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Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 16min

201: The Science of Eating Disorders

Ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're chatting about EDs, calorie counting, how our culture exacerbates the problem, and tons more! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading ED Test https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/eating-disorder/ Eating Disorders https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eating-disorders/management/ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/04/eating-disorders https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/olivia-petter/are-eating-disorders-really-contagious_b_9767704.html Calorie Counting https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-neuroscience-eating-disorders/202105/calorie-counts-and-eating-disorders-neuroscience https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5700836/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3409365/
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Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 35min

200: The Science of Prison

To mark 200 episodes of Sci Guys we're tackling studies on incarceration, and asking the question: Does prison work? Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading Prison Basics  https://www.britannica.com/topic/prison https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN04334/SN04334.pdf https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Prison-the-facts-2022.pdf https://www.gov.uk/life-in-prison/prisoner-privileges-and-rights Does Prison Work? https://youtu.be/BsTIHo-_A1k https://youtu.be/4iEcL6TVw9g https://youtu.be/BXSv2nO5LeM https://youtu.be/6mMwrS30XT8 https://www.law.ac.uk/resources/blog/is-prison-effective/ https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/justice-and-prison-reform/prison-reform-and-alternatives-to-imprisonment.html https://www.wlv.ac.uk/media/departments/faculty-of-social-sciences/documents/wolverhampton-law-journal/edition-4/(2020)-4-WLJ-64.pdf https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-prisons-make-us-safer/ https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/pie2022.html#:~:text=Together%2C%20these%20systems%20hold%20almost,centers%2C%20state%20psychiatric%20hospitals%2C%20and Stanford Prison Experiment  https://youtu.be/KND_bBDE8RQ https://nypost.com/2018/06/14/famed-stanford-prison-experiment-was-a-fraud-scientist-says/ Working in Prison https://uklabourlawblog.com/2022/12/12/pay-for-work-in-prison-by-virginia-mantouvalou/#:~:text=A%20freedom%20of%20information%20request,that%20send%20work%20to%20prisons. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/prisoners-labour-shortages/ https://uklabourlawblog.com/2022/12/12/pay-for-work-in-prison-by-virginia-mantouvalou/#:~:text=A%20freedom%20of%20information%20request,that%20send%20work%20to%20prisons. Prison & Mental Health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/inm.12733 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5008459/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311616/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311616/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32258357/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26330175/ Alternatives to Prison https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/09/29/prison-release-covid-pandemic-incarceration/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/16/we-know-that-prison-doesnt-work-so-what-are-the-alternatives https://famm.org/wp-content/uploads/FS-Alternatives-in-a-Nutshell.pdf Autism Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5286449/
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Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 1min

199: The Science of Tinnitus (with Jamie Loxton)

Can you hear that? If so, you might have tinnitus... The wonderful Jamie Loxton joins us this week as we work our way through the science of this phantom sound! Check out Jamie's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z2IExquSAcjMontKCFYrn?si=e57152b210314c63 Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading
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Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 19min

198: The Science of PCOS (with Leena Norms)

The lovely Leena Norms joins us this week to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome!  Check out Leena: https://www.youtube.com/@leenanorms Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.scientificanimations.com/wiki-images/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/ https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459251/ https://www.nature.com/articles/nrdp201657 https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos/conditioninfo/diagnose https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3737989/ https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/androgens-101/ https://www.londonwomenscentre.co.uk/info/news/difference-ovarian-cysts-pcos https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/what-you-may-not-know-about-pcos-questions-and-misconceptions/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8603735/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7513432/ https://ihra.org.au/18106/what-is-intersex/ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity/whats-intersex https://www.unfe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UNFE-Intersex.pdf https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32764-3/fulltext https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/whatisthedifferencebetweensexandgender/2019-02-21
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Jan 23, 2023 • 53min

197: The Ape & The Child (Live in London)

Thanks to Jamboree for having us: https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/ Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/guy-simultaneously-raised-chimp-and-baby-exactly-same-way-see-what-would-happen-180952171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-4Wl3sxtj4 https://psy.fsu.edu/php/about/history/wnk/Benjamin%20and%20Bruce.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348649207_Revisiting_The_Ape_and_The_Child_Experiment_A_Mindsponge_Approach https://www.nature.com/articles/133891b0 https://ia802609.us.archive.org/6/items/apechildstudyofe00kell/apechildstudyofe00kell_bw.pdf https://www.science.org/content/article/humans-can-outlearn-chimps-thanks-more-flexible-brain-genetics
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 1min

196: The Science of ADHD Medication (with NOAHFINNCE)

