Welcome to "SO CULTURED" the podcast where science, tech, and a dash of sass collide! Join your hosts Liv, Yaz, and Taz on a journey through the latest in the world of science and technology. Each week, we dish up a blend of cutting-edge news, discoveries, and sizzling gossip from the realms of labs and circuits. All served with a side of piping hot "laboratea" that will have you laughing out loud. We can't wait to hang out with you- Liv, Yaz and Taz xo
Liv Grant, Yasmin Meeda, Taz Shipley
In this week's episode, we're confronting the medical experiments carried out at Auschwitz. These experiments are now recognised as some of the most extreme violations of medical ethics in history. Their legacy still shapes how we think about research ethics, consent, and trust in medical institutions today. As we explore this history, we'll approach it with as much care and respect as possible, focusing on what was done, who it was done to, and how it reshaped the rules that govern science.If you'd like some more information on the details discussed, we've left some links below:https://www.bmj.com/content/313/7070/1448.fullhttps://nuremberg.law.harvard.edu/https://scholarship.law.bu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4515&context=faculty_scholarshiphttps://muse.jhu.edu/article/25973/summaryTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JENNI! check them out here https://jenni.ai/?utm_source=soculturedpodcast and don't forget to use the code 'SCP20' for 20% off!
⚡ welcome to episode 3 of S7, TWISTED! Today, we are talking all about one of the most infamous psychological experiments from the 1960's, the MILGRAM EXPERIMENT. This experiment was all about exploring the human mind and obedience, but some people think this experiment took things too far… tune in to see what you think. We'll also discuss some modern day takes on this experiment from famous illusionists such as Derren Brown. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JENNI! check them out here https://jenni.ai/?utm_source=soculturedpodcast and dont't forget to use the code 'SCP20' for 20% off!
⚡ Welcome to EP8 of OVERLOOKED! Today we're exploring the story of one of the most legendary scientists in history… and yet, someone who still had to fight to be recognised: Marie Curie.The year is 1898. In a cramped Paris laboratory, Marie and her husband Pierre discover two new elements: polonium and radium. These glowing substances would open the door to the age of radioactivity, transforming medicine and physics forever. But the discoveries came at a cost. Years of exposure slowly poisoned Marie, and despite winning two Nobel Prizes in different sciences (QUEEN), she was denied a seat at the French Academy of Sciences, SIMPLY because she was a woman.
☢️It's Episode 4 of OVERLOOKED, and we're diving into one of the eeriest, most haunting stories in the history of science...The Radium Girls. The year is 1917, and across America, hundreds of young women are hired to paint glow-in-the-dark watch dials. They're told it's safe… even good for them. They twirl the brushes between their lips to get a perfect point, unknowingly swallowing small doses of radium every single day.
✈️ We're BACK with the FINAL episode of… DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. This week we are diving into one of the more recent conspiracy theories… are CHEMTRAILS real? Well we investigate the aerosol bioweapons, weather manipulation, the physics of contrails, and whether the government are actually using planes to release chemicals into the atmosphere!CHECK OUT XITE: https://xiteyourmind.co.uk/ AD
⏰ omgosh.. we are on the penultimate episode of debunked.. we cannot believe it. This week we are talking all about DINOSAURS and the mysterious ASTEROID that apparently wiped them all out… is it a myth or real life? Well, lets talk all things fossils, iridium + evolution to figure this mystery out!
⏰ IT'S episode 5 of DEBUNKED and today we're diving into the question 'IS TIME TRAVEL POSSIBLE'? from wormholes, to the international space station to a 'real life' time traveller spotted in Kiev, Ukraine? we're unpacking it all today and talking about the SCIENCE behind time travel.CHECK OUT AUDEMIC: https://audemic.io/?utm_source=liinks... and you can use code ' SOCULTURED20' for 20% off!
