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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Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat
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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...
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👇
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We crack open the science👇
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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!
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👉 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...
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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 💧
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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 💧
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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 🧪👇
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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?? 🧪
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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 ⏰
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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 ⏰
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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??
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??
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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??
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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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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 👇👇👇
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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
podcasts.apple.com
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!