy & Timothy Atherton join us this week to discuss their recent work looking at LGBT (and other marginalised) people in physics!  Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://journals.aps.org/prper/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.18.010124 First paper - European Journal of Physics https://twitter.com/remakingstem https://www.aps.org/careers/physicists/profiles/barthelemy.cfm https://faculty.utah.edu/u6025022-RAMON_BARTHELEMY/research/index.hml https://physicsworld.com/a/why-google-builds-quantum-computers-the-lgbq-experience-in-physics-cerns-carbon-footprint/ https://as.tufts.edu/physics/people/faculty/atherton
6/13/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 14 seconds
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164: Biohacking: The Science of DIY HIV Treatment

Would you change your genetic code at home if you could? One man decided to try in an attempt to cure his HIV.... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Tristran Roberts & The Treament https://twitter.com/aitherick?s=21 https://www.futurefrontiers.co/speakers/tristan-roberts/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/19/style/biohacker-death-aaron-traywick.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43973588.amp https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/05/aaron-traywick-death-ascendance-biomedical/559745/ https://gizmodo.com/this-guy-just-injected-himself-with-a-diy-hiv-treatment-1819659724/amp https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41990981.amp https://law.stanford.edu/press/guy-just-injected-diy-hiv-treatment-facebook-live/ https://www.futurefrontiers.co/speakers/tristan-roberts/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpYE3cUogh0 Biohacking https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-019-0294-9 HIV & AIDS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/ https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/treatment.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/treatment/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids#tab=tab_1 https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/treatment.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/treatment/ https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2019
6/6/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 54 seconds
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163: The Science of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome

Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome (or, more correctly, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another) is a condition wherein a person does almost everything they can to make someone else appear seriously ill. Portrayed persistently in pop culture, particularly with the case of Gypsy Rose - FDIA is widely known but not very well understood... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/fabricated-or-induced-illness/overview/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/fabricated-or-induced-illness/signs/ https://adc.bmj.com/content/78/3/210 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990557/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/munchausens-syndrome/overview/#:~:text=Munchausen's%20syndrome%20is%20a%20psychological,are%20the%20centre%20of%20attention. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32772954/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5875173/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5915702/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0029646518300434?via%3Dihub https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29938745/ https://www.biography.com/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder
5/30/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
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162: Training Surgeons Like Dogs

Turns out training people to perform surgery is actually quite difficult, so some scientists decided to copy animal trainers to see if it made a difference...  Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4773331/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1473025/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/positive-reinforcement-helps-surgeons-learn/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/positive-reinforcement-helps-surgeons-learn/ https://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html
5/23/202254 minutes, 57 seconds
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161: The Science of Atomic Gardens

Scientists in the 20th century were looking for a way to use radiation that helped humanity instead of hurting it. So they decided to blast food with radiation to see if they could make it better. Here's how that worked out... Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading By Nepenthes - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12137858 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/mar/13/growing-atomically-energised-plants-james-wong https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/atomic-gardening/ https://www.naro.go.jp/english/laboratory/nics/radbreedlab/index.html https://www.naro.affrc.go.jp/archive/nias/eng/org/GR/IRB/#:~:text=The%20Institute%20of%20Radiation%20Breeding,Co%20source%20at%20the%20center. https://www.popsci.com/science/what-is-an-atomic-garden/ https://www.atomicgardening.com/1958/10/01/rebuilding-plants/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/learn-about-irradiating-seeds.htm https://www.ediblegeography.com/strange-and-beautiful-seeds-from-the-atom/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Global-impact-of-mutation-derived-varieties-Ahloowalia-Maluszynski/6b80382ab33c62f9cb3e1028b473aa8b105207d4 https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/28/science/28crop.html https://pruned.blogspot.com/2011/04/atomic-gardens.html http://www.atomicgardening.com/downloads/atomic-gardening-for-the-layman/ http://www.atomicgardening.com/1960/02/21/the-atomic-gardening-society/ https://www.google.com/search?q=why+does+radiationc+ause+mutation&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=why+does+radiationc+ause+mutation&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i13j0i22i30l4j0i8i13i30l2j0i390l2.4312j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK218706/#:~:text=Ionizing%20radiation%20damages%20the%20genetic,transmitted%20from%20generation%20to%20generation. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-is-radiation https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/what_is.html https://www.sciencealert.com/fruits-vegetables-before-domestication-photos-genetically-modified-food-natural genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Mutation
5/16/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
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160: The Science of The Schmidt Pain Scale

Justin Schmidt has been stung by over 100 insects. Being a scientist, he used his experience to create a scale for measuring the pain of insect stings. You won't believe what some people do with the most painful sting we've found.... Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhm.ac.uk/scroller-schmidt-painscale/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/magazine/the-connoisseur-of-pain.html https://entomologytoday.org/2016/09/30/a-peek-into-the-mind-of-the-creator-of-the-schmidt-sting-pain-index/ https://choice.npr.org/index.html?origin=https://www.npr.org/2016/05/15/477852486/stung-by-83-different-insects-biologist-rates-his-pain-on-a-scale-of-1-to-ow https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Justin-O-Schmidt-40012997 https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/11/experience-i-have-been-stung-by-150-species-of-insect https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/arch.940010205 https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/amp/news/2019/2/king-of-sting-rates-most-painful-insects-558529 https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/insect-stings https://www.thoughtco.com/bullet-ant-sting-facts-4174296
5/9/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
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159: The Science of Extra Thumbs

Scientists created a third thumb to help you with everyday tasks, here's the science behind it! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/may/robotic-third-thumb-use-can-alter-brain-representation-hand?utm_source=Portico&utm_medium=Print&utm_campaign=Portico2021 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TY6Dm4Klumc https://www.ucl.ac.uk/icn/people/tamar-makin https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.abd7935 https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.3000729 https://plasticity-lab.com/body-augmentation https://plasticity-lab.com/ https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumb https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/05/controllable-third-thumb-lets-wearers-extend-natural-abilities-royal-college-art-design-graduates/# https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.abd7935# https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=TY6Dm4Klumc
5/2/202256 minutes, 50 seconds
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158: The Science of Swallowing Shrews

What happened to the scientist who swallowed a shrew? Find out in this week’s episode! Why did he do it? Find out in this week’s episode! Was it worth it? You know where to find out… Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/030544039590008X?token=2AD5CCE378AA407CB7D48BD3909243E42FB91C109A3C51013D4CC284A751D8352AD33368BBB8589D13CA3A71D0A6ACFA&originRegion=eu-west-1&originCreation=20220329231748 https://www.theguardian.com/education/2008/jul/01/improbableresearch.highereducation https://www.science.org/content/article/crappy-navigation-system-and-shrew-swallowing-win-sciences-highest-dishonor https://improbable.com/ig/winners/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/2421143
4/25/202251 minutes, 47 seconds
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157: The Science of Gender Dysphoria (with NOAHFINNCE)

Sci Guys is 3 years old & our patrons chose Gender Dysphoria as the topic for this anniversary episode! NoahFinnce joins us to give his perspective on this as we discuss how gender dysphoria can affect trans (and sometimes cis) people! Check out Noah’s music: https://open.spotify.com/album/41d02ZUTdg1D67AAFZ8UuI?si=2BGi_SIRRgO0fPVNSDqBjg The videos mentioned: Is Sex Binary: https://youtu.be/UpA42REDV8w The Science of Gender: https://youtu.be/GrNRD2TkdBw Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Gender Dysphoria https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/ https://www.britannica.com/science/gender-dysphoria https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532313/ https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/cultural-competency/education/transgender-and-gender-nonconforming-patients/gender-dysphoria-diagnosis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/symptoms/ https://gic.nhs.uk/info-support/gender-dysphoria/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296700032_The_DSM-5_Diagnostic_Criteria_for_Gender_Dysphoriahttps://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gender-development-service-children-adolescents.pdf History of Gender Dysphoria https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22844818/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/political-minds/202010/the-weird-history-gender-dysphoria-research?amp Cause of Gender Dysphoria https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191202135655.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7415463/ Male vs Female Brains https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html#:~:text=Adjusted%20for%20total%20brain%20size,is%20bigger%20than%20a%20woman's. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00677-x https://scholarship.shu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=locus https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6939487/ UK Gender Dysphoria Treatment Protocol https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/better-mh-policy/college-reports/cr181-good-practice-guidelines-for-the-assessment-and-treatment-of-adults-with-gender-dysphoria.pdf https://www.gendergp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NHS-Gender-Protocol.pdf https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/ Sex https://dictionary.apa.org/sex-characteristic
4/18/20221 hour, 54 minutes, 14 seconds
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156: The Science of Sleep Disorders

Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/circadian-rhythm-disorders#:~:text=Circadian%20rhythm%20disorders%20are%20problems,to%20sleep%20and%20wake%20up. https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/non-24-hour-sleep-wake-disorder/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-020-0694-0 https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/circadian-rhythm-sleep-disorder-dsm--5-307.45-(icd--9--cm%2C-multiple-codes)
4/11/202259 minutes, 38 seconds
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155: What Happens When You Die?

No one knows what happens when you die, but scientists may be a step closer to changing that... Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.livescience.com/first-ever-scan-of-dying-brain https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2022.813531/full?utm_source=fweb&utm_medium=nblog&utm_campaign=ba-sci-fnagi-what-happens-in-the-brain-when-we-die https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-50601-6 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/04/the-science-of-near-death-experiences/386231/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-near-death-experiences-reveal-about-the-brain/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6139799/
4/4/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 2 seconds
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154: The Science of Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Sometimes twins can battle it out while in the womb, resulting in one of them just... disappearing. This is vanishing twin syndrome, and it's far more common than you may first think.  Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Twins & Pregnancy https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/identical-twins https://www.twins.org.au/twins-and-families/about-twins/171-mirror-image-twins https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/finding-out/pregnant-with-twins/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/miscarriage/ Vanishing Twins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563220/#:~:text=Vanishing%20twin%20syndrome%2C%20as%20the,image%20of%20a%20vanishing%20twin. https://time.com/4091210/chimera-twins/ https://www.livescience.com/teens-twin-found-inside-adbomen-fetus-in-fetu.html Gestational Sac https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551624/
3/28/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 21 seconds
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153: Xenotransplants: The Man With a Pig Heart

Human organs are in short supply - but this year scientists decided to genetically modify a pig heart to save the life of a man with terminal heart disease. This xentoransplant is brand new science & had never been done before. This week we go over the crazy experiments and mind-blowing science that led to this medical marvel. Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Xenotransplantation https://archive.bio.org/articles/xenotransplantation-benefits-and-risks-special-organ-transplantation https://www.omixon.com/brief-history-xenotransplantation/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684730/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246856/ https://www.who.int/ethics/en/ETH_Nuffiled_xenotransplantation.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.03060/full https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/xenotransplantation https://www.groomers-online.com/professional-c1/scissors-c22/left-handed-scissors-c265/groomers-elite-45-straight-left-handed-bull-nosed-scissors-p755 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34697231/ Organ Donation & Transplants https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/helping-you-to-decide/about-organ-donation/statistics-about-organ-donation/ https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/helping-you-to-decide/about-organ-donation/living-donation/ https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/transplantation-services/organ-donation-and-transplantation/ First Pig Heart Transplant https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2022/01/15/the-science-behind-the-first-successful-pig-to-human-heart-transplant https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59944889.amp https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00111-9 https://secure.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/action/consumeSsoCookie?redirectUri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thelancet.com%2Faction%2FconsumeSharedSessionAction%3FJSESSIONID%3DaaaBetSmryb39fIGYw37x%26MAID%3DcerwNnXJRoDD37sdGKDXfw%253D%253D%26SERVER%3DWZ6myaEXBLFD8VbcQEfOcg%253D%253D%26I2KBRCK%3D1%26ORIGIN%3D695817921%26RD%3DRD%26exp%3DTEn4cY9Dbt214rWTophWGQ%25253D%25253D&code=null&acw=Secure;SameSite=None&utt= https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/03/german-researchers-to-breed-pigs-for-human-heart-transplants
3/21/20221 hour, 19 minutes, 19 seconds
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152: The Science of Hysterical Pregnancies (with NOAHFINNCE)

What happpens when you're pregnant, but without actually being pregnant? These are hysterical pregnancies, and they are totally real. Find out more about these odd phantom foetuses in today's episode. Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Hysterical Pregnancies https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/pseudocyesis https://www.cureus.com/articles/40598-a-rare-case-of-pseudocyesis-in-a-patient-with-bipolar-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738334/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3674939/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3361851/#__ffn_sectitle https://www.britannica.com/science/false-pregnancy https://www.britannica.com/science/hydatidiform-mole https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5894469/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4133423/ https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/infertility/false-pregnancy/ Somatic Symptom Disorders https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/somatic-symptom-disorder/what-is-somatic-symptom-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990557/ https://www.psychdb.com/somatic/dsm-5/z-other-specified
3/14/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 21 seconds
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151: The Australian Cane Toad Invasion

Australia's wildlife is known for being dangerous, but humans introduced a creature that gave them all a run for their money. The Cane Toad is an invasive species that has singlehandedly taken over Australia in only a few years... Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Invasive Species https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/invasive-species/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-are-invasive-species.html Cane Toads https://media.nature.com/original/magazine-assets/d41586-021-02317-9/d41586-021-02317-9.pdf https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/facts/cane-toad https://australian.museum/learn/animals/frogs/cane-toad/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/invasive-australian-cane-toads-are-more-cannibalistic-their-south-american-counterparts-180978558/ Introduction to Australia https://pestsmart.org.au/toolkit-resource/how-did-the-cane-toad-arrive-in-australia/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-39348313.amp https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/26/australian-water-rats-cut-cane-toads-open-with-surgical-precision-to-feast-on-their-hearts https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18271722/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20919631/ https://www.pnas.org/content/101/49/17150 http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/100_worst.php
3/7/20221 hour, 10 minutes, 16 seconds
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150: The Science of Autism (with Cyarine)

Cyarine joins us this week to chat about the science of Autism! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Autism https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)61539-1/fulltext https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3513682/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/adults/ https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/pasteur-02445082 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757918/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928#:~:text=Genetics.,risk%20of%20autism%20spectrum%20disorder. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn.2017.112 https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/population-health/improving-the-health-of-specific-groups/autism-spectrum-disorder#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20around,diagnosis%20of%20autism%20spectrum%20disorder. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/other-conditions/ https://autisme.nl/media/120192/artikel_erfelijkehid_autisme.pdf Aspergers https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Asperger-Syndrome-Information-Page Causes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21299355/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25222596/ Gender & Sex Differences https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4284309/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11920-019-1006-3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5925757/ Treatments https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/autism-and-everyday-life/fake-and-harmful-treatments/ https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/treatments
2/28/20221 hour, 37 minutes, 4 seconds
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149: The 5 Stages of Grief: The Kübler-Ross Model

The 5 Stages of Grief are almost omnipresent in pop culture, but is the science behind it sound? Let's find out! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Grief & the Kubler Ross-Model https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507885/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/gestaltreview.16.3.0312 https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Theory%20of%20Loss.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31746715/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0030222818809766 https://www.britannica.com/science/thanatology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844541/ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross https://time.com/3946458/kubler-ross-history/?amp=true https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53267505.amp https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264310506_Elisabeth_Kubler-Ross Kubler-Ross Alternatives https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7797418/
2/21/202259 minutes, 28 seconds
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148: The Science of Love Languages

Love languages have become a staple in pop culture, but is there any science behind them? That's what we're taking a look at in this Valentine's special! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24020933/ https://archive.org/details/fivelovelanguage00chap https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/fashion/can-gary-chapman-save-your-marriage-this-life.html https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17464090500535822?scroll=top&needAccess=true https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17531984/ https://amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/600283/ https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.psichi.org/resource/resmgr/journal_2020/25_3_hughes.pdf https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-algorithm-mental-health-psychology/amp
2/14/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 36 seconds
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147: The Science of ASMR

ASMR seemed to take over the world in the 2010s... but is there any science behind it? That's what we're digging into this week! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/magazine/how-asmr-videos-became-a-sensation-youtube.html https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/asmr-more-than-a-feeling/amp/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-asmr-real-or-just-a-pseudoscience/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29924796/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33232904/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31128572/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34769976/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33174254/ https://peerj.com/articles/851/
2/7/202244 minutes, 5 seconds
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146: The Science of Octopus Sentience

Are octopusses sentient? According to the UK government, yes! Although that may not mean exactly what you think... Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Review of Cephalopod & Crustacean Sentience 1. https://www.lse.ac.uk/News/News-Assets/PDFs/2021/Sentience-in-Cephalopod-Molluscs-and-Decapod-Crustaceans-Final-Report-November-2021.pdf 2. https://www.livescience.com/39481-time-to-declare-animal-sentience.html 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494450/ Octopus Info 1. https://www.britannica.com/animal/octopus-mollusk Sentience 1. https://science.rspca.org.uk/sciencegroup/sentience Habituation 1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/habituation UK Government Sentience Bill 1. https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/18/octopuses-and-lobsters-have-feelings-include-them-in-sentience-bill-urge-mps 2. https://www.livescience.com/cephalopods-and-crustaceans-recognised-as-sentient-in-uk 3. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lobsters-octopus-and-crabs-recognised-as-sentient-beings 
1/31/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 6 seconds
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145: The Science of Beards (with Ellie Spigariol)

Why do humans have beards? And why is it predominantly men that are able to grow them? Scientists knuckled down and attempted to figure out the answer!  Go get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SCIGUYS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading 1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/beard 2. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160418-the-real-reason-men-grow-beards 3. https://www.improbable.com 4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090513817302660
1/24/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
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144: The Science of Empathy (And Rats)

Can rats feel empathy? It’s a tough question to tackle, and many scientists have worked on it over the years… but is it even possible to find the answer? Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.1210789 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10071-013-0692-1 https://www.britannica.com/science/empathy https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-319-16999-6_158-1 https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-981-287-080-3_69-1 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1962-00569-001 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-019-0572-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151454/
1/17/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
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143: Xenobots: Science of Living Robots (That Reproduce?)

