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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…

Corry, Jamp & Luke


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 281 EPISODES

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    The Sci Guys podcast is an incredibly entertaining and informative show that covers a wide range of science topics. As a listener, I have found it to be a great way to start my week, with its crazy, weird, and wonderful stories from the science world. The hosts, Corry and Luke, have a fantastic dynamic that keeps the conversation engaging and funny. The episodes that delve into topics such as crazy experiments, mental illness, gender, and sexuality are particularly intriguing and offer unique perspectives on these subjects.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the way it presents complex scientific concepts in an accessible and entertaining manner. As someone who has struggled to stay engaged with science due to my ADHD brain, I have found the Sci Guys to be a breath of fresh air. The hosts' ability to break down complicated ideas and present them in a relatable way has made science much more enjoyable for me. Additionally, their arguments are well-thought-out and make sense, which is rare in many other podcasts.

    Furthermore, the Sci Guys consistently cover a wide range of interesting topics, ensuring that each episode offers something new and exciting. From discussing autism and ADHD to exploring nuclear fission and fusion, there is always something for everyone's scientific interests. This diversity keeps the podcast fresh and prevents it from becoming repetitive or dull.

    However, there are no major drawbacks to this podcast that I can think of. Sometimes the hosts may go off on tangents or get derailed from their main topic by guests. While this can lead to amusing moments and add to the overall charm of the show, it might not appeal to listeners who prefer more focused discussions.

    In conclusion, The Sci Guys podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in science or looking for an enjoyable blend of comedy and education. It has the power to make even those who previously disliked science see its fascinating side. With its engaging hosts, diverse topics, and ability to make complex concepts understandable, it is a gem in the world of science podcasts. Whether you're a science geek or simply want to learn something new, the Sci Guys will not disappoint.



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    281: The Science of De-extinction: Dire Wolves & Mini Mammoths

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 54:50


    Join us on Patreon! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook References & Further Reading https://www.snexplores.org/article/woolly-mouse-extinct-mammoths https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dire-wolves-colossal-de-extinction-got https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/?utm_source=reddit.com https://www.popsci.com/woolly-mammoth-dna-brought-life-elephant-cells/

    280: The Science of Stupid Accents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 60:07


    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.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-child-language/article/accent-the-positive-an-investigation-into-fiveyearolds-implicit-attitudes-towards-different-regional-accents/1991E53E41539D8FB54CB6E9DB4EE0AB https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/25109165.essex-university-childrens-association-accents/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15vxw9qwkyo

    277: Catcalling Men in Virtual Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 57:39


    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://sciety.org/articles/activity/10.31234/osf.io/ga3he_v1 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2477902-virtual-reality-could-help-men-understand-the-impacts-of-catcalling

    276: Pigeon Bomber Pilots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 53:08


    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://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8903786/ https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/b-f-skinner https://www.bbc.co.uk/reel/playlist/unheard-of?vpid=p0kl5kd7 https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_690069 https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-a-skinner-box.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10687164/ https://www.bfskinner.org/newtestsite/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Pigeons-in-a-Pelican-pt1.pdf

    276: The Plants Have Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 46:02


    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://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8903786/

    276: How to Live Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 66:31


    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.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v3.full.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22301527

    275: The Science of Phantom Limbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 62:50


    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/books/NBK448188/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17684875/ https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/phantom-limb-sensation-pain-following-amputation/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086832/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3468806/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10622756/

    274: Are Video Games Good For Your Brain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 70:11


    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.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59744569 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7366941/ https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/addictive-behaviours-gaming-disorder https://www.who.int/standards/classifications/frequently-asked-questions/gaming-disorder https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/internet-gaming https://www.newscientist.com/article/2444492-video-games-are-good-actually-find-scientists/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01948-y https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-a-study-suggesting-that-video-games-improve-mental-well-being/

    273: The Best of 2024 (and an Update)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 62:46


    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

    272: The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 71:59


    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/PMC9668955/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/28/plastic-eating-bacteria-enzyme-recycling-waste https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68927816 https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2023/november/plastic-eating-bacteria-turn-waste-into-useful-starting-materials-for-other-products.html https://www.livescience.com/plastic-eating-bacteria https://www.britannica.com/science/plastic/The-polymers

    271: The Science of Detransition (with Lucy Kartikasari & NoahFinnce )

