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Science unscripted

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Germany
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Artificial Intelligence
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Homo Floresiensis
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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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Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.

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.)

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-consensua... more

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

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Kirsten Sutherland
Comparative psychologist; researcher in cooperation and social dilemmas
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
Episode: There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?
Logan James
Postdoctoral researcher at McGill University and UT Austin; published work on sound preferences in animals
McGill University; UT Austin; Yale University
Episode: Deepfake nudes & why men make them
Matthew Billett
Social psychologist
University of California Irvine
Episode: When do you think the world will end?
Dr. Christine Blume
Sleep researcher at the University of Basel
University of Basel
Episode: The war on phone blasting
Giacomo Bignardi
Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics
Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (and Psycholinguistics)
Episode: Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?
Matthew Ward-Ajus
Colleague/sitting in the studio for cats research discussion
Wellcome Sanger Institute / UK research network
Episode: Wait — who's friendzoning who here?!
Marius Stavang
Researcher in psychology focusing on dating and romantic relationships
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Episode: Wait — who's friendzoning who here?!
Yumna Khan
PhD student at the University of Cambridge specializing in sex differences in brain development
University of Cambridge
Episode: How different are the brains of boys and girls?
Philipp Ager
Professor of economics at the University of Mannheim, focusing on the impact of agricultural mechanization in rural Norway in the 1950s.
University of Mannheim
Episode: The anomie within

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Gabe
Co-host who discusses science topics and participates in interviews

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 207 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
    Canada5 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 States8 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Carol G. In Canada
    Canada3 years ago

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When do you think the world will end?
Q: What percentage of people believe the world will end in their lifetime?
About 30% of people in the studied sample believed the world would end in their lifetime, indicating a notable portion hold imminent-end beliefs.
The war on phone blasting
Q: You were looking into this phenomenon that 50% of Germans say they have in spring; could you explain what you found?
We found that although half of participants identify with spring fatigue, there is no corresponding rise in measured fatigue or energy decline; the perception is shaped by cultural and psychological factors more than actual fatigue.
How different are the brains of boys and girls?
Q: Is there a significant difference between the cognitive abilities of boys and girls at an early age?
Research indicates that girls may perform better on certain cognitive tasks during early development, despite boys having larger brains on average.
How different are the brains of boys and girls?
Q: What implications do these early brain development differences have for diagnosing psychiatric conditions?
Understanding these differences may help tailor diagnoses and treatment strategies for psychiatric conditions that exhibit sex differences in prevalence and presentation.
How different are the brains of boys and girls?
Q: What were the primary conclusions of your study regarding brain size differences between males and females?
Males exhibit faster brain growth starting from prenatal stages, leading to a greater brain size compared to females, though this does not inherently link to intelligence.

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Science unscripted covers a wide range of accessible, evidence-based science stories that connect academic research to everyday life. Episodes frequently blend interviews with researchers from top institutions, live field segments, and host banter that makes complex topics approachable. Common threads include genetics, neuroscience, psychology, animal behavior, and the social implications of scientific findings, all presented with a European perspective and a light, often humorous tone. A standout feature is stitching together rigorous research with real-world anecdotes (like listener emails or street interviews), which helps listeners see how science touches daily decisions, health, and culture. The show tends to spotlight emerging studies... more

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