Science Vs

Science Vs

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Science Vs episodes

  • Happiness

    We are often told that we can be happy, if we try hard enough. By shifting our mindset, changing our lifestyles, or even writing a gratitude journal – happiness is waiting for all of us! But, what does science say?

    20 min
  • The gay gene

    Are some of us born gay? People have argued that sexuality is determined before birth, while others believe the environment has a role to play here. So, what does the science say?

    20 min
  • E-cigarettes

    Electronic Cigarettes have been hailed by some as a breakthrough in the battle to help people quit smoking, while others say these devices are creating a new generation of nicotine addicts. So, what does the science say?

    18 min
  • Pornography

    Pornography has been blamed for destroying our minds and our sex lives. Some even say porn is addictive. But, what does the science say?

    22 min
  • Medical marijuana

    Medical marijuana has been called a miracle drug — rumoured to cure an array of ailments, from cramps to cancer. But, what does the science say?

    15 min
  • Sugar free diet

    Sugar is no longer the sweet stuff you put in cakes. These days, some claim it's deadly, toxic and as addictive as hard drugs. But, is sugar really that bad for your health?

    18 min
  • The female brain

    We've been told that in the battle of the sexes there are important differences between the brains of women and men. But, are our brains really that different?

    15 min
  • The Female Brain
    We've been told that in the battle of the sexes there are important differences between the brains of women and men. But, are our brains really that different? To find out, Wendy Zukerman speaks to three neuroscientists - Prof. Ian Hickie, Ass. Prof. Jennifer Raymond and Dr. Rachel Hill.
    More reading:
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X10700516
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763413003011
    http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115057?journalCode=psych
    15 min

About Science Vs

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Science journalist Wendy Zukerman dissects the latest fad framing itself as scientific fact, wading through the mass of information so you don't have to.

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