105 episodes

Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know ... and then keeps right on going. This Vox podcast explores scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and all the things we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes every Wednesday.

Unexplainable Vox

    • Science
    • 4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know ... and then keeps right on going. This Vox podcast explores scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and all the things we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes every Wednesday.

    Expecting: Weed and pregnancy

    Expecting: Weed and pregnancy

    Many states have extremely punitive policies around cannabis and pregnancy. But researchers don't actually have great data on cannabis's harms.
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
    It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.
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    • 30 min
    Expecting: Baby brain

    Expecting: Baby brain

    Caring for a child seems to change parents’ brains. But what does that actually mean for how parents think and experience the world?
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
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    • 27 min
    Expecting: Pregnancy souvenirs

    Expecting: Pregnancy souvenirs

    Fetuses leave cells behind in their parents' bodies, where they braid themselves into tissues, and remain, for years. What are they doing in there?
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
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    • 36 min
    The tornado problem

    The tornado problem

    2023 has been a record-setting year for tornadoes, and these storms came with barely any warning. So to better understand tornadoes, scientists might need to confront more of these storms head-on.
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
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    • 24 min
    How to resurrect a mammoth

    How to resurrect a mammoth

    Scientists are hard at work trying to bring back woolly mammoths (and dodos). But should they? And what would they actually be bringing back?
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
    It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.
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    • 32 min
    Live show, dead dinosaurs

    Live show, dead dinosaurs

    We did a live show! We talked about how one of our favorite episodes came together and how we went about creating (somewhat) accurate dinosaur sounds.
    For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
    It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.
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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

Aspen7890 ,

Love it!

You guys do such a great job. It is such a total pleasure listening. I love how much research homework you do and how inventive the ideas are I barely listen to any podcasts and I get so excited for yours. I love everything about it. I love your voices. I love your dynamics together. I watch out. I might just offer all sorts of ideas for future shows. Keep up the great great work and thank you so much.

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28 May 2023

You need to mention that marijuana is a schedule One drug. What about CBD? You never mentioned that…

Isaac57 ,

Great pod

Love having these voices in my head.

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