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Science Vs

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Mental Health
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Psychology
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Weight Loss
ADHD
Autism
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Cannabis
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Menopause
Depression
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Cancer
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Fluoride
Obesity
Vaccines

There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.

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Peptides are huge right now. Influencers are telling us they can work wonders for all sorts of stuff. Struggling with an annoying injury that won't heal?? Belly fat that's pissing you off? Low energy? Gut issues?? There’s a peptide out there for you.... more

The Trump administration is rolling back restrictions on air pollution in the U.S., and some experts say this could affect the health of millions of people. And what makes air pollution especially dangerous is that we often can’t see it at all.

So t... more

Ibogaine. Fans say this psychedelic is a game changer for treating a bunch of mental health conditions — that even a single trip to your friendly ibogaine clinic could cure you of lifelong struggles with addiction. And recently President Trump signed... more

A weird virus has popped up on a cruise ship, and it’s making a bunch of us nervous. It’s a type of hantavirus called Andes virus, and scientists think that it’s infected almost a dozen people so far — three of them have died. And now people are gett... more

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
Mother advocating for clean air after Ella's death
Clean Air advocacy (Ella's mother)
Episode: How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?
Rettz Chapman
Recovery story from Arkansas, addiction survivor
Independent interviewee
Episode: Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic?
Alan Davis
Associate Professor at Ohio State University, psychedelics researcher
Ohio State University
Episode: Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic?
Michelle Harkins
Pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Episode: Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
Ann Sheehy
Virologist and immunologist at the College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross
Episode: Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
Christel Nielsen
Epidemiologist focusing on environmental toxins
Lund University, Sweden
Episode: Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
Viren Swami
Professor of social psychology
Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Episode: Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
James Danckert
Cognitive neuroscientist
University of Waterloo
Episode: Boredom: Is It Good For You?
Guihyun Park
Organizational psychologist
Korea University
Episode: Boredom: Is It Good For You?

Hosts

Wendy Zukerman
Host with a focus on science communication and episode moderation.
Rose Rimler
Senior Producer and host contributor, involved in research curation and storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 38.3k ratings
  • Advertising AI? No, thank you!

    A podcast dedicated to science communication that betters the human condition should not take advertising dollars from AI—the thing that objectively makes the human condition worse.

    And, no, Wendy, you don’t get to preface your show with a “we hear you” non-apology and then advertise Amazon AI in THE VERY SAME EPISODE! Science Vs has lost all credibility with me. Unfollow.

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    Compassion Curiosity Integrity
    United States7 days ago
  • Love it

    It’s rare to find nuance in podcasts, this podcast takes a non biased approach & nit picks the science of hyped fads & possible misconceptions in popular media to day. Please do one on Collage & adaptogens

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kateintheemeraldcity
    United States7 days ago
  • Unprincipled AI support

    Lost me when you started accepting advertising revenue from AI companies and running episodes talking about how you use AI to figure out trivial things like which wine to buy. Aside from the obvious ethical issues, if you’re using AI to research your show topics, the likelihood of hallucinated or misrepresented sources should alarm everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gcjiufho
    United States11 days ago
  • Listened for years

    Best podcast, went into great detail before answering the questions! Tried the lucid dreaming method and it worked!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Urmeen
    United States14 days ago
  • The Ibogaine Episode is Irresponsible

    I have enjoyed this podcast over the years but I have been extremely disappointed by several recent episodes. The episode on ibogaine is completely irresponsible and not well researched at all. There is zero mention of any of the standard-of-care FDA approved treatments for opioid use disorder that have long track records of safety and effectiveness, including a mortality benefit. This episode essentially promotes a high-risk, expensive and experimental treatment that does not have any data up t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Doctorhannah
    United States18 days ago

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Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
Q: What makes hantavirus dangerous and how does it progress in a patient?
Hantavirus damages the endothelial lining of blood vessels, leading to capillary leakage, fluid buildup in the lungs, and often a rapid decline once symptoms escalate; the immune response can also cause a cytokine storm, compounding organ injury.
Vaping: Does It Really Cause Cancer?
Q: How does vaping compare to smoking in terms of cancer risk?
Most experts think vaping is safer than smoking, especially for cardiovascular health, but when it comes to cancer, the evidence is not definitive and depends on many variables including duration and exposure; further data are needed.
How To Stop Scrolling
Q: What intervention proved most effective across studies?
The grayscale strategy stood out as the most promising long-term approach, with participants cutting time spent on their phones by substantial amounts and reporting less urge to scroll once accustomed to grayscale.
How To Stop Scrolling
Q: What was the outcome of the strong lockout intervention?
Strong lockout reduced daily phone use by about 75 minutes but increased frustration and stress, especially as the lockout time neared, suggesting it's effective but harsh and not well liked.
How To Stop Scrolling
Q: Why is scrolling more harmful than other phone activities according to the studies discussed?
Studies show people regret scrolling more than other activities like communicating or seeking information, and report greater meaninglessness after long scrolling sessions, which helps explain why it feels worse after doom scrolling.

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This program consistently tackles controversial topics with a rigorous science-backed approach, steering through health myths, technology trends, environmental issues, and lifestyle fads. Recent episodes highlight nuanced debates—ranging from disease transmission and cancer risks to the science of boredom, vaping, and the ethics of social media design—while featuring input from clinicians, epidemiologists, space scientists, and behavioral researchers. The show stands out for its clear explanations, critical scrutiny of studies, and willingness to present uncertainty where evidence is evolving, making it a strong resource for listeners who want evidence-based analysis without oversimplified conclusions.

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Science Vs launched 11 years ago and published 333 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Science Vs include:

1. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
2. Rettz Chapman
3. Alan Davis
4. Michelle Harkins
5. Ann Sheehy
6. Christel Nielsen
7. Viren Swami
8. James Danckert

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