
Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceLife SciencesNatural Sciences | |||

A scientist asked people to sit in a silent room for 15 minutes. Almost half of them decided to give themselves a painful electric shock instead. What is it about our brains that makes our relationship with silence so strange? And should we learn ho... more
Almost 15% of adults suffer from a persistent, often intolerable sound... that is literally just in their heads. Why does the brain do this to us? We help one of our listeners get some answers.
This is the second episode of our new four-part series,... more
Just like optical illusions trick our eyes, audio illusions can trick our ears. It makes scientists wonder: What exactly are we hearing, when we're hearing?
This is the first episode of our new four-part series, The Sound Barrier.
Guests: Diana Deu... more
This week on Unexplainable or Not, Sally Helm, the newest member of our team, tries to figure out what's killing mussels, why rivers suddenly change course, and what the longest river in the world is.
Guests: Douglas Edmonds, professor at Indiana ... more
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My go-to podcast for science. And great for keeping the kids interested too. Regularly download several episodes at a time for family road trips.
One of my favorite podcasts - great energy and topics. Super interesting.
Unexplainable has been a family and personal favorite for years now, and we appreciate and love everything that you guys have done! Definitely our very favorite science/curiosity show, and almost incomparable to anything else! (Our top 10 is very eclectic; Unexplainable is by far our favorite of its genre!) The work you all put into making very episode special, and the love that you must have for contributing to such a beautifully produced, magical, truly wonderful series does not go unnoticed ... more
My brain itch is always scratched in the right way when I listen to an episode.
Thank you so much for introducing me to this piece!
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This show engages listeners with a compelling exploration of scientific mysteries and the unanswered questions that arise from our quest for knowledge. Each episode tackles a variety of topics spanning the natural and life sciences, often featuring expert guests who provide insights into complex subjects ranging from health and nutrition to environmental issues and cosmic phenomena. The unique storytelling approach helps demystify challenging concepts, making science accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Listeners can expect a mix of thought-provoking discussions and intriguing narratives that illuminate the unknown, inviting curiosity about the world around us.
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Recent guests on Unexplainable include:
1. Diana Deutsch
2. Mike Chorost
3. Sally Helm
4. Andres Jimenez-Zuría
5. Sally Akehurst
6. Evan Ziporyn
7. Mindy Weisberger
8. Olga Khazan
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