Science unscripted

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 :)

Episodes

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

June 25, 2026 • 30 mins
If you could put on VR goggles and talk to your future self... would that help you become who you want to be? Or would it harm you?
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SpaceX & a low-g baby?

June 18, 2026 • 30 mins
When Elon Musk talks about a human 'civilization' on Mars, he's suggesting we'll have babies there. Should we?
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The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver

June 11, 2026 • 30 mins
A new experiment shows pigeons use immune cells to navigate our planet. The discovery redefines our understanding of how an animal can 'feel' Earth's magnetic field.
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Do you want to have kids?

May 28, 2026 • 30 mins
There are plenty of reasons NOT to have kids. But a new paper suggests having them may be the only way to protect gender equality over the long term.
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The testosterone age (or Honey, I shrunk my testes)

May 21, 2026 • 30 mins
Influencers, billionaires, even the US health secretary. Proponents of testosterone — as a hormonal therapy or barometer of "masculinity" — are causing men to self-medicate. With nasty consequences.
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Hantavirus: What to expect from here

May 13, 2026 • 30 mins
This ship phase is over. But the nature of this virus means cases may rise — even as officials contain it.
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Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?

May 7, 2026 • 30 mins
If you want to understand why the Andes variant of the hantavirus is different than COVID-19, this episode's for you.
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The ad that makes you drink more

April 30, 2026 • 30 mins
We know advertising works. (It's why the industry exists.) But a new study on beer ads in Germany shows how. Causally.
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How can I tell if someone's smart?

April 23, 2026 • 30 mins
Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.
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There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?

April 16, 2026 • 30 mins
A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)
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Deepfake nudes & why men make them

March 26, 2026 • 30 mins
Lust? Humiliation? Control? If you think you know why men and boys make fake AI nudes of women and girls... first-of-its-kind research suggests a motivation that's almost more troubling. (Note: If you or anyone you know is the victim of non-consensual intimate imagery, the global non-profit StopNCII.org provides step-by-step support in 38 languages.)
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When do you think the world will end?

March 19, 2026 • 30 mins
A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
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The war on phone blasting

March 12, 2026 • 30 mins
A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.
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Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?

March 5, 2026 • 30 mins
Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?
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Wait — who's friendzoning who here?!

February 26, 2026 • 30 mins
It's usually guys who complain about being 'friendzoned.' But new research says it definitely happens to women, too — sometimes.
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How different are the brains of boys and girls?

February 19, 2026 • 30 mins
A new study shows a sex difference in the early growth of the human brain. Does it matter?
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When a pet’s death really hurts

February 12, 2026 • 29 mins
The loss of a pet can affect you more than losing a loved one, a new study shows. With one exception.
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Why do humans have (relatively) large penises?

January 29, 2026 • 30 mins
Compared to chimps or gorillas, human males are unusually well endowed. A new study suggests it's partly because men 'size each other up' before a fight.
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How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles

January 22, 2026 • 30 mins
You really do benefit from 'friends with benefits,' a new study suggests. Also, a forgotten birthday can tank employee morale and a look at how the Autobahn lead to more support for the Nazi party.
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The anomie within

January 15, 2026 • 30 mins
When it feels like society's breaking down right before your eyes, it's called anomie. And it can lead to an even a darker place.
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