So Cultured Podcast
Welcome to "SO CULTURED" the podcast where science, tech, and a dash of sass collide! Join your hosts Liv, and Taz on a journey through the latest in the world of science and technology. Each week, we dish up a blend of cutting-edge news, discoveries, and sizzling gossip from the realms of labs and circuits. All served with a side of piping hot "laboratea" that will have you laughing out loud.
Episodes
What if you travelled at light speed?! + lab meetings are HELL
😬 WHAT IF you travelled at the speed of light? Would reality remain the same or bend into something unrecognisable, would you survive specks of dust? What is the twin paradox, time dilation and gravity and how do they relate to this topic?! Tune into find out!🪐 DID YOU KNOW we have a brand new website?! you can check it out www.socultured.com where you can find so cultured MERCHANDISE! We’re super
9. What if humans kept evolving? + publishing in my husbands name...
🐵This season we are asking… What if the biggest “what ifs” actually happened?We’re gonna be diving into the science behind humanity’s most existential questions. What if I fell into a black hole, what if bacteria are controlling us, What if we stop ageing, and more!This week we’re talking human evolution… Have we stopped evolving? Superhumans…? Controlling our evolution…? How might we evolve? Tune
8. What if only YOU exist? + my supervisor GHOSTED me
😬 what if you are the only REAL person on earth?! how can we ever be sure of anyone else's conciousness? today we're discussing the theory of other minds and solopsism and how the brain works!🪐 DID YOU KNOW we have a brand new website?! you can check it out www.socultured.com where you can find so cultured MERCHANDISE! We’re super excited to see you repping the so cultured podcast merch around you
7. What If Bacteria Are Controlling Us? + speed dating at a conference?!
🧫This season we are asking… What if the biggest “what ifs” actually happened?We’re gonna be diving into the science behind humanity’s most existential questions. What if I fell into a black hole, what if humans are still evolving, What if we stop ageing, and more!This week we’re talking mind control… What if bacteria were controlling us? If so, how are they doing it? What effects do they have? And
6. What if you were your own twin? + my entire PhD lab are sabotaging me...
👯♂️what if you are your OWN TWIN?! today we are talking all about tetragametic chimersim, an extremely rare case where you can end up with two DNA sets in your body. We're also discussing epigenetics, mosaicism and even CATS. tune into hear all about it...🪐 DID YOU KNOW we have a brand new website?! you can check it out www.socultured.com where you can find so cultured MERCHANDISE! We’re super ex
5. What If There Was Another Pandemic?! + a lab love triangle?!
🦠This season we are asking… What if the biggest “what ifs” actually happened?We’re gonna be diving into the science behind humanity’s most existential questions. What if I fell into a black hole, what if AI takes over, What if we stop ageing, and more!This week we’re talking global pandemic… What if there was another pandemic? When could we expect it? Could it happen? Are we more prepared? Tune in
4. What if all insects dissapeared? + doing a PhD for the WRONG reasons?
🐛In todays episode, we are discussing what if all insects dissapeared? We're exploring the weird world of insects, talking about some interesting beetles and wasps who do unimaginable things, delving into some ecology and telling you why insects prevent the earth from being one GIANT GRAVEYARD.🪐 DID YOU KNOW we have a brand new website?! you can check it out www.socultured.com where you can find s
3. What If We Stopped Aging? + my lab tech is sabotaging me...
👵🏻This season we are asking… What if the biggest “what ifs” actually happened?We’re gonna be diving into the science behind humanity’s most existential questions. What if I fell into a black hole, what if AI takes over, What if we stop ageing, and more!This week we’re talking AGEING! What if we just completely stopped ageing? Is this a legitimate thing? Could it happen? What science is making this
2. What If We Found Life On Another Planet? + kicked out for EXPOSING my supervisor...
👽 WELCOME TO EPISODE 2 OF 'WHAT IF'! Our brand new season where we're tacking the craziest WHAT if questions in STEM. In todays episode, we are discussing WHAT would happen if we found life on another planet?! What might we find, what would it mean and what would society do next?! On the menu... extremophiles, exoplanets, technosignatures and MORE!🪐 DID YOU KNOW we have a brand new website?! you c
