Shots of Science Vs
Quick hits of Science Vs, where we take on fads, trends, and the opinionated mob to find out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. Want more fun? Go to Science Vs on Spotify.
Latest episodes
Sep 11, 2021 • 6min
Therapy: Dive Into The Unconscious
Our mental health has taken a turn for the worse the past couple of years, and we keep hearing that therapy can help— but how does it work? We explore the origins of therapy with psychologist Dr. Jonathan Shedler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2021 • 9min
Immune Boosting: Do Echinacea and Elderberry Work?
Internet influencers have been pushing “immune boosters” during the pandemic — especially plants like echinacea and elderberry. But can these herbal supplements truly work as a shield against colds and viruses? We speak to immunologist Shiv Pillai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2021 • 4min
Cosmic Vampires
All stars are destined to die... but there's a special kind of star that can come back from the dead! We talk to astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier about this cosmic phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2021 • 9min
Screens: Are They Ruining Our Eyes?
Is screen time messing up our eyes? And should you jump on the blue light blocking glasses craze? To find out, we speak to optical physicist Dr. Maitreyee Roy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 14, 2021 • 10min
The Delta Variant: How Is It Different?
What is it about delta variant of the coronavirus that makes it so sneaky? We talk to public immunologist Professor Ann Sheehy to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 7, 2021 • 7min
Can Melatonin Help You Sleep?
Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Can taking melatonin help? We speak with circadian scientist Prof. Russell Foster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2021 • 8min
Astrology: The Path to Your Star-Crossed Lover?
For centuries, people have been looking to the stars to tell us all kinds of things — what our future holds, who we should date. So... can astrology help find you true love? We speak to Prof. Dave Henningsen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2021 • 7min
Can Exercise Boost Your Immune System?
Is it true that exercise can boost our immune system? We speak to immune aging researcher Niharika Duggal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17, 2021 • 10min
Immortal Jellyfish: Forever and Ever and Ever?
Today we're diving into the mysteries of the immortal jellyfish. We speak to Prof. Ferdinando Boero and Prof. Shin Kubota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 10, 2021 • 14min
World-Shaking Volcanoes
How bad could the next giant volcano explosion be? We speak to paleoecologist Dr. Gill Plunkett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