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 70:10


    Follow Lucy: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckartikasari 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://ustranssurvey.org/report/health/ https://segm.org/first_large_study_of_detransitioners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37266795/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37266795/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372620083_Gender_detransition_A_critical_review_of_the_literature https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10322769/ https://www.bmj.com/content/381/bmj-2022-073584 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35877120/ https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-outcomes/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8213007/ https://twitter.com/KLBfax/with_replies?lang=en https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2022/11/darling-detransition-movement-comes-transgender/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/smarter-living/trust-negative-product-reviews.html

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    270: The Science of Gay Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 46:49


    Is gay marriage good? Yes. Obviously. Some people need proof of that though, so here's an episode on it. At this rate we'll be doing an episode on water being wet soon enough... 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 Marriage Background Info https://www.hrc.org/resources/marriage-equality-around-the-world https://www.apa.org/topics/marriage-relationships/same-sex-marriage https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2003/09/marital-benefit Studies on Marriage Equality https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2912-1.html https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-30/what-20-years-of-data-tell-us-about-same-sex-marriage https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8101749/ RAND Media Bias https://www.allsides.com/news-source/rand-corporation https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/rand-corporation/ Attitudes on Gay Marriage https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/fact-sheet/changing-attitudes-on-gay-marriage/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/1386442/britain-public-opinion-on-same-sex-marriage/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2015/jun/29/same-sex-marriage-ruin-civilisation-science

    269: The Science of Trans Women Breastfeeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 81:03


    In a world fraught with injustice, perhaps the most pressing issue to address is… women breastfeeding their kids. According to transphobes, that is. 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 Breastfeeding (and Chestfeeding) https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/oestrogen-tablets-patches-gel-and-spray/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-or-using-oestrogen-tablets-patches-gel-and-spray/ https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/having-a-baby-if-you-are-lgbt-plus/chestfeeding-if-youre-trans-or-non-binary/ Lactation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499981/ https://www.babycenter.com/baby/breastfeeding/can-men-breastfeed_8824 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22201-lactation Induced Lactation https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/induced-lactation/faq-20058403 https://nestcollaborative.com/blog/four-things-to-know-about-induced-lactation/ Induced Lactation in Trans Women https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08903344231170559?url_ver=Z39.88-2003 https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5779241/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38535753/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37138506/ https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-024-00624-1 https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/02/23/can-transgender-women-breastfeed https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2024.0012 Trans Women Breastfeeding https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/05/28/trans-women-breastfeeding-explainer-research/ https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/real-life-modern-family/all Milk Junkies Interviews http://www.milkjunkies.net/2017/05/jennas-breastfeeding-journey-trans.html http://www.milkjunkies.net/2013/05/trans-women-and-breastfeeding-personal.html http://www.milkjunkies.net/2013/07/trans-women-and-breastfeeding-health.html HRT & Breastfeeding  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6370611/ https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/menopause/prescribing-information/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/ https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/breastfeeding-hrt/ https://breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/fact-sheet/the-menopause-and-breastfeeding https://www.womens-health-concern.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/27-WHC-FACTSHEET-HRT-Doses-NOV2022-A.pdf

    267: The Science of ADHD & The Microbiome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 70:38


    You are what you eat, but does your gut microbiome have anything to do with that? This week we take a look into the science behind ADHD and the tiny microbes that may (or may not!) play a role... Check out Noah's music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ 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.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.18.23300126v1 https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-microbiome-22941/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159123000697 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7830868/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10437823/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441838/ https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/microbiome https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5433529/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469458/

    266: The Science of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (with NOAHFINNCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 78:50


    Narcissistic Personality Disorder is one of the most maligned and misunderstood of mental conditions, so this week we're dipping our toes into the science behind the disorder! Check out Noah's music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ 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://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819598/ https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/study-shows-narcissistic-personality-disorder-may-have-a-biological-component https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-narcissism-science-confronts-a-widely-misunderstood-phenomenon1/ https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0zDIpSSrJKy4wYPQSLU7OTM1LTlXIT1PISyxKziwuzizOBQDxCQ0z&q=science+of+narcissism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=science+of+narciss&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEC4YgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIGCAcQRRg90gEINDI5M2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=narcissism&sort=pubdate https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.14060723 https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism/Narcissistic-pathology-and-behaviour https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/personality-disorders/types-of-personality-disorder/#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735512/

