Science Versus Season 5: New Investigations Incoming

Sept. 6, 2018 ·2m 25s

The Return of Science Versus

After a brief period of uncertainty regarding the show’s hosting future, Wendy Zuckerman confirms she is officially returning for Season 5 of Science Versus.

Upcoming Investigative Themes

The team is set to tackle a variety of complex and trending topics in the upcoming season:

  • The Plastic Crisis: An in-depth look at how microplastics have infiltrated even the most pristine environments on the planet.
  • Essential Oils: A critical evaluation of whether essential oils truly hold the health and medicinal benefits marketed to consumers today.
  • Veganism and Diet: The team will analyze the intense social and nutritional debates surrounding veganism and compare them against historical evolutionary patterns regarding human meat consumption.

"There is nowhere pristine. We're going into environments that have only just been created. And even in those environments, there could already be plastic."

Final Thoughts

The show promises to remain a scientific treat, balancing rigorous data analysis with the bold, inquisitive, and occasionally irreverent style that listeners have come to expect. Stay tuned for the premiere next week.

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