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 :)

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Could a spray 'end all viruses' in humans?

If a coworker coughs or your partner pukes... you know you're gonna get sick. Unless an antiviral does the same thing to humans that it did to mice (and hamsters).

30 min
AUG 21

What can you tell from a piece of poo?

We're back! (And a bit jetlagged.) Join us as we discuss a foul smell at Frankfurt airport and a potentially false "report" about a president's bathroom habits.

30 min
JUL 18

Cool people have six things in common. Do you share them?

A large-scale, global study has determined the characteristics that make people cool. Be warned: Trying to be cool is not one of them.

30 min
JUL 18

WE'RE ON VACATION!

Science unscripted will go quiet for a few weeks as Gabe & Conor — and hopefully you as well — enjoy the summer holidays. If you have an insight, epiphany or scientific question in the meantime (or you just want to forward a meme), feel free to send them to su@dw.com, or leave a comment for us at DW Podcasts on YouTube!

1 min
JUL 4

Pay attention to Peter Thiel's narrative

When an influential right-wing thinker tells a story of human history, 'stagnation' and the 'Antichrist'.. question his premise and maybe consult a narratologist.

30 min
JUN 26

How long do you want to live?

If you could take two pills (once a week) and live 30% longer, would you? Because a study on mice using drugs approved for humans suggests you may have to answer this question soon.

30 min
JUN 18

Is your life meaningful?

The answer might be no. But if you say yes ... then what exactly are you picturing when you say yes?

30 min
JUN 12

This one's for the short kings

Ever want to be taller? That might mean you're more competitive (and jealous). Also, if someone asked you which animal is the most abundant on earth... what would you say?

30 min

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Better & Better

10/29/2020

Matt@THEATL

The entire DW catalog is new to me this year and can't get enough. A great way to stay informed while avoiding the senseless and devisive rhetortic that is at every turn in the U.S. right now. Keep on keepin on.
Great Show has a whole new level

08/08/2010

medarvish

I love Spectrum because of the myriad of subjects touched upon, always interesting and relevant, always engaging. And now with Cyrus Farivar as the new host, it's better than ever. I have listened to his work for many years on The World and CBC and have always enjoyed his inquisitive style and friendly voice.
Horrible hosts

01/08/2019

Schaefer and Tan

What indulgence! They get paid for doing this? They need to improve the content. The interview of the coworker whose husband got bitten by piranhas are not scientific. They also included the shower singing in the gym. Is it relevant? Pure indulgence of the hosts. I listened to a few episodes but just cannot carry on anymore.
A wonderful show just got even better with addition of new host.

07/28/2010

Nbreuer

I've heard Cyrus Farivar reporting on technology several times on NPR's "The World" and am happy to find that he now has his own show. I highly recommend this as a great listen for those interested in the latest in tech stuff and the meta-word of the internet.

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 :)