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Science Vs

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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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Latest Episodes

Colorectal cancer has long been thought of as a disease of older folks. But that's changing — fast. Rates in older people are actually going down, and more and more people under 50 are getting this disease. And a surprising number of them are dying f... more

People are reporting a very strange phenomenon: They say that when their nipples get touched, they feel this weird sinking feeling. People describe it like being homesick, or hung over. Some feel anguish and despair, others call it dread. The conditi... more

It's 1988 in Lesotho, and doctors at a hospital see something they thought was impossible. A 15-year-old girl shows up pregnant and in labor, but she's missing something pretty crucial to her delivery: a vagina. So — how did this happen?? We go on a ... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Komisurak
Distinguished professor of psychology who conducted the MRI nipple study
Rutgers University, New Jersey
Episode: Sad Nipple Syndrome: A Booby Baffler
Alia Macrina Heise
Breastfeeding lactation specialist
Independent researcher/clinician
Episode: Sad Nipple Syndrome: A Booby Baffler
Neel Shah
Ob-Gyn, Chief Medical Officer at Maven Clinic
Maven Clinic
Episode: How Do You Get Pregnant With No Vagina?
Joel Werner
Science Journalist, friend of the show
Independent/Science journalism
Episode: How Do You Get Pregnant With No Vagina?
Brian Reed
Podcaster known for S-Town and Question Everything, dealing with caregiving issues for his mother-in-law with Alzheimer's.
Question Everything
Episode: Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law
Claudia Drossel
Psychologist who specializes in working with caregivers of people with neurodegenerative diseases.
Eastern Michigan University
Episode: Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law
Ben Karney
Psychology professor at UCLA who studies love and relationships.
UCLA
Episode: Is Your Relationship … OK?
Dr. Megan Haselschwerdt
Researcher at the University of Tennessee studying signs of control in relationships.
University of Tennessee
Episode: Is Your Relationship … OK?
Dr. Elizabeth McLindon
Researcher at the University of Melbourne focusing on abusive relationships.
University of Melbourne
Episode: Is Your Relationship … OK?

Hosts

Rose Rimler
Host of Science Vs
Wendy Zukerman
Host of Science Vs

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 37.8k ratings
  • Emboldened abusers

    Regarding the episode, “Is your relationship…ok?” Abusers manipulate people into thinking they don’t understand what they are doing. I can’t get it out of my head that you and your guest echoed the narrative that they often don’t realize they are hurting their partners. I normally take comfort in facts and reality on this show, but you really missed the mark on this one. Abusers are making a choice to hurt. They don’t deserve the megaphone you just gave. They are hurting their children because t... more

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    Protect Nature
    United States20 days ago
  • This is not a political podcast

    I am an independent, and enjoyed listening to your podcast for many years, until recently. Way too much political opinion by the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pkg Engr
    United States22 days ago
  • Best Science Show since Radiolab

    You guys do a really great job explaining science and how everything works. I’m a fan of your show and I try to be consistent when it comes to listening. You guys are all about fact checking and you never fail to be entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StayFreshBaby
    United States23 days ago
  • LOVE!

    The most interesting mind boggling stories and subjects about the most practical and impractical things. A way to make any subject interesting! MUST LISTEN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vigilentMama
    United States24 days ago
  • Interesting and fun

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Lynda315
    24 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the show for its fact-based approach and commitment to unpacking scientific topics in an entertaining manner.
The podcast is regarded as a valuable resource for navigating misinformation in today's society.
However, there are criticisms regarding potential political bias and the quality of content in recent episodes, with some audiences expressing disappointment in the departure from earlier formats.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#4
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#10
United States/Science
Spotify
#124
Canada/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#14
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#224
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sad Nipple Syndrome: A Booby Baffler
Q: How can just touching a nipple elicit all of these really complicated feelings?
Experts explain that nipple stimulation can engage brain regions similarly involved in genital arousal and that hormones like oxytocin and prolactin interact in complex ways, potentially producing simultaneous arousal and dysphoria; dopamine and other factors may modulate this response, especially in the context of breastfeeding and postpartum physiology.
How Do You Get Pregnant With No Vagina?
Q: What is the most extraordinary part of this case?
The most extraordinary part is that a 15-year-old with no vaginal opening could become pregnant after swallowing sperm during oral sex, with the sperm allegedly surviving gastric acids and navigating through the abdomen to fertilize an egg.
Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law
Q: Can we start there? What do you need help with, Brian?
Brian needs help figuring out how to better, more healthily, and kindly interact with his mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer's and lives with him.
The Secret to Happiness?
Q: What do people tend to say they wish they had done less of?
People wish they had spent less time at work and more time with their loved ones when looking back on their lives.
The Secret to Happiness?
Q: What is the biggest finding of this study in terms of what makes us happy?
The people who stayed healthiest and happiest the longest were the people who were most connected to other people, prioritizing good relationships.

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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 10 years ago and published 321 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. Barry Komisurak
2. Alia Macrina Heise
3. Neel Shah
4. Joel Werner
5. Brian Reed
6. Claudia Drossel
7. Ben Karney
8. Dr. Megan Haselschwerdt

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