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Science unscripted

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Mental Health
Germany
Psychology
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Max Planck Institute
Social Norms
Climate Change
Covid-19
Procrastination
Dyslexia
Sleep Quality
FOMO
Mars
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Artificial Intelligence
Wisdom
Homo Floresiensis
Neuroscience
Depression

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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If you could put on VR goggles and talk to your future self... would that help you become who you want to be? Or would it harm you?

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When Elon Musk talks about a human 'civilization' on Mars, he's suggesting we'll have babies there. Should we?

A new experiment shows pigeons use immune cells to navigate our planet. The discovery redefines our understanding of how an animal can 'feel' Earth's magnetic field.

There are plenty of reasons NOT to have kids. But a new paper suggests having them may be the only way to protect gender equality over the long term.

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Scott Solomon
Teaching professor of Biosciences; author of Becoming Martian
Rice University
Episode: SpaceX & a low-g baby?
Carla Basel
Electrical engineer at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley
Episode: SpaceX & a low-g baby?
Clivia Lysowski
Cell biologist; immunology researcher
University of Bonn and University Hospital Bonn
Episode: The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
Carla Bleicher
Researcher from Norway
University/Norwegian research context
Episode: Do you want to have kids?
Mads Larsen
Evolutionary scholar studying low fertility
Oslo, Norway
Episode: Do you want to have kids?
Jacqueline Rifkin
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Hantavirus: What to expect from here
Elizabeth Trinh
Behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
Sarah Wichert
Psychology and criminology researcher
Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law
Episode: The ad that makes you drink more
Christoph Heine
Personality researcher at the University of Witten-Herdecke
University of Witten-Herdecke
Episode: How can I tell if someone's smart?

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Connor
Host of the show with strong interview guiding and topic introductions; a central figure in keeping discussions accessible and lively.
Gabe
Co-host who discusses science topics and participates in interviews, provides scientific context and energy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    This is my favorite podcast…both educational and entertaining. So disappointed when it’s not “updated weekly”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esspenn
    Canada8 months ago
  • GREAT Show

    Bold , Fresh , Friendly! I thank you for every episode, especially the tough ones, personally. People are forgetting to star each time they listen ‘cause your show is a “5”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALittleChaotic
    United States10 months ago
  • Awesome podcast

    I make it habit of trying to catch this podcast on CBC Radio early Sunday mornings. Very insightful yet not overwhelming with what’s happening in the world now. A must listen…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TiminAB
    Canadaa year ago
  • Hello

    Hello

    I am listening from west coast Vancouver Island.

    I used to listen late at night on CBC when I was not sleeping, then I retired (and sleep better) and found you as a pod cast. Love your podcast, very interesting. I love your comments, snorts, outrage and laughter. It makes me feel like we’re all talking together.

    Don’t change ! Your personal insights are interesting and helpful.

    Best Paulette

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paulettewestcoast
    Canada2 years ago
  • Review for Science Unscripted

    Latest Science News + Improv = so Interesting

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    5
    Carol G. In Canada
    Canada3 years ago

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The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
Q: What would this feel like for a pigeon, and could humans ever experience something similar?
It's likely a gut-feeling, unconsciously processed through the vagus nerve and brain, rather than a conscious sensation; humans do have iron-storing macrophages, but not a magnetic sense like pigeons.
The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
Q: How did you test the role of these macrophages in navigation?
We used chlorinate liposomes to deplete macrophages in pigeons, then observed that under magnetic-field conditions the treated birds were lost, whereas control birds navigated normally.
The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
Q: What is special about the liver in this context that enables magnetic navigation?
The liver houses macrophages that contain iron; under magnetic fields these iron atoms' electrons align, potentially influencing nerve signals that guide direction.
The 'Google maps' inside a pigeon's liver
Q: What did you find out about pigeons that surprised you the most?
We found out that pigeons need particular immune cells in the liver to navigate along the earth's magnetic field, a function previously not associated with the liver or with immune cells.
SpaceX & a low-g baby?
Q: Would you personally go to space given a ticket?
One guest would love to go for the experience and exploration but would prefer not to embark on a one-way trip until thorough safety and return capabilities are established.

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