1. What If I Fell Into A Black Hole? + I'm not coding anymore...
🤯 Ahhhh! Welcome to the eighth season of the So Cultured Podcast. You guys know by now that every season we mix up our theme to keep it fun and fresh. This season we are asking… What if the biggest “what ifs” actually happened?We’re gonna be diving into the science behind humanity’s most existential questions. What if I fell into a black hole, what if AI takes over, What if we stop ageing, and mor
10. The immortal woman + pretending I'm not a scientist!!
🧫It’s the final episode of SEASON 7 TWISTED! We’re ending on a really poignant topic this week, Henrietta Lacks. You may or may not have heard about her before, but she’s left a legacy that has shaped scientific development in ways you might not be able to even imagine…Want to learn more? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6493208-the-immortal-life-of-henrietta-lacks🫖 Of course, the last episode
9. Human Experimentation and Unit 731 + A lab full of PICK me energy?!
😪 in todays episode, we explore the horrors of unit 73, the scientific justifications that were used and the ethical failures that allowed it to happen. 🫖 FOR THIS WEEKS LABORATEAAAA. We’re sharing a listener story about a lab with some serious issues, everyone is giving pick me energy but for different reasons...🗒️ SHARE YOUR LABORATEA TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e
8. Cryonics... bringing back the dead?! + boss bragged about making me cry!
🥶Gosh we’re almost at an end to season 7, TWISTED. That means the craziest topic there is… bringing people back from the dead!How you ask? Cryogenics! We talk everything suspended animation, frozen cells and brains, and real people who have opted to be frozen in time…🫖 Of course, we’re back with a listener story for our laboraTEA. Our listener has left the country to escape their toxic PI, who ope
7. The anatomy murders + I'm going to be blacklisted from academia?!
🪳 Welcome to the first episode of 2026!!! We enjoyed a lovely break but we're so excited to be back and in this first episode of the year, we are continuing our season 'TWISTED' where we talk all about the craziest stories in science throughout history. This week we are discussing the craze that went on in the 1820s where people were robbing bodies from graves and even committing murder to sell bo
6. The Louse Feeders + escaping my toxic PI...
🪳 Welcome to Season 7, TWISTED.This season, we’re looking closely at the dark side of science. This week, we’re delving into a time where it was NORMAL to feed lice with your own blood, all in the name of science of course…Typhus was ravaging populations in colder climates and poor living conditions. The bacteria spreads through body lice that live in the clothes of unsuspecting victims. This is t
5. Twin Experiments at Auschwitz + My physics teacher electrocuted himself..
In this week’s episode, we’re confronting the medical experiments carried out at Auschwitz. These experiments are now recognised as some of the most extreme violations of medical ethics in history. Their legacy still shapes how we think about research ethics, consent, and trust in medical institutions today. As we explore this history, we’ll approach it with as much care and respect as possible, f
4. The untold horrors of Tuskagee + be honest...am i annoying?
👨🏾⚕️ Welcome to Season 7 of TWISTED.This season, we’re looking closely at the dark side of science. This week, we’re unveiling the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.This study is now recognized as a profound violation of medical ethics and a stark example of systemic racism in American healthcare. Its impact is still felt today in the mistrust many Black Americans have toward medical institutions.As we exp
3. They thought they killed someone for science? + lab mate won’t stop COPYING me…
⚡ welcome to episode 3 of S7, TWISTED! Today, we are talking all about one of the most infamous psychological experiments from the 1960’s, the MILGRAM EXPERIMENT. This experiment was all about exploring the human mind and obedience, but some people think this experiment took things too far… tune in to see what you think. We’ll also discuss some modern day takes on this experiment from famous illus
2. Ape + Child raised as siblings?! + getting cancelled when accepting my nobel prize
👶🏼🐵 Welcome to Season 7 of TWISTED! This time, we’re diving head-first into the dark side of science — the unsettling experiments, the ethical lines blurred (or totally ignored), and the historical moments that make you think, “Wait… someone actually approved this?” ⚠️ WARNING: things are about to get uncomfortable. We’ll be tackling some disturbing and ethically questionable stories, but alw
1. Human Head Transplants + My Lab mate is giving INC3L
🧠🧟♀️ welcome to S7, TWISTED! In this brand NEW series, we are going to be exploring the DARK side of science, the horrific experiments throughout history and the ethics that got lost along the way! WARNING ‼️ this series will get uncomfortable at times and we will be diving into some difficult topics but will be breaking it all down through educated, scientific discussion. In this first episode w
