Sciencetits

Short and sweet for you this week! Frances has been on holiday - without Brenda, the nerve! So in lieu of full blown episode, enjoy these bits and pieces lovely Sciencetits Communititty! As always if you have questions or suggestions please get in touch! Our email address: Sciencetitspod@outlook.com Follow us on all the socials! Instagram and Tiktok- @sciencetitspod BlueSky - @sciencetitspod.bsky....

This week on Sciencetits , we, Dr. Brenda Finney and Dr. Frances Hall gleefully abandon the lab coats (but not the curiosity) to explore a different kind of science altogether: the science of getting dressed without wanting to cry in a fitting room . And to guide us through the complex equations of style, confidence, and chest‑related mysteries, we welcome the brilliant and endlessly delightful An...

Our guest this episode once got told off for breastfeeding in a kiddie pool... Join us this week as we talk to Dr. Ellie Syddall, A&E doctor and breastfeeding advocate for her patients and fellow doctors. Incidentally, where is the weirdest place you have breastfed? In this lively and heartfelt episode, we dive into what it really looks like to balance medical training with the realities of ra...

This episode we do a rundown on the key stages of how breasts develop from the fetus to puberty. WITHOUT trying to spend too much time remembering how much of a horror show puberty was… Anyway, Brenda also found some statements about this process from across the internet and poses them to Frances throughout, and some of them are truly unhinged (Toothpaste?!). Making us want to reiterate, DO NOT be...

Ever wondered why mammals are called mammals? Spoiler: it’s all about the milk. In this episode of Sciencetits , we venture into the evolutionary origins of the mammary gland. We trace the timeline back to when glands first started secreting nutritious goo and as the theory goes not just for offspring, long before marketing made cleavage a cultural phenomenon. Where did milk come from? Turns out,...

This week we dive into the science of friendship and stress. Prompted by a social media post claiming that women’s friendships help them handle stress better, Brenda investigates the origins of this claim—only to discover the cited “recent” study dates back to 2000 and isn’t even primary research. Together, the hosts unpack the “tend-and-befriend” theory, a biobehavioral hypothesis proposed by UCL...

In this unapologetically raw and refreshingly honest episode, Hayley Field—aka the Lifestyle Ninja—joins us to tear down the myths, marketing fluff, and outright nonsense that plague the fitness and wellness industry, especially when it comes to menopausal women. With her signature no-BS attitude and a few well-placed expletives, Hayley dives into what actually works when it comes to managing whol...

This week Frances gives Brenda a pop quiz on several random topics which caught her eye. From the dichotomy of good and evil in babies to electric animals, here we go! We have also tacked on our first bit of Bonus Content which got us in the right, cheery frame of mind for podcasting! Enjoy! As always if you have questions or suggestions please get in touch! Our email address: Sciencetitspod@outlo...

Welcome Back! We are rested and ready to go after our summer break. We kick off this week with Karin, a toxicologist Frances found synergy with as they kept running into each other at conferences. Our chat just goes to show how different scientific minds impact how we move through the world - but also get sucked in by clever (or nefarious - depending on your point of view) marketing. We cover skin...

For our last show before our summer break (we should be back in late August/September), we are chatting to @tobytheneuroscientist, who came across the Sciencetits TikTok FYP feed and Brenda immediately knew it would be great to get him on the show. Toby is a PhD student studying dementia at UCL and his social media content is just...*Chefs kiss. We talk to Toby about how he decided to do his PhD,...

In this fiery episode, the Sciencetits team dives into the burning question:  Do redheads really feel more pain?  From personal horror stories of dental procedures gone wrong to the surprising science behind red hair and pain perception, this episode explores the genetics, pharmacology, and myths surrounding the MC1R gene and its impact on pain, anesthesia, and sedation. As always if you...

This week we are joined by Mr. Finney as a helper to get through the content Brenda prepared on the Head of the US Department of Health and Human Services. That's right - not a scientist, but someone who leads them, RFK Jr. Its a bit of a doozy really to lay out, but it had to be done. We will touch on his origin story and then talk about his current activities. ALSO - Frances feels famous as she...

