Wendy Zuckerman

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Science Vs Unexplainable

Episode Appearances

Science Vs · Feb 12, 2026

Is Your Relationship … OK?

“Host and producer of Science Versus podcast; conducted interviews and research synthesis for this episode”

Conflict Resolution in RelationshipsCoercive Control and Domestic AbuseRelationship Red Flags and Early Warning Signs

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Science Vs · Jan 22, 2026

The Secret to Happiness?

“Host and producer of Science Versus podcast; conducted interview with Professor Waldinger about happiness research”

Relationship Quality and LongevityStress Physiology and Social ConnectionChildhood Adversity and Resilience

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Science Vs · Dec 11, 2025

Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts?

“Host and producer of Science Vs podcast; conducted personal manifestation experiments during episode”

Manifestation and positive visualization practicesGoal-setting psychology and behavioral scienceConfirmation bias and cognitive distortions

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Science Vs · Nov 20, 2025

Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat

“Host of Science Vs podcast conducting interview with Samin Nosrat about food science and cooking”

Food Science and ChemistryCake Baking Techniques and EmulsificationSalt's Role in Flavor and Texture

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Science Vs · Nov 6, 2025

Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter?

“Host and producer of Science Vs podcast; conducted interviews and synthesized research findings”

Saturated Fat and Heart Disease RiskSeed Oil Consumption and Health ClaimsLDL Cholesterol Particle Size and Cardiovascular Risk

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Science Vs · Oct 23, 2025

Semen Retention: Should You Stop Ejaculating?

“Host and producer of Science Versus podcast episode on semen retention”

Semen Retention Claims and Scientific EvidenceTestosterone Levels and Sexual AbstinenceSperm Quality and DNA Damage

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Unexplainable · Oct 6, 2025

Does Tylenol cause autism?

“Executive producer overseeing Science Versus podcast production”

Acetaminophen safety during pregnancyAutism causation and risk factorsEpidemiological study design and confounding variables

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Science Vs · Oct 2, 2025

The Full Moon: Is It Messing With Us?

“Host and executive producer of Science Vs podcast analyzing full moon myths against scientific evidence”

Full moon effects on human sleep and circadian rhythmsEmergency department patient volume and lunar cyclesMenstrual cycle synchronization with lunar phases

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Science Vs · Sep 25, 2025

How to Smell like a Dog, with Ed Yong

“Host of Science Vs podcast conducting interview with Ed Yong about animal senses and sensory biology”

Animal Sensory Perception and Umwelt TheoryOlfactory Biology in Dogs vs. HumansUltraviolet Vision in Birds and Insects

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Science Vs · Sep 4, 2025

Memory: How to Boost It

“Host of Science Versus; leads episode discussion and interviews experts on memory science”

Memory consolidation during sleepEvent boundaries and context-dependent memoryWorking memory vs. long-term memory

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Science Vs · Aug 28, 2025

We Are So Back

“Host and creator of Science Versus podcast; leads research and expert interviews for episode production”

Memory Loss and Cognitive DeclineFull Moon Effects on Human BehaviorManifesting and Goal Achievement

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Science Vs · Jun 19, 2025

Autism: The Real Reason It’s Going Up

“Science Vs host and producer investigating autism prevalence claims and scientific evidence”

Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and classificationDiagnostic criteria evolution (DSM revisions 1980-1987)Gender bias in autism diagnosis and misdiagnosis

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Science Vs · Jun 5, 2025

Creatine: A Hack To Get Jacked?

“Podcast host who guides investigation into creatine claims and tests supplement personally”

Creatine supplementation efficacyMuscle protein synthesis and ATP recyclingSleep deprivation and cognitive performance

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Science Vs · May 29, 2025

Dire Wolves! They're Back?

“Host of Science Vs podcast who framed the dire wolf de-extinction investigation”

De-extinction technology and genetic engineeringDire wolf resurrection and genetic modificationColossal startup business model and funding

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Science Vs · May 22, 2025

The War Keeps Raging Against Science

“Host of Science Vs podcast; leads investigation into attacks on US science funding and research.”

NIH Grant Terminations and Funding CutsGovernment Censorship of Research FindingsGain-of-Function Research Regulation

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Science Vs · May 15, 2025

Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic?

“Hosts episode discussing bird flu pandemic risk with editor Blythe Turrell”

H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic Risk AssessmentZoonotic Disease Spillover and Mammalian TransmissionViral Mutation and Reassortment Mechanisms

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Science Vs · May 8, 2025

Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?

“Host of Science Vs podcast who leads investigation into viral microplastics study claims”

Microplastics in human brain tissuePyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry limitationsLab contamination in tissue analysis

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Science Vs · May 1, 2025

Methamphetamine: The Most Misunderstood Drug?

“Host and producer of the Science Versus podcast episode on methamphetamine”

Methamphetamine neuropharmacology and dopamine system effectsMeth-associated psychosis and hallucinationsCognitive impairment and memory loss from meth use

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Science Vs · Apr 24, 2025

Measles: How Worried Should We Be?

“Host and producer of the Science Vs podcast episode on measles”

Measles Immunological Destruction and Immune AmnesiaMMR Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety ProfileMeasles Transmission and Contagiousness (R0 Metrics)

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Science Vs · Apr 17, 2025

Telepathy: Is It For Real?

“Host of Science Vs podcast investigating telepathy claims and scientific evidence”

Facilitated Communication DebunkingTelepathy Scientific EvidenceGansfeld Protocol Research

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Science Vs · Apr 10, 2025

Fluoride: Is Your Water Safe?

“Hosts the Science Vs podcast and leads investigation into fluoride safety and efficacy”

Water Fluoridation Safety and EfficacyPrenatal Fluoride Exposure and NeurodevelopmentDental Health Outcomes in Children

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Science Vs · Apr 3, 2025

ADHD: Do We All Have It?

“Primary host conducting interviews and guiding episode narrative on ADHD science”

ADHD diagnosis and diagnostic criteriaHyperfocus as ADHD symptomEmotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity dysphoria

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