Science unscripted
DW Germany
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 :)
Location:
Bonn, Germany
Networks:
DW Germany
Description:
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 :)
Twitter:
@dw_english
Language:
English
Contact:
Deutsche Welle D-53110 Bonn Germany
Website:
http://dw-world.de/
Episodes
When do you think the world will end?
3/19/2026
A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
Duration:00:30:00
The war on phone blasting
3/12/2026
A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.
Duration:00:30:00
Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?
3/5/2026
Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?
Duration:00:30:00
Wait — who's friendzoning who here?!
2/26/2026
It's usually guys who complain about being 'friendzoned.' But new research says it definitely happens to women, too — sometimes.
Duration:00:30:00
How different are the brains of boys and girls?
2/19/2026
A new study shows a sex difference in the early growth of the human brain. Does it matter?
Duration:00:30:00
When a pet’s death really hurts
2/12/2026
The loss of a pet can affect you more than losing a loved one, a new study shows. With one exception.
Duration:00:29:59
Why do humans have (relatively) large penises?
1/29/2026
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.
Duration:00:30:00
How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles
1/22/2026
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.
Duration:00:30:00
The anomie within
1/15/2026
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.
Duration:00:30:00
Do you think animals can think?
1/8/2026
It's an interesting question. Even more intriguing is why you believe what you do — and whether you live near a city.
Duration:00:30:00
Neanderthals chose to eat each other?
1/1/2026
Cannibalism happened among the Neanderthals. That much we knew. Now, a paleoanthropological discovery has possibly uncovered an ugly truth about our distant cousins. Conor and Gabe head to a cave in Belgium to check it out.
Duration:00:29:59
Happy New Year!
12/20/2025
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.
Duration:00:30:00
Imagine your way to better friendships...?
12/18/2025
Want to like someone more? It just takes eight seconds. Also, mice that smelled bacon... had more obese children?
Duration:00:30:00
Who do you give to? (And who do you not?)
12/11/2025
$1,000 is put in your hand. With one condition: You have to donate it. What do you do next?
Duration:00:30:00
The Batman effect
12/4/2025
A pregnant woman enters a tram. Nearly 40% of the time, she's offered a seat. Unless someone else enters. Dressed as batman.
Duration:00:30:00
Does the world feel... off to you?
11/27/2025
If you feel overwhelmed... and you don't know why... new research suggests you may be experiencing something called 'mismatch.'
Duration:00:30:00
Mountain gorilla menopause & why raccoons are the next dogs
11/20/2025
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.'
Duration:00:30:00
Gen Z can't sleep (but at least they're not out committing crimes)
11/13/2025
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?
Duration:00:30:00
When people talk about 'dehumanization,' listen
11/11/2025
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.
Duration:00:30:00
Can you tell the difference?
11/11/2025
Is a hair-loss product causing men (primarily) to become depressed and suicidal? Also, can you pass our AI voice test?
Duration:00:29:59