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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 🙂

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How different are the brains of boys and girls? Feb 19, 2026

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A new study shows a sex difference in the early growth of the human brain. Does it matter?

When a pet’s death really hurts Feb 12, 2026

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The loss of a pet can affect you more than losing a loved one, a new study shows. With one exception.

Why do humans have (relatively) large penises? Jan 29, 2026

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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.

How casual hookups are good (and healthy) for singles Jan 22, 2026

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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.

The anomie within Jan 15, 2026

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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.

Do you think animals can think? Jan 08, 2026

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It's an interesting question. Even more intriguing is why you believe what you do — and whether you live near a city.

Neanderthals chose to eat each other? Jan 01, 2026

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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.

Happy New Year! Dec 21, 2025

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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.

Imagine your way to better friendships...? Dec 18, 2025

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Want to like someone more? It just takes eight seconds. Also, mice that smelled bacon... had more obese children?

Who do you give to? (And who do you not?) Dec 11, 2025

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$1,000 is put in your hand. With one condition: You have to donate it. What do you do next?