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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 :)

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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?

30 min
12 FEB.

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.

30 min
29 JAN.

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.

30 min
22 JAN.

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.

30 min
15 JAN.

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.

30 min
8 JAN.

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.

30 min
1 JAN.

Neanderthals chose to eat each other?

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.

30 min
2025-12-21

Happy New Year!

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.

30 min

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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 :)