66: The Science of Ice Cream (with Matt Gray)
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - but have you ever wondered what makes ice cream ice cream? We’re here to answer all of the questions you might have on everyone’s favourite dessert ...
20 Heinä 202059min
65: The Sexist Thalidomide Tragedy
Sexism in STEM is certainly a problem, this week we talk about a disastrous outcome of this bias. The Thalidomide scandal is an example of the dangers of poor testing and sheer recklessness. You can...
13 Heinä 202051min
64: The Racist Syphilis Experiment
What happens when you mix America’s Public Health Service with 399 men with untreated syphilis? Nothing, for 40 years. That’s right, America secretly ran a study on black men just to see why would hap...
6 Heinä 20201h 23min
63: Einstein and the Great Brain Robbery
Vote 'Sci Guys' for the Listeners' Choice Award: vote.sciguys.co.uk You’ve heard of Albert Einstein but do you know the story of his stolen brain? This week we talk about Einstein’s greatest work and...
29 Kesä 20201h 5min
62: The Gay Gene: The Science of Being Gay (with Rowan Ellis)
What is it that makes people gay? Have scientists actually found a gay gene? What do dolphins have to do with it? This pride themed episode has all the answers you need! You can see more from Rowan ...
22 Kesä 20201h 7min
61: Trans Brains: The Science of Being Transgender (with NoahFinnce)
Is there a difference between male and female brains? Is that the cause of dysphoria? We delve into these questions and more with returning guest NoahFinnce! You can see more from Noah here: youtube....
15 Kesä 202059min
60: Why 5G is Dangerous
5G could open up a whole new world of technology, and fundamentally change the way we live our lives, but what are the dangers of this Promethean technology? This week we break down the REAL reason yo...
8 Kesä 202052min
59: The Science of Deepfakes
Is truth dead in a world without video evidence? That’s just one of the questions we cover in this week’s episode on Deepfakes. This face swapping technology is still young, but it’s set to change the...
1 Kesä 20201h 5min
