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...
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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
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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 💧
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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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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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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
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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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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!