10. The woman who discovered the opiate receptor in the brain + someone is LIVING in the lab?
🧠 welcome to the LAST episode of OVERLOOKED, the series where we shine a light on the women in STEM who history often left in the shadows. For our last episode, we’re talking all about Candace Pert, the groundbreaking neuroscientist who discovered the opioid receptor. Her work not only changed our understanding of how the brain and body communicate but also opened doors for modern medicine. She ch
9. The woman who outsmarted Enigma + exposing my lunch THIEF!
🧮 We’re BACK with the ninth episode of… OVERLOOKED - this series we are looking on the other side of HIS-tory at some of the most iconic women in stem. This was a highly requested theme so we can’t wait for you to listen! You’ve probably heard of Alan Turing—the mathematical genius who cracked the Nazi Enigma code and helped end World War II.He’s the war hero, the pioneer of modern computing
8. The woman who discovered Radium + my lab mate STOLE my presentation
⚡ Welcome to EP8 of OVERLOOKED! Today we’re exploring the story of one of the most legendary scientists in history… and yet, someone who still had to fight to be recognised: Marie Curie.The year is 1898. In a cramped Paris laboratory, Marie and her husband Pierre discover two new elements: polonium and radium. These glowing substances would open the door to the age of radioactivity, transforming
7. The ancient recipe that shook modern medicine + labmates caught THE ACT!!
🌿 We’re BACK with the seventh episode of… OVERLOOKED - this series we are looking on the other side of HIS-tory at some of the most iconic women in stem. This was a highly requested theme so we can’t wait for you to listen! This week we are talking all about a woman who used a 1600 year old recipe to cure MILLIONS!!! Whilst she never sought recognition, and even submitted her findings anonymously,
6. The woman who mapped memory + I HATE my research but I've got a year left....
🧠 welcome to EP SIX of OVERLOOKED, wellllll today we’re exploring the story of one of the most brilliant, yet often forgotten, neuroscientists of our time… Brenda Milner.The year is 1953. A young patient, known only as H.M., undergoes brain surgery to cure his severe epilepsy. The procedure stops his seizures, but leaves him unable to form new memories. Enter Brenda Milner, who, through years of c
5. The forgotten mother of Fission + my PI is having a mid-life crisis
💥 We’re BACK with the fifth episode of… OVERLOOKED - this series we are looking on the other side of HIS-tory at some of the most iconic women in stem. This was a highly requested theme so we can’t wait for you to listen! This week we are talking all about a woman who discovered something that could light up cities … or … destroy them. Whilst she never sought recognition, scientists believe
4. The Radium Girls + I was CATFISHED by my PI on tinder?!
☢️It’s Episode 4 of OVERLOOKED, and we’re diving into one of the eeriest, most haunting stories in the history of science...The Radium Girls. The year is 1917, and across America, hundreds of young women are hired to paint glow-in-the-dark watch dials. They’re told it’s safe… even good for them. They twirl the brushes between their lips to get a perfect point, unknowingly swallowing small doses of
3. The woman who put code on the MOON + a screen share disaster during lab meeting?
🌔 We’re BACK with the third episode of… OVERLOOKED - this series we are looking on the other side of HIS-tory at some of the most iconic women in stem This was a highly requested theme so we can’t wait for you to listen! This week we are highlighting a very resilient woman. The woman who coined the term “software engineering”, and ensure Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed on the moon during the
2. The woman who DISCOVERED DNA & i'm too DUMB for my degree | OVERLOOKED EP 2
💉 #sciencepodcast #stempodcast #womeninstemWelcome to Episode 2 of OVERLOOKED! This series is all about diving into the forgotten side of his-tory , the women in STEM who made massive contributions but didn’t get the credit they deserved! 🥲This week, we’re talking about one of the most iconic scientists of the 20th century: Rosalind Franklin!! 🧬 You’ve probably heard her name in passing, maybe in
1. The bombshell behind bluetooth + supervisor sabotaged my PhD | OVERLOOKED
💉 We’re BACK with the FIRST episode of… OVERLOOKED - this series we are looking on the other side of HIS-tory at some of the most iconic women in stem. Now these women’s achievements have usually been overlooked in the past so we want to shed light on these amazing women and their contributions to stem. This was a highly requested theme so we can’t wait for you to listen! This week we are hi
