Science Vs
@sciencevs.bsky.social
Official account of Science Vs!
We're a science podcast that pits facts against everything else.
Made by Wendy Zukerman, Rose Rimler, Meryl Horn, Michelle Dang, Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Blythe Terrell, Bobby Lord & independent fact checkers
We're a science podcast that pits facts against everything else.
Made by Wendy Zukerman, Rose Rimler, Meryl Horn, Michelle Dang, Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Blythe Terrell, Bobby Lord & independent fact checkers
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Daylight Saving Time: Should We End It?
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🚨New episode alert! The clocks are changing (again), and we’re all over it. Is daylight saving time actually worth it — or is it time to move on? We dig into the science ⏰
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Today we're sharing our episode on SEED OILS. There's a big debate over whether things like canola oil are healthier for us than saturated fats like butter — with folks including RFK Jr. telling us seed oils are dangerous.
What does the science say?? 🧪
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What does the science say?? 🧪
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Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter?
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November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today we're sharing our episode on SEED OILS. There's a big debate over whether things like canola oil are healthier for us than saturated fats like butter — with folks including RFK Jr. telling us seed oils are dangerous.
What does the science say?? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/4vmJ...
What does the science say?? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/4vmJ...
🚨New episode alert! The clocks are changing (again), and we’re all over it. Is daylight saving time actually worth it — or is it time to move on? We dig into the science ⏰
open.spotify.com/episode/1qYR...
open.spotify.com/episode/1qYR...
Daylight Saving Time: Should We End It?
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October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🚨New episode alert! The clocks are changing (again), and we’re all over it. Is daylight saving time actually worth it — or is it time to move on? We dig into the science ⏰
open.spotify.com/episode/1qYR...
open.spotify.com/episode/1qYR...
New episode alert!🧪
We are tackling the idea of SEMEN RETENTION!
Folks say that not ejaculating can lead to all kinds of great things — a bump in testosterone, better mental health, even better hair. What can the science tell us??
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We are tackling the idea of SEMEN RETENTION!
Folks say that not ejaculating can lead to all kinds of great things — a bump in testosterone, better mental health, even better hair. What can the science tell us??
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Semen Retention: Should You Stop Ejaculating?
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October 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
New episode alert!🧪
We are tackling the idea of SEMEN RETENTION!
Folks say that not ejaculating can lead to all kinds of great things — a bump in testosterone, better mental health, even better hair. What can the science tell us??
open.spotify.com/episode/4IOe...
We are tackling the idea of SEMEN RETENTION!
Folks say that not ejaculating can lead to all kinds of great things — a bump in testosterone, better mental health, even better hair. What can the science tell us??
open.spotify.com/episode/4IOe...
NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🧪 We're tackling birth rates!
Pronatalists, influencers and the Elon Musks of the world say that we are NOT having enough kids — and that this could doom humanity.
So, are we really in trouble? And if you want to boost birth rates — can you??
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Pronatalists, influencers and the Elon Musks of the world say that we are NOT having enough kids — and that this could doom humanity.
So, are we really in trouble? And if you want to boost birth rates — can you??
open.spotify.com/episode/6p9d...
Fertility Rates: Are We Running Out of Babies??
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October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🧪 We're tackling birth rates!
Pronatalists, influencers and the Elon Musks of the world say that we are NOT having enough kids — and that this could doom humanity.
So, are we really in trouble? And if you want to boost birth rates — can you??
open.spotify.com/episode/6p9d...
Pronatalists, influencers and the Elon Musks of the world say that we are NOT having enough kids — and that this could doom humanity.
So, are we really in trouble? And if you want to boost birth rates — can you??
open.spotify.com/episode/6p9d...
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Great pod!
NEW EP ALERT🎉🧪
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
Sugar: How Bad Is It Really?
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October 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Great pod!
NEW EP ALERT🎉🧪
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
Sugar: How Bad Is It Really?
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October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
NEW EP ALERT🎉🧪
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
We are tackling SUGAR.
RFK Jr. has said it's "poison" — but we're also told that not all kinds are created equal.
So, what's the science? Does high-fructose corn syrup deserve its bad rap? Should you switch to agave ... honey ... maple syrup??👂👇
open.spotify.com/episode/6AXH...
New ep alert! 🚨 There’s going to be a full moon in a few days 🌕 Should we brace ourselves for a night of mayhem? We looked into the science to find out what really goes down during a full moon, and we found some spooky stuff 👻 open.spotify.com/episode/0tTz...
The Full Moon: Is It Messing With Us?
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October 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New ep alert! 🚨 There’s going to be a full moon in a few days 🌕 Should we brace ourselves for a night of mayhem? We looked into the science to find out what really goes down during a full moon, and we found some spooky stuff 👻 open.spotify.com/episode/0tTz...
