
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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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!
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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/

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?
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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/

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!
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References & Further Reading

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!
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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

Jan 23, 2023 • 53min
197: The Ape & The Child (Live in London)
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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

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!
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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

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...
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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

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!
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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

Dec 26, 2022 • 2h 13min
193: Alien Invasion (Best of 2022)
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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...
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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