Is a robot a robot when it’s made of living cells? Scientists took frog cells and made them into tiny living robots with the apparent ability to build more of themselves from other cells! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.pnas.org/content/118/49/e2112672118 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32364479/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34043553 https://www.pnas.org/content/117/4/1853 News Articles https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/team-builds-first-living-robots-that-can-reproduce/ https://choice.npr.org/index.html?origin=https://www.npr.org/2021/12/01/1060027395/robots-xenobots-living-self-replicating-copy https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-unveiled-the-worlds-first-living-robots-last-year-now-they-can-now-reproduce-180979150/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newscientist.com/article/2299252-living-robots-made-from-frog-cells-can-replicate-themselves-in-a-dish/amp/ https://www.uvm.edu/news/story/team-builds-first-living-robots
1/10/20221 hour, 29 minutes, 27 seconds
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142: The Moon Landing

For our first episode of 2022, we’re looking back at the first man on the moon! Join us on the journey as we look at the real story behind Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s (and Michael Collins’) giant step for mankind! Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Moon Landing Videos https://youtu.be/S9HdPi9Ikhk https://youtu.be/INQlaTnN2cg Michael Collins https://youtu.be/SWVgUwMTHEU Wright Brothers https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wright-brothers The Moon https://www.space.com/amp/before-apollo-what-we-didnt-know-about-moon.html https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/earths-moon/overview/ https://www.space.com/amp/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html https://www.space.com/amp/27029-moon-gravity-falling-astronauts.html Kennedy Speech https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/ricetalk.htm Pen Story https://youtu.be/qGOrt_CRz_M https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/50-years-pen-saved-apollo-11/story?id=64228723 Apollo Missions https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/space-exploration/moon-landing-1969 https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.html https://www.nasa.gov/wav/62284main_onesmall2.wav https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/moon-landings/z6bd382 https://www.history.com/.amp/news/moon-landing-apollo-11-facts https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2019/06/16/5-things-you-likely-never-knew-about-apollo-11/?sh=35b9a23ccecf https://airandspace.si.edu/apollo-to-the-moon/online/apollo-11/about-the-spacecraft.cfm
1/3/20221 hour, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
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141: Memory Machine (Best of 2021)

Follow the link & use the code SCIGUYS for 60% off your first month of a MELScience subscription! https://melscience.com/sBC6/   (Offer valid for 1 month after upload) To celebrate the end of the year - we visit our best moments of 2021 using a very scientific Memory Machine…  Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/27/20212 hours, 1 minute, 54 seconds
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140: The Science of Asexuality

Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store Our patrons voted for it and so we’ve done it, an episode on scientific studies surrounding asexuality! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading What is Asexuality? https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/six-ways-be-ally-asexual-people https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/artslaw/openresearch/2021/asexuality.aspx https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/japp.12472 https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/ask-experts/is-there-a-medical-reason-for-asexuality Asexuality Research https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0959353512443668?journalCode=fapa https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2015.1015713?scroll=top&needAccess=true https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10508-008-9434-x https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251074 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251074 HSDD https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/sexual-dysfunction/premature-ejaculation
12/20/20211 hour, 16 minutes, 56 seconds
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139: The Science of Spider-Man

Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store In honour of Spider-Man: No Way Home we have taken it upon ourselves to create a real life Spider-Man. Or at the very least, figure out how what might be possible.  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Spider-Man https://www.britannica.com/art/comic-book Spiders https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/animals/invertebrates/facts/spiders https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/aug/09/ask-grown-up-spiders-stick-walls-ceilings https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trade-secret-of-sticky-sp/ Radiation https://www.epa.gov/radiation/radiation-basics https://www.epa.gov/radiation/radiation-health-effects https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/060418-chernobyl-wildlife-thirty-year-anniversary-science Soft Exosuits https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/epoly-2020-0049/html https://www.wired.co.uk/article/exosuit-sri-robotics-darpa-soldiers Spider Silk https://www.britannica.com/science/elasticity-physics https://www.britannica.com/science/tensile-strength https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/epoly-2020-0049/html Gecko Gloves https://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/november/gecko-inspired-device-112114.html Spider Sense https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2013/02/23/prototype-suit-gives-you-real-life-spider-sense/amp/
12/13/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 25 seconds
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138: The Science of Gay Sex (with Iain Gillespie)

Grab our BRAND NEW merch now http://normalcitizen.store Iain joins us this week to talk about their research into queer people, sex, and losing your virginity!  Check out Bears in Trees album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4YDxrluNqhqrhcJ0ZkgfXc?si=mj-cPkwATfiQmTVDod4RFA You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2021.1960944 https://www.stonewall.org.uk/lgbtq-inclusive-education-everything-you-need-know https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/cacc0b40-c3a4-473b-86cc-11863c0b3f30 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-17341-2_2
12/6/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
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137: The Science of Cults

Our patrons decided that cults would be the topic of this week’s episode, so here you go! A little lighter on the heavy science this week as we delve into what cults are, how they work, and why people might join them... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797620971654 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamie-Raines http://repository.essex.ac.uk/29565/1/Being%20Transgender-%20Effects%20of%20Behaviour%2C%20Arousal%20and%20Wellbeing%20JR%20Thesis%2022.12.20.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/15/style/the-psychology-of-the-cult-experience.html https://www.apa.org/monitor/nov02/cults.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2540138/?page=1 https://www.apa.org/monitor/nov03/jonestown https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1356&context=theses_dissertations https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178116319941 https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/why-do-people-join-cults.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165178116319941 http://cultresearch.org/definition-and-explanation-of-the-word-cult/ http://vivianlawry.com/psychology-of-cults/ http://www.psychology.uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/image_tool/images/117/Elizabeth.Ligthelm.pdf https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/07/12/what-makes-a-cult-a-cult/amp
11/29/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 8 seconds
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136: The Science of Transgender Sexuality (with JammiDodger)

Dr Jamie Raines joins us to talk through some of his groundbreaking research with trans men, and how gender affects arousal. You can find more from Jamie over on his YouTube channel:  https://youtube.com/Jammidodger94 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797620971654 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamie-Raines http://repository.essex.ac.uk/29565/1/Being%20Transgender-%20Effects%20of%20Behaviour%2C%20Arousal%20and%20Wellbeing%20JR%20Thesis%2022.12.20.pdf
11/22/20211 hour, 15 minutes, 22 seconds
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135: Sleep Paralysis Therapy & Dream Science (with Dr Baland Jalal)

This week sleep science expert Dr Baland Jalal joins us to chat about sleep paralysis & dig into his research! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Dr Baland Jalal https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/baland-jalal https://www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/directory/profile.php?bj272 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Baland-Jalal/publication/262397186_Evidence_for_Tai_Chi_as_a_Therapeutic_Mind-Body_Intervention_for_Sleep_A_Commentary_on_Raman_et_al/links/0c9605379e7ea0f3c8000000/Evidence-for-Tai-Chi-as-a-Therapeutic-Mind-Body-Intervention-for-Sleep-A-Commentary-on-Raman-et-al.pdf MR Therapy https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00028/full https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2020.00922/full Sleep Paralysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8060736/#!po=22.4138 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00207148108409169?needAccess=true https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1363461505050710?url_ver=Z39.88-2003 https://www.thecut.com/2016/07/a-neuroscientist-tried-to-help-me-overcome-my-sleep-paralysis.html https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Baland-Jalal/publication/258831277_A_Comparison_of_Self-Report_and_Interview_Methods_for_Assessing_Sleep_Paralysis_A_Pilot_Investigation_in_Denmark_and_the_United_States/links/0deec52ff95124e325000000/A-Comparison-of-Self-Report-and-Interview-Methods-for-Assessing-Sleep-Paralysis-A-Pilot-Investigation-in-Denmark-and-the-United-States.pdf
11/15/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
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134: The Science of Gene Editing & Treating Blindness

For the first time ever we’ve used CRISPR  to edit someone’s genes INSIDE THEIR BODY! So far we’ve been able to reverse some effects of rare genetic eye disease that results in blindness, and this is only the beginning! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/leber-congenital-amaurosis/ https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/634/leber-congenital-amaurosis https://luxturna.com Gene Therapy https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06195-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-020-0493-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41573-019-0012-9 The EDIT-101 Trial https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT03872479 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0327-9 https://text.npr.org/2021/09/29/1040879179/vision-loss-crispr-treatment https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00655-8https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00655-8 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764428https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764428
11/8/20211 hour, 1 minute, 6 seconds
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133: The Real Frankenstein?

In this spooky episode of Sci Guys we explore the life of Johann Konrad Dippel - a mad scientist that some credit as the inspiration for Mary Shelley’s Dr Frankenstein… Despite the pack of any evidence. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Johann Konrad Dippel https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1034731/?page=5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1034731/?page=5 https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/pdf/10.1308/147363513X13500508916973 Alchemy & Frankenstein https://www.britannica.com/topic/alchemy/Modern-alchemy https://www.britannica.com/topic/Frankenstein
11/1/202157 minutes, 26 seconds
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132: The Shocking Science of Boredom

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Scientific Studies & Papers https://www.science.org/lookup/doi/10.1126/science.1250830 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165178116301524?via%3Dihub https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0963721419884309 News & Magazine Articles https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28130690.amp https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-boredom-is-anything-but-boring/ https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/what-does-boredom-do-to-us-and-for-us
10/25/20211 hour, 26 minutes, 24 seconds
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131: The Wood Wide Web

Can trees talk to each other? It turns out they might be able to, using fungi… This week, we discuss the Wood Wide Web that most of the world’s plants use to help them survive! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Fungi https://www.livescience.com/amp/53618-fungus.html https://www.britannica.com/science/fungus/Mycorrhiza Plants https://www.britannica.com/plant/tree https://www.britannica.com/science/forest Mycorrhizal Networks https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123739445003278 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4802747/ https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48257315.amp https://www.nature.com/articles/449136a https://www.science.org/content/article/wood-wide-web-underground-network-microbes-connects-trees-mapped-first-time https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-whispering-trees-180968084/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/mycorrhizal-networks-wood-wide-web/amp/ https://www.nationalforests.org/blog/underground-mycorrhizal-network https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/mycorrhizae
10/18/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds
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130: The Science of Uterus Transplants & The Danish Girl (with NOAHFINNCE)

Uterus transplants are on the verge of becoming a common surgery for cis women, but one of the first women to ever receive this kind of surgery wasn’t cis… The life of Lilli Elbe, one of the first women to receive gender affirming surgery, has been romanticised and repackaged as a tender tragedy - but her real story is far more interesting & upliftng. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Transplants https://www.britannica.com/science/transplant-surgery/Organ-transplants https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2778785/ https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/who-we-are/a-history-of-donation-transfusion-and-transplantation/ Uterus Transplants https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/3/3/267/653944https://www.britannica.com/science/uterus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29210893/ https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0037-1606321.pdf https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/turkish-woman-has-world-s-first-womb-transplant.388596 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-04/woman-has-baby-after-womb-transplant-in-sweden/5790726?nw=0&r=HtmlFragment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-29516910https://time.com/5044565/exclusive-first-u-s-baby-born-after-a-uterus-transplant/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/health/yeast-infectionled-to-removal-of-transplanted-uterus.html?_r=0 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/564280 https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3109/00016349.2010.520688 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1432-2277.2012.01438.x https://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/07/world/medical-first-a-transplant-of-a-uterus.html Uterus Transplants for Trans Women https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2775302 https://jme.bmj.com/content/45/10/687.full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6492192/ Lilli Elbe https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lili-Elbe https://www.biography.com/artist/lili-elbe
10/11/20211 hour, 24 minutes, 14 seconds
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129: The Immortal Lobster Cult

What would you do if you found an animal that, with a little help, could potentially live forever? Worship it as a God? What could go wrong? That’s exactly what we’re digging into this week! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Lobsters https://www.britannica.com/animal/lobster https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dont-listen-to-the-buzz-lobsters-arent-actually-immortal-88450872/ Immortality & Aging https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3370421/ https://www.science.org.au/curious/earth-environment/animals-can-live-forever Lobster Cult https://www.urbo.com/content/your-new-god-worshiping-a-facebook-group-lobster/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5748990/ https://www.leviathanlobstergod.com/about
10/4/20211 hour, 54 seconds
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128: The Crazy Science of Buckminster Fuller

Buckminster Fuller was a futurist and inventor with a silly name and a penchant for creating incredible inventions - from cars, to homes, to geodesic domes! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading References & Further Reading https://youtu.be/N1yxFDvqALI https://www.britannica.com/biography/R-Buckminster-Fuller https://www.bfi.org/about-fuller/big-ideas/dymaxion-world/dymaxion-map https://www.britannica.com/technology/geodesic-dome https://www.wired.com/2016/03/buckminster-fuller-brilliant-crank-lot-teach-silicon-valley/amp https://amp.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/jul/04/buckminster-fuller-architecture-design https://library.stanford.edu/spc/manuscripts-division/r-buckminster-fuller-timeline https://www.nytimes.com/1983/07/03/obituaries/r-buckminster-fuller-futurist-inventor-dies-at-87.html https://exhibits.stanford.edu/bucky/feature/what-is-a-geodesic-dome https://www.bfi.org/about-fuller/big-ideas/geodesic-domes
9/27/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 42 seconds
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127: The Science of Intrusive Thoughts

Do you ever have a thought come to mind that doesn’t feel like something you’d think, a thought that can make you feel disgusted or uneasy? Those are intrusive thoughts, and while they’re strongly associated with mental illness, they might be a bit more common than you might think… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/symptoms/ https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-identify-mechanism-that-helps-us-inhibit-unwanted-thoughts https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211364913000675 https://www.livescience.com/amp/44687-most-people-have-unwanted-thoughts.html https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/dealing-with-intrusive-thoughts/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28776482/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27510608/ https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Journal-of-Obsessive-Compulsive-and-Related-Disorders-2211-3649 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-33292-013 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834572/ Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/20/20211 hour, 20 minutes
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126: America’s First Black Scientist - Benjamin Banneker

American History tends to ignore the achievements of black people - which is why you probably haven’t heard of Benjamin Banneker… He was a polymath who went verbally toe to toe with Thomas Jefferson on the topic of slavery, was instrumental in the creation of the capital, and did so much more! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.whitehousehistory.org/benjamin-banneker https://archive.org/details/bulletinunitedst2311964unit/page/17/mode/1up?view=theater https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/three-things-know-about-astronomer-benjamin-bannekers-pioneering-career-180967136/ https://friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com/history/benjamin-banneker-2/ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=2vEQAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA65&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.history.com/.amp/news/cicadas-discovery-benjamin-banneker https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112037299119&view=1up&seq=13&skin=2021 https://www.biography.com/.amp/scientist/benjamin-banneker https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/85984/retrobituaries-benjamin-banneker-african-american-mathematician-who-may-have-saved https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-Banneker https://www.wired.com/2010/02/benjamin-banneker-the-first-african-american-geek/am Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/13/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
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125: The Science of Nazi Nuclear Cubes

At the end of WWII hundreds of uranium cubes made for the Nazi nuclear program were taken by the USA, but they didn't take them all. Quite a number of these nuclear cubes went missing... A few have popped up here and there, until recently it's always been near impossible to tell if a cube is real, or just a really good replica - but scientists have just found a wild new way to find which ones are fakes... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/hundreds-of-cubes-of-nazi-uranium-are-missing-now-scientists-have-a-new-way-to-spot-them-12389326 https://www.washingtonpost.com/gdpr-consent/?next_url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.washingtonpost.com%2fhistory%2f2021%2f08%2f25%2fnazi-nuclear-program-failed-uranium-cube%2f https://www.newscientist.com/article/2287673-investigation-of-nazi-uranium-could-help-stop-modern-nuclear-smuggling/amp/?__twitter_impression=true https://www.history.com/.amp/news/wwii-nazi-atomic-secrets-alsos-mission-kidnap-heisenberg https://www.britannica.com/science/nuclear-fission https://science.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-bomb.htm https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1321436 https://www.britannica.com/science/carbon-14-dating https://www.britannica.com/science/hydrogen/Isotopes-of-hydrogen#ref621366 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg/Heisenberg-and-the-Nazi-Party Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/6/202149 minutes, 50 seconds
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124: The Alpha Male Myth

Some men label themselves alphas - citing an old study on wolves, but surprisingly the results might not be as applicable to humans (or even wolves) as you might have thought… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Wolf Packs https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/wolf-pack-mentality.htm https://www.wolf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/267alphastatus_english.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21963347 https://wolf.org/wolf-info/basic-wolf-info/wolf-faqs/#toggle-id-21 https://www.jstor.org/stable/3881436 Animal Social Behaviour & Hierarchies  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180925-with-females-in-charge-bonobo-society-is-more-chilled-out http://amydprice.com/hypertext_narrative/primates_research.pdf https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bonobo-sex-and-society-2006-06/ https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/bonobo https://www.britannica.com/video/193398/bonobos-humans https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/07/3/l_073_03.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newscientist.com/article/2180434-the-7-non-human-mammals-where-females-rule-the-roost/amp/ Human Alpha Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30978215/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0165025407084054 Alpha Male Pseudoscience https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2021/01/26/the-pseudoscience-behind-the-sigma-male-explained/amp/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/alpha-male-alpha-chimpanzee-primatologist-frans-de-waal-a8421291.html%3Famp https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/no-such-thing-alpha-male-2016-10%3Famp https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YTyQgwVvYyc http://davemech.org/wolf-news-and-information/schenkels-classic-wolf-behavior-study-available-in-english/ http://davemech.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ExpressionstudiesP.1-10.pdf https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tNtFgdwTsbU https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BPsSKKL8N0s Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/30/20211 hour, 1 minute, 22 seconds
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123: The Science of Sleepy Hallucinations

Ever seen or heard something as you were half asleep and woken up to realise it wasn’t there? Hypnagogic and hypnopompic hallucinations are actually fairly common! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Hallucinations https://www.britannica.com/science/hallucination/Chemical-factors https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/hallucinations-hearing-voices/ Hypnagogic & Hypnopompic Hallucinations https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988750/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/14313158_Hypnagogic_and_Hypnopompic_Hallucinations_Pathological_Phenomena https://www.scielo.br/j/anp/a/C9cqbVby3nqWJrKYLvBngkk/?lang=en https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/IJoDR/article/view/71170 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-23739-8_8 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(18)30138-X/fulltext https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RvBvYrklXM https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-87318-4 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/hypnagogia https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978012375038900008X https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/6638 Other Parasomnias & Related Effects https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20120522-suffer-from-sleep-shudders https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781437703269000282 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11030656/ https://science.sciencemag.org/content/290/5490/350?hwshib2=authn%3A1628867368%3A20210812%253Aed134caf-83e8-4fd7-9799-0ea1e0c31419%3A0%3A0%3A0%3AyeqVACDJVH2x2dHe%2FPUbZw%3D%3D https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560817/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/narcolepsy/ Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/23/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 17 seconds
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122: The Science of Myers Briggs Personality Tests

