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 :)
30 minutes
Deepfake nudes & why men make them
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.)
26 March 2026, 5:41 pm
30 minutes
When do you think the world will end?
A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
19 March 2026, 3:39 pm
30 minutes
The war on phone blasting
A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.
12 March 2026, 4:23 pm
30 minutes
Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?
Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?
5 March 2026, 4:59 pm
30 minutes
Wait — who's friendzoning who here?!
It's usually guys who complain about being 'friendzoned.' But new research says it definitely happens to women, too — sometimes.
26 February 2026, 3:53 pm
30 minutes
How different are the brains of boys and girls?
A new study shows a sex difference in the early growth of the human brain. Does it matter?
19 February 2026, 4:39 pm
29 minutes 59 seconds
When a pet’s death really hurts
The loss of a pet can affect you more than losing a loved one, a new study shows. With one exception.
12 February 2026, 11:55 am
30 minutes
Why do humans have (relatively) large penises?
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.
29 January 2026, 5:03 pm
30 minutes
How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles
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.
22 January 2026, 5:50 pm
30 minutes
The anomie within
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.
15 January 2026, 6:00 pm
30 minutes
Do you think animals can think?
It's an interesting question. Even more intriguing is why you believe what you do — and whether you live near a city.