
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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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
Tons of us are inked — one in three American adults has a tattoo — but lately, we’ve been hearing that tattoos are actually bad for us. We’re told that they mess with our immune system and could even lead to cancer. Can that be true?! Plus, are there... more
We keep hearing that we need to be BORED more, with people online swearing that boredom can work magic — restoring your mind, and even supercharging your creativity. So, is boredom secretly good for us? We talk to cognitive neuroscientist Prof. James... more
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Geez the producer seems to have a clear positive bias on vaping. Apparently I’m a “goody two shoes” for not smoking or vaping. Usually like this pod but this on is no good
Fun topics discussed in a scientific light
I usually really like this show, it covers interesting topics in an easy to digest format. Unfortunately this last episode with Ekedi Fausther-Keeys filling in was not an enjoyable listening experience. The upward inflection in her voice made every sentence seem like a question and made it sound like she had no confidence in anything she was saying. Team that with holding on to the final syllable of many words and the episode just draaaggged. This might just be me being a grumpy old curmudgeon a... more
Science, in the end is not about what you think. It’s all about how you think. This incredible team knows how to break down the issue into questions that can be answered. I love the balance view and appreciate how they are able to acknowledge when they don’t know for sure and can’t draw a conclusion.
And it’s entertaining !
Somehow strikes that balance of super informative, super entertaining and super funny. Plus the hosts are 10 out of 10.
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This engaging program takes a critical approach to various social and scientific topics, distilling complex issues into digestible formats for listeners. Audiences can expect a mix of in-depth explorations on subjects such as health, relationships, technology, and cultural phenomena, all rooted in scientific research. Episodes frequently feature expert insights, statistical examination, and personal narratives that provide a well-rounded perspective on trends and controversies, encouraging listeners to question widely-held beliefs and access reliable information.
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Science Vs launched 11 years ago and published 331 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. Michelle Harkins
2. Ann Sheehy
3. Christel Nielsen
4. Viren Swami
5. James Danckert
6. Guihyun Park
7. Bernard Stewart
8. Leon Shahab
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