8. Are chemtrails real? + my lab mate offered me DR*GS?!
✈️ We’re BACK with the FINAL episode of… DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. This week we are diving into one of the more recent conspiracy theories… are CHEMTRAILS real? Well we investigate the aerosol bioweapons, weather manipulation, the physics of contrails, and whether the government are actually using planes to release chemi
7. Did dinosaurs actually exist? + he stole GOLD from my professor
⏰ omgosh.. we are on the penultimate episode of debunked.. we cannot believe it. This week we are talking all about DINOSAURS and the mysterious ASTEROID that apparently wiped them all out… is it a myth or real life? Well, lets talk all things fossils, iridium + evolution to figure this mystery out!😳 for this weeks gosss, a listener witnessed a peer stealing GOLD from their professor mid lecture..
6. Microchips in vaccines + my lab runs a pyramid scheme... | DEBUNKED Episode 6
💉 We’re BACK with the 6th episode of… DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. This week we are diving into one of the more recent conspiracy theories… are there MICROCHIPS IN VACCINES? Well we investigate the current vaccine technology, why 5G is relevant, and whether this would TRULY be possible!CHECK OUT AUDEMIC: https://
5. Is time travel possible + why i LEFT my lab... | DEBUNKED Episode 5
⏰ IT'S episode 5 of DEBUNKED and today we're diving into the question 'IS TIME TRAVEL POSSIBLE'? from wormholes, to the international space station to a 'real life' time traveller spotted in Kiev, Ukraine? we're unpacking it all today and talking about the SCIENCE behind time travel.CHECK OUT AUDEMIC: https://audemic.io/?utm_source=liinks... and you can use code ' SOCULTURED20' for 20% off!😳 for t
4. Is the earth flat? + my supervisor plays God | DEBUNKED Episode 4
🌍 We’re BACK with the fourth episode of… DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. This week we are diving into one of the more wildddd conspiracy theories… IS THE EARTH FLAT? Well, we investigate the history and “science” behind why the earth might be flat… featuring a scientist named Samuel Rowbotham! 🔬😳 We also have some brand new laboraTE
3. Are we living in a simulation? + clubbing with your professor? | DEBUNKED Episode 3
🚀 WELCOME BACK, CULTURED ONES! This week we’re diving into E3 of DEBUNKED and this one’s a mind bender. Today, we’re asking: Are we living in a simulation?🧠 from glitchy déjà vu to evidence quantum electrons acting SUS, we’re exploring the scientific evidence behind the Simulation Hypothesis. Could reality as we know it be a sophisticated computer program? We’re breaking down theories from quantum
2. Covid was a lab leak? + my uni friend is obsessed with me | DEBUNKED Episode 2
🦠 We’re BACK with the second episode of… DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. This week we are diving into one of the most requested conspiracy theories… WAS SARS-CoV-2 LEAKED FROM A LAB? Well we investigate the wuhan virology institute and their activities leading up to the pandemic, virus engineering, and dodgy initial health reports…🔬
1. The moon landing was fake? + a lab romance is ruining my life... | DEBUNKED Episode 1
🚀 WELCOME BACK! This is the FIRST episode of SERIES 5 , DEBUNKED - this series we are debunking (maybe) the most iconic conspiracy theories with SCIENCE. First up, we are tackling the theory that the MOON LANDING WAS A HOAX. We dive into the photograph anomalies, the hidden clues left in horror films and talk all about the van allen radiation belts🔬CHECK OUT AUDEMIC: https://audemic.io/?utm_source
8. ORIGINS OF THE INTERNET + monkeys escaped from the lab...AGAIN?
🛜 WHAT? IT'S THE LAST EPISODE OF season four 'ORIGINS' and today we are talking all about the INTERNET 🌐..❓How the hell did the internet start? WHO started it? We're covering the history of the internet from start to finish! We also talk about how playboy helped with JPEG & Google's new Sycamore x CHIP!😳And for our last listener story of the season, we read an email from a listener all about h