This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
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We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
The FDA is reviewing the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone. Science knows a whole lot about its safety (it's very safe). 🧪 More here 👇👇👇
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open.spotify.com/episode/76vS...
The Abortion Pill: How Dangerous Is It Really?
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September 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The FDA is reviewing the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone. Science knows a whole lot about its safety (it's very safe). 🧪 More here 👇👇👇
open.spotify.com/episode/76vS...
open.spotify.com/episode/76vS...
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Loved the last episode of @sciencevs.bsky.social with Ed Yong. "What is happening [to scientific infrastructure] in this country is happening because science is bad for tyrants and always has been. ... You have got to stop the tyranny, not try to make a better case for why science should exist."
How to Smell like a Dog, with Ed Yong
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September 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Loved the last episode of @sciencevs.bsky.social with Ed Yong. "What is happening [to scientific infrastructure] in this country is happening because science is bad for tyrants and always has been. ... You have got to stop the tyranny, not try to make a better case for why science should exist."
Animals sense the world in many ways we can’t imagine — and Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, is on the show to tell us all about it! By the end, you’ll be looking at your dog in a totally different light. open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
How to Smell like a Dog, with Ed Yong
Spotify video
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September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Animals sense the world in many ways we can’t imagine — and Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, is on the show to tell us all about it! By the end, you’ll be looking at your dog in a totally different light. open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
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There’ll be a lot of talk about Tylenol and autism soon. This is well worth a listen. It’s not as simple as just dismissing RFK as a crank, it’s about drilling down and understanding why his cited studies could be misleading. All packaged in an enjoyable format. Better than doomscrolling 👍
New Ep alert 🚨 RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. The science on this is full of plot twists and nerd fights - we dive in. open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
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September 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
There’ll be a lot of talk about Tylenol and autism soon. This is well worth a listen. It’s not as simple as just dismissing RFK as a crank, it’s about drilling down and understanding why his cited studies could be misleading. All packaged in an enjoyable format. Better than doomscrolling 👍
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The amazing team at @sciencevs.bsky.social dropped a #Tylenol podcast a few days ago, giving explanation of why the link has been made and how it's not quite as it seems
A great example of bias and confounding, and how meta-analysis isn't always the pinnacle of evidence
#EpiSky #MedSky
A great example of bias and confounding, and how meta-analysis isn't always the pinnacle of evidence
#EpiSky #MedSky
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
Podcast Episode · Science Vs · 09/18/2025 · 28m
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September 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The amazing team at @sciencevs.bsky.social dropped a #Tylenol podcast a few days ago, giving explanation of why the link has been made and how it's not quite as it seems
A great example of bias and confounding, and how meta-analysis isn't always the pinnacle of evidence
#EpiSky #MedSky
A great example of bias and confounding, and how meta-analysis isn't always the pinnacle of evidence
#EpiSky #MedSky
Thanks for sharing! The research is genuinely confusing — here's what we found
Anyone feeling overwhelmed and confused and oddly partisan about the latest Tylenol discourse should check out this well-researched and accessible episode by @sciencevs.bsky.social - podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
Podcast Episode · Science Vs · 2025-09-18 · 28m
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September 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks for sharing! The research is genuinely confusing — here's what we found
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this is a very good look at the Tylenol and autism question, spoiler alert RFK is wrong
New Ep alert 🚨 RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. The science on this is full of plot twists and nerd fights - we dive in. open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
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September 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
this is a very good look at the Tylenol and autism question, spoiler alert RFK is wrong
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This is a nuanced exploration of AI companions’ impact on mental health. Great job to the team at @sciencevs.bsky.social!
AI Chatbots: Are They Dangerous?
Podcast Episode · Science Vs · 09/11/2025 · 41m
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September 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is a nuanced exploration of AI companions’ impact on mental health. Great job to the team at @sciencevs.bsky.social!
New Ep alert 🚨 RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. The science on this is full of plot twists and nerd fights - we dive in. open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
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September 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New Ep alert 🚨 RFK Jr.’s big report on autism is scheduled to come out this month, and we’re hearing that it might point the finger at Tylenol as a possible cause. The science on this is full of plot twists and nerd fights - we dive in. open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
Lots of discussion about regulating AI chatbots, especially for youths: www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/16/1...
Check out our episode for the science on these — it's early, but there's some interesting stuff. 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
Check out our episode for the science on these — it's early, but there's some interesting stuff. 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
The looming crackdown on AI companionship
The risks posed when kids form bonds with chatbots have turned AI safety from an abstract worry into a political flashpoint. What happens now?
www.technologyreview.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lots of discussion about regulating AI chatbots, especially for youths: www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/16/1...