Hey So Cultured fammm! IT'S THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SERIES…CRY!!!!! In this final week we are exposing a less known Sci Fi film (imo anyway)… GATTACA! Now I'm gonna go ahead and say that this is probably the most scientifically accurate film as it dives into the world of genetically edited babies and a dystopian future where your class depends on whether you're ‘In utero' or ‘In vitro'. Is it realistic? Is the science accurate? Could we be looking at genetically modified humans in the future? Based on our research… it's already happened! Listen in to find out. Not only that but we are back with the listener favourite, LaboraTEA time. As you may well know, we always do something a little bit different in the final ep of the series. This week we are guessing eachothers PhD projects based on the title alone. So, if you want to join us in trying to guess what eachothers PhDs involved, then listen till the end! Have your own LaboraTEA to share for next season? Click our anonymous link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftEuu6Xu6VWxurDzr6sKStnYCf4v5UrF47K7SH_rxUzlbFYw/viewform Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments. If you're loving the podcast, please leave us a rating and hit that follow button! :) Got questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast
It's that time of the week again… time to expose some sci fi science with your STEM besties + this week we're delving into the film ‘INTERSTELLAR'. One of the best sci fi movies of ALL time (we think). Join us as we discuss what wormholes are + if they're REAL, whether we could transport embryos to space and if we could survive falling into a black hole! There's a lot to unpack so, let's get into it!And for todays LABORATEA, we are back with some super fun POLLS.. Tune in to hear more!P.s we are super sad to say that next week is the FINAL episode of season 3, so tune into for our laboraTEA finale next week + to hear all the details about what's coming in season 4 + what the theme might be! See you then + enjoy todays ep xGot questions or want to collaborate with us? Well, feel free to reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com or catch us on our socials detailed below!instagram: @soculturedpodcasttwitter : @soculturedpodyoutube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcasttiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast
Episode 6 will take us beneath the waves… Today we will be exploring the scientific accuracies… and inaccuracies of The Meg. This episode dives deep into whether a megalodon could still be lurking in our ocean and how the film matches up to the science. Could we ever see the return of this extinct species? This weeks laboratea sees the polls return! We've had such a positive response from the last set of polls, so we have brought them back. We asked our IG followers whether they have ever cheated in a class test, or whether they can switch off from work… tune in to find out more. Let us know your thoughts in the comments Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Wanna learn more? https://www.forbes.com/sites/priyashukla/2018/08/15/why-the-meg-is-entertaining-but-scientifically-inaccurate/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/megalodon--the-truth-about-the-largest-shark-that-ever-lived.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw6c63BhAiEiwAF0EH1HumGdujeXw_qwGOgpAAAnvSks4GJXOSj3xSF9E-ay4fTGoJgMtTnRoC9CQQAvD_BwE Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. instagram: @soculturedpodcast twitter : @soculturedpod youtube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast Submit your laboraTEA here completely anonymously : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftEuu6Xu6VWxurDzr6sKStnYCf4v5UrF47K7SH_rxUzlbFYw/viewform
It's time for another hour of science with your STEM besties!