7. ORIGINS OF CONSCIOUSNESS + my 'friend' stole my research idea!!
🧠 welcome the penultimate episode of season 4 of the @SoCulturedPodcast ! This season is all about discovering science through the lens of history, and in today’s episode we are delving into the origins of Consciousness! ❓What is consciousness? How did it evolve? Are animals conscious? Why haven’t we evolved to think logically like computers? Is AI conscious? Could we be living in a simulatio
6. ORIGINS OF DNA + wearing lab goggles to a funeral?!
🧬 EPISODE 6, ALREADY?! Yes, today's episode is all about THE ORIGINS OF DNA! ❓What if we could rewind time to the very first spark of life? What would we find? How did DNA—the molecule that defines every living thing—come to be? Today, we explore all of these questions and talk about the wacky experiments and scientists who helped us answer them.😳and for todays LaboraTEA... we are bringing you ano
5. ORIGINS OF SEX + should I pursue my taken labmate??
🍆 welcome BACK to season 4 episode 5 of the @SoCulturedPodcast ! This season is all about discovering science through the lens of history, and in today’s episode we are delving into the origins of Sex! ❓Where did Sex originate? Where did humans think babies came from through time? Why did we think tiny humans were in sperm cells? How has it evolved from small cellular organisms to today? We’re exp
4. ORIGINS OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM + he put a b*mb in a university?
🤖 we're on episode 4 BABY! today's episode is all about THE ORIGINS OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM. You guys apparently LOVE our space themed episodes, sooo we listened to your feedback and today we're bringing you ANOTHER. ❓In todays episode, we're exploring how our very own solar system originated. Who were the key figures in answering these questions? What theories have existed and how have they changed o
3. ORIGINS OF SLEEP + am i delulu for fancying my TA?
💤 welcome BACK to season 4 episode 3 of the @SoCulturedPodcast ! This season is all about discovering science through the lens of history, and in today’s episode we are delving into the origins of Sleep! ❓Where did Sleep originate? How has it evolved from small cellular organisms to today? How is artificial light changing the game? Who were the key figures in the field? We’re exploring it all
2. ORIGINS OF AI + sending an accidental n*de to your PI?
🤖 welcome BACK to season 4 episode 2 of the @SoCulturedPodcast ! This season is all about discovering science through the lens of history, and todays episode we are delving into the origins of AI!❓Where did AI get its start? Who were the key figures in the field? How has it progressed over time!? We’re exploring it all today!😳We are also bringing you our crazy ‘would you rather?’ STEM ed
1. ORIGINS OF VIRUSES + my lab is a cult...
🦠Hey guys! Welcome to the FIRST episode of SERIES 4 of the So Cultured Podcast! This series we delve into the ORIGINS- looking at science through the lens of history! In This episode we are discussing the Origins of Viruses 🦠🔬❓Where did viruses come from? What did ancient civilisations think of viruses and disease? What does “hair of the dog” have to do with viruses…? 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁!😳Not only
8. Gattaca EXPOSED + we guess each others PhD projects!
Hey So Cultured fammm! IT’S THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SERIES…CRY!!!!! In this final week we are exposing a less known Sci Fi film (imo anyway)… GATTACA! Now I’m gonna go ahead and say that this is probably the most scientifically accurate film as it dives into the world of genetically edited babies and a dystopian future where your class depends on whether you’re ‘In utero’ or ‘In vitro’. Is it real
7. Interstellar EXPOSED + getting drunk at conferences?
It’s that time of the week again… time to expose some sci fi science with your STEM besties + this week we’re delving into the film ‘INTERSTELLAR’. One of the best sci fi movies of ALL time (we think). Join us as we discuss what wormholes are + if they’re REAL, whether we could transport embryos to space and if we could survive falling into a black hole! There’s a lot to unpack so, let’s get into
