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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

Women have more to lose when healthcare gets cut

Science unscripted ·

2025/10/30

Women will die at disproportionately higher rates as the US rolls back access to public insurance programs (like medicaid). Also, AI tools like ChatGPT change how honest we are... and not in a good way.

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30:00

Why do men die earlier?

Science unscripted ·

2025/10/16

Five years. That's the (significant) difference between male/female life expectancies in human beings. If we'd like to change that (and shouldn't we try?), a new study suggests we look at the animals that reverse this rule, and how they do it.

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12:34

Keeping score (or how to doom a relationship)

Science unscripted ·

2025/10/09

If you're keeping a mental list of what your partner 'owes' you, a new study suggests... maybe don't?

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30:00

Huntington's disease: Curing the incurable?

Science unscripted ·

2025/09/25

On Science unscripted this week, we dissect the latest research on political violence. Also, we look into what scientists are calling a breakthrough for an incurable neurodegenerative disease.

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30:00

Rate my professor? No thanks.

Science unscripted ·

2025/09/18

Think you're getting a fair review of a teacher from a rating site? Think again. Also, two studies shed light on who wakes up more when a baby cries... and the connection between 'stereotypes' and condoning political violence.

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30:00

Could a spray 'end all viruses' in humans?

Science unscripted ·

2025/08/28

If a coworker coughs or your partner pukes... you know you're gonna get sick. Unless an antiviral does the same thing to humans that it did to mice (and hamsters).

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30:00

What can you tell from a piece of poo?

Science unscripted ·

2025/08/21

We're back! (And a bit jetlagged.) Join us as we discuss a foul smell at Frankfurt airport and a potentially false "report" about a president's bathroom habits.

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30:00

Pay attention to Peter Thiel's narrative

Science unscripted ·

2025/07/04

When an influential right-wing thinker tells a story of human history, 'stagnation' and the 'antichrist'.. question his premise and maybe consult a narratologist.

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30:00

Is your life meaningful?

Science unscripted ·

2025/06/18

The answer might be no. But if you say yes ... then what exactly are you picturing when you say yes?

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30:00

Is this pseudo-profound bull****?

Science unscripted ·

2025/06/05

Ever been a victim of 'pseudo-profound bull***'? A new study hints at why. Also, why you probably shouldn't be putting tape over your mouth, and a look at people follow rules... even when they don't actually have to.

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30:00

Yes, men find female breasts attractive. But why?

Science unscripted ·

2025/06/01

This week on Science unscripted, what event(s) led to racoons setting foot in Germany? Why do our fingers prune up after a long bath? And a study conducted in Papua has bold claims about female breasts.

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30:00

You already have a 'moral compass' (with or without a...

Science unscripted ·

2025/04/25

On the day you were born, you already had the framework of your own personal morality inside you. And we know that because of a study on young children who were asked to do something really bad — because God 'told them to.'

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30:00

What causes a scientist to actually pack up and leave?

Science unscripted ·

2025/04/06

A “climate of fear” has taken hold as US researchers face budget cuts, mass layoffs and free-speech restrictions. Are they actually leaving, though? DW reached out to Germany’s “four pillars” of science to find out.

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30:00

A case of bullying

Science unscripted ·

2025/03/27

A DW investigative report, together with Der Spiegel, looks into troubling allegations of workplace misconduct at Germany's Max Planck Society. Also, come celebrate as we mark 5 years of Science unscripted.

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30:00

Why's that fish looking at me?

Science unscripted ·

2025/02/20

An experiment off the coast of Corsica suggests fish can recognize specific people (sometimes). Also, put a dot in front a zebrafish and, amazingly, you'll be a step closer to understanding the concept of free will.

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30:00

Eggs, AI & how to get people to have babies

Science unscripted ·

2025/02/06

Why are birth rates falling? And do they ever go back up? Also, a study on eggs — and an email about two horses peeing.

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30:00

What is FOMO? (And how do I get rid of it?)

Science unscripted ·

2024/12/13

You know that stab of anxious envy when you see people having a good time (without you)? You can get rid of that. Also, Gabe and Conor are back — with an unfortunate story about a random act of violence.

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30:00

This is what a fake podcast sounds like

Science unscripted ·

2024/10/11

If a show made by AI sounds as good as one made by humans... what happens next?

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30:00

Want the job? Post a 'Duchenne' smile

Science unscripted ·

2024/10/04

Fake smiles aren't just bad for Instagram. They're bad for your reputation. That's the implication of a new study — with clear consequences for LinkedIn... and maybe your life? (Also, come with us to see Europe's 'answer to ChatGPT.')

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30:00

Assert yourself (especially if your partner drinks)

Science unscripted ·

2024/09/23

Alcohol? Bad for us. But a fascinating new study looks at what happens to the person who's watching the drinking happen. Also, college kids in Egypt saw their depression/anxiey/stress drop... by getting a crash course on 'assertiveness.'

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