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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Sunscreen: Could It Be Toxic??
Aug 27, 2026
Sunscreen is supposed to protect us from dangerous stuff like cancer, but all over social media, people are saying that we’ve been getting it all wrong. We’re being told that our sunscreen is full of…
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Hank Green: What No One Tells You About the Algorithm
Aug 20, 2026
Hank Green is one of the most beloved science creators on the interwebs. He’s been making videos for almost 20 years, spanning LOTS of eras of the Internet, from YouTube prank videos to TikTok dance…
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We Solve the 49ers Viral Conspiracy Theory
Aug 13, 2026
Is an electrical substation contributing to injuries on the San Francisco 49ers?? A bunch of people on the internet seem to think so, claiming that electromagnetic field waves could be to blame for…
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Weight Loss: Why Won't It Stick?
Aug 06, 2026
If you have ever tried to lose weight only to find the weight crept back on, you’re not alone. In fact, for tons of people, this happens over and over again. This is called “weight cycling,” and a…
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Free Will: Does It Exist?
Jul 30, 2026
Will you hit play on this episode?? It feels like that decision is totally within your control — but what if it’s not? What if free will is just an illusion? Lots of people are using science to say…
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Narcissists: Are We Surrounded?
Jul 02, 2026
The internet tells us that narcissists are everywhere — and that the problem is only getting worse. It’s like narcissism is oozing out of our celebrities, politicians, partners, parents, maybe even…
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Raw Milk: Secret Superfood??
Jun 25, 2026
Raw milk is having a major moment, with fans claiming it’s a gut-healing superfood that can prevent everything from asthma to allergies. But others are like HOLD ON — we pasteurize milk to make it…
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Caffeine: How Much Is Too Much?
Jun 18, 2026
Today we’re revisiting caffeine. It’s a drug that tons of us take every day. So, is that a bad thing?? What is it really doing to our bodies and our brains? Plus — if we get it in the form of energy…
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The Woman Who Felt No Fear
Jun 11, 2026
A group of scientists meet a very unusual woman. A key part of her brain isn’t working: the amygdala. This is the part of the brain that we think is responsible for feeling fear. And in fact, this…
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Peptides: The Ultimate Body Hack?
Jun 04, 2026
Peptides are huge right now. Influencers are telling us they can work wonders for all sorts of stuff. Struggling with an annoying injury that won't heal?? Belly fat that's pissing you off? Low…
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How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?
May 28, 2026
The Trump administration is rolling back restrictions on air pollution in the U.S., and some experts say this could affect the health of millions of people. And what makes air pollution especially…
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Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic?
May 21, 2026
Ibogaine. Fans say this psychedelic is a game changer for treating a bunch of mental health conditions — that even a single trip to your friendly ibogaine clinic could cure you of lifelong struggles…
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Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
May 13, 2026
A weird virus has popped up on a cruise ship, and it’s making a bunch of us nervous. It’s a type of hantavirus called Andes virus, and scientists think that it’s infected almost a dozen people so far…
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Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
May 07, 2026
Tons of us are inked — one in three American adults has a tattoo — but lately, we’ve been hearing that tattoos are actually bad for us. We’re told that they mess with our immune system and could even…
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Boredom: Is It Good For You?
Apr 30, 2026
We keep hearing that we need to be BORED more, with people online swearing that boredom can work magic — restoring your mind, and even supercharging your creativity. So, is boredom secretly good for…
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Vaping: Does It Really Cause Cancer?
Apr 23, 2026
Headlines have been screaming about a new study suggesting that vaping could cause cancer — and that vaping could be just as dangerous as cigarettes. And if this were true, it would be a HUGE deal…
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Running: Will It Wreck Your Body?
Apr 16, 2026
Lots of us love — or love to hate — running. And we do it because it’s supposed to be healthy, right?! But then we hear tons of stories about runners getting hurt — sometimes so badly that they have…
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Artemis: Why Are We Really Going Back to the Moon?
Apr 09, 2026
The moon race is back! NASA’s Artemis II mission just sent four astronauts around the moon. And other countries — and billionaires — are lining up to take a crack at returning to the moon too. But…
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How To Stop Scrolling
Apr 02, 2026
The apps on our phones do an amazing job of sucking us in. In fact, a big court case just found that some of these companies should be held responsible for basically designing products to be…
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The Great Mysteries of Sex with Mary Roach
Mar 26, 2026
Today, best-selling author and nerd Mary Roach joins us to talk all about sex. We’ll uncover the secrets of the female orgasm (does “upsuck” exist?), detail the bizarre methods of pioneering sex…
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Colon Cancer: Should Young People Worry?
Mar 19, 2026
Colorectal cancer has long been thought of as a disease of older folks. But that's changing — fast. Rates in older people are actually going down, and more and more people under 50 are getting this…
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Sad Nipple Syndrome: A Booby Baffler
Mar 12, 2026
People are reporting a very strange phenomenon: They say that when their nipples get touched, they feel this weird sinking feeling. People describe it like being homesick, or hung over. Some feel…
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How Do You Get Pregnant With No Vagina?
Feb 26, 2026
UPDATE [June 30, 2026]: If we had our time again we would have produced this episode differently. We got carried away with the wildness of the story, from a scientific perspective, and didn't take…
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Brian Can’t Stop Fact-Checking His Mother-in-Law
Feb 19, 2026
We’ve all been there. Feeling stuck with a problem because no one in our life can relate. Or because the one person we need to talk to … won’t. Or can’t. Enter Yowei Shaw and the show Proxy. Proxy is…
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Is Your Relationship … OK?
Feb 12, 2026
Forget the questionable relationship advice from internet influencers. Today, we’re diving into the science of lasting love, fighting, and "red flags” to find out what really matters for a healthy…
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What Do Tear Gas and ICE Raids Do to People?
Jan 29, 2026
Federal agents have descended on Minneapolis in the U.S., and things have gotten chaotic — and deadly. The Trump administration says the agents are there to enforce immigration law, but officers have…
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The Secret to Happiness?
Jan 22, 2026
There's claims out there that all kinds of things can make us happy in life, from making money to having kids to buying your dream home. But what actually works?? What does it take to have a happy…
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Vaccines: Does Europe Do Them Better?
Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. just made a big change to its vaccine recommendations, cutting back on the number of shots it will routinely recommend for kids. The government says it wants to "better align" with countries…
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Is AI Making Us Stupid?
Dec 18, 2025
AI tools like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, with tons of people saying they use them regularly. This is especially true for students, many of whom say they use AI to get their schoolwork…
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Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts?
Dec 11, 2025
Influencers are out in full force, telling us how we can “manifest” anything we want using only the power of our thoughts. Want that dream car, dream boyfriend, or dream house? Act as if you already…
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