Science Vs
by Spotify Studios
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Is the ‘War on Science’ Over?
Is the ‘War on Science’ Over?
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 353 episodes
- Is the ‘War on Science’ Over? · 35 minA whole bunch of scientists and doctors won in the U.S. midterm elections, which has got some nerds really excited. They’re wondering: Could this turn things around for U.S…
- How Music Can Be Medicine, with Dr. Dan Levitin · 33 minA lot of us reach for music when we’re struggling. Whether we’re going through a breakup or just a rough day, our favorite jams seem to have an almost magical ability to give us…
- Sitting: As Bad As Smoking?! · 33 minLots of us spend HOURS a day sitting on our bums. And we’re often told that this is terrible for us — even that it could be as bad for our health as smoking. But how bad is it…
- Testosterone: Do We All Need a Boost? · 40 minWe’re hearing a ton about the marvels of testosterone from influencers, celebrities, and even government officials. They say we should be thinking about our T levels, topping…
- Fiber Maxxing and Poo Maxxing, with Dr. Trisha Pasricha · 59 minHave you been puzzled by your poos or felt down about your dumps?? You’re not alone! So many of us are struggling with gut issues, which is why fiber is having a major moment…
- Collagen Peptides: Should You Take Them? · 35 minCollagen peptides!! Can they make you look younger and be healthier? It feels like everyone wants to be bursting with collagen, and apparently the way to do it is by scooping up…
- Why We Never Forget Our Teen Years, with Dr. Lisa Damour · 59 minOur brains go completely WILD when we go through our teenage years. It’s a time where it feels like every disagreement with our parents turns into World War III, and every idea…
- Stress: The Science of Chilling Out · 40 minStress! We’re all feeling it. And besides just feeling crappy, we’re also told that stress can wreak havoc on our bodies. The internet has a million solutions: vagus nerve…
- Could AI Really Kill Us All? · 45 minCould artificial intelligence really wipe out humanity? Claims that AI poses an existential threat are going gangbusters. AI agents from OpenAI recently hacked into another…
- Where Have The Insects Gone?? With Dr. Jessica Ware · 46 minBugs are disappearing at alarming rates, scientists are telling us. Bees, butterflies, beetles: all of them have been dropping like flies. And scientists say there are a bunch of…
- Protein-Maxxing: Is It Actually Bad For Us? · 31 minProtein is everywhere — tons of us are trying to cram more of it into our diets, and it's showing up in our lattes, our snack bars, even our popcorn. But just as we’re getting on…
- Sunscreen: Could It Be Toxic?? · 51 minSunscreen is supposed to protect us from dangerous stuff like cancer, but all over social media, people are saying that we’ve been getting it all wrong. We’re being told that our…
- Hank Green: What No One Tells You About the Algorithm · 53 minHank Green is one of the most beloved science creators on the interwebs. He’s been making videos for almost 20 years, spanning LOTS of eras of the Internet, from YouTube prank…
- We Solve the 49ers Viral Conspiracy Theory · 1 h 1 minIs an electrical substation contributing to injuries on the San Francisco 49ers?? A bunch of people on the internet seem to think so, claiming that electromagnetic field waves…
- Weight Loss: Why Won't It Stick? · 40 minIf you have ever tried to lose weight only to find the weight crept back on, you’re not alone. In fact, for tons of people, this happens over and over again. This is called…
- Free Will: Does It Exist? · 32 minWill you hit play on this episode?? It feels like that decision is totally within your control — but what if it’s not? What if free will is just an illusion? Lots of people are…
- Narcissists: Are We Surrounded? · 45 minThe internet tells us that narcissists are everywhere — and that the problem is only getting worse. It’s like narcissism is oozing out of our celebrities, politicians, partners…
- Raw Milk: Secret Superfood?? · 41 minRaw milk is having a major moment, with fans claiming it’s a gut-healing superfood that can prevent everything from asthma to allergies. But others are like HOLD ON — we…
- Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much? · 42 minToday we’re revisiting caffeine. It’s a drug that tons of us take every day. So, is that a bad thing?? What is it really doing to our bodies and our brains? Plus — if we get it…
- The Woman Who Felt No Fear · 43 minA group of scientists meet a very unusual woman. A key part of her brain isn’t working: the amygdala. This is the part of the brain that we think is responsible for feeling fear…
- Peptides: The Ultimate Body Hack? · 38 minPeptides 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…
- How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe? · 41 minThe 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…
- Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic? · 49 minIbogaine. 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…
