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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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- 5 days ago43 min
The Woman Who Felt No Fear
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 woman does seem pretty fearless. Researchers test her fear response using some very unconventional methods, but she takes everything in stride. Then, finally, they stumble onto the one thing that makes the woman who can’t feel fear absolutely panic. We scare up some science with neuropsychologist Dr. Justin Feinstein. Find our transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceVsWomanWhoFeltNoFear In this episode, we cover: Meet the Woman Who Felt No Fear Fear and the Amygdala Scientists Start Running Experiments With the Woman Who Felt No Fear Scientists Try to Scare SM Scientists Try to Scare Her With Snakes Scientists Try to Scare Her with a Haunted House The Risks of Feeling No Fear Scientists Try a New Approach How Breathing Too Much Carbon Dioxide Causes Fear This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman with help from Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Rose Rimler, Michelle Dang, and Meryl Horn. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Emma Munger, So Wiley, Peter Leonard, Bumi Hidaka and Bobby Lord. Thank you to all the scientists we spoke to for this episode including, Special thanks to Joseph Lavelle Wilson and the Zukerman family. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks agonarrative38 min4-min read
Peptides: The Ultimate Body Hack?
Peptides, short chains of amino acids, are being hailed online as miracle compounds for healing, weight loss, and anti-aging, but the scientific evidence in humans remains thin. This episode of Science Versus investigates the hype versus the science behind two of the most popular peptides—MOTC and BPC-157—revealing a gap between mouse studies, anecdotal reports, and rigorous clinical data.
- 2 weeks agonarrative40 min4-min read
How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?
The episode tells the heartbreaking story of Ella Kissi-Debrah, a nine-year-old girl from London whose severe asthma attacks were ultimately linked to illegal levels of air pollution near her home, making her the first person in the world to have air pollution listed as a cause of death on her death certificate. Her mother, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, transformed her grief into advocacy, sparking legal, medical, and policy changes in the UK and beyond.
- 3 weeks agoconversational49 min6-min read
Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic?
Ibogaine, a psychedelic derived from the African iboga plant, is being promoted as a potential breakthrough treatment for opioid addiction and PTSD, with anecdotal reports of profound therapeutic effects. However, scientific evidence is limited, clinical trials show mixed results, and the drug carries serious cardiac risks that have stalled FDA approval.
- May 13, 2026narrative31 min4-min read
Hantavirus: How Scary Is It??
The episode investigates a reported Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondias cruise ship, unpacking fears of a new pandemic. Science Versus concludes that while the Andes strain can spread between people, it is not highly contagious and is unlikely to cause a global outbreak.
- May 7, 2026narrative29 min4-min read
Tattoos: Are They Toxic?
Tattoos may carry hidden health risks, including potential links to cancer and chronic immune activation, but they also offer psychological benefits like increased self-esteem and body autonomy. The episode unpacks the science behind tattoo ink’s journey in the body and weighs real risks against cultural and personal meaning.
- Apr 30, 2026narrative33 min4-min read
Boredom: Is It Good For You?
The episode explores the viral trend of 'raw dogging boredom' — sitting still without stimulation — and investigates whether embracing boredom can boost creativity or mental health. While boredom activates brain networks linked to mind-wandering, science suggests it’s not inherently beneficial and may even lead to self-destructive behaviors.
- Apr 23, 2026solo42 min4-min read
Vaping: Does It Really Cause Cancer?
While new research claims vaping is as dangerous as smoking and likely causes cancer, experts remain divided; the scientific consensus still holds that vaping is less harmful than smoking, though not safe, and its role as a smoking cessation tool is limited and complicated by industry influence and addiction risks.
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