Myers Briggs types are scientific evaluation of your personality… or at least that’s how they’re sold. Turns out that they might be barely more scientific than your horoscope. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What is MBTI? https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://www.mbtionline.com/en-US/Articles/2017/July/What-do-the-letters-in-the-Myers-Briggs-test-stand-for https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554596/ https://www.16personalities.com/country-profiles/global/world The Origins of MBTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQqSnkI32A https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/isabel-briggs-myers.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-06614- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carl-Jung/Character-of-his-psychotherapy https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264783017_Isabel_Briggs_Myers_Psychological_Type_and_the_Spirit_of_CG_Jung Is the MBTI Test Scientific & Useful? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkQiYiXxmjg https://quoteinvestigator.com/tag/carl-jung/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26851600/ https://www.livescience.com/amp/65513-does-myers-briggs-personality-test-work.html https://jobtalk.indiana.edu/HRMWebsite/hrm/articles/develop/mbti.pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3102/00346543063004467 vox.com/platform/amp/2014/7/15/5881947/myers-briggs-personality-test-meaningless https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/014920639602200103 https://amp.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/mar/19/myers-briggs-test-unscientific https://pages.uoregon.edu/sanjay/bigfive.html
8/16/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 5 seconds
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121: The Uncanny Valley: Science of Creepy Robots

Robots are becoming more and more human-like, but something weird happens when things become too human without quite making it all the way - we start to hate them… This is the uncanny valley, and you’ll find a lot of things in it. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.aaai.org/Papers/AAAI/2005/RBC05-007.pdf https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/medu.14184 https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-uncanny-valley https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/507812 https://www.jneurosci.org/content/39/33/6555 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-uncanny-valley-human-look-alikes-put-us-on-edge/ https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/scientists-identify-possible-source-of-the-uncanny-valley-in-the-brain https://www.jneurosci.org/content/39/33/6555 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4557950 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6211702/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6556781/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4392592/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/medu.14184 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25762967/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32526760/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130901-is-the-uncanny-valley-reallist_works&sortby=pubdate
8/9/20211 hour, 36 seconds
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120: The Science of Past Lives

Some children tell stories about lives they used to live… Are they just playing pretend or is this proof of reincarnation? Maybe science has some answers…  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Past Lives, Jim Tucker & UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830708000943 https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/our-research/children-who-report-memories-of-previous-lives/ https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/resources/advice-to-parents-of-children-who-are-spontaneously-recalling-past-life-memories/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgqygg/hard-science-of-reincarnation-past-lives https://www.npr.org/2014/01/05/259886077/searching-for-science-behind-reincarnation?t=1626790336553 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830721000951 False Memories, Source Errors & Other Explanations https://www.livescience.com/7272-belief-reincarnation-tied-memory-errors.html https://www.livescience.com/7737-reality-reincarnation.html https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1363461503040001005 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.2466/pms.1996.83.3f.1107 Past Life Regression Therapy https://www.thehypnotherapypracticeedinburgh.co.uk/why-past-life-regression-is-a-waste-of-money/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5797677/ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/members/sigs/spirituality-spsig/james-pandarakalam-a-search-for-the-truth-of-past-life-regression.pdf?sfvrsn=f5442f17_2 tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00029157.1982.10404067?needAccess=true The Egg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fcK_fRYaI&vl=en-GB
8/2/20211 hour, 37 minutes, 43 seconds
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119: The Science of Maladaptive Daydreaming

Some people report being unable to stop daydreaming, to the point that it takes over their entire lives. Maladaptive Daydreaming isn’t yet a recognised disorder, but it only gets more strange from there... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Maladaptive Daydreaming in the Media https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_daydream_that_never_stops https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/06/25/people-with-maladaptive-daydreaming-spend-an-average-of-four-hours-a-day-lost-in-their-imagination/ https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/04/when-daydreaming-replaces-real-life/391319/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/10/at-home/daydreaming.html https://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/30/health/maladaptive-daydreaming-feature/index.html Eli Somer  https://www.youtube.com/user/SomerClinic/videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsZ7ivOSKjQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loE6Cq8lUS4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYZxHmfpcsI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_scn44bTEE https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=cIDL8CEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate Maladpative Daydreaming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maladaptive_daydreaming https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1053810016300460?via%3Dihub https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022395621000844 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28598955/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6426361/ https://akjournals.com/view/journals/2006/9/4/article-p1056.xml https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1023/A:1020597026919.pdf https://gpsych.bmj.com/content/34/2/e100419 https://maladaptivedaydreaming.org/pages/maladaptive-daydreaming-test Pathologising, Disorders, & The DSM-5 http://www2.hawaii.edu/~heiby/overheads_classification.html https://wjh-www.harvard.edu/~dtg/KILLINGSWORTH%20&%20GILBERT%20(2010).pdf Psychopathology https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1529100617727266 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3683251/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3683251/
7/26/20212 hours, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
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118: The Science of The Loch Ness Monster

Scientists went hunting for the Loch Ness Monster in 2019, but the search wasn’t all it seemed to be… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Loch Ness Monster & The Myths https://www.livescience.com/61111-unusual-creature-sightings.html https://www.britannica.com/place/Loch-Ness-lake-Scotland-United-Kingdom https://www.lochnessproject.org/ Gimmell & His Survey https://www.livescience.com/loch-ness-monster-dna-study.html?_gl=1*e5q5rq*_ga*YW1wLVBxOEh1MnFUNHpkcG9VNHEzWmkyZWxoaURiOF9TYkc3ZUZ2QS1uVmNTSjFCZDduOFhRS0dQcXlQWkJsUzB3N1E. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-49495145 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/sep/05/loch-ness-monster-could-be-a-giant-eel-say-scientists https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/loch-ness-monster-dna-study-reveals-plausible-explanation-for-sightings/ https://www.otago.ac.nz/news/news/otago717609.html https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/loch-ness-monster-just-big-eel https://gemmell-lab.otago.ac.nz/research https://gemmell-lab.otago.ac.nz/our-team https://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?hl=en&user=XGE4mdAAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/loch-ness-monster-scotland-environmental-dna-science http://www.sci-news.com/biology/eel-dna-loch-ness-07580.html https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/loch-ness-monster-how-edna-helps-us-discover-what-lurks-beneath/ https://twitter.com/ProfGemmell/status/1169748929887391744 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/19/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 51 seconds
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117: The 'Sophia the Robot' Conspiracy

Sophia the Robot is one of the most famous robots in the world, outside of those in Sci-fi. Although, there may be more fiction than fact when it comes to her artificial intelligence… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What is a Robot? https://www.britannica.com/technology/robot-technology Sophia The Robot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-1MlkxyqI https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/05/hanson-robotics-sophia-the-robot-pr-stunt-artificial-intelligence.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fnCQC7bLs0 https://www.hansonrobotics.com/sophia/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/sophia-robot-artificial-intelligence-science https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-first-robot-citizen-sophia-animatronic-humanoid-2017-10?r=US&IR=T https://www.forbes.com/sites/zarastone/2017/11/07/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sophia-the-worlds-first-robot-citizen/#18ede81546fa https://www.businessinsider.com/sophia-robot-hanson-robotics-other-humanoids-2017-11?r=US&IR=T Strong AI, Chinese Room & Turing Tests https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/strong-ai https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/chinese-room/ https://iep.utm.edu/chineser/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/Turing-test#ref1252405 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/12/20211 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
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116: The Science of Hay Fever

This week we get sneezy and wheezy, because the plants are being sleazy. Hay Fever is one of the most common allergies in the world & there’s a lot of science behind it that might surprise you... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Hay Fever https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/ https://www.britannica.com/science/hay-fever-pathology https://www.britannica.com/science/pollen https://www.britannica.com/plant/timothy https://www.britannica.com/science/rhinitis https://www.allergyuk.org/information-and-advice/statistics Antihistamines https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antihistamines/#:~:text=How%20antihistamines%20work,which%20helps%20protect%20the%20body. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3667286/ Hay Fever In Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210317/p2a/00m/0na/029000c https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160535/ Hay Fever Treatment https://www.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/research/research-impact/allergen-immunotherapy-in-the-treatment-of-hayfever/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10441602/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/5/202142 minutes, 13 seconds
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115: The Science of PTSD (with NoahFinnce)

NoahFinnce joins us this week to talk about PTSD, our patron-voted topic for this month! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading 1. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/overview/#:~:text=Post%2Dtraumatic%20stress%20disorder%20(PTSD)%20is%20an%20anxiety%20disorder,stressful%2C%20frightening%20or%20distressing%20events. 2. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/symptoms/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181836/ 4. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/complex/ 5. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/symptoms/ 6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32847484/ 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29502529/ 8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5604756/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/28/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 20 seconds
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114: Alien Hand Syndrome

What would you do if your hand developed a mind of its own? No, this isn’t sci-fi, this is a reality for people with Alien Hand Syndrome…  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11910-016-0676-z https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19434588/ https://pn.bmj.com/content/practneurol/4/1/44.full.pdf https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11910-016-0676-z.pdf https://www.jsmf.org/meetings/2008/may/Mark%20VW%202008%20Alien%20hand%20syndrome.pdf https://n.neurology.org/content/91/11/527.long https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/65/3/366 https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/alien-hand.htm#pt3 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/uk-12225163.amp https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4059570/
6/21/20211 hour, 12 seconds
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113: The Ridiculous Yellow Fever Experiments

Stubbins Ffirth was a mess student who really went above and beyond to become a doctor, by using himself as a guinea pig to test the infectiousness of yellow fever… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Yellow Fever 1. https://www.britannica.com/science/yellow-fever 2. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/yellow-fever 3. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/yellow-fever/ 4. https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/vaccine/index.html 5. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/yellow-fever 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2892770/ Stubbins Ffirth and his experiments 1. https://wellcomecollection.org/works/mrme9h3v 2. http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2050030-2,00.html 3. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newscientist.com/article/dn16735-eight-scientists-who-became-their-own-guinea-pigs/amp/ 4. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1163961 5. https://www.nature.com/articles/nj6959-745a 6. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44450391?seq=1
6/14/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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112: The Science of Sleepwalking

We know that some people can walk around while fast asleep, but how does it work? What else can you do in your sleep? What would happen if you broke the law?  Science might have the answers… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Sleepwalking Basics https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleepwalking/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28363449/ https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(18)31288-0?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982218312880%3Fshowall%3Dtrue https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17931980/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-of-sleepwalking-97626685/ https://n.neurology.org/content/78/20/1583 Sleepwalking & The Law https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15229043/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1286639/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4506454/ https://www.sleep.theclinics.com/article/S1556-407X(11)00086-5/fulltext Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain (2011) David Eagleman Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/7/202158 minutes, 39 seconds
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111: The Science of DPRD (with Dodie)

This week our patrons voted for Depersonalisation Derealisation Disorder and Dodie joined us to give her insight on the topic! CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Drug Use between 44:38 and 47:53. Listen to dodie’s album: https://dodie.ffm.to/buildaproblem Unreal Charity: https://www.unrealuk.org/ You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Psychopathology (2019) Graham Davey Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain (2011) David Eagleman https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24967634/ https://oce.ovid.com/article/00005053-199809000-00004/HTML https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.ajp.2016.16010029 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165032716318961?via%3Dihub https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6964445/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7239558/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4924239/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29877178/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204471/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ https://frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.535652/full Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/31/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
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110: The Science of Blackness

You’ve probably heard of Vantablack, the black that was once the blackest in the world, but you probably haven’t heard of the war it started between two artists - Stuart Semple & Anish Kapoor. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artist-only-person-banned-using-worlds-pinkest-pink-180961464/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzVmtbPOrM https://www.surreynanosystems.com/about/vantablack https://www.wired.com/story/vantablack-anish-kapoor-stuart-semple/ https://news.mit.edu/2019/blackest-black-material-cnt-0913 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/mummy-art-painting-delacroix-pigment-ancient-Egypt https://culturehustle.com/ https://www.archpaper.com/2017/07/anish-kapoor-blackest-black/ http://stuartsemple.com/about/ https://www.livescience.com/32559-why-do-we-see-in-color.html https://science.howstuffworks.com/vantablack.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/06/garden/what-you-can-do-with-vantablack-the-darkest-material-ever-made.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/24/202146 minutes, 16 seconds
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109: This Will Get On Your Nerves

Rita Levi-Montalcini is probably one of the greatest scientists you’ve never heard of. She created a lab in a spare room when Jews were banned from science in WWII, continued to work when she was 100 years old, and fought against fascism! Oh, and she knew a lot about nerves… You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1986/levi-montalcini/facts/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rita-Levi-Montalcini https://www.pnas.org/content/110/13/4873 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/finding-the-good-rita-levi-montalcini/ https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/science/2012/dec/30/rita-levi-montalcini https://www.nature.com/news/2009/090401/full/458564a.html https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jez.1400680305 https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1952.tb26548.x Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/17/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 58 seconds
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108: The Deepest Hole on Earth (with Bliss)

What is at the centre of the planet? Surprisingly… We have a really good idea but we’re still not 100% sure. Turns out it’s pretty hard to get to. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/story/20150306-journey-to-the-centre-of-earth/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190503-the-deepest-hole-we-have-ever-dug#:~:text=This%20is%20the%20Kola%20Superdeep,of%20souls%20tortured%20in%20hell. http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150814-what-is-at-the-centre-of-earth https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19926751-800-unknown-earth-what-is-at-the-centre-of-the-earth/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/what-is-at-earths-core/ https://www.livescience.com/new-earth-layer-solid-inner-core.html#:~:text=The%20liquid%20outer%20core%20starts,and%20a%20bit%20of%20nickel https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1029/2020JB020545  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ask-smithsonian-whats-deepest-hole-ever-dug-180954349/ https://www.ucl.ac.uk/EarthSci/people/lidunka/GEOL2014/Geophysics7%20-%20Deep%20Earth/Earth%20Structure.htm https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190503-the-deepest-hole-we-have-ever-dug Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/10/202154 minutes, 9 seconds
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107: Humanzee: The Human-Chimp Hybrid

What happens when you cross a chimp with a man? Serious ethical concerns and an exile from the Soviet Union... Yes, someone actually tried to make a man-ape hybrid. It didn’t end well You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Hybrids https://www.britannica.com/science/hybrid https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/human-monkey-hybrid-china-organ-transplant-stem-cells-embryo-a9037506.html?amp Humans and Chimps https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-020-06962-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2464272/#!po=3.12500 https://www.nature.com/articles/nature04789#ref-CR33 https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/human-origins/understanding-our-past/dna-comparing-humans-and-chimps https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC187548/ Ilya Ivanov & His Experiments https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19926701-000-blasts-from-the-past-the-soviet-ape-man-scandal/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-russian-government-once-funded-a-scientists-quest-to-make-an-ape-human-hybrid-5043859/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ilya-Ivanovich-Ivanov Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/3/202157 minutes, 59 seconds
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106: Be Gay, Do Crime (In Space)

Wendy Lawrence may not have been the first lesbian in space, but she was at the centre of the first ever case of space fraud... or was she? There was a media frenzy around her alleged crime, but Wendy herself has a different story. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Wendy Lawrence https://medium.com/the-vintage-space/gay-astronauts-a-final-frontier-9892d0987fa0 https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/nhq202001130001.jpg https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/anne-c-mcclain/biography/ https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/23/politics/nasa-astronaut-bank-account-first-criminal-allegation-space/index.html https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/04/07/army-astronaut-accused-of-committing-crime-in-space-is-cleared-ex-wife-charged-with-making-false-statements/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/us/astronaut-space-investigation.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/08/25/nasa-astronaut-accused-of-hacking-bank-account-from-space/amp/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-49457912 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/us/space-crime-allegation-indictment.html https://www.space.com/amp/nasa-astronaut-anne-mcclain-space-crime-claim.html Space Law https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/treaties.html https://www.nasa.gov/centers/hq/library/find/bibliographies/space_law/ http://www.esa.int/About_Us/ECSL_-_European_Centre_for_Space_Law/About_space_law https://www.space.com/astronaut-anne-mcclain-refutes-space-crime-claim.html https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/index.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/26/202146 minutes, 38 seconds
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105: The Science of Gender (with NoahFinnce)

NoahFinnce joins us to celebrate our 2nd birthday! Our patrons have voted for gender as this month’s topic - we‘ll tell you how it works and how it doesn’t work... You can find Noah over on his channel: http://youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What is Gender https://www.who.int/health-topics/gender#tab=tab_1 Biology of Gender https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6677266/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7139786/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7139786/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6939487/ Gender Studies  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19419899.2020.1729844 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-76861-8_8 https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(17)30356-7/fulltext https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6466167/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5845507/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7193756/ https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-92270-6_58 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen-Ristvedt/publication/258523575_The_Evolution_of_Gender/links/5d2f1ff3a6fdcc2462e76926/The-Evolution-of-Gender.pdf Gender Gap In STEM https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2004956 https://lukeholman.github.io/genderGap/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673618331350 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2019.00060/full https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05109-w https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2004956 https://www.pnas.org/content/117/9/4609 https://science.sciencemag.org/content/368/6497/1317 https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02297805/ Social Constructs & Categories https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797618782181 https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/BF02583913.pdf Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/19/20211 hour, 42 minutes, 40 seconds
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104: The Science of Left Handedness

Are you left handed or right handed? This week we talk about the benefits (and drawbacks) of being a southpaw - and why we even have Handedness in the first place... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Handedness https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3258574/ https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.3758/bf03337470.pdf https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2016.1127 https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/B9780123851574004747?token=CAFE5C834602FE1A71A7FFB7ED77D96EA36F7B8B77F672CB614A08C764CFA5AF57851CCAD67BC439F9B58EC1B380D5F7 Origin of Handedness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb11oOHYNXM&t=396s https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-49579810#:~:text=Scientists%20have%20found%20the%20first,linked%20to%20being%20left%2Dhanded.&text=The%20team%20at%20the%20University,development%20and%20the%20dominant%20hand. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-causes-some-people-t/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6441088/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627581-600-southpaws-the-evolution-of-handedness/ https://www.livescience.com/what-causes-left-handedness.html https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/7/eaax9935 https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-0-387-79061-9_1346 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123750006001889 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831280/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0891422220301682 Forcing Right Handedness https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/42827363.pdf?ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A4080085e7e4a69c992eac026fe022703 https://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/01/brain https://www.nature.com/news/2007/070716/full/070716-4.html https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/9/3271 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/12/202154 minutes, 54 seconds
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103: The Science of OCD

This week we chat about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the commonly misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What is OCD https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/overview/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7370844/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over/20-mh-4676-ocd_150041.pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0897190014521996 Psychopathology: Research Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology - Graham Davey Cause of OCD https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(19)30073-X?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS089662731930073X%3Fshowall%3Dtrue https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7886082/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4610610/ Treatment https://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/content/72/1/80.long https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/treatment-for-ocd/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5606297/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/medicines-and-psychiatry/ssri-antidepressants/overview/#:~:text=It's%20thought%20to%20have%20a,messages%20between%20nearby%20nerve%20cells. Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/5/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 59 seconds
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102: The Science of Forensics (with Eleanor Neale)