Welcome back besties! This week we are exposing the science in an ABSOLUTE classic, Jurassic Park. If you've been living under a rock… or should I say fossil (that was really bad I know), then we delve into the film franchise and how these dinosaurs came to be. Is it realistic? Is the science accurate? Could we actually bring back dinosaurs or other species from extinction? Word on the street is that woolly mammoths might one day roam the earth. Listen in to find out. Not only that but we are back with the listener favourite, LaboraTEA time. This week we hear from one of our listeners who has asked us for advice on a PI that might be pocketing grant money for himself… look we all know academia doesn't pay well but its giving thief hunnies… Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments. If you're loving the podcast, please leave us a rating and hit that follow button! :) Got questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast
This is EXPOSED episode 3 - today we will be exploring the scientific accuracies… and inaccuracies of The Martian. This episode uncovers whether we could sustain life on Mars, whether we could grow crops, or even how you could communicate with Earth. We will also be discussing this weeks LaboraTEA, although we are taking a different turn and asking you guys to ALL get involved as we uncover the polls we have asked on our instagram stories. One of the polls we asked was whether you poo at work? Wanna learn more? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9385024/#:~:text=Mars'%20surface%20is%20mostly%20basaltic,sulfates%20and%20perchlorates%20%5B4%5D. https://www.twistbioscience.com/blog/perspectives/what-if-synthetic-biology-was-available-martians-botanist-mark-watney#:~:text=Hydrazine%20is%20used%20as%20thruster,stopping%20his%20plant%20growing%20attempts. https://theconversation.com/the-martian-a-perfect-balance-of-scientific-accuracy-and-gripping-fiction-48201 Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. instagram: @soculturedpodcast twitter : @soculturedpod youtube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast Submit your laboraTEA here completely anonymously : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftEuu6Xu6VWxurDzr6sKStnYCf4v5UrF47K7SH_rxUzlbFYw/viewform
EXPOSED... EPISODE 2
Hey guys! Welcome back to the So Cultured Podcast! We're kicking off our brand new series with a bang. This season, we want to expose the science from your favourite tv shows and movies. In episode 1 we will be delving into the science that is the driving force behind The Last of Us. How realistic is the show? Could climate change really affect which creatures the cordyceps fungus infects? Could we really become zombies? Listen in to find out! And don't forget, we always serve every episode with a side of the hottest laboraTEA. This week we have a juicy listener story all about some rumours about her and her PI, can you relate?? We are so excited for you guys to listen to not only this episode, but this entire season, because we had so much fun making it! Please let us know what you thought of the episode in the comments. If you love following our podcast, please do give us a rating and a follow! :) The winner of the season 2 giveaway is @beccajacobs, congratulations! Please dm us on Instagram to claim your prizes! Qiagen's FREE dPCR course- sign up here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4632346/05C98C97B4025F3CBC200FECFB72EBDE/5555107?partnerref=CM_GLS_dPCR_LearnandGrow_0924_OTHERS_Other_podcast_cultured Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners. To learn more about the science: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8 https://www.npr.org/2023/02/17/1157842018/the-science-that-spawned-fungal-fears-in-hbos-the-last-of-us https://screenrant.com/last-us-outbreak-cordyceps-infection-origins-spores-real/#:~:text=The%20origin%20of%20the%20Cordyceps,became%20infected%20in%20South%20America. https://thelastofus.fandom.com/wiki/Cordyceps_brain_infection https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-show-jakarta-infection-outbreak-origin-change/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBi8ah1ku_s https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/15/world/cicada-fungus-zombie-scn/index.html Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/ twitter/X : https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPod youtube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast
It's our last episode of season 2!! We cannot believe it. Today we are going to be talking about LOVE… No, it is not valentines day but Yaz has some interesting stories about her love life and she delves into what's going on in the science behind this crazy emotion. Dating and love can be difficult, you feel a strong desire for someone but maybe you aren't sure about your feelings. Yaz discusses the reasons you may be feeling a certain way. We discuss hormones, studies of the brain and our own stories. Then after all of this talk about love, we will be doing our LaboraTEA a little bit different. We will be hosting THE BIG FAT SO CULTURED PODCAST QUIZ….. If you're an avid listener you will be used to some dumb comments or questions, so why not put it to the test? You will also get the chance to take part. Let us know your scores in the question box on Spotify! Please remember that this podcast is intended for mature audiences only, as we occasionally delve into subjects that may not be suitable for younger listeners. To learn more about the science: https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/love-actually-science-behind-lust-attraction-companionship/#:~:text=High levels of dopamine and,eat and can't sleep. https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article-abstract/7/11/3541/6848197?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://www.apa.org/topics/marriage-relationships/brain-on-love https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15928068/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6446474/ Do you have any questions or wish to collaborate? Feel free to reach out to us at soculturedpodcast@gmail.com. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soculturedpodcast/ twitter : https://twitter.com/SoCulturedPod youtube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast
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