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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 3min

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/
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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 14min

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
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Dec 25, 2023 • 38min

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
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Dec 18, 2023 • 45min

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/
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Dec 11, 2023 • 54min

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/
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Dec 4, 2023 • 52min

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/
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h

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/
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 6min

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
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 12min

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
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 1min

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.

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