This week Eleanor Neale joins us to chat about forensics, and why it might not be as good as you think... Find Eleanor on her YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/EleanorNeale You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Basics of Forensics https://www.britannica.com/science/forensic-science https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=zIRQOssWbaoC&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=history+of+forensic+science&ots=wJZ2sXZM1X&sig=ME5kNe5qa4mWvb0f2Xig_ikUP4c#v=onepage&q=history%20of%20forensic%20science&f=false https://science.howstuffworks.com/forensic-lab-technique.htm https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-is-forensic-science/amp/ History of Forensics https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2_462 https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/forensic-investigation/origins-of-forensic-science/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9783527827688.ch1 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326051477_History_of_Forensic_Science https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2015/04/21/a-brief-history-of-forensics/%3FoutputType%3Damp https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-1-4614-5690-2_462.pdf Problems with Forensics https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0162243919899467 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150512-can-we-trust-forensic-science https://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6386/243.summary https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234561565.pdf https://rss.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1740-9713.2019.01250.x https://innocenceproject.org/overturning-wrongful-convictions-involving-flawed-forensics/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/lie-detector https://www.apa.org/research/action/polygraph#:~:text=The%20accuracy%20(i.e.%2C%20validity),person%20may%20be%20non%2Danxious Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
3/29/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 50 seconds
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101: The Science of Orgasms (with NoahFinnce)

Well it’s come to this, the climax of Sci Guys! NoahFinnce, the 4th Sci Guy, joins us this week to chat about orgasms... Thank you to our patrons for the topic. Find Noah over on his channel: http://youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Orgasm Basics & Facts https://www.britannica.com/science/orgasm https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/100659-longest-orgasm-in-mammals https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26772-female-ejaculation-comes-in-two-forms-scientists-find/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/sex-and-pleasure/orgasms https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-orgasm Female vs Male Orgasm https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17165-six-things-science-has-revealed-about-the-female-orgasm/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/04/orgasm https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/08/new-theory-suggests-female-orgasms-are-evolutionary-leftover https://www.livescience.com/female-orgasm-mystery.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5087698/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150625-the-mystery-of-the-female-orgasm Orgasms in Animals https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/are-we-the-only-species-with-females-that-experience-orgasm/ https://www.livescience.com/9631-animals-enjoy-sex.html https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/yes-other-animals-do-have-sex-for-fun Faking It, FDS, and Anorgasmia https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4816679/ https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/sexual-health/what-can-cause-orgasm-problems-in-women/ Orgasm Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28213723/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29082366/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2128033/pdf/9448525.pdf Death by Orgasm http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/06/cop-dies-during-3-way-sex-widow-wins-3-million/1#.YEo9RZP7S3I Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
3/22/20211 hour, 23 minutes, 39 seconds
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100: Mission to Mars

It’s our hundredth episode & we’re finally giving you all the info you need to live on Mars! To celebrate 100 episodes we’re doing a MASSIVE giveaway! To enter just make sure you’re subscribed, like this video, and comment the first thing you’d do on Mars! The Martian Garden: https://www.themartiangarden.com/pn-shop-main Use code “PERSEVERANCE” for a 20% discount! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading Mars Info https://mars.nasa.gov/all-about-mars/facts https://mars.nasa.gov/all-about-mars/moons/summary/ Mars Missions https://www.space.com/13558-historic-mars-missions.html https://mars.nasa.gov/mars-exploration/missions/?page=0&per_page=99&order=date+desc&search= https://www.space.com/china-mars-orbit-tianwen-1-spacecraft-video https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-56060890 https://www.planetary.org/space-missions/uae-hope Terraforming Mars https://www.businessinsider.com/infographic-first-steps-to-terraforming-mars-2017-10?r=US&IR=T https://www.space.com/41318-we-cant-terraform-mars.html https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-018-0529-6.epdf https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141030-five-steps-to-colonising-mars https://www.livescience.com/56462-how-to-travel-to-mars.html Growing Plants on Mars (and in Space) https://youtu.be/rBPLgtfouIs https://www.nasa.gov/feature/can-plants-grow-with-mars-soil https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1029/98EO00309 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:ORIG.0000043129.68196.5f https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/40339(206)54 https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2018/cg_4.html https://www.themartiangarden.com https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/how-to-grow-vegetables-on-mars/ https://eatlikeamartian.org/2019_NewSpace_MarsFood.pdf https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2018AAS...23140106G/abstract Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
3/15/20211 hour, 20 minutes, 4 seconds
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99: A Mammoth Episode

Okay, hear us out... Jurassic Park, but with mammoths. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading DNA https://www.britannica.com/science/DNA https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2012.1745 nature.com/news/dna-has-a-521-year-half-life-1.11555 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4031964/ The Mammoth Study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03224-9 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/02/mammoth-molars-yield-oldest-dna-ever-sequenced?utm_campaign=NewsfromScience&utm_source=Contractor&utm_medium=Twitter Some More on Mammoths https://www.britannica.com/animal/mammoth-extinct-mammal https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2013/06/700000-year-old-horse-becomes-oldest-creature-sequenced-genome https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/6/eaaw5873 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/03/oldest-dna-africa-offers-clues-mysterious-ancient-culture https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/03/last-lonely-woolly-mammoths-faced-genomic-meltdown https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/last-mammoths.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/woolly-mammoth-evolution#:~:text=Modern%20elephants%20and%20woolly%20mammoths,years%20ago%2C%20the%20study%20reports.&text=Then%20just%20440%2C000%20years%20later,into%20their%20own%20separate%20species. Mammoth Revival https://www.dw.com/en/japanese-scientists-make-breakthrough-in-cloning-a-woolly-mammoth/a-48063060 https://www.livescience.com/64998-mammoth-cells-inserted-in-mouse-eggs.html https://www.livescience.com/23861-fossil-dna-half-life.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/woolly-mammoths-extinction-cloning-genetics Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
3/8/202146 minutes, 18 seconds
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98: The Science of Witchcraft

Magic might actually be real according to science... No really!  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What are Witchcraft & Wicca https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wicca https://www.britannica.com/topic/witchcraft/Contemporary-witchcraft https://www.history.com/topics/religion/wicca https://www.livescience.com/amp/39119-myths-about-witches-wiccans.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/paganism/subdivisions/wicca.shtml https://wiccaliving.com/beginners-guide-wicca-magic/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/a38ekg/i-tried-wiccan-spells-on-myself-for-a-month https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/oct/28/weekend7.weekend3 Wicca/Witchcraft & Science https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/long-reads/witchcraft-wicca-rise-anti-science-halloween-b1421710.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3560124/ Optimism Bias & Attention Bias https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982211011912 https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/optimism-bias/ https://web.archive.org/web/20111125061440/http://www.psych.ufl.edu/~shepperd/articles/PsychBelgica2002.pdf https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/09654280110402080/full/html http://www.crossingdialogues.com/Ms-A14-09.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027273581000019X https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161121/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780313/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369522/ https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:eae25fc5-1644-44f6-8f3c-8f25e5707d22/download_file?file_format=pdf&safe_filename=THESIS01&type_of_work=Thesis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2901130/ https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/attentional-bias/ Placebo Effect https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24909245/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26272535/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6013051/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
3/1/20211 hour, 23 minutes, 22 seconds
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97: Gays in Space: Dr Sally Ride

It’s LGBT+ history month in the U.K - a perfect time to talk about the first gay astronaut, Dr Sally Ride! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading The Life of Sally Ride https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/science/space/sally-ride-trailblazing-astronaut-dies-at-61.html https://www.biography.com/astronaut/sally-ride https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/sally-ride https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/who-was-sally-ride-58.html https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sally-Ride https://www.space.com/16756-sally-ride-biography.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/sally-ride-blazed-trail-women-astronauts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwu-zSdNiLI&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD6vzRd0rhY&feature=share Video Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb6vw9AmiLs&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRo2_HqZ3HQ&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z7PWRZHEnA&feature=share Astronaut Requirements https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-astronaut/
2/22/202159 minutes, 54 seconds
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96: The Science of Lab Grown Meat (with Vegard)

Is lab grown meat really the future of animal products? Is it actually even vegan? This week Vegard joins us to chat about cultured meat & veganism... Find Vegard on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/vegardls You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References & Further Reading What is Meat? https://www.britannica.com/topic/meat https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6689198/ https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/pdf/10.1024/0300-9831/a000224 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019566631930724X?via%3Dihub https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/why-meat-is-bad-for-the-environment/ Mycoprotein & Meat Substitutes https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/mycoprotein  Intro to Cultured Meat  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31441608/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7162467/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7722853/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343407455_Culture_meat_and_cultured_meat https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336309485_TRENDS_IN_CULTURED_MEAT https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lab-grown-meat/ https://www.newscientist.com/term/lab-grown-meat/ Benefits & Drawbacks of Cultured Meat https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322360/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342318440_Progress_and_Challenges_in_Cultured_Meat https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2020.00007/full?utm_campaign=Deep%20thoughts&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_PwgSHbogOycilJfBWU45yAEb3o32nJ2D_Oj47k7H3BlroY9Xv47pBPBiNivvyCb84k9Vp Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
2/15/20211 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
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95: How to Make Life In a Jar

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References: Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
2/8/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 13 seconds
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94: The Science of Taste (with Guy Larsen)

Guy Larsen joins us this week to eat lemons, chat about netball, and discuss the science of taste! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279408/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/perception/taste.htm https://people.howstuffworks.com/flavor-tripping.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26162535/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25314134/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Synsepalum+dulcificum&filter=simsearch2.ffrft https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27129026/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23886383/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29950553/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31362499/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30654496/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30895915/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29729324/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=taste%20receptor&filter=simsearch2.ffrft https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27174610/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30484669/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31836661/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28327968/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31480669/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31310579/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30475657/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31140574/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21885776/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32541708/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16213813/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31509575/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24362474/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28792937/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25662267/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20696704/ https://arxiv.org/abs/1209.2096 https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/brushing-and-flossing/orange-juice-and-toothpaste-why-they-dont-mix https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdcgpg8 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/miraculin https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2922655/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4435577/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5805144/
2/1/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 51 seconds
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93: Mandela Effect: The Science of False Memories

Have you ever remembered something that didn’t happen? Turns out false memories are actually pretty common, in fact they’re the reason that so many people believe that Nelson Mandela died in prison... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References: Memory Basics https://snl.salk.edu/~eagleman/papers/EaglemanMontagueModelsofLM.pdf https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/human-memory1.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160517131928.htm False Memories Basics & Seminal Papers https://www.businessinsider.com/science-of-false-memories-2017-12?r=US&IR=T https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2776349 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7319895/ https://webs.wofford.edu/steinmetzkr/Teaching/Psy150/Lecture%20PDFs/Roediger.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30550338/ https://www.healio.com/psychiatry/journals/psycann/1995-12-25-12/%7B2060e727-5296-43bd-8580-55b09b96f074%7D/the-formation-of-false-memories#divReadThis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2167702617724424 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279598056_Tricks_of_Memory https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227673242_False_memories_What_the_hell_are_they_for https://www.gold.ac.uk/media/documents-by-section/departments/research-centres-and-units/research-units/anomalistic-psychology-research/2003-french-fantastic.pdf https://staff.washington.edu/eloftus/Articles/sciam.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20100619082741/http://www.psych.umn.edu/courses/fall07/brunnquelld/psy8542/Session%2015/Loftus%20-Lost%20in%20the%20Mall%20-%20Misrepresentations%20and%20misubders.pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614562862#aff-2 High Risk Demographics & Potential Consequences https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614534694 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6892757/ https://cognitiveresearchjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41235-020-00262-1 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acp.2350090302 https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-8624.00064 https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=824601 Further Reading & Interesting Papers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6749930/ https://indiarxiv.org/gjtfk/\ Incognito - David Eagleman Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/25/20211 hour, 22 minutes, 41 seconds
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92: Richard Shope and the Spanish Flu

The Spanish Flu was the worst pandemic of the 20th century, but it took us a decade to figure out what was causing it. This week we cover a little bit of the Spanish Flu and a lot of the man that discovered the culprit. Spoiler, it probably wasn’t Spain... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1951634/?page=1 http://centennial.rucares.org/index.php?page=Influenza http://www.nasonline.org/publications/biographical-memoirs/memoir-pdfs/shope-richard.pdf https://digitalcommons.rockefeller.edu/harvey-lectures/21/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal) https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-pandemic-h1n1.html https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pandemic-history.htm https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/world-war-i/1918-flu-pandemic https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2118275/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/spanish-flu.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2720273/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/flu3.htm Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/18/20211 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds
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91: The Science of Sleep Paralysis

Ever wake up unable to move and get the feeling that there’s a demon standing in the corner of your room? You might have experienced sleep paralysis! Join us as we look at what causes it, how can we stop it, and why it usually feels like there’s someone watching you... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5329044/?report=reader https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562322/#!po=10.7143 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/narcolepsy/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32965993/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28735779/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sleep-paralysis/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/11/202150 minutes, 51 seconds
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90: Y2K: The Millennium Bug

Happy New Year! To celebrate we talk about how the world almost ended at the turn of the millennium. Was it all a hoax or did we narrowly avoid a digital apocalypse? You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://youtu.be/BGrKKrsIpQw https://youtu.be/MVI87HzfskQ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45083650 https://www.britannica.com/technology/Y2K-bug https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/Y2K-bug/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/31/millennium-bug-face-fears-y2k-it-systems https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1999/03/07/big-glitch-at-nuclear-plant-shows-perils-of-y2k-tests/a148232f-5760-403c-bc14-b00382b6852d/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2229238-a-lazy-fix-20-years-ago-means-the-y2k-bug-is-taking-down-computers-now/ https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/ news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/590932.stm https://www.wired.com/2000/02/leap-day-tuesday-last-y2k-worry/ news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/582007.stm https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mz53r https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/sep/14/martinwainwright https://nypost.com/2019/04/10/nyc-wireless-network-down-due-to-y2k-like-software-bug/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30576670 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4138-2004Jun24.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0268401298000437 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30576670 https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rja14/Papers/y2k.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/12/30/lessons-yk-years-later/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-are-the-main-problem/ https://computer.howstuffworks.com/y2k.htm https://www.britannica.com/topic/EBCDIC https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zjfgjxs/revision/3 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/4/20211 hour, 1 minute, 47 seconds
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89: Time Travel (The Best of 2020)

Join us, The Sci Guys, as we take a journey through time and relive our favourite moments from the last year! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/28/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
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88: Menstruation: The Science of Periods (with Bliss)

It’s that time of the month… another Patreon Vote episode! Bliss joins us as we dive into the science of periods and ask how they work, and why so few animals get them. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28271702/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25408753/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29530426/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/05/06/how-and-why-did-women-evolve-periods/?sh=41f5d07057a3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150420-why-do-women-have-periods https://www.jstor.org/stable/3035646?seq=1 https://www.britannica.com/science/menstruation/Hormonal-control-of-menstrual-cycle https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/menstruation https://www.britannica.com/science/menstruation/Normal-menstruation https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459345/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25899177/ https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/do-any-non-human-animals-menstruate/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/period-pain/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/period-problems/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28271702/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25408753/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29530426/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/05/06/how-and-why-did-women-evolve-periods/?sh=41f5d07057a3 http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150420-why-do-women-have-periods https://www.jstor.org/stable/3035646?seq=1 https://www.britannica.com/science/menstruation/Hormonal-control-of-menstrual-cycle https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/menstruation https://www.britannica.com/science/menstruation/Normal-menstruation https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459345/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25899177/ https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/do-any-non-human-animals-menstruate/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/period-pain/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/period-problems/ A special thank you to Ashley Mulle, our new Executive Producer! Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/21/202058 minutes, 3 seconds
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87: The Science of Parasocial Relationships (with Shaaba.)

