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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 19min

236: The Science of Long COVID

It's easy to be oblivious to the ongoign pandemic, but this week we decided to dig into one of the biggest impacts of COVID-19; Long COVID 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/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/long-term-effects-of-covid-19-long-covid/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/post-covid-syndrome-long-covid/ https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/long-covid https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/dysautonomia#:~:text=What%20is%20dysautonomia%3F,parasympathetic%20parts%20of%20the%20ANS. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/02/1172806898/why-viral-reservoirs-are-a-prime-suspect-for-long-covid-sleuths https://covid19.who.int/ https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 15min

235: The Science of The Time-Travelling Cosmonaut

Sergei Krikalev, the forgotten cosmonaut, was left stranded in space thanks to the fall of the Soviet Union... 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 Sergei https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sergey-Konstantinovich-Krikalyov https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/sergey-krikalev.html https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/iss-research/down-to-earth-q-and-a-with-cosmonaut-sergei-krikalev/ https://spark.iop.org/time-travelling-astronaut https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Eneide_-_Vittori_mission/Sergei_Konstantinovich_Krikalev https://www.rbth.com/history/330415-last-soviet-citizen-cosmonaut https://www.eurasiantimes.com/stranded-on-space-station-denied-entry-back-to-earth-russian-astronaut/ https://www.iflscience.com/when-the-soviet-union-collapsed-a-cosmonaut-was-left-stranded-in-space-57887 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/26/world/after-313-days-in-space-it-s-a-trip-to-a-new-world.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDO4q9EaUg4 https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news-europe-news-the-last-citizen-of-the-soviet-union-7792442/ https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/04/us/man-in-the-news-sergei-konstantinovich-krikalev-symbol-of-new-cooperation.html Mir Space Station https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mir-Soviet-Russian-space-station Soviet Union https://www.britannica.com/event/the-collapse-of-the-Soviet-Union/Aftermath-of-the-coup https://www.britannica.com/story/why-did-the-soviet-union-collapse Space Flight Records https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spaceflight_records https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66787072 https://www.statista.com/chart/24605/people-who-have-spent-the-highest-the-number-of-days-in-space/ Dangers of Space https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/the-human-body-in-space/
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Oct 9, 2023 • 53min

234: The Science of ADHD Time Blindness

This podcast explores the concept of time blindness in ADHD and its impact on executive functions, task prioritization, and stress levels. It also discusses the subjective nature of time perception, the influence of circadian rhythms, and the need for accommodations in professional environments. The hosts engage the audience with a question and provide contact information and an ad at the end.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 56min

233: America's First Nuclear Disaster: SL1

Did a love triangle cause America's first nuclear disaster? You'll just have to watch and find out...Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingSL-1https://nypost.com/2021/10/16/was-worlds-first-fatal-nuclear-explosion-sparked-by-a-love-triangle/http://environmental-defense-institute.org/publications/SL-1Accident.pdfhttps://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-2007-09-01-sl1nuclearreactorexplosion-vits.pdf?sfvrsn=8ea91ef8_4https://inldigitallibrary.inl.gov/PRR/163645.pdfhttps://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/4828615https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/glossary/nuclear-poison-or-neutron-poison.htmlMicroreactorshttps://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-nuclear-microreactorhttps://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/2998460/dod-to-build-project-pele-mobile-microreactor-and-perform-demonstration-at-idah/https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-power-reactors/small-nuclear-power-reactors.aspx
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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 4min

232: The Science of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforth
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 10min

231: The Science of Montessori (with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard)

Jessica (jessicaoutofthecloset) joins us this week to talk about Dr Maria Montessori and her groundbreaking method for education...More from JessicaGet your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingJessica’s Montessori Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX_TVG1DZucMaria Montessorihttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00247-019-04560-9https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-miseducation-of-maria-montessoriMontessori Studieshttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230131-does-the-montessori-method-actually-workhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34899465/https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2021/12/28/new-research-highlights-the-long-term-benefits-of-a-montessori-education/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10406168/Gentle Parentinghttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/feet-tiktok-york-research-itv-b2227851.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/health/family/what-is-gentle-parenting/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10123053/https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/full/10.1024/1422-4917/a000853?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.orghttps://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/2/6/pgad145/7192947
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 28min

230: AuDHD: The Science of Autism & ADHD (with Joris Lechêne)

This week Joris joins us to chat about combined Autism & ADHD, or AuDHD! Follow Joris & check out the Meerkat SquadGet your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingAutism https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/hcp-dsm.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/population-health/improving-the-health-of-specific-groups/autism-spectrum-disorder https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/ ADHD https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/data.html https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/background-information/prevalence/ AuDHD https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1586/14737175.2013.840417?journalCode=iern20 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8918663/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20scientific%20literature,rate%20of%20comorbidity%20is%20intriguing. https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01585-y https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1750946716300769 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4010758/ https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1677005
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Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 16min

229: The Science of Alzheimer's (with Dr Richard Oakley)

Dr Richard Oakley Associate Director of Research and Innovation at the Alzheimer's Society, joins us this week to talk about one of the biggest killers in the UK...One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. This autumn, join thousands of others and sign up for free to an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at https://memorywalk.org.uk Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/treatment/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers-disease/causes/ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66221116 https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/form/checklist-for-dementia-symptoms https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/what-is-donanemab-alzheimers-drug https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/lecanemab-new-drug-early-stage-alzheimers-disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3174086/ ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557825/ https://www.thelancet.com/article/S0140-6736(20)30367-6/fulltext
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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 10min

228: The Science of Procrastination

Procrastination is leaving things until later... Or something. To be honest, I put off doing this so I'm phoning it in. Maybe listen to the episode? Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here! 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://share.upmc.com/2015/07/the-science-behind-procrastination/ https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/procrastination/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886906004454 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrjc8Y6ZT28 https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/91793/1/Compass%20Paper%20revision%20FINAL.pdf https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.783570/full https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2010/01/procrastination https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8847795/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31679406/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4455841/
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Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 26min

227: The Science of Sleep Deprivation

Do you get enough sleep? Try listening to this episode. Even if it doesn't work, at least you'll be more motivated to snooze!Get your tickets for Sci Guys Live in London here!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingSleep Basicshttps://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleepSleep Deprivation Basicshttps://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivationhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5449130/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3940073/Marie de Manacéïnehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/41563419_Some_Notes_on_the_Biography_of_Maria_Manasseinahttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9322273/https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/pdf/b21975917Peter Tripphttps://study.com/learn/lesson/peter-tripp-sleep-deprivation-experiment.htmlhttps://www.reelradio.com/gifts/wmgmtripp.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MT8ekBGyM4https://www.wbur.org/npr/562305141/eleven-days-without-sleep-the-haunting-effects-of-a-record-breaking-stuntHow Sleep Deprivation Killshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2928625/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6857280/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2928622/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32502393/

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