    265: The Science of Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 75:45


    What is depression? If you're a listener there's a solid chance you already know, but there's also a good chance you'll listen anyway... 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/depression https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/causes/ https://icd.who.int/browse/2024-01/mms/en#1563440232 https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/depression/diagnosis/assessment/ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemical-imbalance-explain-depression https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/articles/costoflivinganddepressioninadultsgreatbritain/29septemberto23october2022 https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.html https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3646325/

    268: The Science of Risky Bisexuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 68:45


    Are bisexuals risk takers, or have the media run with a half-baked study? This week we dive into the science of risky bisexuals! 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.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adj6958 https://www.science.org/content/article/bisexual-behavior-genetically-tied-risk-taking-controversial-dna-analysis-finds https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240103154239.htm https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/what-do-you-mean-bisexual-people-are-risk-taking-why-genetic-studies-about/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/well/bisexual-mental-health-lgbt.html https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/lgbt_in_britain_bi.pdf https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/culturalidentity/sexuality/bulletins/sexualidentityuk/2020 https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/

    264: The Science of Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 49:40


    Feeling worried? This week we're diving into the topic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder... 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/generalised-anxiety-disorder/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/anxiety-disorders/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441870/ https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder/diagnosis/diagnosis/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/panic-disorder/

    263: The Cass Review REVIEW (with NOAHFINNCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 72:58


    Check out Noah's music! Massive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evan 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 Background https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/double-blind-study https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/about-us/our-team/dr-hilary-cass https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/18/hilary-cass-report-and-the-trans-rights-debate https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/20/doctor-hilary-cass-warned-of-threats-to-safety-after-vile-abuse-over-nhs-gender-services-review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeY1BkCxwoI Puberty Blockers https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/news/early-intervention-study-shows-puberty-blockers-are-a-well-received-intervention-in-carefully-selected-patients/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529227/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/puberty/what-are-puberty-blockers https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-are-puberty-blockers-and-how-do-they-work/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9793415/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/well/family/what-are-puberty-blockers.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218488 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547863/ https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577333/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5344188/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551662/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198112243052602 https://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20170112031859/http:/www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm209842.htm Cass Review https://cass.independent-review.uk/ https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/ file:///Users/notcorry/Desktop/CassReview_Final.pdf https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/implementing-advice-from-the-cass-review/ Criticisms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ1Gfu7XXw https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/11/03/tavistock-experts-criticise-acp-uk/ https://www.advocate.com/health/hilary-cass-nhs-report-debunked https://stonewall.org.uk/cass-review https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/statement-final-report-cass-review

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    262: The Science of Weed (with @NOAHFINNCE ) | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 94:34


    The 5th anniversary of Sci Guys means it's high time we spoke about marijuana. Literally… It's high time. Check out Noah's music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ Massive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evan 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 Cannabis Background & Basics Cannabis | WHO https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/alcohol-drugs-and-addictive-behaviours/drugs-psychoactive/cannabis Marijuana | History, Effects, THC, & Legality | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/marijuana Hashish | Cannabis, THC, Intoxication | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/hashish Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cannabis-marijuana What We Know About Marijuana https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/what-we-know.html The Name of Cannabis: A Short Guide for Nonbotanists - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5531363/ Hemp | Description, Products, Seeds, Fiber, & Uses | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/plant/hemp Marijuana and the Brain - How Marijuana Works | HowStuffWorks https://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana3.htm Legality of cannabis - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis History of Cannabis History of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605027/ On the Preparations of the Indian Hemp, or Gunjah (Cannabis Indica), Their Effects on the Animal System in Health, and Their Utility in the Treatment of Tetanus and Other Convulsive Diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30161735/ Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China | Science https://www.science.org/content/article/oldest-evidence-marijuana-use-discovered-2500-year-old-cemetery-peaks-western-china Effects of Cannabis Use Adverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827335/ Use of Marijuana: Effect on Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35142225/ Edible marijuana products and potential risks for pediatric populations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35634702/ The Scientific History of Cannabinoids | Science| Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-scientific-history-of-cannabinoids-180981561/ Health Effects | Marijuana | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/index.html How does marijuana affect the brain? Psychological researchers examine impact on different age groups over time https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/marijuana-effects-brain Can cannabis kill? Characteristics of deaths following cannabis use in England (1998–2020) - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9716494 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/complementary-and-integrative-medicine/marijuana-and-cancer.html https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling

    261: The Science of Magic Mushrooms (with NOAHFINNCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 49:58


    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/fungus https://www.britannica.com/science/fungus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22887928/ https://www.britannica.com/science/sclerotium https://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htm https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Psilocybin-2020_0.pdf https://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htm https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/magic-mushrooms.html https://asm.org/articles/2023/february/psilocybin-and-mental-health-the-magic-in-the-mush https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/psilocybin/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277578/ https://idp.nature.com/authorize?response_type=cookie&client_id=grover&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41598-020-59282-y https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/trial-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-depression-maudsley-hospital-london-b1120423.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8901083/ https://adf.org.au/insights/magic-mushrooms-medicine/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6007659/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8156539/ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/14/magic-mushroom-use-grows-in-england-and-wales-ons-figures-show https://www.amsterdam.info/drugs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms

    260: The Science of MDMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 73:20


    This week we're talking about Molly, and Mandy, or whatever woman's name you want to call MDMA... 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.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-mdma https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brain https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brain https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7878040/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAr7ThsYew https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538482/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2019/04/psychedelic-drug-mdma-may-reawaken-critical-period-in-brain-to-help-treat-ptsd https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8820588/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24006318/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8639540/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482377/

    259: The Science of Weight Loss Drugs: Wegovy & Ozempic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 62:44


    People are using a diabetes drug to lose weight, but does it actually owrk? Are there any risks? Should we even be using drugs for fat loss at all? 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/books/NBK562269/ https://healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/04/accessing-wegovy-for-weight-loss-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/129409/2/AMED.2023.9946924.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/ https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07 https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/ozempic-and-weight-loss-facts-behind-headlines https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/well/ozempic-diabetes-weight-loss.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38300808/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38230266/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta875/chapter/2-Information-about-semaglutide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPaezEsteI https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_3 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/ https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-2-diabetes https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/symptoms/ https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2024/02/26/how-americans-view-weight-loss-drugs-and-their-potential-impact-on-obesity-in-the-u-s/ https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a618008.html https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/about-type-1-diabetes/what-is-type-1-diabetes/

    258: Alexithymia: The Science of Emotional Blindness (with @NOAHFINNCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 63:46


    Use code SCIGUYS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/SCIGUYS Alexithymia is the inability to understand or recognise emotions, so this week Noah joins us to talk about his feelings... 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/PMC8456171/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-64253360 https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.14070169 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6056680/ https://www.britannica.com/science/emotion/The-structure-of-emotions https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-are-emotions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7005782/

    257: The Science of Pregnancy (with Rebecca Hanssen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 62:15


    Use code SCIGUYS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/SCIGUYS Luke is having a baby - surprise! So this week we're joined by the lovely Rebecca Hanssen to chat about pregnancy & the absolutely insane effects it has on the body... 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/books/NBK559304/#:~:text=Pregnancy%20is%20a%20state%20of,to%20sustain%20the%20growing%20fetus. https://www.britannica.com/science/pregnancy/Anatomic-and-physiologic-changes-in-other-organs-and-tissues https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4928162/ https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/12/1159753316/pregnancy-start-conception https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/pregnancy-sickness-cause https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/vomiting-and-morning-sickness/ https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/about.html#:~:text=Why%20folic%20acid%20is%20important,and%20spine%20(spina%20bifida). https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/bleeding-gums/

    256: The Science of The Challenger Explosion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 58:19


    The Challenger Tragedy claimed the lives of 7 people, but maybe it shouldn't really be described as an accident... 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/event/Challenger-disaster https://www.nasa.gov/challenger-sts-51l-accident/ https://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.html https://www.nasa.gov/history/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/challenger-explodes https://digital.nls.uk/1980s/science-technology/challenger-disaster/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/29/us-space-shuttle-challenger-explodes-after-take-off-1986 https://www.history.com/news/how-the-challenger-disaster-changed-nasa https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/space-shuttle-challenger-explosion https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelperegrine/2021/01/24/the-lasting-leadership-lessons-from-the-challenger-disaster/ https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.156.10.1536 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/28/464744781/30-years-after-disaster-challenger-engineer-still-blames-himself https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/16/challenger-disaster-american-netflix-space-shuttle https://digital.nls.uk/1980s/science-technology/challenger-disaster/ https://www.history.com/news/how-the-challenger-disaster-changed-nasa https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/29/us-space-shuttle-challenger-explodes-after-take-off-1986 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/challenger-explodes https://www.nasa.gov/history/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew/ https://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.html https://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.html https://www.britannica.com/event/Challenger-disaster https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/16/challenger-disaster-american-netflix-space-shuttle https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.156.10.1536 https://www.history.com/news/big-bird-challenger-disaster-nasa-sesame-street