Are influencers your friends? Some people feel like they might be, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with Shaaba, an actual scientist studying parasocial relationships! Find Shaaba over on her channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ97eKgNwC4j-z_6LDjfIg SCI GUYS 2021 CALENDAR: https://normalcitizen.store/products/the-sci-guys-official-calendar-2021 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/222304 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08838158709386664 https://academic.oup.com/joc/article-abstract/61/6/1104/4098489?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology/topics/levels-of-parasocial-relationships https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology/reference/relationships-parasocial-relationships https://www.acrwebsite.org/volumes/9073 https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=yP0C_1SoK8cC&oi=fnd&pg=PT400&dq=levels+of+parasocial+relationships&ots=XVztS047T6&sig=Hboh8hw6dR8y2hOAisxw2G-Kcy8#v=onepage&q=levels%20of%20parasocial%20relationships&f=false https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Giles4/publication/263088893_Parasocial_relationships/links/00b7d539db16e6dcb5000000/Parasocial-relationships.pdf?origin=publication_detail https://thejsms.org/tsmri/index.php/TSMRI/article/download/364/167&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwidoIKt-MfnAhWBK80KHdeeAXoQFjAdegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw2y9r16gxIWYuwi5LiX2ymm https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-07390-009 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicole_Liebers/publication/333748971_Parasocial_Interactions_and_Relationships_with_Media_Characters_-_An_Inventory_of_60_Years_of_Research/links/5d25ae8b92851cf44074e830/Parasocial-Interactions-and-Relationships-with-Media-Characters-An-Inventory-of-60-Years-of-Research.pdf?origin=publication_detail https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28280479/ https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-internet-and-social-life.-Bargh-McKenna/4c9b69c992700cf963682c42a207457647f98012 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Why-We-Follow%3A-An-Examination-of-Parasocial-and-Fan-Frederick-Lim/d3fa7b64d6c50ef656d27b45fd9d71a2ac109ce5 https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/horton-and-wohl-revisited-exploring-viewers-experience-of-parasoc https://research.vu.nl/en/publications/parasocial-interaction-and-parasocial-relationship-conceptual-cla https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00332747.1956.11023049 https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research_all/7/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781119011071.iemp0176 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/parasocial-relationships/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563215000928 https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100305809 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-2958.1985.tb00071.x https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1468-2958.1985.tb00071.x https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309186785_Celebrity-Persona_Parasocial_Interaction_Scale https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273792904_Parasocial_Interaction_and_Parasocial_Relationship_Conceptual_Clarification_and_a_Critical_Assessment_of_Measures https://www.participations.org/volume%203/issue%201/3_01_hortonwohl.htm https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00332747.1956.11023049 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicole_Liebers/publication/333748971_Parasocial_Interactions_and_Relationships_with_Media_Characters_-_An_Inventory_of_60_Years_of_Research/links/5d25ae8b92851cf44074e830/Parasocial-Interactions-and-Relationships-with-Media-Characters-An-Inventory-of-60-Years-of-Research.pdf?origin=publication_detail https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100305809 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/14/20201 hour, 34 minutes, 44 seconds
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86: Accidental Microwaves

Microwaves are a wonderful convenience of modern life, but how were they invented? Are they dangerous? Do they make food less healthy? We’ve got all the answers and a lot of nonsense in this week’s episode! SCI GUYS 2021 CALENDAR: https://normalcitizen.store/products/the-sci-guys-official-calendar-2021 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/Phthalates_FactSheet.html https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-microwave-oven-was-invented-by-accident-2015-4?r=US&IR=T https://www.livescience.com/57405-who-invented-microwave-oven.html https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/percy-spencer https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/201510/physicshistory.cfm https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200714-is-it-safe-to-microwave-food https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/microwave-cooking-and-nutrition https://www.fda.gov/radiation-emitting-products/resources-you-radiation-emitting-products/microwave-oven-radiation#:~:text=Microwaves%20are%20produced%20inside%20the,heat%20that%20cooks%20the%20food. https://www.britannica.com/story/how-do-microwaves-work https://home.howstuffworks.com/microwave.htm https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJMR/article-abstract/9C02A4720258 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1741-2358.2010.00442.x https://www.livescience.com/38169-electromagnetism.html https://www.invent.org/inductees/percy-l-spencer https://engineering.mit.edu/engage/ask-an-engineer/why-cant-we-put-metal-objects-in-a-microwave/ https://www.wired.com/2014/05/wuwt-microwave-metal/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22949852/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27424259/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27822670/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/7/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
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85: How to Make a Vaccine

Ever wondered what goes into a vaccine? How it’s tested? Why it takes up to 15 years to get one off the shelves and into the people that need it? We’re here with all the answers you could possible need, and some you definitely don’t...  SCI GUYS 2021 CALENDAR: https://normalcitizen.store/products/the-sci-guys-official-calendar-2021 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.britannica.com/science/antigen https://www.britannica.com/science/antibody https://www.britannica.com/science/T-cell https://www.britannica.com/science/B-cell britannica.com/science/immune-system/The-nature-of-lymphocytes https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6102609/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781455700905000185 https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/mosquito-borne-disease-vaccine-safe https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/why-vaccinate/vaccine-decision.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fparents%2Fvaccine-decision%2Findex.html https://www.immunology.org/celebrate-vaccines/public-engagement/guide-childhood-vaccinations/how-vaccines-work https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/basics/test-approve.html https://www.who.int/influenza/resources/publications/WHO_OHE_PED_GIP_2016_1_Annex_2.pdf?ua=1 http://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/vaccine-development# https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/research/coronavirus-vaccine-research/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6156540/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4944327/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/vaccine-development https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5792371/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6238075/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5906799/ cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/prinvac.pdf https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/vaccine-types who.int/vaccine_safety/initiative/tech_support/Part-2.pdf https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/why-vaccination-is-safe-and-important/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/vaccines-and-immunization#tab=tab_1 https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/vaccines-and-immunization-what-is-vaccination http://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/how-do-vaccines-work https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/the-immune-system#:~:text=The%20immune%20system%20protects%20your,which%20you%20are%20born%20with. https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/mosquito-borne-disease-vaccine-safe https://www.pfizer.co.uk/behind-science-what-mrna-vaccine https://www.nature.com/articles/nrd.2017.243 https://www.historyofvaccines.org/index.php/content/articles/vaccine-development-testing-and-regulation https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znf3c7h https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164579/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/529892/how-are-vaccines-made Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/30/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 6 seconds
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84: DeepSqueak: How to Speak to Rats

Ever wish you could understand what your pets are saying? DeepSqueak is bringing us one step closer to that... with rats and mice... We also have a very special guest featured this week... SCI GUYS 2021 CALENDAR: https://normalcitizen.store/products/the-sci-guys-official-calendar-2021 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25LYVxTUZhM https://www.wildmountainechoes.com/equipment/options-for-recording-ultrasounds/ https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge/animal-research/about-our-animal-research/which-types-of-animals-do-we-use/rats https://www.britannica.com/technology/neural-network https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-018-0303-6#Sec1 https://github.com/DrCoffey/DeepSqueak https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5040720/#:~:text=Rats%20emit%20ultrasonic%20vocalizations%20of,role%20is%20not%20fully%20understood. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-46907-0 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/23/202058 minutes, 33 seconds
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83: Many Worlds & Quantum Realms (with NoahFinnce)

This episode will definitely change your life!* NoahFinnce joins us this week as we delve into the multiverse and discover the weird science behind the Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics... *Just maybe not in this universe. CONTENT WARNING - S*icide mention between 52:30 and 56:58. Find Noah on his channel: http://www.youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  Quantum Mechanics: A Complete Introduction - Dr Alexander Zagoskin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxvQ3Wyw2M4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da-2h2B4faU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTXTPe3wahc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF6USB2I1iU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be3HlA_9968 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igsuIuI_HAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNwKPfOKipk https://arxiv.org/pdf/0811.0810.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1104.2822.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1001.2758.pdf https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/quantum-suicide4.htm#:~:text=The%20Copenhagen%20interpretation%20was%20first,its%20possible%20states%20at%20once. https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/02/07/the-biggest-myth-in-quantum-physics/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028154-200-when-the-multiverse-and-many-worlds-collide/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hugh-everett-biography/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02602-8 https://www.quantamagazine.org/why-the-many-worlds-interpretation-of-quantum-mechanics-has-many-problems-20181018/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/ https://www.britannica.com/science/anthropic-principle https://www.britannica.com/science/cosmological-constant https://www.britannica.com/science/multiverse https://phys.org/news/2018-05-death-hawking-multiverse-theory-size.html https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/multiverse-theories-are-bad-for-science/ https://www.newscientist.com/question/are-there-multiple-universes/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2019/03/15/this-is-why-the-multiverse-must-exist/ https://www.britannica.com/science/quantum-mechanics-physics/Paradox-of-Einstein-Podolsky-and-Rosen#ref611919 https://www.britannica.com/topic/philosophy-of-physics/The-theory-of-Bohm#ref1051265 https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/science-questions/quantum-suicide4.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02602-8 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/16/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 26 seconds
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82: The Science of Stockholm Syndrome

Is Stockholm Syndrome real? The answer may not be as simple as you think, in fact it could even be an invention of the media... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22447726 https://www.businessinsider.com/stockholm-syndrome-could-be-a-myth-2013-10?amp&r=US&IR=T https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16203697/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J070v14n03_06 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18028254/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1600-0447.2007.01112.x https://www.britannica.com/science/Stockholm-syndrome https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/fbileb76&div=69&id=&page= https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/fbileb68&div=54&id=&page= https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J173v04n01_02 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/9/202053 minutes, 25 seconds
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81: Gene Editing with CRISPR

This week we chat about the genetic revolution and the ethics of editing human DNA... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.britannica.com/science/DNA https://www.britannica.com/science/gene https://www.britannica.com/science/gene-editing#ref1272858 https://www.livescience.com/amp/58790-crispr-explained.html https://www.newscientist.com/term/what-is-crispr/ https://www.britannica.com/science/gene-editing https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03018-0 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/despite-controversy-human-studies-of-crispr-move-forward-in-the-u-s/#:~:text=Despite%20Controversy%2C%20Human%20Studies%20of%20CRISPR%20Move%20Forward%20in%20the%20U.S.,-The%20technology%20that&text=Researchers%20in%20the%20U.S.%20have,trials%20of%20CRISPR%20in%20humans. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/mar/04/doctors-use-gene-editing-tool-crispr-inside-body-for-first-time https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208777-exclusive-five-couples-lined-up-for-crispr-babies-to-avoid-deafness/ https://www.cff.org/Research/Research-Into-the-Disease/Restore-CFTR-Function/Gene-Editing-for-Cystic-Fibrosis/ https://www.cff.org/Research/Research-Into-the-Disease/Restore-CFTR-Function/Gene-Delivery-for-Cystic-Fibrosis-Therapy/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01906-4 https://www.sciencemag.org/features/2019/09/beyond-crispr-what-s-current-and-upcoming-genome-editing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YKFw2KZA5o Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/2/20201 hour, 21 minutes, 45 seconds
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80: The Science of ADHD (with Kim Nieuwenhuis)

This week Kim joins us as we give you the A to Z on ADHD... Find Kim on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/OhItsJustKim You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/treatment/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/causes/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cause+of+adhd https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24259638/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27189265/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30301823/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28091799/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22963644/ Psychobiology - Chris Chandler Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/26/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 29 seconds
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79: The Laughing Death

There was a curious disease found in New Guinea, that caused a very odd pattern of deaths. The reason for the outbreak turned out to be very simple, but you won’t believe it... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6466359/ https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/all-disorders/kuru-information-page https://text.npr.org/s.php?sId=482952588 https://www.cdc.gov/prions/index.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-a-prion-specifica/ https://www.cdc.gov/prions/bse/index.html https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/all-about-bse-mad-cow-disease https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/0-387-21755-X_3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20948292/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25131595/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24189576/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28109329/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18558863/ https://people.howstuffworks.com/cannibalism8.htm https://www.businessinsider.com/why-self-cannibalism-is-bad-idea-2018-5?amp&r=US&IR=T https://www.nature.com/articles/srep44707/tables/2 https://www.wired.co.uk/article/lab-grown-human-meat-cannibalism https://api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/news/2017/02/cannibalism-common-natural-history-bill-schutt Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/19/202050 minutes, 29 seconds
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78: Misophonia: Sound Rage

Can’t stand the sound of people eating? You’re not alone... You might even have a medical condition! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hyperacusis/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5562945/#!po=0.793651 https://misophoniatreatment.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/A-MISO-S.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31066600/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6034066/#!po=7.89474 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0054706 https://www.improbable.com/ig-about/winners/ https://www.improbable.com/ig-about/winners/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4547634/#!po=1.21951 http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.1067.3711&rep=rep1&type=pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6034066/#!po=7.89474 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33005154/ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0054706 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
10/12/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 17 seconds
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77: Game Theory (with Evan Edinger)

This week Evan Edinger joins us to talk about game shows, A Beautiful Mind, and schizophrenia... Find Evan on his YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/evan You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/38936-mathematics.html https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.ft.com/content/f1ec9a54-a35f-11e2-ac00-00144feabdc0 http://euclid.trentu.ca/math/sb/misc/mathsci.html https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/nash-equilibrium.asp https://www.britannica.com/science/game-theory https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/1994/nash/facts/ http://livingwithschizophreniauk.org/john-nash/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Nash Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
10/5/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
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76: Mass Hysteria: The Dancing Plague

Our Patrons chose Mass Hysteria as the episode topic this week, so we’re talking about The Dancing Plague! In 1518 a French town was overcome with a contagious conclusion to dance til they dropped...  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3536509/ https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history-quackery/history-hysteria https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/The_nocebo_response https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect https://www.britannica.com/science/psychosomatic-disorder https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480686/ https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-dancing-plague-of-1518 https://www.britannica.com/event/dancing-plague-of-1518 https://journals.lww.com/epidem/FullText/2010/09000/Frequency_and_Predictors_of_Mass_Psychogenic.31.aspx Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
9/28/20201 hour, 26 minutes, 24 seconds
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75: Eugenics & Birth Control (with Bliss)

This week, Bliss joins us talk about sexy no kid, otherwise known as “the pill”. How was it invented? Who was behind it? How was Eugenics involved? You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/combined-contraceptive-pill/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4462239/ https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/9/28/the-bitter-pill/ T-to-test-the-birth-control-pill/ https://www.history.com/news/birth-control-pill-history-puerto-rico-enovid/ https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/pill-puerto-rico-pill-trials/ https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNAAV359.pdf Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
9/21/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 52 seconds
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74: The Psychedelic Disaster

Did the CIA spike a French Town? Or was it a case of contaminated bread? We might never know, but we do know that whatever happened resulted in a truly psychedelic disaster... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.britannica.com/science/ergot http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/wong/BOT135/LECT12.HTM https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6640538/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/ergotism https://www.britannica.com/science/ergotism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2069953/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-10996838 https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/arts/24iht-blume.1.14718462.html https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/558020/pont-saint-esprit-france-1951-bread-poisoning-mass-hallucinations Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
9/14/202038 minutes, 54 seconds
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73: Neuralink: Elon Musk's Brain Chip

This week Luke takes over to give us the lowdown on Elon Musk’s new venture that will hopefully link your mind to almost any kind of tech you could want! Are these brain chips dangerous? Can they meet the expectations Elon has set? Find out in this week’s episode on Neuralink! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  http://neurosky.com/2015/06/what-is-bci-and-how-did-it-evolve/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2920041/ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/elon-musk-unveils-brain-chip-implant-fitbit-skull/story?id=72703840 https://www.jmir.org/2019/10/e16194/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/technology/neuralink-elon-musk.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqdo57uky4o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOWFXqT5MZ4 https://www.businessinsider.com/we-spoke-to-2-neuroscientists-about-how-exciting-elon-musks-neuralink-really-is-2019-9?r=US&IR=T https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/features/neuralink-fact-fiction/ http://neurosky.com/2015/06/what-is-bci-and-how-did-it-evolve/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
9/7/202057 minutes, 37 seconds
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72: The Stolen Cure for Leprosy

Ever heard of Alice Ball? No? There’s a pretty awful reason why you haven’t... This week’s episode has all the answers you need to one of the most scandalous stories you’ve never heard You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://scientificwomen.net/women/ball-alice-121 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24732910-900-alice-ball-pioneered-leprosy-treatment-and-then-had-her-work-stolen/ https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/alice-ball https://www.biography.com/.amp/scientist/alice-ball https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/leprosy https://www.lepra.org.uk/what-we-do/leprosy https://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/treatment/index.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
8/31/202034 minutes, 13 seconds
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71: The Science of Bipolar Disorder

This week our patrons chose Bipolar Disorder as the topic for us to tackle! We ask some big questions and dispel some misconceptions as we get into the science of bipolar disorder. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar-disorder https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar-disorder/causes/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1525098/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40268-016-0139-7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2800957/ https://www.dana.org/article/neurotransmitters/ https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-physiology/what-are-neurotransmitters https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC383340/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1525098/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
8/24/202053 minutes, 10 seconds
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70: Feminism and Fossils

Finding fossils frequently for financial funding was Mary Anning’s sole source of income for most of her life, but she didn’t just find and sell fossils - she was one of the most accomplished palaeontologists of her time. Unfortunately she was also a woman, more specifically a woman from a lower class background, which meant that she did not receive the formal recognition she deserved in her lifetime. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.famousscientists.org/mary-anning/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Anning https://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/collection/mary-anning/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mary-anning-unsung-hero.html https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/anning.html https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/when-was-first-dinosaur-discovered/ http://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2016/09/ancient-egyptians-collected-fossils.html https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/evolution/question609.htm Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
8/17/202044 minutes, 8 seconds
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69: The Science of Sex

It’s episode 69, you know what that means... This week we’re talking about the science of sex! Absolutely everything you need to know about the birds and the bees (including why you really shouldn’t look to them for advice)  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20160704-the-real-reasons-why-we-have-sex https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/sexual-reproduction-and-the-evolution-of-sex-824/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01601983 https://biologydictionary.net/sexual-reproduction/ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sexual-reproduction/ https://www.britannica.com/science/ovoviviparity https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/genetic-mechanisms-of-sex-determination-314/ https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Chromosomes-Fact-Sheet https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/sexual-reproduction/ https://www.britannica.com/science/sex https://www.livescience.com/52489-meiosis.html https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/meiosis/a/phases-of-meiosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3164815/ https://www.nature.com/articles/166820a0 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
8/10/20201 hour, 48 minutes, 47 seconds
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68: The Science of Tourette's

Tourette’s syndrome isn’t one of the most well known neurological disorders, and yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. This week we dive into the science behind Tourette’s , and bust all of the myths and misconceptions you might have heard... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Tourette-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tourettes-syndrome/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/facts.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/diagnosis.html https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-treatments/conditions-we-treat/tourette-syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28722101/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28046197/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25604739/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28807495/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/data.html https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/70-medication.html https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/21-causes-of-ts.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/riskfactors.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4971013/ https://www.columbianeurology.org/neurology/staywell/document.php?id=36845 https://n.neurology.org/content/87/7/e65 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25392196/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4306818/#!po=5.35714 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3201847/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
8/3/202050 minutes, 32 seconds
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67: The Science of Synesthesia

Can you see sounds? Smell letters? Feel colours? Synesthesia is a condition that links people’s senses, so some people in the word can actually do this! We discuss the science behind this (not so) super power... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222625/ https://www.livescience.com/amp/60707-what-is-synesthesia.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3222625/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22521474/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25704836/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30639511/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/mar01/synesthesia https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/syne.html https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=mLTcmQ6q8N4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA193&dq=synesthesia&ots=OJfyHDr4X8&sig=CmEj_UTFrQxV8b-G0Z7qztl69yQ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=synesthesia&f=false https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896627305008354 https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=fl6wX4xzb_kC&oi=fnd&pg=PR7&dq=synesthesia&ots=ij8szIR8qx&sig=OALdWaszN2KSCwgXZ4Yut4cN4Lk&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=synesthesia&f=false https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22747246/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29188078/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25545055/ https://www.livescience.com/60707-what-is-synesthesia.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-synesthesia/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/synesthesia https://www.britannica.com/science/synesthesia Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
7/27/20201 hour, 15 minutes, 12 seconds
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66: The Science of Ice Cream (with Matt Gray)

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - but have you ever wondered what makes ice cream ice cream? We’re here to answer all of the questions you might have on everyone’s favourite dessert Matt’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/MattGrayYES Will It Soft Serve? https://www.youtube.com/WillItSoftServe You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/06/the-history-of-ice-cream/ https://www.icecreamnation.org/ancient-china/ https://www.idfa.org/the-history-of-ice-cream https://home.howstuffworks.com/freezer3.htm https://www.stem.org.uk/news-and-views/opinions/science-icecream https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/34520 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29291835/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20988886/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30447975/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28071014/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31423589/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030204731355 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749379706001796 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996909000908 https://medium.com/show-some-stempathy/the-science-behind-ice-cream-61436b592a37 https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/past-issues/archive-2013-2014/ice-cream-chemistry.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
7/20/202059 minutes, 3 seconds
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65: The Sexist Thalidomide Tragedy

