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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.

  1. Are Video Games Good For Your Brain?

    6 DAYS AGO

    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/

    1h 10m
  2. The Best of 2024 (and an Update)

    JAN 13

    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

    1h 3m
  3. The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria

    09/02/2024

    The Science of Plastic Eating Bacteria

    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/PMC9668955/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/28/plastic-eating-bacteria-enzyme-recycling-waste https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68927816 https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2023/november/plastic-eating-bacteria-turn-waste-into-useful-starting-materials-for-other-products.html https://www.livescience.com/plastic-eating-bacteria https://www.britannica.com/science/plastic/The-polymers

    1h 12m
  4. The Science of Detransition (with Lucy Kartikasari & NoahFinnce )

    07/22/2024

    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

    1h 10m
  5. The Science of Gay Marriage

    07/15/2024

    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

    47 min
  6. The Science of Trans Women Breastfeeding

    06/10/2024

    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

    1h 21m
  7. The Science of Risky Bisexuals

    06/03/2024

    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/

    1h 9m
  8. The Science of ADHD & The Microbiome

    05/27/2024

    The Science of ADHD & The Microbiome

    You are what you eat, but does your gut microbiome have anything to do with that? This week we take a look into the science behind ADHD and the tiny microbes that may (or may not!) play a role... 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.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.12.18.23300126v1 https://neurosciencenews.com/adhd-microbiome-22941/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159123000697 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7830868/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10437823/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441838/ https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/microbiome https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1002533 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5433529/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469458/

    1h 11m
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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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    The Sci Guys
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    274
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