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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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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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30:00

Borders & break-ups

Science unscripted ·

2025/03/20

The case of a French researcher denied US entry creates a jarring new crack between European scientists and their US peers. Also, if you're feeling lonely... but you're also in a relationship... well, what should you do?

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30:00

Why don't I like my audiobook?

Science unscripted ·

2025/03/07

New research from Germany hints at what audiobooks of the future will sound like. Also, 'woolly mice' get blown out of proportion — and why you shouldn't get surgery on a Friday.

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30:00

What exactly is 'the ick'?

Science unscripted ·

2025/02/13

A new study has categorized the (wildly different) stuff that makes men and women get instantly and permanently disgusted by a romantic partner. And it's not always the 'icky' person's fault.

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30:00

Should I give up on climate change?

Science unscripted ·

2025/01/30

With the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement... and its president chanting "Drill, baby, drill!"... it is absolutely fair to ask if your own personal climate footprint even matters anymore.

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30:00

Is news bad for me? Science has an answer.

Science unscripted ·

2025/01/17

Trump, pandemic, war... more Trump. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the news (or feeling burned out) — you may be consuming it wrong.

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30:00

The end of social media fact checking?

Science unscripted ·

2025/01/09

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X — across platforms, fact checkers are being fired and replaced with... well, promises that regular people can do the job instead. They can't.

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30:00

Bird flu 2025 - Spread, symptoms, risk

Science unscripted ·

2025/01/05

The words 'next pandemic' are being thrown around by more and more experts watching the spread of avian influenza in North America. Why?

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30:00

Crime & punishment in a "dangerous" world

Science unscripted ·

2024/12/19

Just how dangerous do you think the world is? Because that changes how you'd punish a violent criminal (if you're a woman). Also, if you're frustrated with your democratically elected government... what alternatives are you open to?

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