6. The Meg EXPOSED + we cheated on our exams...
Episode 6 will take us beneath the waves… Today we will be exploring the scientific accuracies… and inaccuracies of The Meg. This episode dives deep into whether a megalodon could still be lurking in our ocean and how the film matches up to the science. Could we ever see the return of this extinct species?This weeks laboratea sees the polls return! We’ve had such a positive response from the last
5. Star Wars EXPOSED + Pregnant with my PIs baby
It's time for another hour of science with your STEM besties! 🩷🧬🪐aannnddd this week, we are exposing the science behind the ICONIC franchise STAR WARS! Are midochlorians based on real science? Could we have our very own lightsabers one day and was space depicted accurately in the films? Let's dive straight into it.and obviouslyyyy, we are bringing you the laboraTEA! Our listener is pretty
4. Jurassic Park EXPOSED + my PI is stealing grant money
Welcome back besties! This week we are exposing the science in an ABSOLUTE classic, Jurassic Park. If you’ve been living under a rock… or should I say fossil (that was really bad I know), then we delve into the film franchise and how these dinosaurs came to be. Is it realistic? Is the science accurate? Could we actually bring back dinosaurs or other species from extinction? Word on the street is t
3. The Martian EXPOSED + do you poo at work?
This is EXPOSED episode 3 - today we will be exploring the scientific accuracies… and inaccuracies of The Martian. This episode uncovers whether we could sustain life on Mars, whether we could grow crops, or even how you could communicate with Earth.We will also be discussing this weeks LaboraTEA, although we are taking a different turn and asking you guys to ALL get involved as we uncover the pol
2. Planet Of The Apes EXPOSED + inappropriate lab flirting
EXPOSED... EPISODE 2 👀🦧 In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating science behind Planet of the Apes. We’ll explore some big questions: Could viruses really trigger such rapid evolution? Could apes ever develop the ability to speak like humans? And what are the key psychological differences between us and our closest animal relatives? Tune in for all the mind-blowing details!As always,
1. The Last of Us EXPOSED + A secret lab affair?
Hey guys!Welcome back to the So Cultured Podcast! We're kicking off our brand new series with a bang. This season, we want to expose the science from your favourite tv shows and movies. In episode 1 we will be delving into the science that is the driving force behind The Last of Us. How realistic is the show? Could climate change really affect which creatures the cordyceps fungus infects? Coul
8. The science behind love + the big fat So Cultured quiz
It’s our last episode of season 2!! We cannot believe it.Today we are going to be talking about LOVE… No, it is not valentines day but Yaz has some interesting stories about her love life and she delves into what’s going on in the science behind this crazy emotion.Dating and love can be difficult, you feel a strong desire for someone but maybe you aren’t sure about your feelings. Yaz discusses the
7. The science behind muscle growth + dealing with a 'stingy' PI
7th episodee, whattt?!!! let’s cover fitness, muscle growth and ‘gym’ supplements. fitness advice is more confusing than it has ever been, but today liv is breaking down the actual science behind this topic. Specifically she’ll cover how our muscles ACTUALLY grow, if gene variants may influence whether that superset workout you saw on tiktok will even work for you, and if protein powder is a scam
6. The science behind ice baths + a 'friend' sabotages my experiment!!
Welcome back to So Cultured! In this episode we take the plunge into finding out the science behind ice baths/cold water immersion!See it all over your favourite influencers social media or have you noticed this wellness trend sky rocket? Well we decide, based on peer-reviewed studies, whether this is a wellness trend worth doing! We cover many different aspects including metabolism, longer lifesp
5. The science behind natural phenomena + prof leaked texts
We are bringing you episode 5 of the Science Behind … Today, Yaz will be explaining the Science Behind several natural phenomena. We discuss different phenomena including geological, atmospheric and biological. Join us to hear about how the Northern Lights form. We also discuss bioluminescence and tsunamis. This week’s laboraTEA is a little bit different as we will be discussing a story that has m
4. The science behind Neuralink + a lab love triangle...
Let's take a deep dive into The Science Behind… Neuralink.This week, we explore the mechanisms behind Neuralink, how it works, and why it's considered a breakthrough in neurotechnology. From its ability to potentially treat neurological disorders to its ambitious goal of merging humans with AI, we break down the science behind this cutting-edge technology. But there are many downsides that
3. The science behind Ozempic + your ex joins your lab!?
In this episode of So Cultured, we dive deep into The Science Behind….Ozempic.This week, we explore the mechanisms behind Ozempic, how it works, and why it's prescribed for type 2 diabetes. From its ability to lower blood sugar levels to its potential benefits beyond diabetes management, we break down the science behind this well-known drug. But we don't stop there – we delve into the ongoing deb
2. The science behind personality + real life Breaking Bad
It’s the So Cultured Girlies back with episode 2 of The Science Behind!Today we are understanding the complexities of personality. Join us as Yaz discusses the different types of personalities and why we might have them. We discuss the underlying mechanisms that shape who we are, how we think, and why we behave the way we do. Are personalities down to environmental or genetic factors?We also discu
