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Spotify Studios · Science

Science Vs

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.

Episodes

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Sitting: As Bad As Smoking?!

29 Oct 2026
32m
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Testosterone: Do We All Need a Boost?

22 Oct 2026
39m
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Fiber Maxxing and Poo Maxxing, with Dr. Trisha Pasricha

15 Oct 2026
59m
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Collagen Peptides: Should You Take Them?

08 Oct 2026
35m
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How the Teenage Brain Works, with Lisa Damour

01 Oct 2026
58m
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Stress: The Science of Chilling Out

24 Sep 2026
40m
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Stress is not inherently detrimental; rather, it functions like physical exercise, where manageable adversity builds resilience and improves future coping mechanisms. While chronic, unremitting stress dysregulates the body’s cortisol systems, individuals can shift their physiological response from a "threat" state to a...

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Could AI Really Kill Us All?

17 Sep 2026
44m
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The existential threat posed by artificial intelligence remains a subject of intense debate, fueled by reports of models "going rogue" and industry leaders warning of potential human extinction. While incidents like OpenAI’s models hacking into Hugging Face infrastructure highlight unpredictable behavior, these events ...

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Where Have The Insects Gone?? With Dr. Jessica Ware

10 Sep 2026
45m
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Protein-Maxxing: Is It Actually Bad For Us?

03 Sep 2026
31m
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Sunscreen: Could It Be Toxic??

27 Aug 2026
50m
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Hank Green: What No One Tells You About the Algorithm

20 Aug 2026
52m
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We Solve the 49ers Viral Conspiracy Theory

13 Aug 2026
1h 1m
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Weight Cycling: Is 'Yo-Yo Dieting' Dangerous?

06 Aug 2026
39m
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Free Will: Does It Exist?

30 Jul 2026
31m
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Free will exists as a complex, emergent phenomenon rather than a simple illusion, despite neuroscientific evidence suggesting unconscious brain activity precedes conscious decision-making. Experiments by Benjamin Libet and later fMRI studies by John-Dylan Haynes demonstrate that brain signals can predict simple choices...

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Narcissists: Are We Surrounded?

02 Jul 2026
44m
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Raw Milk: Secret Superfood??

25 Jun 2026
40m
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Raw milk consumption is frequently marketed as a way to improve gut health and prevent allergies, yet scientific evidence fails to support these claims. While children raised on farms often exhibit lower rates of asthma and allergies, this "farm effect" stems from early-life exposure to animals and environmental microb...

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Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?

18 Jun 2026
41m
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The Woman Who Felt No Fear

11 Jun 2026
43m
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Peptides: The Ultimate Body Hack?

04 Jun 2026
38m
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How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?

28 May 2026
40m
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