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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

Happy New Year!

Science unscripted ·

2025/12/21

Thanks to everybody who listened during this year. Most of all, thank you to those who wrote to us and — in the process — became part of our show.

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30:00

Imagine your way to better friendships...?

Science unscripted ·

2025/12/18

Want to like someone more? It just takes eight seconds. Also, mice that smelled bacon... had more obese children?

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30:00

Who do you give to? (And who do you not?)

Science unscripted ·

2025/12/11

$1,000 is put in your hand. With one condition: You have to donate it. What do you do next?

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30:00

The Batman effect

Science unscripted ·

2025/12/04

A pregnant woman enters a tram. Nearly 40% of the time, she's offered a seat. Unless someone else enters. Dressed as batman.

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30:00

Mountain gorilla menopause & why raccoons are the...

Science unscripted ·

2025/11/20

We're on our way to having a new housepet, a study suggests. Also, mountain gorillas join humans as part of the (exclusive) 'grandmother hypothesis.'

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30:00

Gen Z can't sleep (but at least they're not out...

Science unscripted ·

2025/11/13

An alarming number of young people are using two very unhelpful drugs to help them sleep. Also, what's behind the sharp decline in youth crime?

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30:00

When people talk about 'dehumanization,' listen

Science unscripted ·

2025/11/11

Dehumanizing a group of people is step 4 on the 10-step path to genocide. We should pay attention when politically powerful people start saying it.

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29:59

Can you tell the difference?

Science unscripted ·

2025/11/11

Is a hair-loss product causing men (primarily) to become depressed and suicidal? Also, can you pass our AI voice test?

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29:59

Does getting married make your life more satisfying?

Science unscripted ·

2025/10/02

On this week’s Science unscripted, a quantitative and qualitative glimpse into how harmful politics can be for relationships, a glimpse into the future of pregnancy, and an unabashed analysis of what marriage does for our feeling of satisfaction.

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30:00

Painkillers, pregnancy & autism — what the research says

Science unscripted ·

2025/09/11

A metastudy on pregnant women taking the painkiller acetaminophen is at odds with the leaked 'autism report' commissioned by US Health Secretary RFK Jr. Also, why so many people avoid information about their own health, and a beautiful obituary.

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30:00

Have you lived a good life?

Science unscripted ·

2025/09/07

If you read enough obituaries, you might unearth what people (and society) find important about existence. What do you want yours to say?

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00:40

WE'RE ON VACATION!

Science unscripted ·

2025/07/18

Science unscripted will go quiet for a few weeks as Gabe & Conor — and hopefully you as well — enjoy the summer holidays. If you have an insight, epiphany or scientific question in the meantime (or you just want to forward a meme), feel free to send them to su@dw.com, or leave a comment for us at DW Podcasts on YouTube!

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30:00

Cool people have six things in common. What are they?

Science unscripted ·

2025/07/10

A new study answers a great mystery of humankind: What makes a cool person... cool?

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30:00

How long do you want to live?

Science unscripted ·

2025/06/26

If you could take two pills (once a week) and live 30% longer, would you? Because a study on mice using drugs approved for humans suggests you may have to answer this question soon.

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30:00

This one's for the short kings

Science unscripted ·

2025/06/12

Ever want to be taller? That might mean you're more competitive (and jealous). Also, if someone asked you which animal is the most abundant on earth... what would you say?

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30:00

Cuddle much (in bed)?

Science unscripted ·

2025/05/22

The way you and your partner fall asleep says a lot about what's going on in your life. Also, a surprising new study suggests being healthy (heart-wise) isn't as beneficial as we thought for living a longer life.

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30:00

Want to quit smoking or vaping? Play chess & run hard.

Science unscripted ·

2025/05/15

When you're trying to quit an addiction... what happens in that moment or two just before you fail? Researchers in Germany are trying to solve that. Gabe took part (sort of).

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30:00

Be happier! (Play music!)

Science unscripted ·

2025/05/08

Doesn't matter how old you are — learning a new instrument (or trying) has all sorts of side benefits. Also, it's about time we understand the 'most misunderstood serious illness.'

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30:00

How much sex makes you happiest?

Science unscripted ·

2025/05/01

Sex is good for your mental and physical health — and now scientists know how much makes you happiest. Also, how many relationships are sexless... but both partners are OK with it?

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30:00

Are you a liar?

Science unscripted ·

2025/04/10

Music can be really bad for you if it's forced on you (at work). Also, which people believe false headlines — and a study to help you spot a liar.

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