Science unscripted

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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.
    8 January 2026, 5:07 pm
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