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Join us on Patreon!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthsciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/large-hadron-collider-lead-gold-b2749928.htmlhttps://www.space.com/astronomy/modern-day-alchemy-scientists-turn-lead-into-gold-at-the-large-hadron-colliderhttps://home.cern/news/news/physics/alice-detects-conversion-lead-gold-lhchttps://journals.aps.org/prc/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevC.111.054906https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/has-there-ever-been-a-small-hadron-colliderhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/alchemy/The-chemistry-of-alchemyhttps://www.home.cern/science/experiments/alice

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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

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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

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

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/

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/

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is one of the most maligned and misunderstood of mental conditions, so this week we're dipping our toes into the science behind the disorder! Check out Noah’s music: https://tr.ee/f9DikNPhdQ 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://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/NPI/1.php https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819598/ https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/study-shows-narcissistic-personality-disorder-may-have-a-biological-component https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-narcissism-science-confronts-a-widely-misunderstood-phenomenon1/ https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0zDIpSSrJKy4wYPQSLU7OTM1LTlXIT1PISyxKziwuzizOBQDxCQ0z&q=science+of+narcissism&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB727GB727&oq=science+of+narciss&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEC4YgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIGCAcQRRg90gEINDI5M2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=narcissism&sort=pubdate https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2014.14060723 https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism/Narcissistic-pathology-and-behaviour https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/personality-disorders/types-of-personality-disorder/#NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7735512/

What is depression? If you're a listener there's a solid chance you already know, but there's also a good chance you'll listen anyway... 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.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/causes/ https://icd.who.int/browse/2024-01/mms/en#1563440232 https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/depression/diagnosis/assessment/ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/chemical-imbalance-explain-depression https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/articles/costoflivinganddepressioninadultsgreatbritain/29septemberto23october2022 https://www.cdc.gov/aging/depression/index.html https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3646325/