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Apr 21, 2025 • 46min

276: 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/
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Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 7min

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
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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 3min

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/
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Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 10min

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/
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Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 3min

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
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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!
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 10min

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
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Jul 15, 2024 • 47min

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
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 21min

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
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 9min

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/

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