Sexism in STEM is certainly a problem, this week we talk about a disastrous outcome of this bias. The Thalidomide scandal is an example of the dangers of poor testing and sheer recklessness.  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide https://www.thalidomidetrust.org/about-us/about-thalidomide/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/thalidomide/art-20046534 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15536544 https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Organic_Chemistry/Supplemental_Modules_(Organic_Chemistry)/Chirality/Chirality_and_Stereoisomers https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1520636x https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160208124237.htm https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-35457-6 https://academic.oup.com/toxsci/article/110/1/4/1668162 https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/t/thalidomide.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
7/13/202051 minutes, 10 seconds
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64: The Racist Syphilis Experiment

What happens when you mix America’s Public Health Service with 399 men with untreated syphilis? Nothing, for 40 years. That’s right, America secretly ran a study on black men just to see why would happen if they didn’t treat their deadly and transmissible disease. You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/05/16/youve-got-bad-blood-the-horror-of-the-tuskegee-syphilis-experiment/ https://www.history.com/news/the-infamous-40-year-tuskegee-study https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/index.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4568718/ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vKFYAtcLAxgC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2607737/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/44448396?seq=1 https://drum.lib.umd.edu/handle/1903/23029 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/syphilis/ https://www.britannica.com/science/syphilis Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
7/6/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 13 seconds
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63: Einstein and the Great Brain Robbery

Vote 'Sci Guys' for the Listeners' Choice Award: vote.sciguys.co.uk You’ve heard of Albert Einstein but do you know the story of his stolen brain? This week we talk about Einstein’s greatest work and some things they probably won’t have taught you in school... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2014/04/21/the-tragic-story-of-how-einsteins-brain-was-stolen-and-wasnt-even-special/ https://www.britannica.com/science/E-mc2-equation https://www.britannica.com/science/relativity/Special-relativity#ref252878 https://www.newscientist.com/people/albert-einstein/#ixzz6QNpfEBWW https://www.britannica.com/science/photoelectric-effect https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Va5T2KcYiOw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0RApKeMGDnE https://www.newscientist.com/people/albert-einstein/# https://www.biography.com/scientist/albert-einstein https://api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/news/2017/06/einstein-relativity-lasers-solar-genius-science https://www.space.com/amp/15524-albert-einstein.html https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bpeins.html https://www.space.com/amp/36273-theory-special-relativity.html https://www.britannica.com/science/relativity/Special-relativity#ref252878 https://www.britannica.com/science/E-mc2-equation https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/01/23/the-three-meanings-of-emc2-einsteins-most-famous-equation/amp/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/was-einstein-the-first-to-invent-e-mc2/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
6/29/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 5 seconds
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62: The Gay Gene: The Science of Being Gay (with Rowan Ellis)

What is it that makes people gay? Have scientists actually found a gay gene? What do dolphins have to do with it? This pride themed episode has all the answers you need!  You can see more from Rowan here: http://youtube.com/muppetmadness You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.britannica.com/topic/homosexuality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22720828/ https://science.sciencemag.org/content/268/5219/1841.long https://science.sciencemag.org/content/284/5414/571 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4771012/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150206-are-there-any-homosexual-animalshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150206-are-there-any-homosexual-animals https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2004/07/homosexual-animals-debate/ https://phys.org/news/2019-05-scientists-explore-evolution-animal-homosexuality.html https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02585-6 https://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sex/articles/results/handedness.shtml https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5325203/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24332435-200-biologists-have-a-problem-with-homosexuality-they-should-get-over-it/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532684-400-same-sex-attraction-isnt-an-evolutionary-paradox-heres-why/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13674-evolution-myths-natural-selection-cannot-explain-homosexuality/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26089486 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/massive-study-finds-no-single-genetic-cause-of-same-sex-sexual-behavior/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2019/08/30/the-gay-gene-is-a-myth-but-being-gay-is-natural-say-scientists/#1f32645b7fa7 https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/linkage-between-dna-markers-x-chromosome-and-male-sexual-orientation-1993-dean-h-hamer-and https://www.nature.com/articles/ng1195-248 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg13918830-300-gene-hunters-sound-warning-over-gay-link/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/epigenetic-influences-and-disease-895/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1392256/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
6/22/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 3 seconds
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61: Trans Brains: The Science of Being Transgender (with NoahFinnce)

Is there a difference between male and female brains? Is that the cause of dysphoria? We delve into these questions and more with returning guest NoahFinnce! You can see more from Noah here: youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28382847/?from_term=transgender&from_pos=3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29732618/?from_term=transgender&from_pos=4 http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2016/gender-lines-science-transgender-identity/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2019/10/14/how-is-the-science-behind-gender-division-evolving/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07238-8 https://www.who.int/genomics/gender/en/index1.html https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01237-z https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5953012/ https://www.them.us/story/brain-scans-transgender-identity https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-23976-1 https://www.pnas.org/content/112/50/15468 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811920301002 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/ http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC2669491&blobtype=pdf https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-Sexual-Differentiation-of-the-Human-Brain%3A-Role-Bakker/402dbf3c223288f49fad94000487593a10c3c8c2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29050504/?from_term=transgender&from_pos=5 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/nature/etc/hormones.html https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/sex-hormones-and-your-heart https://www.dana.org/article/hormones/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexuality/secondary-sex-characteristics.htm https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/mens-health/what-is-gynaecomastia/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_steroid Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
6/15/202059 minutes, 4 seconds
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60: Why 5G is Dangerous

5G could open up a whole new world of technology, and fundamentally change the way we live our lives, but what are the dangers of this Promethean technology? This week we break down the REAL reason you should be worried about 5G... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/what-is-5g https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/5g-what-is-health-risks-towers-technology-conspiracy-theory-coronavirus-a9455356.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48616174 https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/apr/07/how-false-claims-about-5g-health-risks-spread-into-the-mainstream https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03609-x https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/04/5g-mobile-networks-threat-to-world-weather-forecasting https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2019/11/could-your-next-mobile-phone-wreck-our-weather-forecasts https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5g-could-disrupt-accurate-weather-forecasts/ https://www.wired.co.uk/article/5g-weather-reports https://www.wired.co.uk/article/5g-health-risks-concerns https://www.synopsys.com/5g/5g-vs-4g.html https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/17/tech/5g-technical-explainer/index.html https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kuppusamy_Peramandai_Govindasamy/publication/301789296_A_Comparative_Study_on_4G_and_5G_Technology_for_Wireless_Applications/links/5728768f08ae586b21e52fb9/A-Comparative-Study-on-4G-and-5G-Technology-for-Wireless-Applications.pdf?origin=publication_detail https://www.wired.com/story/5g-networks-could-throw-weather-forecasting-into-chaos/ https://www.who.int/peh-emf/about/WhatisEMF/en/ https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/physics/electromagnetic-radiation/wave-communication https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/communications/articles/how-ems-communication-has-changed-in-the-digital-age-rqlCHWFiTjouK5Qn/ https://www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/facts/fs304/en/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/52168096 https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-019-00009-7 https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/5g-mobile-networks-and-health Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
6/8/202052 minutes, 55 seconds
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59: The Science of Deepfakes

Is truth dead in a world without video evidence? That’s just one of the questions we cover in this week’s episode on Deepfakes. This face swapping technology is still young, but it’s set to change the world... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://youtu.be/OCLaeBAkFAY https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/deepfake-slang-definition-examples https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/kz4amx/fsgan-program-makes-it-even-easier-to-make-deepfakes https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/nov/12/deep-fakes-fake-news-truth https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/04/technology/fake-videos-deepfakes.html https://www.creativelive.com/blog/tbt-photo-manipulation-before-photoshop/ https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/24/science/it-may-look-authentic-heres-how-to-tell-it-isnt.html http://iisjoa.org/sites/default/files/iisjoa/2017/PDF/11.%20Jitendra%20Sharma%20&%20Rohita%20Sharma.pdf http://www.alteredimagesbdc.org/national-geographic/ https://www.cc.gatech.edu/~beki/cs4001/history.pdf https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/calr107&div=51&id=&page= https://arxiv.org/abs/1812.08685 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/8683164 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicephore-Niepce https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/83262/how-photo-retouching-worked-photoshop https://www.britannica.com/technology/photography Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
6/1/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 40 seconds
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58: Dissociative Identity Disorder

How many people can you fit in one head? We’re covering Dissociative Identity Disorder this week, a condition often misrepresented in media. Find out the science behind Split, Fight Club, and many more films! Thanks to our patrons for choosing this episode’s topic You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24788904/?from_term=dissociative+identity+disorder&from_pos=1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24865199/?from_term=dissociative+identity+disorder&from_pos=2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28745945/?from_term=dissociative+identity+disorder&from_pos=3 https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/bumc_2017_81_08 https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder#1 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disorders https://www.sane.org/information-stories/facts-and-guides/dissociative-identity-disorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dissociative-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20355215 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4899-0310-5_16 https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1996-06491-000 https://www.psych.theclinics.com/article/S0193-953X(05)00096-1/abstract https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/appi.books.9781585625048.gg24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF2zeOdE5GY&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxktavpRdzU https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder#4-8 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/about-dissociation/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3233754/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/ https://youtu.be/uxktavpRdzU Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
5/25/202059 minutes, 34 seconds
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57: Bioplastics

Thank you to Clear On Plastics for sponsoring this week’s podcast. Make sure you play this weeks Quick Fire Quiz on the Clear on Plastics Instagram page here: https://bit.ly/SciGuysClearOnPlastics (It’ll be saved as a highlight for you to play)   You can find out more about bio-plastics here: https://bit.ly/bioPlastics You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/3Rs%20Recycling%20Highlights%202015%20FINAL%20FOR%20PUBLICATION.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/environment/plastic https://www.sciencehistory.org/the-history-and-future-of-plastics https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/ https://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/plastics https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27442625 https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/plastics_history/default.aspx https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/ https://www.thoughtco.com/plastic-chemical-composition-608930 https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/how-is-plastic-made.aspx https://www.activesustainability.com/environment/what-are-bioplastics/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-brief-history-of-plastic-world-conquest/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
5/18/202041 minutes, 21 seconds
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56: Life-Saving Bread

Did you know that bread could save your life? Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin and saved countless lives!  This week we cover the series of fortunate events that development of the first ever antibiotic... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/current-issues-in-health-and-medicine/antibiotics-and-antibiotic-resistance/a/antibiotics-an-overview https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/216798#history https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1945/fleming/biographical/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-antibiotic https://www.kidsdiscover.com/quick-reads/penicillin-found-functional-fungus/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/fleming_alexander.shtml https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5403050/ https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
5/11/202049 minutes, 14 seconds
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55: The Griffith Griffith Observatory

You may know the Griffith Observatory from La La Land, but did you know the story of poison, betrayal, and attempted murder that led to its founding?  Corry gives you everything you need to know about his favourite place in the world, The Griffith Observatory! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2011-jun-12-la-me-0612-then-20110612-story.html https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/the-complex-life-of-griffith-j-griffith https://hollywoodforever.com/story/griffith-j-griffith/ http://www.griffithobservatory.org/exhibits/centralrotunda_griffithjgriffith.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/8751943/The-Britons-who-made-their-mark-on-LA.html http://www.griffithobservatory.org http://griffithmedia.org/bigpicture/index.htm https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/33356-weight-on-planets-mars-moon.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
5/4/202054 minutes, 26 seconds
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54: Clever Hans

Can horses count to 10? What about recognise Mozart, read, write, or do sums? Clever Hans could do them all, or at least he convinced the people around him that he could! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/topic/Clever-Hans https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3921203/ https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-540-68706-1_1425 https://www.nice.org.uk/glossary?letter=b Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
4/27/202040 minutes, 30 seconds
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53: Climate Change

It’s been a whole year of Sci Guys, so we thought we’d do our most requested topic. Get ready to learn everything you need to know about Climate Change!  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://youtu.be/RLqXkYrdmjY https://www.snopes.com/collections/climate-change-denial-debunked/ http://opr.ca.gov/facts/common-denier-arguments.html https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/climate-skeptic.htm https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&as_ylo=2019&q=can+we+stop+climate+change&btnG= https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/wcc.619 https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=9uG5DwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PT7&dq=climate+change&ots=aBOkXWn-Xq&sig=Fv3H3hbf3pMW4I1Jn3JKjDN8UUA&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=climate%20change&f=false https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-019-0222-5 https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=KwKGDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=climate+change&ots=17NhLbNRM5&sig=0-PTMtlh483VSHMDk6RymNn29Tk&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=climate%20change&f=false http://www.keneamazon.net/Documents/Publications/Virtual-Library/Mitigacion/28.pdf http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/G20-REPORT.pdf https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1162/GLEP_a_00105 https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=RsYr_iQUs6QC&oi=fnd&pg=PA399&dq=climate+denial&ots=r6SF28j96F&sig=czB6fLWBenvYrmbExXNDZcSh_lE&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=climate%20denial&f=false https://journals.openedition.org/ejas/10305 https://www.wtamu.edu/library/help/scholarly.shtml https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29851610 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31467005 https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C9BKJA_enGB883GB883&hl=en-GB&sxsrf=ALeKk027tHQKxNP9qLYo0U4fDPZUT2UE-g%3A1585183939363&ei=w_x7XqLqFYnCgQaVqZfQAQ&q=free+online+academic+journals&oq=where+to+find+scholarly+articles&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-serp.1.2.0i71l5.0.0..227298...0.1..0.0.0.......0.1S0QV0kHSlA https://shib.wtamu.edu/idp/profile/SAML2/POST/SSOl Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
4/20/20201 hour, 54 minutes, 59 seconds
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52: You'll Like This Episode

We’re always reminded to smash that like button but what does it actually mean to like things? That’s what we want to know... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128721732 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/08/why-we-like-what-we-like-a-scientists-surprising-findings/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK217511/ https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Technology/story?id=118190&page=1 https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/why-we-like-what-we-like https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.00920/full https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/05/the-complex-psychology-of-why-people-like-things/482196/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3008563/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
4/13/202053 minutes, 58 seconds
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51: The Trimates

Charlie’s Angels, The Powerpuff Girls, Destiny’s Child - three amazing groups of women. This week, we’re talking about a trio that trumps them all (at least in primatology). In this triptych, we tell the stories of three women who pushed their field farther than anyone else in history. This is the story of the Trimates - Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://science.sciencemag.org/content/260/5106/420 https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/she-walks-with-apes https://www.biography.com/scientist/jane-goodall https://www.biography.com/scientist/louis-leakey https://www.biography.com/scientist/dian-fossey https://drbirute.wordpress.com/bio/ https://blog.rsb.org.uk/orangutans-birute-galdikas/ https://orangutan.org/about/dr-birute-mary-galdikas/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-quest-to-save-the-orangutan-70378473/ https://www.nytimes.com/1992/08/16/magazine/leakeys-last-angel.html https://leakeyfoundation.org/about/history/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
4/6/202049 minutes, 17 seconds
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50: The Science of Immortality

Do you want to live forever?  This week we talk about the immortal jellyfish, brain back ups, and all of the different ways humans could become immortal!  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading https://immortal-jellyfish.com https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/magazine/can-a-jellyfish-unlock-the-secret-of-immortality.html https://www.newscientist.com/article/2097379-jellyfish-as-youve-never-seen-them-meet-the-underwater-aliens/amp/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20827861-700-extreme-survival-meet-the-immortals/amp/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627631-100-immortal-avatars-back-up-your-brain-never-die/amp/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/the-top-10-causes-of-death https://www.the-scientist.com/features/how-we-age-35872/amp https://www.businessinsider.com/biology-of-aging-why-bodies-get-old-2018-8?amp&r=US&IR=T https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/technology/shortcuts/2016/oct/11/chatbot-talk-to-dead-grief Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
3/30/20201 hour, 30 seconds
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49: The Science of COVID-19

Our very first redux! Since our last episode the coronavirus has raced around the globe. Panic and misinformation are spreading like wildfire. It’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not. That’s why, this week, we’ve answered all of your questions about COVID-19 with just the facts! This information is correct as of 17/3/20 You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronavirus https://www.who.int/gho/hiv/epidemic_status/deaths_text/en/ https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973?query=featured_home https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/mar/18/what-is-uk-government-advice-on-social-distancing-and-isolation-coronavirus https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/government-publishes-full-list-those-17941423 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.13.990226v1 New Scientist 7.3.2020 New Scientist 8.2.2020 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
3/23/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 2 seconds
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48: The Science of Aphantasia (Live at VidCon London)

Do you draw a blank whenever you’re asked to picture something in your head? You might have aphantasia - which is exactly what we’re talking about this week, LIVE from VIDCON LONDON! If you missed the show tune in and find out the science behind a blind mind!  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34039054 2. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-the-minds-eye-is-blind1/ 3. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2083706-my-minds-eye-is-blind-so-whats-going-on-in-my-brain/ 4. https://aphantasia.com/binocular-rivalry/ 5. https://aphantasia.com/vviq-aphantasia-test Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
3/16/202037 minutes, 55 seconds
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47: Marie Curie & Radioactivity

Find Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelKiki_ Find Rachel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelkeeks You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.famousscientists.org/marie-curie/ https://www.biography.com/scientist/marie-curie https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Curie/Death-of-Pierre-and-second-Nobel-Prize https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/our-history/marie-curie-the-scientist https://www.biography.com/news/marie-curie-biography-facts http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/ https://history.aip.org/exhibits/curie/polgirl2.htm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-secret-sex-life-of-marie-curie-1586244.html Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
3/9/202050 minutes, 46 seconds
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46: Who's Ya Daddy? (with Rachel Kiki)

Way back in the 1940s a man, Bertold Wiesner, started a fertility clinic with his wife and helped in the conception 1500 children.  He had a slightly more hands on approach than most, because he used his own sperm to conceive 600 of those kids. We have Rachel Kiki on to talk about this as they are Wiesner’s grandchild! We also go into the invention of artificial insemination and IVF Find Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelKiki_ Find Rachel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rachelkeeks You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9193014/British-man-fathered-600-children-at-own-fertility-clinic.html 2. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bertold-wiesner-british-man-fathered-600-children-kids-sperm-donations_n_1412849?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJeKnY9JOS0iN9zrwMMeziDvXCncnSMYjOiG90rNjfkQU64p8U2O3DbgyYAXaRwoor9MdKxejpouh6zZ2A4IGaal6S1C56oT_x3HmR_MBaHL4RWO1AwqOIWSqLNDtjoQgrKPQSSkoI-Q0PvPomNdpHyJr39uFuAMsAn-z9Ie4Fg9 3. https://www.pri.org/stories/2012-04-09/bertold-wiesner-british-fertility-clinic-owner-allegedly-fathered-600-children 4. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/what-happens/ 5. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/ 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140213/ 7. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/jul/12/story-ivf-five-million-babies Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
3/2/202051 minutes, 59 seconds
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45: Science of Attraction (with Aspen Abroad)

