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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What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
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New ep on tear gas and immigration raids🧪
We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
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We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...
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We’re launching a new series in collaboration with CIDRAP, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Our goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, where it’s happening, and why it matters, so that if you want to get involved, you can.
The State of U.S. Vaccine Policy
A federal-state split, conflicts of interest, and a wave of bills targeting childhood vaccines
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February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We’re launching a new series in collaboration with CIDRAP, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. Our goal is to help you make sense of what’s happening, where it’s happening, and why it matters, so that if you want to get involved, you can.
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"It does seem like people are generally less healthy and less safe when ICE raids happen" @sciencevs.bsky.social
First half is on the science of what tear gas does to the human body (what we know is not good)
Second half is the impact of ICE raids on communities.
TL;DR our govt is torturing us
First half is on the science of what tear gas does to the human body (what we know is not good)
Second half is the impact of ICE raids on communities.
TL;DR our govt is torturing us
What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
Podcast Episode · Science Vs · 01/29/2026 · 41m
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February 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"It does seem like people are generally less healthy and less safe when ICE raids happen" @sciencevs.bsky.social
First half is on the science of what tear gas does to the human body (what we know is not good)
Second half is the impact of ICE raids on communities.
TL;DR our govt is torturing us
First half is on the science of what tear gas does to the human body (what we know is not good)
Second half is the impact of ICE raids on communities.
TL;DR our govt is torturing us
In our latest episode, we got to chat with @wdlopez.bsky.social about all the science showing what ICE raids do to our mental and physical health. Check out his excellent new book for more on this - Raiding the Heartland. www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...
Raiding the Heartland
An American Story of Deportation and Resistance
www.press.jhu.edu
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
In our latest episode, we got to chat with @wdlopez.bsky.social about all the science showing what ICE raids do to our mental and physical health. Check out his excellent new book for more on this - Raiding the Heartland. www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/...
New ep on tear gas and immigration raids🧪
We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...
We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...
What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
open.spotify.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
New ep on tear gas and immigration raids🧪
We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...
We look at the health impacts of tear gas — including some possible long-term effects that caught us by surprise.
We also look at immigration raids: What do they do to the mental and physical health of communities?
open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...
We're working on an episode about safety during protests, both digital (e.g., your phone and tracking) as well as physical (with a focus on tear gas).
We're looking for folks in Minneapolis who are up for talking to us about what they're experiencing. DM or email ScienceVsTeam@gmail.com.
We're looking for folks in Minneapolis who are up for talking to us about what they're experiencing. DM or email ScienceVsTeam@gmail.com.
January 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
We're working on an episode about safety during protests, both digital (e.g., your phone and tracking) as well as physical (with a focus on tear gas).
We're looking for folks in Minneapolis who are up for talking to us about what they're experiencing. DM or email ScienceVsTeam@gmail.com.
We're looking for folks in Minneapolis who are up for talking to us about what they're experiencing. DM or email ScienceVsTeam@gmail.com.
Forget what you *think* makes you happy. The world's longest-running study on happiness has the science-approved answer 🧪
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The Secret to Happiness?
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January 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Forget what you *think* makes you happy. The world's longest-running study on happiness has the science-approved answer 🧪
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I discussed this on the @sciencevs.bsky.social podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...
Vaccines: Does Europe Do Them Better?
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January 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I discussed this on the @sciencevs.bsky.social podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...
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Preventing more diseases is a success, not a failure.
This shouldn’t be controversial.
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#Vaccines ##PreventDisease
This shouldn’t be controversial.
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#Vaccines ##PreventDisease
January 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Preventing more diseases is a success, not a failure.
This shouldn’t be controversial.
open.substack.com/pub/communit...
#Vaccines ##PreventDisease
This shouldn’t be controversial.
open.substack.com/pub/communit...
#Vaccines ##PreventDisease
A big review just looked at autism and acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) use in pregnancy: "paracetamol exposure during pregnancy was not associated with the risk of autism spectrum disorder." 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Check out our 2025 ep on this 👇
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www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Check out our 2025 ep on this 👇
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Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
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January 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A big review just looked at autism and acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) use in pregnancy: "paracetamol exposure during pregnancy was not associated with the risk of autism spectrum disorder." 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Check out our 2025 ep on this 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Check out our 2025 ep on this 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0afn...
The idea that our bodies are chock full of microplastics has been freaking folks out for a while, but scientists aren't so sure it's right 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Check out our ep on this, from May: "Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?"
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Check out our ep on this, from May: "Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?"
open.spotify.com/episode/2ZwZ...
‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body
Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The idea that our bodies are chock full of microplastics has been freaking folks out for a while, but scientists aren't so sure it's right 🧪
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Check out our ep on this, from May: "Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?"
open.spotify.com/episode/2ZwZ...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Check out our ep on this, from May: "Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?"
open.spotify.com/episode/2ZwZ...
The CDC under RFK Jr. has popped out new recommendations for vaccines for kids, modeling them after the schedule in ... Denmark. And people love to point out how good the healthcare system is in Scandinavia. So — could that make sense?? And what could happen next? 🧪
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open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...
Vaccines: Does Europe Do Them Better?
open.spotify.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The CDC under RFK Jr. has popped out new recommendations for vaccines for kids, modeling them after the schedule in ... Denmark. And people love to point out how good the healthcare system is in Scandinavia. So — could that make sense?? And what could happen next? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...
open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...
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TL;DR - #AI is a great tool to save time on monotonous tasks. However, if you use it as a shortcut for tasks intended to build skills, yes it will make you dumber.
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@sciencevs.bsky.social
TL;DR - #AI is a great tool to save time on monotonous tasks. However, if you use it as a shortcut for tasks intended to build skills, yes it will make you dumber.
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Is AI Making Us Stupid?
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December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LISTEN!
@sciencevs.bsky.social
TL;DR - #AI is a great tool to save time on monotonous tasks. However, if you use it as a shortcut for tasks intended to build skills, yes it will make you dumber.
open.spotify.com/episode/3rID...
@sciencevs.bsky.social
TL;DR - #AI is a great tool to save time on monotonous tasks. However, if you use it as a shortcut for tasks intended to build skills, yes it will make you dumber.
open.spotify.com/episode/3rID...
Today, we're tackling a big question: Will AI make us stupid?
There are claims that LLMs like ChatGPT will torpedo our critical-thinking skills — and there's a ton of hand-wringing over the effect they could have on students. So ... what does the research say?? 👇🧪
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There are claims that LLMs like ChatGPT will torpedo our critical-thinking skills — and there's a ton of hand-wringing over the effect they could have on students. So ... what does the research say?? 👇🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3rID...
Is AI Making Us Stupid?
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December 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today, we're tackling a big question: Will AI make us stupid?
There are claims that LLMs like ChatGPT will torpedo our critical-thinking skills — and there's a ton of hand-wringing over the effect they could have on students. So ... what does the research say?? 👇🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3rID...
There are claims that LLMs like ChatGPT will torpedo our critical-thinking skills — and there's a ton of hand-wringing over the effect they could have on students. So ... what does the research say?? 👇🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/3rID...
New episode today! ✨ Manifesting✨
Some say that by focusing on what you want, you'll make it happen. But the science says different. Listen now👇
Some say that by focusing on what you want, you'll make it happen. But the science says different. Listen now👇
Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts?
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December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New episode today! ✨ Manifesting✨
Some say that by focusing on what you want, you'll make it happen. But the science says different. Listen now👇
Some say that by focusing on what you want, you'll make it happen. But the science says different. Listen now👇
Thanks for making us No. 69 on the U.S. podcast charts on Spotify!
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thanks for making us No. 69 on the U.S. podcast charts on Spotify!
It can be tough to have conversations with people who have been sucked in by misinformation. The folks at @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social have put together some tips 🧪👇
This post continues our Conversation Guide series, helping you navigate tough questions with empathy and evidence. 💬✨
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
Save this to come back to before chatting with your family over Thanksgiving. We are in this together, keeping kids protected and parents empowered. 💪
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It can be tough to have conversations with people who have been sucked in by misinformation. The folks at @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social have put together some tips 🧪👇
Today: chiropractors! 🧪 Some folks swear by the chiro for easing their aches and pains. But there are also bigger claims — like people saying even kids or babies should go, for stuff like asthma, colic ... even breastfeeding issues?!
We crack open the science👇
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We crack open the science👇
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Chiropractors: Are They Legit?
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December 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today: chiropractors! 🧪 Some folks swear by the chiro for easing their aches and pains. But there are also bigger claims — like people saying even kids or babies should go, for stuff like asthma, colic ... even breastfeeding issues?!
We crack open the science👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0xy7...
We crack open the science👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0xy7...
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If you haven't listened to @sciencevs.bsky.social, this 10 year anniversary is a great start! Orgasms (so, not safe for kids), vaccine safety, shark musicals, and so many puns. Bonus, and the reason this is one of my favorite science podcasts, citations galore!