This week I welcome Dr. Sarra Laycock to our show. Dr. Laycock has been a mentor and a friend to me for several years now and I wanted to share her unique perspectives and journey with all of you! We did a interview in the same room for the first time using my new microphone - so that was quite fun - except for all the worrying about making background noise. No links this week as we are just chatt...

This episode we discuss the recent suborbital flight by Blue Origin, which featured an all-female passenger list. The flight, lasting only 11 minutes, apparently aimed to promote STEM education, cultural representation, and scientific research. The public's reaction was mixed, with some viewing it as a marketing stunt and others celebrating the achievement. Its safe to say we are sceptical about t...

We are busy, busy, busy in March! So mini episode it is! So enjoy some outtakes and content that hasn't made it into episodes yet! No links this week as its all a bit random. Hope you like it. As always if you have questions or suggestions please get in touch! Email: Sciencetitspod@outlook.com Instagram & Tiktok- @sciencetitspod BlueSky - @sciencetitspod.bsky.social X deactivated because it’s...

No, we are not talking about the f&#kery going on in the US. We'll get there when Brenda can do more than scream into the void. This week we are talking paths not taken, anglerfish in the sun and can animals predict the apocalypse. A real mixed bag! As always if you have questions or suggestions please get in touch! Email: Sciencetitspod@outlook.com Instagram & Tiktok- @sciencetitspod Blue...

Ever heard of a Vampire Facial? Well, until a month ago - Brenda had not. So what a rabbit hole she explored for our topic. We are diving into beauty – specifically the wild stuff people will use for a facial. Hang on to your face rollers and BB creams (are those even used anymore?). Also, listen out for Brenda losing her mind and going on a rant…Enjoy at about 30minutes in! As always if you have...

Two random stories that caught Frances’ eye on social media – and so she asks the question – are they for real? First, the opium poppy, is it actually grown in the UK for the pharma industry? And since we are on the topic of the poppy - can ingestion of poppy seeds cause false positives in drug tests? You'll have to listen to find out! Switching gears, our second story tackles gray hair—speci...

Special Guest this week – Dr. Georgia Anderson Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Anderson – who (if you missed episode 6) has been Dr. Finney’s friend since they were 9 years old. (Go back and listen immediately!) In this episode, Drs Finney and Hall continue their lively conversation with long-time friend and fellow researcher, Dr. Georgia Anderson. Together, they dive into the fascinating...

Special Guest – Dr. Georgia Anderson Dr. Anderson has been Dr. Finney’s friend since they were 9 years old. But as awesome as that is, that isn’t the only reason why she is on the podcast this week. She is now an Assistant Professor, but took a rather circuitous route to her education and training. We think her journey highlights that there is no one true way to approach your education and trainin...

If you listened to this episode within the first few hours of release - I apologise I totally uploaded the wrong, un-edited audio! This podcasting stuff isn't for the faint-hearted! In this episode, we start off following up on critical issue of scientific integrity from the last episode. The discussion begins with a recap of their previous episode on fraud in research results, which serendipitous...

This episode of Sciencetits uses the case of Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon who promised groundbreaking advances in regenerative medicine but ultimately left a trail of tragedy to kick off a conversation about the pressure to produce results in scientific research. This story reveals that there can be deep issues in scientific research where results are prioritised over integrity. We also look at th...

In this episode Frances takes charge (honestly - I can't believe it took her this long 😄) Here we look at methods - what leads us to spot something dodgy? What experiences have we had that prompted us to question the "expert" in front of us on their scientific claims. What gets our science-senses tingling? What causes us to ask so many questions? And the example Frances starts with - Do plants ma...

In this episode we dive into one of the most important science books we have ever read! Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. Hear all our thoughts and why we think this should be required reading for absolutely everyone. Access the podcast at: Acast: https://shows.acast.com/sciencetits Patreon: www.patreon.com/Sciencetitspod   Our email address: Sciencetitspod@outlook.com Follow us on al...

Here it is! Our first episode! Entitled - Abstract And like any good abstract it has the highlights - who we are, what we are doing, why we are doing it and some content. This week Brenda quizzes Frances on the science of dreams. Join us on the socials! Instagram, X(Twitter Forever) and TikTok: @sciencetitspod We also have a free Patreon profile you can join and listen to all episodes: patreon.com...