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
Aug 27, 2022 • 7min
Fertility Cliff: Is It Real?
We're often told to have kids quickly, before our biological clock strikes. Epidemiologist Prof. Lauren Wise tells us whether we'll fall off the fertility cliff if we wait too long to have kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2022 • 8min
Exercise: Does It Make You Smarter?
This week, we look at whether exercise can boost our brain power. Does going for a jog help us focus, or protect us against dementia? To find out, we speak with neuroscientist Prof. Wendy Suzuki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2022 • 7min
Amoebas: All for One and One for All
We bring you a story about survival and teamwork from one of the smallest organisms... with no brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 6, 2022 • 20min
Monkeypox: How Bad Is It?
Monkeypox has been spreading around the world. So … what exactly is this disease? How worried should we be, and how can people stay safe? We talk to Dr. Carlton Thomas and Professor Chloe Orkin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2022 • 7min
Sleep Deprivation: Feeling Like a Zombie?
Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Sleep researcher Dr. Brady Riedner helps us understand why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2022 • 6min
SHARKS: Super Smellers of the Sea?
Can sharks really smell a drop of blood from a mile away? Or have we been baited with great white lies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2022 • 6min
Heartbreak: Why Does It Hurt So Bad?
Neuroscientist Prof. Lucy Brown explains how pangs from a heartache might not just be in our heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 9, 2022 • 8min
Exercise: Does It Really Help You Lose Weight?
Lots of people hit the gym to shed unwanted pounds, but they don't always see results on the scale. So what's the verdict – is exercise a fat buster or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 2, 2022 • 12min
Abortion: Does the Fetus Feel Pain?
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. And in their opinion, they were working off the assumption that a fetus can feel pain ... so, can they? We talk to Dr. Amita Murthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2022 • 13min
A Roly-Poly Medical Mystery
Today on the show – we’ve got a medical mystery for you… involving a labrador puppy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
