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301: The Science of Hantavirus

Jun 1, 20261h 1m

300: The Science of Weed (Again) | Sci Guys Podcast #300

May 18, 20261h 6m

299: The Science of Hemorrhoids (with NOAHFINNCE)

May 4, 20261h 7m

298: The Science of Pokémon Brains

Apr 27, 202658 min

297: The Science of Dolphins Doing It

Apr 20, 202646 min

296: The Science of Spilling Coffee

Apr 13, 202648 min

Ep 295295: The Science of Judgy Dogs

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/63312358 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037663572200170X?via%3Dihub

Apr 6, 202658 min

Ep 294294: The Science of Sex in an MRI Machine

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.bmj.com/content/319/7225/1596

Mar 30, 202648 min

Ep 293293: The Science of ADHD as a Sleep Disorder

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1697900/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534823/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-what-you-need-to-know

Mar 23, 20261h 9m

Ep 292292: The Science of AI Psychosis

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.mentalhealthjournal.org/articles/minds-in-crisis-how-the-ai-revolution-is-impacting-mental-health.pdf

Mar 16, 202655 min

Ep 291291: The Science of Human Braincell Computers

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further ReadingCortical Labs https://youtu.be/yRV8fSw6HaE?si=ouRWPuGkvurC_E69 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EURpmKn49ps youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6YMYuvATc https://www.newscientist.com/article/2517389-human-brain-cells-on-a-chip-learned-to-play-doom-in-a-week/ https://futurism.com/health-medicine/doom-human-brain-cells https://corticallabs.com/cl1 https://corticallabs.com DOOM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game) https://canitrundoom.org/

Mar 9, 202656 min

Ep 290290: The Science of Common Criminals

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949791424000423

Mar 2, 20261h 13m

Ep 289289: The Science of Monkey Influencers

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(25)00372-0 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480552-capuchin-monkeys-are-stealing-howler-monkey-babies-in-weird-fad/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/capuchin-monkeys-caught-on-camera-abducting-baby-howler-monkeys-in-a-strange-tradition-seen-for-the-first-time-180986644/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mooQNOPM3RE https://www.mpg.de/24686977/0507-ornr-capuchin-monkeys-develop-bizarre-fad-of-abducting-baby-howlers-987453-x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Y3JWVvB9Q https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/chimps-develop-fashion-trend-by-shoving-grass-in-their-ears-and-in-their-butts

Feb 23, 20261h 8m

Ep 288288: The Science of Auto Brewery Syndrome

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-025-02225-y https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260113220920.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513346/ https://www.britannica.com/science/fermentation https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/alcoholic-fermentation

Feb 16, 20261h 21m

Ep 287287: The Science of Brawny Brains

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14998709/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9789579/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1wzlc1KxyjMlk6ZMB0sQVhG/is-it-possible-to-get-stronger-just-by-thinking-about-exercise https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393203003257?via%3Dihub https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1365-201X.1998.t01-1-00358.x https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4974856/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/52qHd8sZJr1dmGvn6V6w0TY/can-you-use-your-mind-to-strengthen-your-body https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1wzlc1KxyjMlk6ZMB0sQVhG/is-it-possible-to-get-stronger-just-by-thinking-about-exercise

Feb 9, 20261h 2m

Ep 286286: The Science of Dogs on Acid

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://trial.medpath.com/news/430cca0e7185c777/study-reveals-breakthrough-treatment-for-anxious-dogs-with-no-side-effects https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11538183/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb46Jcp6HM8 https://science.howstuffworks.com/lsd1.htm

Feb 2, 202659 min

Ep 285285: The Science of Artificial Un-Intelligence

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.media.mit.edu/about/overview/ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/11/is-ai-dulling-our-minds/ https://time.com/7295195/ai-chatgpt-google-learning-school/

Jan 26, 20261h 28m

Ep 284284: The REAL Philosopher's Stone

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/large-hadron-collider-lead-gold-b2749928.htmlhttps://www.space.com/astronomy/modern-day-alchemy-scientists-turn-lead-into-gold-at-the-large-hadron-colliderhttps://home.cern/news/news/physics/alice-detects-conversion-lead-gold-lhchttps://journals.aps.org/prc/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevC.111.054906https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/has-there-ever-been-a-small-hadron-colliderhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/alchemy/The-chemistry-of-alchemyhttps://www.home.cern/science/experiments/alice

Jan 19, 202649 min

Ep 283283: Numberless Scales Help You Lose Weight!?

