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
Apr 24, 2021 • 12min
The Mystery Weapon of Havana
In 2016, diplomats in Havana fell mysteriously ill after hearing a sound. We talk with journalist Tim Golden and Professor Fernando Montealegre-Zapata. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 17, 2021 • 3min
WORMHOLES and Space Travel
Are wormholes real? Could we use one for space travel? We talk to physicist Prof. Jim Al Khalili. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 10, 2021 • 6min
Snake Bite Cures: Weasels, Pigeons, Pee
Venomous snakes entranced medieval Europe. And although bites were rare, this didn't stop 14th century doctors from using everything but the kitchen sink to make snake bite treatments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 3, 2021 • 8min
Coronavirus: Are the Variants Ruining Everything?
Just as coronavirus vaccinations are ramping up, a bunch of new variants are here - will they muck everything up? We speak with Dr. Ben Reis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 27, 2021 • 10min
Ssseriously Deadly Venom
Why the heck is snake venom so deadly? We speak to Captain Pete Bethune and snake venom researcher Dr. Christina Zdenek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2021 • 10min
UFOs: Have the Aliens Visited?
The government has been keeping track of UFO sightings for decades now... were any of them actually aliens popping by? To find out, we speak with investigative journalist and researcher David Clarke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2021 • 11min
Brood X: The Giant Chorusing Orgy
After 17 years underground, a crap ton of Brood X cicadas will emerge for a giant chorusing orgy! We speak to biologist Dr. John Cooley to find out what exactly is going to go down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 6, 2021 • 10min
Immune Boosting: Do Vitamins Work?
Can supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc actually boost our immune system? We dig into the science to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2021 • 2min
A World Record-breaking Mouse
Scientists discovered a mouse in an unexpected place – setting a new world record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2021 • 2min
Boy Band Dolphins
Marine biologists recently discovered that male dolphins sing together – check out what it sounds like! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