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Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs! - Science Vs | iHeart
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 iv...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you haven't listened to @sciencevs.bsky.social, this 10 year anniversary is a great start! Orgasms (so, not safe for kids), vaccine safety, shark musicals, and so many puns. Bonus, and the reason this is one of my favorite science podcasts, citations galore!
www.iheart.com/podcast/309-...
www.iheart.com/podcast/309-...
New ep out now! 🧪 Celebrating TEN YEARS of Science Vs with:
👉 orgasm science
👉 how we know vaccines don't cause autism
👉 delightful listener emails
👉 the first episode EVER
👉 one of our all-time favorite SV moments
Enjoy, and thanks for being here with us!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bHa...
👉 orgasm science
👉 how we know vaccines don't cause autism
👉 delightful listener emails
👉 the first episode EVER
👉 one of our all-time favorite SV moments
Enjoy, and thanks for being here with us!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bHa...
Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
New ep out now! 🧪 Celebrating TEN YEARS of Science Vs with:
👉 orgasm science
👉 how we know vaccines don't cause autism
👉 delightful listener emails
👉 the first episode EVER
👉 one of our all-time favorite SV moments
Enjoy, and thanks for being here with us!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bHa...
👉 orgasm science
👉 how we know vaccines don't cause autism
👉 delightful listener emails
👉 the first episode EVER
👉 one of our all-time favorite SV moments
Enjoy, and thanks for being here with us!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bHa...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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New Episode! 🚨 Why should you NEVER bake with cold eggs, put meatballs on spaghetti, or cut into a butternut squash with a small knife?? Chef Samin Nosrat tells Wendy in our latest ep. 🍝 open.spotify.com/episode/4vMy...
Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat
Spotify video
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November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New Episode! 🚨 Why should you NEVER bake with cold eggs, put meatballs on spaghetti, or cut into a butternut squash with a small knife?? Chef Samin Nosrat tells Wendy in our latest ep. 🍝 open.spotify.com/episode/4vMy...
In this week's ep about AI and energy use, we note that AI guzzles energy in large part because it requires a particular type of chip: the GPU.
The Mythbusters guys did a helpful demo of GPU vs. CPU chips. Check it out here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW6...
The Mythbusters guys did a helpful demo of GPU vs. CPU chips. Check it out here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW6...
Adam and Jamie Paint the Mona Lisa in 80 Milliseconds! (HD)
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November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In this week's ep about AI and energy use, we note that AI guzzles energy in large part because it requires a particular type of chip: the GPU.
The Mythbusters guys did a helpful demo of GPU vs. CPU chips. Check it out here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW6...
The Mythbusters guys did a helpful demo of GPU vs. CPU chips. Check it out here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmW6...
NEW EP ALERT! 🧪
Will AI suck up all our electricity and water??
We dig in with @caseycrownhart.bsky.social @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social, who did an amazing project at @technologyreview.com on energy
And @renshaolei.bsky.social, whose water paper became a meme 💧
open.spotify.com/episode/3yNg...
Will AI suck up all our electricity and water??
We dig in with @caseycrownhart.bsky.social @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social, who did an amazing project at @technologyreview.com on energy
And @renshaolei.bsky.social, whose water paper became a meme 💧
open.spotify.com/episode/3yNg...
AI: Is It Ruining the Environment?
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November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NEW EP ALERT! 🧪
Will AI suck up all our electricity and water??
We dig in with @caseycrownhart.bsky.social @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social, who did an amazing project at @technologyreview.com on energy
And @renshaolei.bsky.social, whose water paper became a meme 💧
open.spotify.com/episode/3yNg...
Will AI suck up all our electricity and water??
We dig in with @caseycrownhart.bsky.social @jamesmodonnell.bsky.social, who did an amazing project at @technologyreview.com on energy
And @renshaolei.bsky.social, whose water paper became a meme 💧
open.spotify.com/episode/3yNg...
Big menopause news! The FDA says it will get rid of "black box" warnings for hormone-replacement therapy for menopause.
So — is this good science?? Well, the risks of hormones have definitely been overstated, but there is a bit of nuance here.
Listen for more 🧪👇
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So — is this good science?? Well, the risks of hormones have definitely been overstated, but there is a bit of nuance here.
Listen for more 🧪👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0yuH...
Menopause: The Myths and the Madness
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November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Big menopause news! The FDA says it will get rid of "black box" warnings for hormone-replacement therapy for menopause.
So — is this good science?? Well, the risks of hormones have definitely been overstated, but there is a bit of nuance here.
Listen for more 🧪👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0yuH...
So — is this good science?? Well, the risks of hormones have definitely been overstated, but there is a bit of nuance here.
Listen for more 🧪👇
open.spotify.com/episode/0yuH...
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?? 🧪
open.spotify.com/episode/4vmJ...
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...