Science Vs
Spotify StudiosThere 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 | 311 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationScience | |||
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Tons of people visit the chiropractor, saying it helps soothe pain in their neck or back. But we’re now hearing claims that chiro can do a whole lot more. Like, some say it can help kids with stuff like asthma, colic, even breastfeeding problems. So ... more
Today, we’re celebrating 10 years of Science Vs with … science! We’ll tell you all about the so-called orgasm gap, the incorrect idea that vaccines are linked to autism, and the incorrect idea that ivermectin helps with Covid-19. We’ll also cover the... more
Every day we’re all doing a little bit of chemistry: when we bake potatoes, add a little salt to our pasta, or even bake a box cake. And award-winning chef Samin Nosrat just loves to nerd out over all this. She's the author of the best-selling book “... more
The internet is abuzz with accusations that artificial intelligence is using up tons of energy and water. People are even protesting the building of new AI data centers, saying they’ll put a huge strain on local resources. But some AI defenders say t... more
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- AMAZING
It’s a fascinating and interesting. The presenter is amazing and untangles confusing topics. It makes controversial issues/topics balanced. Great sense of humor!!! You should be proud:-)
Apple Podcasts5Wonkihairline123
United Kingdoma month ago - Sanity and solid information
Informative, educational, empowering and fun!
Apple Podcasts5Jarchymah
United Statesa month ago - Not science
A lot of these shows are really disappointing. Not a lot of science and a lot more jumping to conclusions, presumably based on the podcasters’ opinions and biases. For example, the recent one on fertility rates decreasing. They framed the fact that birth rates are decreasing as a real problem, even though globally our population is still on the rise. Then went on to talk about ways we can convince people to have more babies. That’s not science. And they only glossed over environmental concerns a... more
Apple Podcasts2MadMaddy0425United Statesa month ago - Getting worse
This show has become borderline intolerable. For a while, I thought I was listening to interesting fact-based science, but now it sounds more like subtly snarky gossip girls gaslighting listeners with their own cherry-picked biases. They literally referred to one opposing mainstream opinion and its supporters as “really, really stupid”. That’s not science.
Apple Podcasts1Yung BizzahnissUnited States2 months ago - Like
I don’t. Pretty much every other word spoken by the hosts is “like.”
Apple Podcasts1VAgrrlUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #75 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #169 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #51 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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Exploring a wide range of topics often surrounded by misinformation, this show seeks to clarify what is based on scientific evidence versus popular opinion. The program covers everything from health-related fads like the carnivore diet and ADHD to pressing public health issues such as the resurgence of measles and the effects of fluoride in drinking water. Highlighting expert interviews, personal anecdotes, and contemporary myths, the content is informative yet engaging, aiming to cut through the hype and deliver well-researched conclusions. It uniquely combines humor, personal stories, and detailed scientific analysis, making complex topics accessible and relatable for the audience.
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Recent guests on Science Vs include:
1. Samin Nosrat
2. Shaolei Ren
3. Dr. Cate Shanahan
4. Professor Jason Wu
5. Laura Prugh
6. Jamie Zeitzer
7. Suren Jayemanne
8. Justin Dubin
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