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Sci Guys is a podcast all about the weird and unbelievable ways that scientists learn about the world around us. Each week, Corry (@notcorry) tells the story of a particularly strange scientific study while his cohost Luke (@lukecutforth) does his best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense he can think of.

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Sci Guys is a podcast all about the weird and unbelievable ways that scientists learn about the world around us. Each week, Corry (@notcorry) tells the story of a particularly strange scientific study while his cohost Luke (@lukecutforth) does his best to derail the conversation with questions, jokes, and whatever nonsense he can think of.

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

4/22/2024
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

Duration:01:34:34

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261: The Science of Magic Mushrooms (with NOAHFINNCE)

4/15/2024
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

Duration:00:49:58

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260: The Science of MDMA

4/8/2024
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/

Duration:01:13:20

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

4/1/2024
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/

Duration:01:02:44

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

3/25/2024
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/

Duration:01:03:46

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257: The Science of Pregnancy (with Rebecca Hanssen)

3/18/2024
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/

Duration:01:02:15

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256: The Science of The Challenger Explosion

3/11/2024
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

Duration:00:58:19

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

3/4/2024
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

Duration:01:37:27

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254: The Science of Dyslexia

2/26/2024
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

Duration:00:56:30

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253: The Science of IQ

2/19/2024
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/IQhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927908/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121219133334.htmhttps://www.science.org/content/article/what-does-iq-really-measurehttps://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.htmlhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rational-and-irrational-thought-the-thinking-that-iq-tests-miss/https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/do-iq-tests-actually-measure-intelligencehttps://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/question455.htmhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7709590/

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252: The Science of Chronic Fatigue & Ear Seeds

2/12/2024
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

Duration:01:19:56

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251: The Science of Attachment Theory (with NOAHFINNCE)

2/5/2024
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

Duration:01:15:26

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

1/29/2024
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

Duration:01:34:31

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249: The Science of Mass Extinction

1/22/2024
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/

Duration:00:55:22

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

1/15/2024
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/

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247: The Science of Vegansim

1/8/2024
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/

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

1/1/2024
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

Duration:01:13:55

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

12/25/2023
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

Duration:00:38:13

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244: The Science of Dyspraxia & Sensory Processing Disorders

12/18/2023
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/

Duration:00:44:35

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

12/11/2023
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/

Duration:00:53:35