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Science unscripted

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Max Planck Institute
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Covid-19
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Sleep Quality
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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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Latest Episodes

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

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

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

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

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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?
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
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?!

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Connor
Host of Science unscripted; guides interviews and introduces topics
Gabe
Co-host who discusses science topics and participates in interviews

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 213 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
    Canada6 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
    5
    Carol G. In Canada
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate a European/academic-informed perspective and the mix of interviews, live segments, and listener input.
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Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
Q: Should people embrace small talk even if they dislike it?
Yes, because engaging in small talk can lead to meaningful connection and improved mood, and focusing on the interaction itself yields better outcomes than fixating on topic content.
Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
Q: What were the results of the study?
People underestimated how enjoyable conversations about supposedly boring topics would be; after actually talking, they found them more engaging, enjoyable, and connecting than expected.
Is the hantavirus the next pandemic?
Q: Elizabeth, how did you conduct the experiment?
Participants rated topics on a boring-to-interesting scale, interacted with others both in person and online, and then re-rated the topics after conversations to assess changes in interest and perceived connection.
How can I tell if someone's smart?
Q: Can we train ourselves to become better at judging others' intelligence?
The guest suggests that while intelligence is hard to change, some components may be trainable and people can improve over time with practice and exposure to relevant tasks.
How can I tell if someone's smart?
Q: What makes someone good at judging intelligence?
Key factors include high general intelligence, and strong abilities like perceiving emotions in others, though much of the variance remains unexplained by these factors.

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