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Science Unscripted

From advances that will change our lives to offbeat oddities, Spectrum keeps you abreast of developments in the realm of European science and technology news.

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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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30:00

Weekly roundup — There's so much in this one we...

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/30

Frozen hands, subjective aging, understanding autism — this episode has a ton of science (and some angry YouTube comments).

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12:08

Solar eclipse? Drive carefully.

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/30

There's a 30% increase in car deaths due to solar eclipses, and it's important to know why that happens.

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7:02

A vaccine for... cocaine?

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/28

Human trials are underway to stop cocaine addiction using vaccines. Do they work? And if so, how?

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Fat dogs & a new gender bias

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/24

If you're tempted to blame dog owners for their chunky animals... think twice. Also, should Gabe and Conor be perfectly informed on every study they talk about?

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14:09

Angry? Don't run. Just breathe.

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/23

We all have ways of dealing with anger. And most of them don't really work.

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17:57

You probably prefer studies that make women look...

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/22

When new research makes women look good, we tend to like it. When it makes men look good, we don't.

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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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17:40

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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13:19

Stop f***ing swearing & get some damn sleep

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/14

Did you notice? How the curse words above jolted your brain awake? That effect is real. Don't abuse it.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Make yourself do things

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/10

You a procrastinator? (We are.) New research suggests an unexpected cause of that. Also, if you have a tough time confronting rule breakers in public (because who doesn't), a new study shows there's a way to do it right.

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13:14

How to stop people from playing loud music & videos...

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/09

Ever heard someone scrolling TikTok or YouTube Shorts ? It's really annoying — and there's a way to stop it.

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20:05

The German man who got 200+ COVID vaccinations

Science Unscripted ·

2024/03/08

Yes, he's real. And he was doing it (in part) to make money. But when doctors found out, they asked him to get jabbed a few times more.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Smell & anti-depressants

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/18

Powerful smells may mitigate severe depression, and a new study suggests regular erections can help against ED. Also, the fascinating reason humans built a gigantic wall close to a lake roughly 10,000 years ago.

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13:00

Scared of crime? Motion lights won't help

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/17

A new study using VR suggests the things that make neighborhoods safer… don't necessarily make us FEEL safer. (And for God's sake, close the garage door.)

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15:38

What is the Alaskapox virus?

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/15

Deep in a remote forest, a sick, elderly man got scratched by a stray cat — and likely died as a result.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — Understanding climate deniers (a...

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/11

Every third person thinks human-induced climate change — which is real and caused by us humans — is a fantasy. But if you think it's a psychological trick to drive SUVs or fly (guilt free), a new study suggests you're wrong.

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13:10

(Psst. Telling secrets is good for you.)

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/10

New research suggests we should divulge our secrets more often than we do. But how you do it matters. (Send secrets to su@dw.com)

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18:43

Why is new music so terrible?

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/08

Look, we know we sound like boomers — but there really is something wrong with mass-produced music today, and it's connected to the science of how humans perceive beats.

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30:00

Weekly roundup — A human was behind this episode

Science Unscripted ·

2024/02/04

Should Science unscripted be using AI imagery for its shows? It's a real question, and we don't know how to answer it. Will you help us?

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