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**Science unscripted**

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 🙂

Latest Episodes:

Hantavirus: What to expect from here May 13, 2026

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This ship phase is over. But the nature of this virus means cases may rise — even as officials contain it.

Is the hantavirus the next pandemic? May 07, 2026

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If you want to understand why the Andes variant of the hantavirus is different than COVID-19, this episode's for you.

The ad that makes you drink more Apr 30, 2026

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We know advertising works. (It's why the industry exists.) But a new study on beer ads in Germany shows how. Causally.

How can I tell if someone's smart? Apr 24, 2026

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Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.

There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why? Apr 16, 2026

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A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)

Deepfake nudes & why men make them Mar 26, 2026

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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.)

When do you think the world will end? Mar 19, 2026

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A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?

The war on phone blasting Mar 12, 2026

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A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.

Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music? Mar 05, 2026

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Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?

Wait — who's friendzoning who here?! Feb 26, 2026

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It's usually guys who complain about being 'friendzoned.' But new research says it definitely happens to women, too — sometimes.

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