Science Vs Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs!
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Nov 27, 2025 Celebrate a decade of science with a dive into compelling topics! Explore the orgasm gap and the fascinating research behind it. Uncover the truth about vaccine misinformation and the debunked claims linking them to autism. Delve into the ivermectin hype during the COVID pandemic, revealing its lack of effectiveness. Plus, revisit the origins of the Paleo Diet and the science questioning its health claims. Enjoy a humorous musical segment that stands out as a memorable moment in the show's history!
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Podcast-Led Research Went Peer-Reviewed
- Science Versus ran its own survey on the orgasm gap and partnered with Queen's University to analyse 5,000+ responses.
- Their findings were peer-reviewed and published in Psychology and Sexuality this year.
How A Flawed Paper Fueled Vaccine Fear
- Andrew Wakefield's small 12-child study sparked media fear linking MMR to autism despite weak evidence.
- Larger, later studies with hundreds of thousands of children found no connection and Wakefield's paper was retracted for falsifying data.
Doctor Refuses To Be Persuaded On Ivermectin
- Dr. Pierre Kory (referred to as Pierre Corey in transcript) steadfastly defended ivermectin despite large trials showing no COVID benefit.
- He framed critics as conspirators and refused to describe what would change his mind.