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Sci Guys

Sci Guys

The Sci Guys

Science, Comedy, Education

4.9632 Ratings

Overview

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 cohost Luke (@lukecutforth) does his best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense he can think of.

281 Episodes

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

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/

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

280: The Science of Stupid Accents

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

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

279: Catcalling Men in Virtual Reality

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

278: Pigeon Bomber Pilots

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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

277: The Plants Have Eyes

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/

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

276: How to Live Forever

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

275: 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/

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

274: Are Video Games Good For Your Brain?

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/

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

273: 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

272: The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

270: 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2024

269: 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2024

268: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

267: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

266: 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/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/

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

265: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2024

264: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2024

263: 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/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

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

262: 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/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

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2024

261: The Science of Magic Mushrooms (with NOAHFINNCE)

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

260: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2024

259: 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 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/

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2024

258: 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/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/

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2024

257: 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/

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

256: 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2024

255: 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2024

254: 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2024

253: 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 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.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/

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2024

252: 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 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2024

251: The Science of Attachment Theory (with NOAHFINNCE)

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

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2024

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2024

249: The Science of Mass Extinction

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2024

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2024

247: The Science of Vegansim

It's Veganuary again, so what better time to look into the science of veganism? Strap in and join us as we look into how large scale farming affects our planet, and whether veganism is actually worth it... Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.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/

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2024

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

Feel like you've seen this all before? That's because we're recapping the best bits from the last year of Sci Guys! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2024

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2023

244: The Science of Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing Disorders

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

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2023

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2023

242: The Science of Amnesia

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

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2023

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

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

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2023

240: The Science of Just Stop Oil Protests

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2023

239: The Science of Conversion "Therapy"

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2023

238: Seasonal Depression: The Science of Being SAD

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2023

237: The Science of Bilinguals

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2023

236: The Science of Long COVID

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

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2023

235: The Science of The Time-Travelling Cosmonaut

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

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2023

234: The Science of ADHD Time Blindness

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

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2023

233: America's First Nuclear Disaster: SL1

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

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2023

232: The Science of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

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Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2023

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