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Reading https://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/articles/groundbreaking-nhs-weight-loss-programme-supporting-young-people https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/over-weight-children-nhs-scales-b2749796.html https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29259794/

Jan 12, 202655 min

Ep 282282: Hypno-tits & Zack Polanski

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further ReadingWho is Zack Polanski?https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-members/zack-polanskihttps://zackpolanski.com/The Sun Articlehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/798031/can-you-really-think-your-boobs-bigger/Hypnosis & Hypnotherapyhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/extrasensory-perceptions/hypnosis.htmhttps://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/hypnotherapy/Zack Polanski’s Responsehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh6Dh00hNYchttps://www.lbc.co.uk/article/zack-polanski-deputy-green-party-hypnotherapy-womens-breasts-5HjcmXc_2The Media Responsehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36535237/former-hypnotherapist-elected-green-party-leader/https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/zack-polanskis-humiliating-breast-hypnosis-climbdown/Greens Membershiphttps://colchestergreenparty.co.uk/2025/03/23/green-party-membership-goes-over-60000/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/26/green-membership-surge-zack-polanskihttps://greenparty.org.uk/2025/09/28/greens-announce-new-membership-record-on-first-day-of-labour-party-conference/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt4HCjd7VAhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/12/green-party-reaches-100000-members-for-first-time-after-polanski-becomes-leaderhttps://greenparty.org.uk/2025/10/19/green-party-membership-surges-past-conservatives-making-the-greens-third-largest-political-party-in-the-uk/https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/26/green-membership-surge-zack-polanskihttps://bright-green.org/2025/10/30/green-party-membership-hits-150000/https://broadland.greenparty.org.uk/2025/11/21/the-green-party-has-now-reached-over-170000-members/

Jan 5, 20261h 29m

Ep 281281: The Science of De-extinction: Dire Wolves & Mini Mammoths

Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.snexplores.org/article/woolly-mouse-extinct-mammothshttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/dire-wolves-colossal-de-extinction-gothttps://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/?utm_source=reddit.comhttps://www.popsci.com/woolly-mammoth-dna-brought-life-elephant-cells/

May 19, 202554 min

Ep 280280: The Science of Stupid Accents

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & 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

May 12, 20251h 0m

Ep 279279: Catcalling Men in Virtual Reality

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & 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

May 5, 202557 min

Ep 278278: Pigeon Bomber Pilots

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://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

Apr 28, 202553 min

Ep 277277: The Plants Have Eyes

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8903786/

Apr 21, 202546 min

Ep 276276: How to Live Forever

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v3.full.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22301527

Apr 14, 20251h 6m

Ep 275275: The Science of Phantom Limbs

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/

Mar 31, 20251h 2m

Ep 274274: Are Video Games Good For Your Brain?

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59744569https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7366941/https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/addictive-behaviours-gaming-disorderhttps://www.who.int/standards/classifications/frequently-asked-questions/gaming-disorderhttps://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/internet-gaminghttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2444492-video-games-are-good-actually-find-scientists/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01948-yhttps://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-a-study-suggesting-that-video-games-improve-mental-well-being/

Feb 17, 20251h 10m

Ep 273273: The Best of 2024 (and an Update)

Here's the Patreon Post: What Happened to Sci Guys?You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforth

Jan 13, 20251h 2m

Ep 272272: The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9668955/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/28/plastic-eating-bacteria-enzyme-recycling-wastehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68927816https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2023/november/plastic-eating-bacteria-turn-waste-into-useful-starting-materials-for-other-products.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/plastic-eating-bacteriahttps://www.britannica.com/science/plastic/The-polymers

Sep 2, 20241h 11m

Ep 271271: The Science of Detransition (with Lucy Kartikasari & NoahFinnce )

Follow Lucy: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckartikasariYou can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & 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

Jul 22, 20241h 10m

Ep 270270: The Science of Gay Marriage

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingMarriage Background Infohttps://www.hrc.org/resources/marriage-equality-around-the-worldhttps://www.apa.org/topics/marriage-relationships/same-sex-marriagehttps://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2003/09/marital-benefitStudies on Marriage Equalityhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2912-1.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/science/story/2024-05-30/what-20-years-of-data-tell-us-about-same-sex-marriagehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8101749/RAND Media Biashttps://www.allsides.com/news-source/rand-corporationhttps://mediabiasfactcheck.com/rand-corporation/Attitudes on Gay Marriagehttps://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

Jul 15, 202446 min

Ep 269269: The Science of Trans Women Breastfeeding

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

Jun 10, 20241h 21m

Ep 268268: The Science of Risky Bisexuals

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adj6958https://www.science.org/content/article/bisexual-behavior-genetically-tied-risk-taking-controversial-dna-analysis-findshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240103154239.htmhttps://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.htmlhttps://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/lgbt_in_britain_bi.pdfhttps://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/culturalidentity/sexuality/bulletins/sexualidentityuk/2020https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/

