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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.

16/03/2024

Ozempic: Does It Cause Muscle Loss?

We’re hearing that weight loss drugs comes with worrisome loss of muscle. Is that true?? We talk to endocrinologist Dr. Vibha Singhal. Shots of Science Vs will be going on pause, but come find us over at Science Vs - where you can listen to our brand new episodes! Just search for Science Vs in Spotify. See you over there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 min
09/03/2024

Anti-Aging: Does Young Blood Work?

Today we look at an anti-aging hack that's been buzzing around the internet: the potential powers of young blood. We talk to researcher Dr. Jim White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 min
24/02/2024

MDMA: Can It Kill You?

MDMA is a party drug that some say should be seen as a legitimate medicine. But at the same time – there are stories of people taking this drug… and dying. So what's going on here? We talk to former DEA special agent James Hunt and public health researcher Prof. Joseph Palamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 min
17/02/2024

Personality Tests: Can Science Tell Us Who We Are?

Today on the show – what can science actually tell us about our personalities? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 min
10/02/2024

Caffeine: How Addictive Is It?

Today on the show we find out – Will your cappuccino leave you needing more and more? How addictive is caffeine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 min
03/02/2024

MDMA: Is It Dangerous?

There's new research suggesting that this party drug could be a promising treatment for things like PTSD… but some people say MDMA has a dark side… So let's find out – how dangerous is MDMA? We talk to neuroscientist Prof. Harriet de Witt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 min
27/01/2024

DMT: A Wonder Drug for Depression?

DMT might be the weirdest drug in the already weird world of psychedelics. It’s the active ingredient in ayahuasca, but on its own, DMT can give you what’s nicknamed “the businessman’s trip” — a psychedelic journey that can be done and dusted inside 15 minutes. So what is this drug doing to our brains? And could it help people with depression? We catch up with Dr Graham Campbell, Michelle Baker Jones and Dr David Olson to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 min
20/01/2024

Personality Tests: Do You Have a Type?

Personality tests like the MBTI are all over the internet, the workplace, and dating apps — but some say it’s all a bunch of baloney. So are any of these personality tests legit? We talk to psychologists Dr. Alexander Swan and Dr. Emorie Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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.