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Science unscripted

The science stories that will actually change your day — and maybe make you laugh. Science unscripted is a podcast, radio show & YouTube channel driven by listeners. Hello from Germany :)

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30:00

Cat-eating conspiracies & a heartless bot to stop them

Science unscripted ·

2024/09/12

Fresh off the birth of a brand-new conspiracy, researchers have unveiled a 'soulless' new tool to stop us from becoming victims of half-truths and full-blown lies.

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17:56

What is 'benevolent' sexism?

Science unscripted ·

2024/08/24

All sexism is bad. But the kind you're probably most familiar with is called 'hostile' in science literature. So what is 'benevolent' sexism? And how's it connected to cheating on your partner?

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30:00

Weekly roundup — 20 billion clicks?

Science unscripted ·

2024/07/28

With YouTube's commentary, who needs emails? Also, a new German study hits the rewind button on our promiscuity reporting.

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09:56

Depressed after moving? You're not alone.

Science unscripted ·

2024/07/27

Moving into a new apartment or house is pretty exciting. It's also associated with depression — especially if it happens at a certain age. Why?

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18:01

Sexual double standards & better sleep

Science unscripted ·

2024/07/25

Women, not men, are viewed more favorably if they've had a few recent sexual partners... even if a German study appears to suggest the opposite. Also, if you're gonna do some late-night scrolling (because who doesn't), do it right.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Things just won't stop changing

Science unscripted ·

2024/07/07

On this week's show, we learn the first thing young people should do when they're struggling. Also, why exactly do our eyes get worse as we get older? Plus, a researcher gets in touch to thank us (DW) for teaching him German.

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20:09

Why do people ghost each other?

Science unscripted ·

2024/07/05

Ever had someone just... vanish out of your life? Or maybe you did it to them? A new study shows why people 'ghost' — and who actually suffers most from it.

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20:01

Granola poop & a deserving victim

Science unscripted ·

2024/06/27

Sadly, one of our recent episodes caused a listener to go outside and cover her jacket in human feces. Also, if you're trying to raise money for a good cause, remember the German word 'Schadenfreude.'

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Hold the door & filter your phone

Science unscripted ·

2024/06/23

Does it make YOU happier to do a random act of kindness? Also, how to stop a smartphone from messing with your sleep, and a milkshake fathers can make for pregnant partners.

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12:48

Your body might not survive a trip to Mars

Science unscripted ·

2024/06/22

Why would our kidneys (possibly) fail when we're inside a spacecraft? And why do women's bodies do better in space than men's?

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20:34

Where should you look during a video call?

Science unscripted ·

2024/06/21

Got an interview coming up? A study out of Japan has potentially life-changing advice for where to focus your gaze. Also, Gabe's back — and is recovering from an operation.

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12:53

'Hunger games' in the jungles of Panama

Science unscripted ·

2024/06/15

Does having a big brain make you better at finding food? It's a difficult question to answer ethically. Unless you have access to an island.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Let's talk (to a whale)

Science unscripted ·

2024/04/21

If we wanted to talk to a gigantic underwater animal, how would we do that? Also, lose weight... by making friends!

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13:52

Yes, songs are getting simpler, angrier & more about...

Science unscripted ·

2024/04/20

Dear elderly people, you were right. Today's music isn't what it used to be. The interesting part is why.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — In your head, your heart & your tummy

Science unscripted ·

2024/04/15

Angry? New research shows you can 'export' it and then destroy it! Also, make yourself healthier and happier... by being touched... by something!

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12:34

Please touch me (it's for my health)

Science unscripted ·

2024/04/13

Are we touching each other less? Probably. Does it matter? Very much. If you're missing physical contact, new research will make you feel better.

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17:17

Where do you feel music?

Science unscripted ·

2024/04/12

A good song resonates inside you. But the question is... where? Well, it depends — on 'surprise' and 'uncertainty.'

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Want the job? Be first

Science unscripted ·

2024/03/17

A quirk in human psychology has a big impact on your chances of getting a job, a date or winning a talent show. Also, Conor puts 'social norms erosion' research to the test — twice.

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17:43

A blood 'breathalyzer' for tired drivers

Science unscripted ·

2024/03/16

Exhaustion is almost as dangerous as driving drunk. And researchers might have found a way to prove who's doing it.

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