- Hantavirus: How Scary Is It?? · 32 minA 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…
- Tattoos: Are They Toxic? · 30 minTons 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…
- Boredom: Is It Good For You? · 33 minWe 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…
- Vaping: Does It Really Cause Cancer? · 43 minHeadlines have been screaming about a new study suggesting that vaping could cause cancer — and that vaping could be just as dangerous as cigarettes. And if this were true, it…
- Running: Will It Wreck Your Body? · 31 minLots of us love — or love to hate — running. And we do it because it’s supposed to be healthy, right?! But then we hear tons of stories about runners getting hurt — sometimes so…
- Artemis: Why Are We Really Going Back to the Moon? · 35 minThe moon race is back! NASA’s Artemis II mission just sent four astronauts around the moon. And other countries — and billionaires — are lining up to take a crack at returning to…
- How To Stop Scrolling · 37 minThe apps on our phones do an amazing job of sucking us in. In fact, a big court case just found that some of these companies should be held responsible for basically designing…
- The Great Mysteries of Sex with Mary Roach · 54 minToday, best-selling author and nerd Mary Roach joins us to talk all about sex. We’ll uncover the secrets of the female orgasm (does “upsuck” exist?), detail the bizarre methods…
- Colon Cancer: Should Young People Worry? · 41 minColorectal 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…
- Sad Nipple Syndrome: A Booby Baffler · 27 minPeople 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…
- How Do You Get Pregnant With No Vagina? · 26 minUPDATE [June 30, 2026]: If we had our time again we would have produced this episode differently. We got carried away with the wildness of the story, from a scientific…
- Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law · 54 minWe’ve all been there. Feeling stuck with a problem because no one in our life can relate. Or because the one person we need to talk to … won’t. Or can’t. Enter Yowei Shaw and the…
- Is Your Relationship … OK? · 47 minForget the questionable relationship advice from internet influencers. Today, we’re diving into the science of lasting love, fighting, and "red flags” to find out what really…
- What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People? · 41 minFederal agents have descended on Minneapolis in the U.S., and things have gotten chaotic — and deadly. The Trump administration says the agents are there to enforce immigration…
- The Secret to Happiness? · 36 minThere's claims out there that all kinds of things can make us happy in life, from making money to having kids to buying your dream home. But what actually works?? What does it…
- Vaccines: Does Europe Do Them Better? · 34 minThe U.S. just made a big change to its vaccine recommendations, cutting back on the number of shots it will routinely recommend for kids. The government says it wants to "better…
- Is AI Making Us Stupid? · 38 minAI tools like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, with tons of people saying they use them regularly. This is especially true for students, many of whom say they use AI to get…
- Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts? · 30 minInfluencers are out in full force, telling us how we can “manifest” anything we want using only the power of our thoughts. Want that dream car, dream boyfriend, or dream house?…
- Chiropractors: Are They Legit? · 37 minTons 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…
- Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs! · 42 minToday, 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…
- Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat · 56 minEvery 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…
- AI: Is It Ruining the Environment? · 38 minThe 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…
- Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter? · 44 minWe’ve been told that foods like butter and bacon are bad for us — because they're packed with saturated fats. And top dogs in nutrition say that a better option is vegetable oil…
- Daylight Saving Time: Should We End It? · 34 minDaylight saving time is ending, and the darkness is coming for us all. And many of us dread this time of year; we think that switching up our clocks sucks. But beyond that, we…
- Semen Retention: Should You Stop Ejaculating? · 43 minWith “No Nut November” right around the corner, it's time to ask: What are the benefits of saving your seed and not ejaculating? People say that it'll boost your testosterone…
- Birth Rates: Are We Running Out of Babies?? · 43 minBirth rates are falling all over the world, and some people are freaking out, saying this could tank our society — and even spell the end of humans. In the U.S., so-called…
- Sugar: How Bad Is It Really? · 37 minSugar is getting tons of hate these days, from TikTok influencers telling us to cut added sugar out of our diets to RFK Jr. declaring that sugar is “poison.” But is sugar really…