Check out our episode for the science on these — it's early, but there's some interesting stuff. 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
Check out our episode for the science on these — it's early, but there's some interesting stuff. 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
NEW EPISODE out on AI Chatbots!
We hear about people getting in deep with chatbots — even falling in love. And then there are the troubling stories of people's mental health spiraling after talking to bots.
How worried should we be about all this? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
We hear about people getting in deep with chatbots — even falling in love. And then there are the troubling stories of people's mental health spiraling after talking to bots.
How worried should we be about all this? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
AI Chatbots: Are They Dangerous?
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September 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
NEW EPISODE out on AI Chatbots!
We hear about people getting in deep with chatbots — even falling in love. And then there are the troubling stories of people's mental health spiraling after talking to bots.
How worried should we be about all this? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
We hear about people getting in deep with chatbots — even falling in love. And then there are the troubling stories of people's mental health spiraling after talking to bots.
How worried should we be about all this? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3dJ6...
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I really enjoyed talking to Meryl Horn about memory, & the Science Vs. team put it together w/interviews from Jan Born & Loren Frank and made an episode that's clear, true to the science, and fun!
New episodes of Science Vs start TODAY! First up: Memory. Tons of us feel like our memories are terrible. So we're asking: How worried should we be about this? Plus, we'll give you the science-approved ways to boost your memory ... 🧪
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open.spotify.com/episode/0MeY...
Memory: How to Boost It
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September 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I really enjoyed talking to Meryl Horn about memory, & the Science Vs. team put it together w/interviews from Jan Born & Loren Frank and made an episode that's clear, true to the science, and fun!
Just another day in the life here at Science Vs 💁♀️🤓
September 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Just another day in the life here at Science Vs 💁♀️🤓
New episodes of Science Vs start TODAY! First up: Memory. Tons of us feel like our memories are terrible. So we're asking: How worried should we be about this? Plus, we'll give you the science-approved ways to boost your memory ... 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/0MeY...
open.spotify.com/episode/0MeY...
Memory: How to Boost It
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September 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New episodes of Science Vs start TODAY! First up: Memory. Tons of us feel like our memories are terrible. So we're asking: How worried should we be about this? Plus, we'll give you the science-approved ways to boost your memory ... 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/0MeY...
open.spotify.com/episode/0MeY...
New episodes coming in ONE WEEK! 🤓
We'll cover all kinds of stuff: how to get a better memory, how worried we should be about AI chatbots, whether sugar is poison (is honey better?? maple syrup?), forever chemicals, whether we're in a fertility crisis ... & more!🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/1XAG...
We'll cover all kinds of stuff: how to get a better memory, how worried we should be about AI chatbots, whether sugar is poison (is honey better?? maple syrup?), forever chemicals, whether we're in a fertility crisis ... & more!🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/1XAG...
We Are So Back
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August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
New episodes coming in ONE WEEK! 🤓
We'll cover all kinds of stuff: how to get a better memory, how worried we should be about AI chatbots, whether sugar is poison (is honey better?? maple syrup?), forever chemicals, whether we're in a fertility crisis ... & more!🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/1XAG...
We'll cover all kinds of stuff: how to get a better memory, how worried we should be about AI chatbots, whether sugar is poison (is honey better?? maple syrup?), forever chemicals, whether we're in a fertility crisis ... & more!🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/1XAG...
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This is old but an excellent listen, both to learn about the science on seed oils but also to think about how to evaluate evidence and credibility when sources disagree @sciencevs.bsky.social
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open.spotify.com/episode/66oK...
Seed Oils: Is Your Canola Oil Killing You?
Science Vs · Episode
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August 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This is old but an excellent listen, both to learn about the science on seed oils but also to think about how to evaluate evidence and credibility when sources disagree @sciencevs.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/66oK...
open.spotify.com/episode/66oK...
HELLO! We are busy making new eps of the show (coming in a month!) and in the meantime wanted to share some stuff we love. Like this excellent show The Leap from our pal @flichtman.bsky.social. Check out this ep; biochemist Virginia Man-Yee Lee is a total badass.
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open.spotify.com/episode/1aJH...
The Leap: Garbage In, Garbage Out
Science Friday · Episode
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August 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
HELLO! We are busy making new eps of the show (coming in a month!) and in the meantime wanted to share some stuff we love. Like this excellent show The Leap from our pal @flichtman.bsky.social. Check out this ep; biochemist Virginia Man-Yee Lee is a total badass.
open.spotify.com/episode/1aJH...
open.spotify.com/episode/1aJH...