We've got a special ep today! It's from the show Proxy, and it starts with something near and dear to us: fact-checking. Brian can't stop fact-checking his mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer's. So @yoweishaw.bsky.social hunts down a scientist to try to help ... 👇👇👇🧪 open.spotify.com/episode/3aL4...

Liz McLindon is on the latest episode of @sciencevs.bsky.social listen here: go.unimelb.edu.au/3gr2 & if you are in Melbourne, Liz is part of a new trial testing different ways to support healing after forced or unwanted sexual experiences. For more information visit: go.unimelb.edu.au/qgr2

From @sciencevs.bsky.social: “So, we can't use [teargas] on enemies in wartime but cool to use it against our own people in peace time? Yeah yep, that’s the system that we have.” open.spotify.com/episode/0tbM...

You're gonna be able to compost your body at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York City 👀 We dug into the science of this a few years ago, and it is FASCINATING Find our ep here — it's a fan favorite 👇🧪 gothamist.com/news/compost... open.spotify.com/episode/6reX...

New ep out today on RELATIONSHIPS. There's a ton of online claims about them, from lists of surefire red flags to the idea that if you don't fight well, your relationship is doomed. So — what's legit, according to science?? 🧪 open.spotify.com/episode/3Unf...

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.

"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

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'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 [email protected].

Forget what you *think* makes you happy. The world's longest-running study on happiness has the science-approved answer 🧪 open.spotify.com/episode/2aTq...

I discussed this on the @sciencevs.bsky.social podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...

Preventing more diseases is a success, not a failure. 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 👇 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?" 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? 🧪 open.spotify.com/episode/1hjh...

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...

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...

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👇

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 🧪👇

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...

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-...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

🚨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...

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...

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...

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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...

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 👇 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 👇👇👇 open.spotify.com/episode/76vS...

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...

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 👍

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

Thanks for sharing! The research is genuinely confusing — here's what we found

this is a very good look at the Tylenol and autism question, spoiler alert RFK is wrong

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...

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...

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...

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 💁‍♀️🤓