Science Vs
Hosted by Wendy Suzuki · 8 decoded episodes · newest Oct 1, 2026
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 8
- Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 2mTeen brains intensify emotion before judgment catches upUnderstanding adolescent intensity as part of development—not automatic fragility—changes how adults respond to distress, risk, technology, and boys’ emotional lives.
- Sep 24, 2026 · 42 minStress relief works best when it is simple and evidence-basedThe episode separates manageable stress responses from chronic strain and tests whether popular recovery trends outperform basic, better-supported habits.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 46 minAI risks look less like rogue machines than human-enabled catastropheThe episode separates speculative extinction scenarios from documented harms, asking how oversight should address both uncertainty and immediate abuse.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 50 minInsects face a crisis built from many pressuresInsect declines threaten pollination, soil health, food webs, and ecosystems, while the evidence resists both easy reassurance and simple catastrophe narratives.
- Sep 3, 2026 · 33 minProtein restriction promises longevity, but human evidence falls shortThe stakes are practical: chasing longevity through extreme protein restriction could undermine muscle and independence, especially in older adults.
- Aug 27, 2026 · 55 minEvidence backs sunscreen, with caveats on vitamin D and skin toneSunscreen advice sits at the intersection of cancer prevention, vitamin D, ingredient safety, environmental concerns, and unequal risks across skin tones.
- Aug 20, 2026 · 55 minHank Green traces the internet’s shift from sharing to manipulationThe episode connects algorithmic attention, AI-enabled deception, and institutional distrust to the personal stakes of staying engaged online.
- Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 6mScience debunks the 49ers substation injury theoryThe investigation tests how weak evidence, misread timelines, and injury randomness can turn a plausible-sounding claim into a viral conspiracy theory.