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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11: Spectacular Spider-Goats

You’ve heard of Spider-Man, and spider-pig, but have you ever heard of spider-goats? That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week, along with bulletproof silk and the true power of the wall crawling web head. References and Further Reading 1. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/science/2012/jan/14/synthetic-biology-spider-goat-genetics 2. https://amp.businessinsider.com/genetic-engineering-goats-spiders-2016-4 3. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioSteel 4. https://amp.theguar...

Jul 01, 2019•37 min•Ep. 11

10: Time Travelling Twins

This week Luke takes charge and talks us through his theory of everything, why you’re the centre of the universe, and a set of twins that rewrote history! Don’t miss out on our very first (sort of) guest episode! References and Further Reading 1. https://www.britannica.com/science/light/Youngs-double-slit-experiment 2. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-copenhagen/ 3. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170215-the-strange-link-between-the-human-mind-and-quantum-physics 4. https://link.springer.c...

Jun 24, 2019•50 min•Ep. 10

9: Cher Noble

Have you ever made a mistake? Don’t worry because this topic will definitely make you feel less worried about it, but maybe a little more worried about the future of humanity. This week Corry tells us all about Chernobyl, the biggest mistake in human history. References and Further Reading 1. http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20110225215043/http://www.iaea.or.at/NewsCenter/Features/Chernoby...

Jun 17, 2019•41 min•Ep. 9

8: Real Life Mind Control

Have you ever thought that life would be easier if you could just switch off all your bad thoughts? That’s exactly what Corry is talking about today with the story of Jose Delgado, a Spanish scientist who used brain chips to control peoples minds! References and Further Reading 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23pXqY3X6c8 2. https://www.wireheading.com/delgado/brainchips.pdf 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkzOY4NfMOA 4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/101139 5. https://my.apa.org/apa/i...

Jun 10, 2019•47 min•Ep. 8

7: Lucy on the Bike with Diamonds

This week we enter the world of psychedelics with the accidental invention of LSD. Also in this episode, Corry tells us about the first “bike trip” in history. Tune in for the mind bending history of the Beatles greatest muse! References and Further Reading 1. https://drugscience.org.uk/drug-information/lsd 2. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2119397-how-lsd-affects-the-brain-and-creates-its-trippy-effect/amp/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30950777/?i=8&from=lysergic%20acid%20...

Jun 03, 2019•49 min•Ep. 7

6: The Demon Core

This week we talk about a nuclear bomb that claimed the lives of a small group of scientists without ever being dropped. Corry also reveals a secret he’s been hiding since our first episode! References and Further Reading 1. Loveland, W.; Morrissey, D.; Seaborg, G.T. (2006). Modern Nuclear Chemistry. Wiley-Interscience 2. http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/Radiation.html 3. https://www.mirion.com/learning-center/radiation-safety-basics/uses-of-radiation 4. http://www.atomicarchive.com/Fissi...

May 27, 2019•51 min•Ep. 6

5: Attack of the Clones

Can you be your own mum? Does asexuality exist? We answer these questions and more in this episode! This week Corry touches on the history of cloning, and explains why Jurassic Park is indisputably the best film. References and Further Reading 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29395327/ 2. www.history.com/.amp/news/wooly-mammoth-resurrection-cloning-genesis 3. Shubin, Neil (24 February 2008) Birds Do It. Bees Do It. Dragons Don’t Need To New York Times 4. "Cloning Fact Sheet". Human Genom...

May 20, 2019•47 min•Ep. 5

4: Real Life Cyborgs

This week Corry tells the story of actual cyborg Kevin Warwick AKA Captain Cyborg (no really). We also chat about an artist who uses technology to hear colours. Tune in to find out about all the different ways you can upgrade yourself! References and Further Reading 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warwick 2. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/784743 3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harbisson 4. http://business-review.eu/br-exclusive/br-exclusive-kevin-warwick-...

May 13, 2019•41 min•Ep. 4

3: Undead Pork

In this episode, Corry talks us through the very real science behind the living dead. Not only do we cover zombie pigs, but we’ve also give a step-by-step guide to keeping your dog alive forever! References and a Further Reading 1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1099-1 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47960874 3. https://youtu.be/K_T8OuYIfhM 4. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/04/pig-brains-partially-revived-what-it-means-for-medicine-death-ethics/ 5. https://link....

May 06, 2019•35 min•Ep. 3

2: Squids in Space

This week we cover the history of animal astronauts, a tiny squid with an unbelievable super power, and how to survive in space. Listen and find out why we love flinging things off the planet! References & Further Reading: 1. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=959 2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animals_in_space 3. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190107153413.htm 4. https://experiment.com/projects/squid-in-space-sy...

Apr 29, 2019•33 min•Ep. 2

1: Shots Shots Shots

In our first episode, Corry tells the story of an Australian scientist that drank a beaker of bacteria just to prove a point! We also discuss how Easter cured stomach ulcers and, of course, what Luke’s therapist has been saying... References & Further Reading 1. " In pursuit of diseases that have no name" 2. "The Doctor Who Drank Infectious Broth, Gave Himself an Ulcer, and Solved a Medical Mystery" 3. BarryJ Marshall, J.Robin Warren, UNIDENTIFIED CURVED BACILLI IN THE STOMACH OF PATIENTS WI...

Apr 18, 2019•33 min•Ep. 1

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