Science Vs

Documentary series examining scientific evidence behind popular health claims AI summary

Spotify Studios Visit website › Science · EN · 353 episodes · latest 2026-11-12

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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.

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Is the ‘War on Science’ Over?

2026-11-12 · 35 min

A 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. science, which has been hit by cuts and…
How Music Can Be Medicine, with Dr. Dan Levitin

2026-11-05 · 33 min

A 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 relief. But WHY?! What exactly is music…
Sitting: As Bad As Smoking?!

2026-10-29 · 33 min

Lots 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 really? And can exercise or standing desks…
Testosterone: Do We All Need a Boost?

2026-10-22 · 40 min

We’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 them off with extra if they’re too low. And…
Fiber Maxxing and Poo Maxxing, with Dr. Trisha Pasricha

2026-10-15 · 59 min

Have 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. But even though we’re secretly guzzling…
Collagen Peptides: Should You Take Them?

2026-10-08 · 35 min

Collagen 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 that white powder of collagen peptides…
Why We Never Forget Our Teen Years, with Dr. Lisa Damour

2026-10-01 · 59 min

Our 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 that could get us killed sounds like the…
Stress: The Science of Chilling Out

2026-09-24 · 40 min

Stress! 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 stimulators, deep breaths, or a hot sauna! If…
Could AI Really Kill Us All?

2026-09-17 · 45 min

Could artificial intelligence really wipe out humanity? Claims that AI poses an existential threat are going gangbusters. AI agents from OpenAI recently hacked into another company, Hugging Face, which has people…
Where Have The Insects Gone?? With Dr. Jessica Ware

2026-09-10 · 46 min

Bugs 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 reasons to care about this — for…

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Oldest episode in feed: 06/2016 · over 10 years
Typical length: 34 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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