Science Vs

Episodes

1. 10

   Science Vs Science

   Science is supposed to be an unbiased way to uncover nature’s secrets. Through blinded experiments, rigorous peer review and replication – we’ve been told that by using the scientific method we’ll find trustworthy facts. But, with many scientific findings largely regarded as ‘wrong’, is science...

   Jul 29, 2015

   20m
2. 9

   Science Vs 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? To find out, science journalist Wendy Zukerman speaks to Prof. Paul Frijters, Ass....

   Jul 21, 2015

   20m
3. 8

   Science Vs 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? To find out Wendy Zukerman spoke to Prof. Jenny Graves, Prof. Jacques Balthazart, Prof. William Rice, Dr. Ilan...

   Jul 15, 2015

   19m
4. 7

   Science Vs 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?

   Jul 8, 2015

   17m
5. 6

   Science Vs Pornography

   Pornography has been blamed for destroying our minds and our sex lives. Some even call porn addictive. But, what does the science say? To find out Wendy Zukerman speaks to Dr. Russell Pratt, Dr Simone Kühn, Prof. Brian McNair and anti porn campaigner Gabriel Deem.

   Jul 1, 2015

   22m
6. 5

   Science Vs 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? To find out Wendy Zukerman speaks to Prof. Laurie Mather, Prof. David Penington, Prof. Herbert Kleber and Prof. Tamas Horvath.

   Jun 24, 2015

   15m
7. 4

   Science Vs Sugar

   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? To find out, Wendy Zukerman speaks to Dr Kieron Rooney, Prof. Sandra Capra, Prof. Peter Clifton, Prof. Bob Boakes as well…

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   Jun 15, 2015

   17m
8. 3

   Science Vs 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.

   Jun 10, 2015

   14m
9. 2

   Science Vs Race

   All our lives we've been sorted into racial groups, but - from a scientific perspective - does race exist? Wendy Zukerman speaks to geneticist Prof. Alan Templeton, evolutionary biologist Ass. Prof. Darren Curnoe, as well as comedians Michael Hing and Lewis Hobba to probe the science of race.

   Jun 2, 2015

   13m
10. 1

    Science Vs the Paleo Diet

    Does the Paleo Diet live up to the hype, and is it technically what our ancestors would have eaten? Wendy Zukerman speaks to anthropologist Prof. Katharine Milton, public health researcher Dr Jonathan Hallet and Paleo advocate Darryl Edwards.

    May 27, 2015

    12m