NOAHFINNCE, the 5th Sci Guy, joins us this week to talk about ADHD medication, how it works, and whether we should be giving it to children! Check out Noah's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6y7T3BaNMGAYgRbATEq4cM?si=ZgoHbyDLSeqaNSUFcYt0gg Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dealing-adhd-what-you-need-know https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060626091749.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194?canonical=/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194 https://www.verywellmind.com/how-do-stimulants-for-adhd-work-20895 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/06/060626091749.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3489818/ https://www.google.com/search?q=when+was+adhd+first+diagnosed&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=when+was+adhd+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l9.9016j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194?canonical=/publication/methylphenidate-for-adhd-mechanism-of-action-and-formulations-2194
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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 9min

195: The Science of Vegan Pets

Can cats & dogs be vegan? That's the question we're tackling in this week's episode, so strap in and get ready to find out whether you should give your pet a more planet conscious diet, or just trade them in for a rabbit... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1136/vr.m663 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/veggie-cat-food/ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Omnivorous-dog-traits-revisited-Dogs-are-classified-as-omnivores-based-on-traits-that_fig1_268743597 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5035952/ https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-021-02754-8 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0265662 https://www.livescience.com/pets-plant-based-diet https://www.newscientist.com/article/0-vegan-pet-food-can-cats-and-dogs-be-happy-and-healthy-without-meat/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2016/05/09/the-single-reason-the-biggest-animals-are-herbivores/?sh=784d55731e00 https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-biology2/chapter/herbivores-carnivores-and-omnivores/ https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/herbivore https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/carnivore https://www.petmd.com/cat/nutrition/evr_ct_cat_nutritional_needs_different https://www.brauer.com.au/health-library/nutrient-bioavailability-what-it-is-and-why-its-important/ https://www.ciwf.com/farmed-animals/pigs/#:~:text=Pigs%20are%20naturally%20omnivorous%20and,are%20used%20to%20hunt%20truffles. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/are_you_absorbing_the_nutrients_you_eat https://www.latimes.com/science/la-sci-panda-diet-bamboo-protein-carnivore-20190503-story.html https://physicsworld.com/a/eye-shape-reveals-whether-animal-is-predator-or-prey/#:~:text=The%20study%20reveals%20that%20herbivorous,tend%20to%20have%20vertical%20pupils. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Hq8eVOMHs
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Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 5min

194: The Science of Alcohol (and Being Drunk) with NOAHFINNCE

This week we discuss the science of booze with a practical demonstration... The 5th Sci Guy, Noah, joins us as we learn how alcohol really works whilst getting a little tipsy! Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://science.howstuffworks.com/alcohol.htm https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/alcohol https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/risks/ https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohol-and-brain-overview https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/accumulating-glitches/how_and_when_did_humans/ https://www.livescience.com/48958-human-origins-alcohol-consumption.html https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/#:~:text=Units%20are%20a%20simple%20way,can%20process%20in%20an%20hour. https://www.britannica.com/science/alcohol
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Dec 26, 2022 • 2h 13min

193: Alien Invasion (Best of 2022)

Watch the Best of 2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk51mBkckTYj24DFrBfbu5SYAmx44TyeC Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth
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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 10min

192: The Science of Serial Killers (with NoahFinnce)

In the spirit of the season our patrons voted in serial killers as the final topic for this year... So strap in as we dip our toes into true crime & chat about the science of killers, the myths surrounding them, and the psychology of their biggest fans... Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.store You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/SciGuys Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciguys If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! Website sciguys.co.uk TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sciguys Twitter http://twitter.com/SciGuysPod Instagram http://instagram.com/SciGuysPod Facebook http://facebook.com/SciGuysPod Follow the SCI GUYS @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4722&context=theses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143448/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32284784/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16838388/ https://thekeep.eiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4722&context=theses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17143448/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7144278/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cbm.615 https://blog.oup.com/2021/04/what-can-neuroscience-tell-us-about-the-mind-of-a-serial-killer/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSGtG_cFghBBi_Azq-9seQKuUH0iRWSWZzEowS4xR0O2niqMbYMWClyjgSg5EfmlllH2iO432O46yBc/pub https://www.britannica.com/topic/serial-murder https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-explains-the-decline-of-serial-killers https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/#:~:text=Antisocial%20personality%20disorder%20is%20a,care%20for%20other%20people's%20feelings. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=serial%20killer%20psychology&page=2 https://thehighcourt.co/serial-killer-facts/#:~:text=Only%201%25%20of%20all%20committed,in%20the%20US%20each%20year. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160331-why-are-we-eternally-fascinated-by-serial-killers

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