Shots of Science Vs

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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.... more

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The podcast currently has 233 episodes available.

Shots of Science Vs episodes:

August 27, 2022 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.
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7min
August 20, 2022 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.
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9min
August 13, 2022 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!
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7min
August 06, 2022 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.
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20min
July 30, 2022 Sleep Deprivation: Feeling Like a Zombie?
Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Sleep researcher Dr. Brady Riedner helps us understand why.
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8min
July 23, 2022 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?
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7min
July 16, 2022 Heartbreak: Why Does It Hurt So Bad?
Neuroscientist Prof. Lucy Brown explains how pangs from a heartache might not just be in our heads.
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7min
July 09, 2022 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?
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8min
July 02, 2022 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.
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12min
June 25, 2022 A Roly-Poly Medical Mystery
Today on the show – we’ve got a medical mystery for you… involving a labrador puppy.
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13min

FAQs about Shots of Science Vs:

How many episodes does Shots of Science Vs have?

The podcast currently has 233 episodes available.