
Sci Guys
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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May 19, 2025 • 55min
281: The Science of De-extinction: Dire Wolves & Mini Mammoths
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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/

May 12, 2025 • 1h
280: The Science of Stupid Accents
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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

May 5, 2025 • 58min
279: Catcalling Men in Virtual Reality
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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

Apr 28, 2025 • 53min
278: Pigeon Bomber Pilots
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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

Apr 21, 2025 • 46min
277: The Plants Have Eyes
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References & Further Reading
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8903786/

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
276: How to Live Forever
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References & Further Reading
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/704080v3.full.pdf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22301527

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 3min
275: The Science of Phantom Limbs
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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/

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
274: Are Video Games Good For Your Brain?
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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/

Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
273: The Best of 2024 (and an Update)
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Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
272: The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria
Discover the fascinating world of plastic-eating bacteria and their potential to revolutionize waste management. Explore the history of plastics and the dire impacts of microplastics on health and the environment, all sprinkled with humor. Delve into the unique bacterium Idionella sakaiensis and its enzyme magic that can break down PET plastics. The podcast also critiques media communication in science and the need for deeper understanding beyond mere averages. Join a playful yet serious exploration of solutions to the plastic crisis!