    255: The Science of Free Money (Universal Basic Income)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 97:27


    Does UBI help people? Will it destroy the concept of work ethic? Is it even enough to fix Capitalism's problems? Let's see what science has to say about free money... 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 References & Further Reading Universal Basic Income https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2018/12/what-is-universal-basic-income-basics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8378560/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272723000634 UBI Trials https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/2/19/21112570/universal-basic-income-ubi-map https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/universal-basic-income-of-1600-pounds-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-england https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/questions-mayor/find-an-answer/universal-basic-income-trial-findings https://www.givedirectly.org/2023-ubi-results/ UBI & Health https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953621007061 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272723000634 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34319878/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34319890/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7208547/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33789535/ UBI & Wealth https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/research/basic-income-could-cut-poverty/ https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/nov/16/ai-is-coming-for-our-jobs-could-universal-basic-income-be-the-solution

    254: The Science of Dyslexia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 56:30


    Trouble reading this? You might need glasses, or... you could be dyslexic - which, thanks to our patrons, is exactly what we're talking about 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 and Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/diagnosis/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/symptoms/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557668/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2967798/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430506/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30458541/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320507873_Dyslexia_and_Specific_Learning_Disorders_New_International_Diagnostic_Criteria https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/how-is-dyslexia-diagnosed

    253: The Science of IQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 75:26


    Whether you're a smarty pants or not, you should listen to this episode; it's guaranteed to make you smarter. Probably... 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://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/11/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ear-seeding/?sh=12302f8452af https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56482374 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/doctors-complain-to-bbc-over-dragons-den-contestants-claim-to-have-cured-me https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68097756 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532287/ https://www.britannica.com/science/acupuncture https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/ https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-know https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-067475 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557676/ https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q204.full

    252: The Science of Chronic Fatigue & Ear Seeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 79:56


    Dragons' Den promoted a purported "cure" to ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but are these Ear Seeds pseduoscience or a super-cure? 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://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/11/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ear-seeding/?sh=12302f8452af https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56482374 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/doctors-complain-to-bbc-over-dragons-den-contestants-claim-to-have-cured-me https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68097756 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532287/ https://www.britannica.com/science/acupuncture https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/ https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-know https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-067475 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557676/ https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q204.full

    251: The Science of Attachment Theory (with NOAHFINNCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 75:26


    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

    250: The Science of Capitalism (with The Champagne Socialist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 94:31


    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

    249: The Science of Mass Extinction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 55:22


    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/

    248: The Science of Climate Anxiety (with Leena Norms)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 67:59


    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/

    247: The Science of Vegansim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 63:08


    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/

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    246: The Science of Deja Vu (Best of 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 73:55


    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

    245: How To Make a Man in 40 Days (with Chanel Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 38:13


    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

    244: The Science of Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 44:35


    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/

    243: The Science of Addiction & ADHD (with ADHD Love's RØRY)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 53:35


    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/

    242: The Science of Amnesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 52:13


    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/

    241: The Science of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (with NOAHFINNCE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 60:28


    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/

    240: The Science of Just Stop Oil Protests

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 65:36


    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

    239: The Science of Conversion "Therapy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 71:32


    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

    238: Seasonal Depression: The Science of Being SAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 60:54


    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.

    237: The Science of Bilinguals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 74:38


    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

    236: The Science of Long COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 79:05


    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/

    235: The Science of The Time-Travelling Cosmonaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 74:57


    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/

    234: The Science of ADHD Time Blindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 52:43


    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

    233: America's First Nuclear Disaster: SL1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 55:56


    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

    232: The Science of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 64:24


    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

    231: The Science of Montessori (with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 69:58


    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

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