They often say that opposites attract, but how true is that? Aspen, our very first guest host, gives us all the answers!  You can find Aspen on her YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/aspenabroad You can see more of Noah on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face# 2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/brain-wise/201408/the-science-attraction 3. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-scientific-reason-behind-physical-attraction/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
2/24/202052 minutes, 33 seconds
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44: The Bone Wars (with NoahFinnce)

During the Great Dinosaur Rush of the 1800s two men met and started such a venomous rivalry that their decades long feud has come to be known as “The Bone Wars”. Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope were not only mortal enemies, but also two of the most prolific palaeontologists of all time! You can see more of Noah on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/noahfinnce You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/the-bone-wars-how-a-bitter-rivalry-drove-progress-in-palaeontology/amp/ 2. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-second-jurassic-dinosaur-rush-78519329/ 3. https://animals.howstuffworks.com/dinosaurs/dinosaur-discoveries3.htm 4. https://ansp.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/stories/bone-wars-the-cope-marsh-rivalry/ 5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02t674k 6. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2015/04/15/battle-for-the-bone-wars-beasts/ 7. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-are-fossils-formed.html 8. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-are-dinosaurs.html 9. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/dinosaur-rivalry/ 10. https://youtu.be/iP_3PF-FOV0 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
2/17/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
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43: Henreitta Lacks & HeLa Cells

People often complain about a lack of representation of women in STEM industries, but there is one woman that has made her mark on some of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the past 70 years. However this happened entirely unbeknownst to her. Henrietta Lacks was at the centre of one of the biggest controversies surrounding ethics in science  You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading 1. https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sigma/cb_93021013?lang=en&region=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrXxBRAPEiwAiM3DQqQ_lkf6gTng7zMlzEJgEXzxLmGiFIHgfgl4XtP1JPkC-1C6q7AUZRoCnHoQAvD_BwE 2. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2010/jun/23/henrietta-lacks-cells-medical-advances 3. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/henrietta-lacks-immortal-cells-6421299/ 4. https://www.biography.com/scientist/henrietta-lacks 5. https://www.npr.org/2010/02/02/123232331/henrietta-lacks-a-donors-immortal-legacy?t=1580046347420 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Hela 7. https://www.archivesofpathology.org/doi/10.1043/1543-2165-133.9.1463?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed 8. https://www.nature.com/news/deal-done-over-hela-cell-line-1.13511 9. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/hela-cell.htm 10. https://www.immunology.org/hela-cells-1951 Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
2/10/202058 minutes, 13 seconds
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42: Coronavirus

Cases of Coronavirus are being reported around the world and anxiety about a deadly outbreak is rising, but is there actually anything to worry about? What is coronavirus? Is the world on the verge of a pandemic? The Sci Guys discuss this and previous global outbreaks in an all new episode! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: http://patreon.com/SciGuys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/26/world/china-coronavirus.html 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-51254523 3. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/symptoms.html 4. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html 5. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/26/coronavirus-could-infect-100000-globally-experts-warn 6. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/virus-human1.htm 7. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf 8. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sars/ Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
2/3/202031 minutes, 22 seconds
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41: Veganuary

#AD We are SO proud that New Scientist has decided to sponsor our podcast! If you love learning, you’ll love New Scientist, and you can get your first 10 weeks of New Scientist for £10 / $10 / AU$20 including full website access here: http://bit.ly/SciGuysPod This is our first sponsorship, and a real milestone for the podcast. Thanks so much to you guys for listening and supporting the show.  January is coming to a close, and that means the end of Veganuary. To see it out in style, we cover an amazing little study from the lovely people at New Scientist! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/SciGuys If you would like to support the podcast, please donate to our Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys References and Further Reading: 1. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532630-500-going-vegan-for-january-find-out-how-much-difference-it-really-makes/ 2. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23731623-000-living-on-the-veg-should-we-all-go-vegan/ 3. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532633-100-conservationists-are-ignoring-climate-change-risking-mass-extinctions/ 4. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532631-800-our-veganuary-study-is-just-the-latest-self-experiment/ 5. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532640-600-eating-more-slowly-and-dining-with-others-can-boost-your-health If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Facebook facebook.com/SciGuysPod Twitter twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram instagram.com/SciGuysPod Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk
1/27/202049 minutes
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40: Split Brains

Have you ever wondered if there was more of one of you in there? Well, there kind of is. Join us as we explore the world of splitting brains and the corpus callosum... Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys References & Further Reading: 1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318065.php#What-is-the-corpus-callosum 2. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191120070710.htm 3. https://www.livescience.com/58763-why-your-brain-has-2-halves.html 4. https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-experiments-1959-1968 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdug0wAgd4 6. https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/fulltext/S1364-6613(17)30190-0 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMLzP1VCANo 8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28122878 9. Homo Deus - Yuval Noah Harari Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/20/202056 minutes, 46 seconds
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39: The Big Bang Theory

It’s the beginning of a new year, a new decade, and the Sci Guys are back with an episode on the oldest beginning of them all! That’s right, this week we’re talking about The Big Bang Theory (no not that one) and some of the contending theories that might replace it… Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys References and Further Reading 1. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/mach/amp/ncna881136 2. https://www.space.com/amp/25126-big-bang-theory.html 3. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/3-theories-that-might-blow-up-the-big-bang 4. https://www.space.com/24781-big-bang-theory-alternatives-infographic.html 5. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/origins-of-the-universe/ 6. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/stephen-hawking-s-almost-last-paper-putting-end-beginning-universe 7. https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/astronomy-terms/before-big-bang.htm 8. https://www.britannica.com/amp/story/was-the-big-bang-actually-an-explosion 9. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-astronomers-are-still-discovering-about-big-bang-theory-180949794/ 10. https://youtu.be/wNDGgL73ihY 11. http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150602-how-will-the-universe-end  Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/13/202051 minutes, 56 seconds
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38: The Best of 2019

We’ve taken the craziest, weirdest, and most wonderful parts of the past year of Sci Guys and crammed them all into one episode! Relive the best bits and get yourself geared up for another year of fun science stories! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
1/6/202022 minutes, 19 seconds
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37: Science of Dreams

Do you remember your dreams? The Sci Guys take on Inception this week with a deep dive into our sleeping psyche! Thank you to the patrons who voted for this episode topic! References and Further Reading http://medicalnewstoday.com/articles/247927.php#functions-of-rem-sleep https://twitter.com/ykamit/status/948807195205840896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E948807195205840896&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F04%2F04%2Fhealth%2Frecording-our-dreams%2Findex.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22031074 https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/theoretically-recording-dreams-is-possiblescientists-are-trying https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/04/health/recording-our-dreams/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7kVwoN8Cx4&feature=youtu.be https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/240317v1 https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/dreaming-in-the-digital-age/201712/the-science-dreaming-9-key-points https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-read-dreams/ http://scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-dreaming/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsp1KaM-avU Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/30/201943 minutes, 58 seconds
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36: Newtonian Nativity

Happy Holidays! In this very special Christmas episode we Cover the life of Sir Isaac Newton, the second most famous person to be born on Christmas Day... References and Further Reading https://www.biography.com/.amp/scientist/isaac-newton https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/inventions/isaac-newton https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-Newton Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/23/201948 minutes
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35: How To Make a Dog

Dogs are mans best friend and foxes are man’s cutest pest, but what would happen if you turned a fox into a dog? That’s what we’re discussing this week, as Corry takes us through the very real, and very scientific guide on making a dog from a fox! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys References & Further Reading 1. https://evolution-outreach.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12052-018-0090-x 2. https://youtu.be/4dwjS_eI-lQ 3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20160912-a-soviet-scientist-created-the-only-tame-foxes-in-the-world 4. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/science/domesticated-foxes-genetically-fascinating-terrible-pets 5. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/science/puppy-dog-eyes-humans-domestication-facial-structure-university-of-portsmouth-a8961981.html%3famp Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/16/201948 minutes, 8 seconds
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34: Rat Addicts

Do rats get high in heaven?  This week we tackle the science behind addiction. Is it a disease or does it only exist because drugs are just chemically irresistible?   References and Further Reading https://youtu.be/d-0KfwFCMRM https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/substance-use-disorder/what-does-rat-park-teach-us-about-addiction https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/371/ille/presentation/alexender-e.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2890392/ https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/substance-use-disorder/what-does-rat-park-teach-us-about-addiction https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/addiction-what-is-it/ https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/tobacco-nicotine-e-cigarettes/nicotine-addictive Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/9/201938 minutes, 29 seconds
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33: The Ig Nobel Prize

Have you ever wondered how Corry comes up with a wacky new science story every week? This episode we dig into one of the inspirations for the podcast, the Ig Nobel Prize! Having a prize for great scientific achievements is certainly an important thing, but when it comes to the crazy, weird, and wonderful stories (that still make you think) there’s the Ig Nobel Prize! References and Further Reading 1. https://www.improbable.com/ 2. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/wired-awake-140918 3. https://www.drgoulu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Rheology-of-cats.pdf 4. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/science/2019/sep/13/study-french-postmens-testicles-ig-nobel-winner 5. https://twitter.com/improbresearch?s=20 6. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/600249/2019-ig-nobel-prize-winners Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
12/2/201942 minutes, 30 seconds
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32: Eugenics

If you had the chance to change your child’s genes, would you? Is that Eugenics? Those are the questions we debate today! Gene editing has come to the point that we can choose almost any feature we like for our unborn children. As usual, science has run far ahead leaving important ethical questions behind. Jurassic Park have been onto something... References and Further Reading https://pged.org/history-eugenics-and-genetics/ https://www.nature.com/scitable/forums/genetics-generation/america-s-hidden-history-the-eugenics-movement-123919444/ https://www.history.com/topics/germany/eugenics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1127045/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/25/201958 minutes, 5 seconds
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31: Talking Animals

“You be good, see you tomorrow. I love you” were the last words of Alex the Parrot, who may have been the only animal to understand and engage in human speech We cover the life of Alex, and the controversy surrounding his supposed ability to actually speak English.  References and Further Reading https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/10/science/10cnd-parrot.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/sep/13/usa.stephenmoss https://youtu.be/rrX1nrvPbLY https://youtu.be/62rXKjXgr60 https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/10/science/10cnd-parrot.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-parrots-mimic/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/how-do-parrots-talk/amp/ http://whoami.sciencemuseum.org.uk/whoami/findoutmore/yourbrain/whatisspecialabouthumanlanguage/howdoesyourbraincontrollanguage/howdoyouspeak https://text.npr.org/s.php?sId=129083762 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/18/201945 minutes, 4 seconds
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30: Rat Utopia

Do rats go to heaven? The answer is yes, but it’s not as nice as you might think! Corry tells the story of John B Calhoun, a man who ran massive, years long experiments on rats and mice to really see what made them tick. Turns out rats and humans aren’t as different as we expected. References and Further Reading https://youtu.be/5m7X-1V9nOs https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-mouse-utopias-1960s-led-grim-predictions-humans-180954423/ https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-349-24483-6_20 https://www.theguardian.com/science/the-h-word/2016/mar/23/science-ballard-high-rise-animal-research-pathological-overcrowding https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8330.1973.tb00574.x http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/22514/1/2308Ramadams.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2636191/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/11/201942 minutes, 53 seconds
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29: Anti-Vax or Anti-Facts?

Do vaccines cause autism? That’s just one of the questions we’re debating this week. We get into the scientific roots of the Antivax movement, and figure out whether it’s really that dangerous to choose to leave a child unvaccinated.  Whether you believe in vaccinations or not, there’s something for you in this episode. Have a listen, and hopefully you’ll learn something about both sides of this debate. References and (a lot of) Further Reading  https://youtu.be/5F_yj1T8Qu8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136032/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(97)11096-0/fulltext https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33774181 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/aug/23/russian-trolls-spread-vaccine-misinformation-on-twitter https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/apr/21/no-link-between-mmr-and-autism-major-study-concludes https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3513365.stm https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/damning-verdict-on-doctor-who-linked-mmr-with-autism-1882547.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/andrew-wakefield-who-is-mmr-doctor-anti-vaccine-anti-vaxxer-us-a8328326.html https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-andrew-wakefield-2015-2?r=US&IR=T https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/no-link-between-mmr-and-autism-major-study-finds/ https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2727726/measles-mumps-rubella-vaccination-autism-nationwide-cohort-study https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/herd-immunity-how-does-it-work https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/mmr-vaccine-does-not-cause-autism/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757918/ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/vacsafe-thimerosal-color-office.pdf https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/andrew-wakefield-who-is-mmr-doctor-anti-vaccine-anti-vaxxer-us-a8328326.html https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/mmr-vaccine-does-not-cause-autism/ https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/no-link-between-mmr-and-autism-major-study-finds/ https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/herd-immunity-how-does-it-work https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa021134 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136032/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(97)11096-0/fulltext https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/apr/21/no-link-between-mmr-and-autism-major-study-concludes https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/downloads/vacsafe-thimerosal-color-office.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757918/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2528717/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33774181 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3513365.stm https://www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/herd-immunity-how-does-it-work https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2727726/measles-mumps-rubella-vaccination-autism-nationwide-cohort-study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=vaccines+dangerous https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24814559 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28806013 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30753348 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30139653 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28774498 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26240325 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33774181 http://www.scirp.org/(S(i43dyn45teexjx455qlt3d2q))/reference/ReferencesPapers.aspx?ReferenceID=124952 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Bednarczyk/publication/329322472_Development_of_a_US_trust_measure_to_assess_and_monitor_parental_confidence_in_the_vaccine_system/links/5c59ad5c45851582c3cff694/Development-of-a-US-trust-measure-to-assess-and-monitor-parental-confidence-in-the-vaccine-system.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4836621/ https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Fact-Sheet https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22801435/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
11/4/20191 hour, 13 minutes, 51 seconds
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28: The Curious Case of Phineas Gage

When you fall off a horse the only thing you can do is get back on, and when a crowbar flies through your brain you just get up and walk away.  Phineas Gage accidentally blew a hole in his brain and, not only did he survive, he just went back to his normal life! References & Further Reading: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/phineas-gage-neurosciences-most-famous-patient-11390067/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aw0zbyQVCEc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yXbAMHzYGJ0 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1114479/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Phineas-Gage Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/28/201932 minutes, 21 seconds
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27: Lost Cosmonauts

What’s worse, the cold vacuum of space or a Russian forest during winter?  Two Cosmonauts found out the answer to that question the hard way when they crash landed in the woods after the first space walk in history. They had to contend against wolves, bears, and the most useless rescuers imaginable. Tune in to find out the story of the lost cosmonauts! References and Further Reading http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7355912.stm http://archive.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2008/04/20/russian_spacecraft_lands_way_off_course/ https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL2362874120080423 https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.seeker.com/amphtml/cosmonauts-faced-cold-snow-after-dicey-landing-1767335720.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mUO1TDr7fQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmXdWLWMTkg Hall, Rex; Shayler, David J. (2001). The rocket men : Vostok & Voskhod, the first Soviet manned spaceflights. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/21/201942 minutes, 11 seconds
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26: Toxic Umbrellas & Killer Curry

It's our HALF-y Birthday! To celebrate 6 months of Sci Guys, Jamp has taken over the podcast (oh no), and he brings tales from the Alnwick Poison Garden. References & Further Reading http://rhs.org.uk http://www.thepoisongarden.co.uk/ https://aboutforensics.co.uk/georgi-markov/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/14/201938 minutes, 30 seconds
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25: The Little Albert Experiment (with Josh Winslade)

CONTENT WARNING: Mistreatment of children In this episode, The Sci Guys educate Josh about an infamous 1920’s study involving a rat, a Santa mask, and terrorising a small child.  References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25068585 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25197838 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28125246 https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26307-baby-used-in-notorious-fear-experiment-is-lost-no-more/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03395082 https://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Watson/emotion.htm https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15328023top0401_12?journalCode=htop20 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
10/7/201952 minutes, 34 seconds
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24: Snorting Sores

Have you ever wondered how the first vaccine was made? It involves snorting scabs in China, ulcerous udders, and some good old fashioned child endangerment.  This week Corry takes us through the history and eradication of smallpox! References and Further Reading https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1069029/ https://www.who.int/csr/disease/smallpox/vaccines/en/ https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/vaccine-basics/index.html Kennedy, Peter (1715). An Essay on External Remedies Wherein it is Considered, Whether all the curable Distempers incident to Human Bodies, may not be cured by Outward Means. London: A. Bell. https://www.britannica.com/science/cowpox https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810486/?tool=pubmed Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/30/201940 minutes, 49 seconds
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23: Big Bloody Scandal

This week the Sci Guys discuss a Steve Jobs wannabe that tricked everyone into thinking she had a revolutionary blood testing device. Jamp and Luke also discover why their blood cells might be a little bit prejudiced. References and Further Reading https://www.businessinsider.com/the-history-of-silicon-valley-unicorn-theranos-and-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-2018-5?r=US&IR=T#by-the-end-of-2017-theranos-was-in-need-of-a-cash-infusion-and-made-a-deal-with-fortress-investment-group-for-100-million-in-secured-debt-financing-to-get-it-through-2018-the-deal-relied-on-theranos-hitting-certain-development-milestones-as-it-worked-to-get-its-zika-virus-approved-by-the-fda-33 https://www.businessinsider.com/theranos-founder-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-life-story-bio-2018-4?r=US&IR=T#holmes-family-moved-when-she-was-young-from-washington-dc-to-houston-2 https://www.healthline.com/health/blood-tests https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/blood-tests https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196001.php https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=160&ContentID=36 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/23/201949 minutes, 32 seconds
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22: In Too Deep

This week, Corry recounts humanity’s history of deep sea exploration, and the creatures that lurk in the shadows beneath.  Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys References and Further Reading 1. https://www.thoughtco.com/deep-sea-exploration-4161315 2. https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/17888496.voyage-bottoms-sea-texan-scots-tackling-ocean-39-s-depths/ 3. https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/marine-snow-and-fecal-pellets/?id=2387&archives=true 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49636756 5. https://newatlas.com/five-deeps-dsv-limiting-factor-mariana-trench/59690/ 6. https://fivedeeps.com/faq/ 7. https://relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/news/2018/05/plastic-bag-mariana-trench-pollution-science-spd 8. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/science/piloted-deep-sea-research-is-bottoming-out.htm Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/16/201947 minutes, 7 seconds
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21: Gut Feelings and Crap Diets