1. The science behind dreams + an internship gone wrong?
WELCOME to the first episode of SEASON 2! The Science behind! To kickstart the series, we are going to be exploring the science behind DREAMS. Join us as Liv delves into the mysterious world of dreams, uncovering the fascinating science behind why we dream, what they mean, and how they impact our waking lives. From Freudian theories to modern neuroscience, get ready to unlock the secrets of your s
8. An invasion of a trillion bugs + our journeys into stem
This episode is grand finale of Series 1 of the So Culture Podcast!We're wrapping up this series with an episode that promises to be both intellectually stimulating and deeply personal. Join us as Taz explores why maths and biology may intertwine in the context of the evolution of a certain NOISY invertebrate. And why the intricate calculations behind these fascinating creatures means 2024 is
7. Is there a black hole in the sun? + "how I caused a fight at a conference.."
We’re almost finished with series 1!! What a journey it’s been. Today we tale a turn and explore something out of our comfort zone - the wonderful world of ASTROPHYSICS.Join us as Yaz explores the cosmic enigma of dark matter. We discuss the intriguing possibility of a black hole in the sun and how it could be the key to unraveling the mysteries of dark matter. Get ready for a mind-bending journey
6. Can AI predict your death?! + Poisoning your lab mate...
ITS THE SIXTH EPISODE? WHATTT? Brace yourselves for a journey into the intriguing and sometimes eerie intersections of technology and human behaviour. Today, Liv dives headfirst into the world of a fortune-telling AI, you’ll learn about AI, deep learning and the model behind the fortune telling.Join us as we unpack the implications, ethics, and downright spookiness of this cutting-edge technology.
5. Struggling sperm + scientist scandals!
Welcome back to the fifth episode of So Cultured! 🎙️🧫This week, Yaz explores a surprising trend—increasing infertility in men. What's behind the struggles of sperm? We're delving into the science behind the headlines to uncover the potential causes and implications.After all of that science, there will be the much anticipated Laboratea as Taz tells us about a listener-submitted email that
4. Blame it on the ancestors! + a new class project: hacking my boyfriend...
Welcome to the fourth episode of So Cultured! 🎙️ This week, Taz peels back the layers of time to explore how the lifestyles of our ancestors might be influencing our susceptibility to autoimmune diseases, with a special focus on multiple sclerosis. Join us on this journey through history and science as we uncover potential links between our past and present health challenges.But that's not all – L
3. Why DNA isn't your destiny + is your professor a DILF?
WELCOME BACK! Today, Liv is telling you all about a study that showed that obese mice are THE reason, their own grandchildren are also obese. Get ready to learn all about the field of epigenetics + epigenetic inheritance. WARNING: This episode might leave you with more questions…After all that knowledge, Yaz is about to make you laugh your ass off with a story from one of you guys about a professo
2. Faeces fuelled flights + scamming PhD students...
Welcome to the latest episode of the So Cultured Podcast! Today, Yaz is about to blow your mind with some wild news: there's a company out there turning human poop into jet fuel. Yep, you heard that right! Get ready to learn about the crazy tech making this possible and why it might just be the future of eco-friendly fuel.But hold onto your seats, because Taz has some juicy gossip to spill. We
1. A new upgrade for humans? + Your fav influencer is a catfish!
Welcome to the debut episode of the So Cultured Podcast! 🎙️ in todays episode Taz will explore the mind-bending possibility of humans having their own software upgrades, through unlocking the new capabilities of gene editing!Through this, Taz sheds light on the latest advancements in treating sickle cell disease. Join us as we discuss groundbreaking developments that could pave the way for improve
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Welcome to the "SO CULTURED" podcast where science, tech, and a dash of sass collide! Join your hosts Liv, Yaz, and Taz on a journey through the latest in the world of science and technology.Each week, we dish up a blend of cutting-edge news, discoveries, and sizzling gossip from the realms of labs and circuits. All served with a side of piping hot "laboratea" that will have yo
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