Jun 3, 20241h 8m

Ep 267267: The Science of ADHD & The Microbiome

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... You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.18.23300126v1https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-microbiome-22941/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159123000697https://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/microbiomehttps://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5433529/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469458/

May 27, 20241h 10m

Ep 266266: The Science of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (with NOAHFINNCE)

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/f9DikNPhdQYou can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.phphttps://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.phphttps://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-componenthttps://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-8https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=narcissism&sort=pubdatehttps://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.14060723https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism/Narcissistic-pathology-and-behaviourhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/personality-disorders/types-of-personality-disorder/#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorderhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735512/

May 20, 20241h 18m

Ep 265265: The Science of Depression

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depressionhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depressionhttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depressionhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/causes/https://icd.who.int/browse/2024-01/mms/en#1563440232https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/depression/diagnosis/assessment/https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemical-imbalance-explain-depressionhttps://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/articles/costoflivinganddepressioninadultsgreatbritain/29septemberto23october2022https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.htmlhttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-womenhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3646325/

May 13, 20241h 15m

Ep 264264: The Science of Anxiety

Feeling worried? This week we're diving into the topic of Generalised Anxiety Disorder...You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/overview/https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gadhttps://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/

May 6, 202449 min

Ep 263263: The Cass Review REVIEW (with NOAHFINNCE)

Check out Noah’s music!Massive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evanYou can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingBackgroundhttps://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/double-blind-studyhttps://www.rcpch.ac.uk/about-us/our-team/dr-hilary-casshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/18/hilary-cass-report-and-the-trans-rights-debatehttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/20/doctor-hilary-cass-warned-of-threats-to-safety-after-vile-abuse-over-nhs-gender-services-reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeY1BkCxwoIPuberty Blockershttps://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-blockershttps://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.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9218488https://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/NEJM198112243052602https://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20170112031859/http:/www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm209842.htmCass Reviewhttps://cass.independent-review.uk/https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/file:///Users/notcorry/Desktop/CassReview_Final.pdfhttps://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/spec-services/npc-crg/gender-dysphoria-clinical-programme/implementing-advice-from-the-cass-review/Criticismshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ1Gfu7XXwhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2022/11/03/tavistock-experts-criticise-acp-uk/https://www.advocate.com/health/hilary-cass-nhs-report-debunkedhttps://stonewall.org.uk/cass-reviewhttps://www.equalityhumanrights.com/statement-final-report-cass-review

Apr 29, 20241h 12m

Ep 262262: The Science of Weed (with @NOAHFINNCE ) | ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

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/f9DikNPhdQMassive thanks to Evan for vision mixing and keeping us relatively sane: https://youtube.com/evanYou can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingCannabis Background & BasicsCannabis | WHOhttps://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use/alcohol-drugs-and-addictive-behaviours/drugs-psychoactive/cannabisMarijuana | History, Effects, THC, & Legality | Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/science/marijuanaHashish | Cannabis, THC, Intoxication | Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/science/hashishCannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cannabis-marijuanaWhat We Know About Marijuanahttps://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/what-we-know.htmlThe Name of Cannabis: A Short Guide for Nonbotanists - PMChttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5531363/Hemp | Description, Products, Seeds, Fiber, & Uses | Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/plant/hempMarijuana and the Brain - How Marijuana Works | HowStuffWorkshttps://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana3.htmLegality of cannabis - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabisHistory of CannabisHistory of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system - PMChttps://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 Diseaseshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30161735/Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in 2500-year-old cemetery in peaks of western China | Sciencehttps://www.science.org/content/article/oldest-evidence-marijuana-use-discovered-2500-year-old-cemetery-peaks-western-chinaEffects of Cannabis UseAdverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use - PMChttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827335/Use of Marijuana: Effect on Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Associationhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35142225/Edible marijuana products and potential risks for pediatric populationshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35634702/The Scientific History of Cannabinoids | Science| Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-scientific-history-of-cannabinoids-180981561/Health Effects | Marijuana | CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/health-effects/index.htmlHow does marijuana affect the brain? Psychological researchers examine impact on different age groups over timehttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/marijuana-effects-brainCan cannabis kill? Characteristics of deaths following cannabis use in England (1998–2020) - PMChttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9716494https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/complementary-and-integrative-medicine/marijuana-and-cancer.htmlhttps://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling

Apr 22, 20241h 34m

Ep 261261: The Science of Magic Mushrooms (with NOAHFINNCE)

You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.britannica.com/science/fungushttps://www.britannica.com/science/fungushttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22887928/https://www.britannica.com/science/sclerotiumhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htmhttps://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Psilocybin-2020_0.pdfhttps://science.howstuffworks.com/magic-mushroom6.htmhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/magic-mushrooms.htmlhttps://asm.org/articles/2023/february/psilocybin-and-mental-health-the-magic-in-the-mushhttps://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-yhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/trial-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-depression-maudsley-hospital-london-b1120423.htmlhttps://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-showhttps://www.amsterdam.info/drugs/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms

Apr 15, 202449 min

Ep 260260: The Science of MDMA

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.history.com/topics/crime/history-of-mdmahttps://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brainhttps://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/mdma-ecstasy-abuse/what-are-mdmas-effects-on-brainhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7878040/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAr7ThsYewhttps://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-ptsdhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01336-3https://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/

Apr 8, 20241h 13m

Ep 259259: The Science of Weight Loss Drugs: Wegovy & Ozempic

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://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.pdfhttps://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/2023/07https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news-and-views/ozempic-and-weight-loss-facts-behind-headlineshttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/well/ozempic-diabetes-weight-loss.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38300808/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38230266/https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta875/chapter/2-Information-about-semaglutidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPaezEsteIhttps://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_3https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-2-diabeteshttps://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.htmlhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/about-type-1-diabetes/what-is-type-1-diabetes/

Apr 1, 20241h 2m

Ep 258258: Alexithymia: The Science of Emotional Blindness (with @NOAHFINNCE

Use code SCIGUYS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/SCIGUYSAlexithymia 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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8456171/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-64253360https://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.14070169https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6056680/https://www.britannica.com/science/emotion/The-structure-of-emotionshttps://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-are-emotionshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7005782/

Mar 25, 20241h 3m

Ep 257257: The Science of Pregnancy (with Rebecca Hanssen)

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/

Mar 18, 20241h 2m

Ep 256256: The Science of The Challenger Explosion

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.britannica.com/event/Challenger-disasterhttps://www.nasa.gov/challenger-sts-51l-accident/https://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.htmlhttps://www.nasa.gov/history/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/challenger-explodeshttps://digital.nls.uk/1980s/science-technology/challenger-disaster/https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/29/us-space-shuttle-challenger-explodes-after-take-off-1986https://www.history.com/news/how-the-challenger-disaster-changed-nasahttps://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/harperkids/space-shuttle-challenger-explosionhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelperegrine/2021/01/24/the-lasting-leadership-lessons-from-the-challenger-disaster/https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.156.10.1536https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/28/464744781/30-years-after-disaster-challenger-engineer-still-blames-himselfhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/16/challenger-disaster-american-netflix-space-shuttlehttps://digital.nls.uk/1980s/science-technology/challenger-disaster/https://www.history.com/news/how-the-challenger-disaster-changed-nasahttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/29/us-space-shuttle-challenger-explodes-after-take-off-1986https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/challenger-explodeshttps://www.nasa.gov/history/35-years-ago-remembering-challenger-and-her-crew/https://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.htmlhttps://www.space.com/18084-space-shuttle-challenger.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Challenger-disasterhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/16/challenger-disaster-american-netflix-space-shuttlehttps://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.156.10.1536https://www.history.com/news/big-bird-challenger-disaster-nasa-sesame-street

Mar 11, 202458 min

Ep 255255: The Science of Free Money (Universal Basic Income)

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

Mar 4, 20241h 37m

Ep 254254: The Science of Dyslexia

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

Feb 26, 202456 min

Ep 253253: The Science of IQ

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further Reading https://www.britannica.com/science/IQ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927908/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121219133334.htm https://www.science.org/content/article/what-does-iq-really-measure https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3341646/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/10/harvard-psychologist-types-of-intelligence-where-do-you-score-highest-in.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rational-and-irrational-thought-the-thinking-that-iq-tests-miss/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/do-iq-tests-actually-measure-intelligence https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/question455.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7709590/

Feb 19, 20241h 15m

Ep 252252: The Science of Chronic Fatigue & Ear Seeds

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 channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further Readinghttps://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/11/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ear-seeding/?sh=12302f8452afhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56482374https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/doctors-complain-to-bbc-over-dragons-den-contestants-claim-to-have-cured-mehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68097756https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532287/https://www.britannica.com/science/acupuncturehttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-067475https://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

Feb 12, 20241h 19m