Science Vs
Episodes
Balding - What Actually Works?
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So... you’re losing your hair. Is there anything that can be done about it? And are the treatments dangerous -- for your or your penis? We talk to g...
The Bee-pocalypse
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is killing the bees? And will we have enough food to eat if the bee-pocalypse becomes worse? We speak to Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology and B...
Vitamins & Supplements - Are They Worth It?
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Americans spend billions of dollars on vitamins and supplements, but are they worth it? We look at the science behind some of the most popular supplem...
Bigfoot
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
All over the world people report sightings of big, hairy, human-like beasts, so could Bigfoot really be out there... somewhere? We ask Dr. Jeff Meldru...
100% Renewable Energy - Can We Do It?
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We need to ditch fossil fuels. Can America go 100% renewable by 2050? Does the technology already exist? We speak to Prof. Mark Delucchi, Prof. Christ...
The Rise of Anti-Vaxxers
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we explored the science behind vaccine safety. This week we try to understand where these fears came from, and why they persist. We speak to...
Vaccines - Are They Safe?
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Autism, seizures, and overloaded immune systems. Could these really be side effects of vaccines? This week, we dive into the science to find out how ...
Detoxing & Cleanses - Do They Work?
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Juice cleanses, fancy foods, sweat, charcoal, and colonics-- is there a scientifically proven way to ‘clean out’ your system? This week, we dig in...
New Season... Coming Soon!
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Science Vs is back in your ears next week! This season we're going to dissect the science behind detox diets, the safety of vaccines and whether Ameri...
Artificial Sweeteners - not so sweet?
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Low calorie, no calorie and so sweet. Artificial sweeteners just seem too good to be true. Is there a catch? We dig into two big questions: Do artific...
Nuclear Power - what are the Risks?
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fukushima. Chernobyl. Three Mile Island. There’s been some big nuclear accidents over the past few decades, but how dangerous is nuclear power reall...
Meditation
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Silicon Valley CEOs, Tibetan monks, and crunchy hippies alike describe meditation as blissful and life-changing, but what does the science say? Can it...
True Love
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is love? With half of first time American marriages ending in divorce by the 20th anniversary, and infidelity being widespread, Science Vs asks: ...
Antioxidants
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are chocolate, coffee and red wine actually good for us? Reading the news it seems that one day they are helping us live longer, and the next day they...
Abortion: What You Need To Know
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Abortion is so taboo. People don’t talk about abortions they’ve had. Doctors don’t talk about abortions they’ve given. But it's happening a lo...
GMO... OMG?
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Science Vs peels back the label on GM foods to find out whether they’re safe to eat and what impact they can have on the environment. Both sides of ...
Lemmings
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why do four out of five dentists recommend Colgate? How many Americans really approve of Trump? This special episode is a two-parter: First, we talk t...
Ghosts
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One third of Americans believe in ghosts, and one fifth have had a personal encounter. We go to a haunted house with some paranormal investigators and...
Climate Change... the Apocalypse?
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Less than half of Americans think climate change is caused by humans, but scientists are sure about it. So, how do they know that humans are to blame?...
Acne
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to get rid of acne can feel like a science experiment with your face -- so we get to the bottom of what works and what doesn’t. We investigat...
Immigration
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We head to a farm in Alabama to find out what happened after thousands of immigrants left the state. Did it create more jobs for Americans and what ha...
New season... coming soon!
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve read the studies. We’ve spoken to the experts. And now it’s time for facts. There is no alternative. The new season of Science Vs will b...
Antidepressants
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an intriguing body of research that suggests the power of antidepressants doesn’t come from chemicals in the drugs, but from the power of ...
DNA and the Smell of Death
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In these cases, emerging DNA evidence and the smell of death (yes, really) pushed the boundaries of what was technologically possible. But how reliabl...
Forensic Science
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are a slew of scientific techniques that forensic experts use to solve crimes. But how reliable are they? We’re putting forensic evidence unde...
Zika
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2015 there have been Zika outbreaks reported in sixty countries. So, where did Zika come from? What happens when you get infected? How worried s...
Hypnosis
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore the science of hypnosis, and take Science Vs to the edge of consciousness. In the service of journalism, Wendy tries to get hypn...
The G-spot
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a hunt for the elusive G-spot. Our guides: Prof. Beverly Whipple, who introduced America to the G-spot in the 1980s, and Prof. Helen O’Co...
Organic Food
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
People are going bonkers for organic, but what are you really getting when you buy them? Better taste? Fewer toxic chemicals? A cleaner environment? F...
Gun Control (Pt 2)
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In last week’s episode, we learned that around 30,000 Americans die each year from guns. This week, we examine possible solutions. Do better backgro...
Guns
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We find out how many times a year guns are used in self-defense, how many times they’re used to murder someone, and what impact guns have on the cri...
Attachment Parenting
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Judy, a mother of two young kids, practices a demanding style of child-rearing. It’s called attachment parenting, and it says you should keep your b...
Fracking
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear stories about fracking that go like this: a gas company comes to a small town, starts drilling wells, and then terrible things start to ...
Sneak Peek
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of fads, a lot of strong opinions and a lot of blogs, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the new show from Gimlet Media that fi...