This week Corry talks about the benefits of eating poo (no really), and the tiny creatures controlling your brain! Tune in and you’ll also find out how to cure your depression with a yoghurt! References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25624713 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26824647  https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/036103v1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29171095 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19043404 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27818083  Escherich T (1885). "Die Darmbakterien des Neugeborenen und Säuglinge". Fortschr. Med. 3: 515–522. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29795328 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26718401 Kenner, Richardson; et al. (2010). "Shotgun sequencing: Review of progress in sequence assembly developments". Methods in Biomolecular Research. 38 (4): 1022–1035. You can find the rest of the references here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CHjN1hR_KdSgWLLB80tCx0Q46xm8O8IUAOXFdJNOEew Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/9/201952 minutes, 1 second
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20: The Stanford Prison Experiment

This week Corry tells us about a time in the 70s when a group of boys took role playing a little too far... Tune in to hear the truly incredible story of The Stanford Prison Experiment! References and Further Reading 1. https://web.stanford.edu/dept/spec_coll/uarch/exhibits/spe/Narration.pdf 2. https://www.prisonexp.org/ 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14564182 4. https://psyarxiv.com/b7crx 5. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/rethinking-the-infamous-stanford-prison-experiment/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
9/2/20191 hour, 36 seconds
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19: Floating Frogs (with Jake Edwards)

This week Corry talks about how flying frogs led to discovering graphene, a super-powered substance that you can make with just a pencil and some tape! We also have a special guest, Jake Edwards, so tune in and join us for a ribbeting episode! You can see more of Jake on their YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/jakeftmagic References and Further Reading 1. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2010/geim/biographical/ 2. https://slate.com/business/2014/05/nobel-prize-in-physics-andre-geim-went-from-levitating-frogs-to-sciences-highest-honor.html 3. https://www.ru.nl/hfml/research/levitation/diamagnetic-levitation/ 4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_(unit) 5. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3785-gecko-tape-will-stick-you-to-ceiling/ 6. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/2010/press-release/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/26/201940 minutes, 59 seconds
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18: Immortal Moon Bears (Live from Summer in the City)

This episode was recorded live at Summer in the City. This week we talk about the indestructible water bears that we accidentally crashed on the moon. We also answer some burning questions from the audience! References and Further Reading Kinchin, Ian M. (1994) The Biology of Tardigrades, Ashgate Publishing http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150313-the-toughest-animals-on-earth Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/19/201940 minutes, 32 seconds
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17: The Perfect Black Body (with Daniel J. Layton)

This week we’re talking about the ideal black body with Daniel J Layton, and surprisingly it isn’t Janet Jackson’s. Tune in to find out why you don’t want to go near a black hole! You can find Dan on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/danieljlayton References and Further Reading 1.https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-a-black-hole-58.html 2. https://www.space.com/15421-black-holes-facts-formation-discovery-sdcmp.html https://www.businessinsider.com/black-hole-how-big-largest-universe-2019-5?r=US&IR=T 3. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/14/the-new-black-hole-what-can-we-really-see 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47873592 5. https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-reveal-the-first-picture-of-a-black-hole/ 6. http://www.bbc.co.uk/earth/story/20150525-a-black-hole-would-clone-you 7. http://www.hawking.org.uk/into-a-black-hole.html 8. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/12/powehi-black-hole-gets-a-name-meaning-the-adorned-fathomless-dark-creation You can find a picture of the black hole here: https://media.wired.com/photos/5cadec1fb75f9b23c6466d74/master/pass/blackhole.jpg Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/12/201954 minutes, 16 seconds
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16: The Wright Stuff (with Evan Edinger)

This episode is all about firsts! We talk about the Wright Brothers and their invention of the first aeroplane with our very first special guest, Evan Edinger! You can see more of Evan on his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/evan References & Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Q83yxdDaI https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/wright-brothers https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/a https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wright-brothers https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/airplanes1.h Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
8/5/201944 minutes, 31 seconds
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15: The Current War

This episode is all about the (mad) scientist, Nikola Tesla and his rivalry with Thomas Edison! We also cover Tesla’s problematic views, insane inventions, and his crush on a dove!  References and Further Reading 1. https://www.energy.gov/articles/war-currents-ac-vs-dc-power 2. https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/famous-nikola-tesla-inventions.htm 3. https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/inventions/nikola-tesla 4. https://www.history.com/.amp/news/6-brilliant-tesla-inventions-never-built 5. https://amp.interestingengineering.com/7-inventions-of-nikola-tesla-that-were-never-built 6. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nikola-Tesla 7. https://www.biography.com/.amp/inventor/nikola-tesla 8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/topics/Nikola_Tesla 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/55mfzKcTrkgGcZv4VMsf24q/five-nikola-tesla-predictions-that-came-true 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19503846 11. https://amp.businessinsider.com/the-secret-life-of-nikola-tesla-2015-10 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/29/201951 minutes, 46 seconds
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14: Scoby-Dooby-Doo

This week we talk about the trashiest island in the Pacific Ocean, how to make your own wine, and an edible alternative to plastic! References and Further Reading 1. www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/amp/scoby-edible-packaging-kombucha-roza-janusz.html 2. https://www.creative-conscience.org.uk/grow-your-own-packaging-an-interview-with-roza-janusz/ 3. https://www.makegrowlab.com 4. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01g4ks7 5. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/qut-and-state-library-leading-the-way-in-vegan-leather-20160804-gql09o.html 6. http://www.thecrimson.com/column/the-good-food-fight/article/2012/4/18/do_it_yourself/ 7. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Packaging_waste_statistics 8. https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/05/plastics-facts-infographics-ocean-pollution/ 9. https://theoceancleanup.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch/ 10. https://www.fastcompany.com/90172084/this-zero-waste-packaging-is-grown-from-kombucha 11. http://www.air-swimmers.pl/hel-do-balonow/hel-450-l?gclid=Cj0KEQiAlsrFBRCAxcCB54XElLEBEiQA_ei0DMeFJtt1bxJFYPBgdLvg6swGXbelf5GbEo2YEsoAeksaAgWO8P8HAQ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/22/201940 minutes, 37 seconds
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13: The Imitation Gay (Live from Pride in London)

This episode was recorded live at the Pride in London Pop Up. We talk about poisoned apples, Benedict Cumberbatch, and early 1900s party games, which are all somehow related to Alan Turing. If you missed your chance to see us live, tune in and pretend like you were there!  References and Further Reading 1. https://www.bl.uk/people/alan-turing 2. https://www.bbc.com/timelines/z8bgr82 3. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/11/cyanide-in-fruit-seeds-how-dangerous-is-an-apple 4. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/15/201930 minutes, 22 seconds
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12: Boaty McBoatface

This week we tackle the vote that rocked a nation. That’s right, it’s Boaty McBoatface! Don’t miss out on this one, as we also finally manage to make democracy work References and Further Reading 1. https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/17/boaty-mcboatface-wins-poll-to-name-polar-research-vessel 2. https://noc.ac.uk/education/educational-resources/boaty-mcboatface 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/06/17/boaty-mcboatface-makes-major-climate-change-discovery-maiden/amp/ 4. https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence 5. https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/climate-change/ 6. https://nerc.ukri.org/press/releases/2016/18-ship/ 7. https://www.pnas.org/content/116/27/13233 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/8/201930 minutes, 9 seconds
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11: Spectacular Spider-Goats

You’ve heard of Spider-Man, and spider-pig, but have you ever heard of spider-goats? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week, along with bulletproof silk and the true power of the wall crawling web head. References and Further Reading 1. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/science/2012/jan/14/synthetic-biology-spider-goat-genetics 2. https://amp.businessinsider.com/genetic-engineering-goats-spiders-2016-4 3.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioSteel 4. https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2012/jan/14/synthetic-biology-spider-goat-genetics 5. https://youtu.be/cPa8Vxqvkn0 6. https://youtu.be/a0acXlUBEGQ 7.https://youtu.be/B0zT9CN3-50 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
7/1/201937 minutes, 9 seconds
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10: Time Travelling Twins

This week Luke takes charge and talks us through his theory of everything, why you’re the centre of the universe, and a set of twins that rewrote history! Don’t miss out on our very first (sort of) guest episode! References and Further Reading 1. https://www.britannica.com/science/light/Youngs-double-slit-experiment 2. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/ 3. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170215-the-strange-link-between-the-human-mind-and-quantum-physics 4. https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s10701-019-00278-8?author_access_token=b5nHJYmEKH3JdSO8SL32J_e4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY580Yr155iM2MYJ40TlNt1p-Brh8UtEUN73nds-SnEF120deoDiItuEf-F5jAOwIQFXdmGQxmS4cn6MFc0DjoM4RvbXVdciBBq31Aol46YtTw%3D%3D 5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Neumann–Wigner_interpretation 6. https://philosophynow.org/issues/121/Does_Consciousness_Cause_Quantum_Collapse 7. https://plus.maths.org/content/physics-minute-double-slit-experiment-0 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9tKncAdlHQ 9. https://youtu.be/p-MNSLsjjdo 10. https://youtu.be/8ORLN_KwAgs Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/24/201949 minutes, 41 seconds
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9: Cher Noble

Have you ever made a mistake? Don’t worry because this topic will definitely make you feel less worried about it, but maybe a little more worried about the future of humanity. This week Corry tells us all about Chernobyl, the biggest mistake in human history. References and Further Reading 1. http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20110225215043/http://www.iaea.or.at/NewsCenter/Features/Chernobyl-15/cherno-faq.shtml 3. https://amp.businessinsider.com/chernobyl-hbo-whats-true-myths-2019-5 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/moving_to_Chernobyl 5. https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/chernobyl_disaster.htm 6. https://youtu.be/DOWD0CBxE7w 7. https://youtu.be/9DWnjcSo9J0 8. https://youtu.be/BhYEkRjUWM8 9. https://youtu.be/vK8ykPmtRyg 10. https://youtu.be/xbi6eoh63ZQ 11. https://youtu.be/tlJXJ3BM7j0 12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-46290475 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/17/201941 minutes, 22 seconds
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8: Real Life Mind Control

Have you ever thought that life would be easier if you could just switch off all your bad thoughts? That’s exactly what Corry is talking about today with the story of Jose Delgado, a Spanish scientist who used brain chips to control peoples minds! References and Further Reading 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23pXqY3X6c8 2. https://www.wireheading.com/delgado/brainchips.pdf 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkzOY4NfMOA 4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/101139 5. https://my.apa.org/apa/idm/login.seam?ERIGHTS_TARGET=https%3A%2F%2Fpsycnet.apa.org%2F 6. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4684-8044-3_1 7. https://abt.ucpress.edu/content/39/1/54.abstract 8. https://web.archive.org/web/20061020235522/https://discover.com/issues/oct-04/cover 9. http://www.yalescientific.org/2011/02/the-brain-machine-connection-humans-and-computers-in-the-21st-century/ 10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3499727/ 11. http://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/2/psychcivilization.php Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/10/201946 minutes, 32 seconds
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7: Lucy on the Bike with Diamonds

This week we enter the world of psychedelics with the accidental invention of LSD. Also in this episode, Corry tells us about the first “bike trip” in history. Tune in for the mind bending history of the Beatles greatest muse! References and Further Reading 1. https://drugscience.org.uk/drug-information/lsd 2. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2119397-how-lsd-affects-the-brain-and-creates-its-trippy-effect/amp/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30950777/?i=8&from=lysergic%20acid%20diethylamide 4. http://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/content/68/2/264 5. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/apr/19/brain-scans-reveal-mind-opening-response-to-psychedelic-drug-trip-lsd-ketamine-psilocybin 6. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/hallucinogens 7. http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drugs/lsd.asp 8. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000795.htm 9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5001686/ 10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_lysergic_acid_diethylamide 11. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/the-accidental-discovery-of-lsd/379564/ 12. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/31084460/?i=2&from=lysergic%20acid%20diethylamide Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
6/3/201948 minutes, 51 seconds
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6: The Demon Core

This week we talk about a nuclear bomb that claimed the lives of a small group of scientists without ever being dropped. Corry also reveals a secret he’s been hiding since our first episode!  References and Further Reading 1. Loveland, W.; Morrissey, D.; Seaborg, G.T. (2006). Modern Nuclear Chemistry. Wiley-Interscience 2. http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/Radiation.html 3. https://www.mirion.com/learning-center/radiation-safety-basics/uses-of-radiation 4. http://www.atomicarchive.com/Fission/Fission2.shtml 5. https://www.mirion.com/learning-center/radiation-safety-basics/types-of-ionizing-radiation 6. https://hps.org/publicinformation/ate/faqs/radiationtypes.html www.strangerdimensions.com/2012/07/30/the-demon-core/amp/ 7. https://www.orau.org/PTP/Library/accidents/la-13638.pdf Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/27/201950 minutes, 57 seconds
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5: Attack of the Clones

Can you be your own mum? Does asexuality exist? We answer these questions and more in this episode! This week Corry touches on the history of cloning, and explains why Jurassic Park is indisputably the best film. References and Further Reading  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29395327/ 2. www.history.com/.amp/news/wooly-mammoth-resurrection-cloning-genesis 3. Shubin, Neil (24 February 2008) Birds Do It. Bees Do It. Dragons Don’t Need To New York Times 4. "Cloning Fact Sheet". Human Genome Project Information. 5. Swedin, Eric. "Cloning". CredoReference. Science in the Contemporary World 6. Rantala, Milgram, M., Arthur (1999). Cloning: For and Against. Chicago, Illinois: Carus Publishing Company. 7. Wakayama S, Kohda T, Obokata H, Tokoro M, Li C, Terashita Y, Mizutani E, Nguyen VT, Kishigami S, Ishino F, Wakayama T (7 March 2013). "Successful serial recloning in the mouse over multiple generations". Cell Stem Cell 8. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_that_have_been_cloned 9. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4026-worlds-first-cloned-horse-is-born/ 10. Westhusin, Mark; Lyons, Leslie; Murphy, Keith; Buck, Sandra; Lisa Howe; Rugila, James; Liu, Ling; Pryor, Jane; Kraemer, Duane (February 2002). "Cell biology: A cat cloned by nuclear transplantation" 11. Pet kitten cloned for Christmas". BBC. 23 December 2004. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/20/201946 minutes, 47 seconds
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4: Real Life Cyborgs

This week Corry tells the story of actual cyborg Kevin Warwick AKA Captain Cyborg (no really). We also chat about an artist who uses technology to hear colours. Tune in to find out about all the different ways you can upgrade yourself! References and Further Reading 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warwick 2. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/784743 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harbisson 4. http://business-review.eu/br-exclusive/br-exclusive-kevin-warwick-in-10-15-years-we-will-have-robots-with-human-size-brains-187977 5. https://www.techworld.com/apps-wearables/professor-cyborg-reveals-secrets-of-cybernetic-communication-3659400/ 6. http://www.kevinwarwick.com/i-cyborg/ 7. http://www.kevinwarwick.com/project-cyborg-1-0/ 8. Carvalko, Joseph (2012). The Techno-human Shell-A Jump in the Evolutionary Gap. Sunbury Press. 9. http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/news_features/2005/eyeborg.shtml 10. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pacemaker-implantation/ 11. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-loss/treatment/ 12. https://youtu.be/KOJnOCdBr4s 13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyborg Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/13/201941 minutes, 22 seconds
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3: Undead Pork

In this episode, Corry talks us through the very real science behind the living dead. Not only do we cover zombie pigs, but we’ve also give a step-by-step guide to keeping your dog alive forever! References and a Further Reading 1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1099-1 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47960874 3. https://youtu.be/K_T8OuYIfhM 4. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/04/pig-brains-partially-revived-what-it-means-for-medicine-death-ethics/ 5. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11673-013-9450-y 6. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Brukhonenko 7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2772257/ 8. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-death/ 9. https://assets.cambridge.org/97805216/80547/excerpt/9780521680547_excerpt.pdf 10. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-viruses-alive-2004/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
5/6/201935 minutes, 2 seconds
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2: Squids in Space

This week we cover the history of animal astronauts, a tiny squid with an unbelievable super power, and how to survive in space. Listen and find out why we love flinging things off the planet! References & Further Reading: 1. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=959 2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_space 3. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107153413.htm 4. https://experiment.com/projects/squid-in-space-symbiosis-and-innate-immunity 5. http://jeb.biologists.org/content/217/9/1588 6. Rexfort, A.; Mutterlose, J. (2006). "Stable isotope records from Sepia officinalis—a key to understanding the ecology of belemnites?" Earth and Planetary Science Letters.  7.  https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19660005052.pdf 8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214552419300033 9. http://spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=52266 10. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/octopuses-and-kin/hawaiian-bobtail-squid 11. https://secure.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/action/getSharedSiteSession?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cell.com%2Fcurrent-biology%2Fpdf%2FS0960-9822%2808%2901137-8.pdf&rc=0 12.  https://medium.com/hhmi-science-media/natures-cutest-symbiosis-the-bobtail-squid-583a171d4eb4 13. https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/bobtail-squid Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/29/201933 minutes, 14 seconds
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1: Shots Shots Shots

In our first episode, Corry tells the story of an Australian scientist that drank a beaker of bacteria just to prove a point! We also discuss how Easter cured stomach ulcers and, of course, what Luke’s therapist has been saying... References & Further Reading 1. "In pursuit of diseases that have no name" 2. "The Doctor Who Drank Infectious Broth, Gave Himself an Ulcer, and Solved a Medical Mystery" 3. BarryJ Marshall, J.Robin Warren, UNIDENTIFIED CURVED BACILLI IN THE STOMACH OF PATIENTS WITH GASTRITIS AND PEPTIC ULCERATION, The Lancet 4. "Helicobacter pylori - Chapter 3 - 2016 Yellow Book | Travelers' Health | CDC".  5. Barry, Marshall (2005). "Autobiography". Nobel Foundation.  6. Marshall BJ, Warren JR (June 1984). "Unidentified curved bacilli in the  stomach of patients with gastritis and peptic ulceration". Lancet. 1  7. Konturek JW (December 2003). "Discovery by Jaworski of Helicobacter pylori and its pathogenetic role in peptic ulcer, gastritis and gastric cancer"  8. Steer HW (August 1975). "Ultrastructure of cell migration through the gastric epithelium and its relationship to bacteria"  9. Atwood IV KC (2004). "Bacteria, Ulcers, and Ostracism? H. pylori and the making of a myth" Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/SciGuys Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/SciGuys Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @jampkin / @lukecutforth
4/18/201932 minutes, 38 seconds