Unexplainable
VoxUnexplainable 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 | 260 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesScienceNatural Sciences | |||
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Astronomers are putting together a new picture of the early universe. It involves a lot of very weird black holes, and it could help us understand how our own galaxy formed.
Guest: Caitlin Casey, astronomer at UC Santa Barbara
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It’s surprisingly hard to predict how clouds form, move, and change, but it’s essential to try. Because how clouds react to a warming world helps determine how hot our future will be.
Guests: Vox contributor Umair Irfan, scientists Scott M. Collis, ... more
Every hand-crafted instrument from violin maker Michael Doran holds its own unexplainable questions.
Guest: Michael Doran of Doran’s Violin’s
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There's been a real rollback of one of the US government's most fundamental tasks: gathering data. Vox correspondents Dylan Scott and Umair Irfan take a look at what a future with less data means for climate and health care in the US.
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I follow and enjoy this show. The episode “what is a good sound?” had me smiling, so delightful. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Evanstonian3
United States9 days ago - My favorite science show
I always learn something, usually something wild and unexpected. Engaging and fun. Thanks Unexplainable!
Apple Podcasts5BtlKapUnited States17 days ago - Good news stories.
This is such a good topic. However there was one article I question. The piece on “no more fur”. Yes I absolutely agree that farming animals primarily for fur is bad. In northern Canada there are small groups of Inuit who have lived off their limited resource land. Yes they hunt seal for food and essential clothing. And yes they make clothing products out of fur for sale. The seal meat is organic, local and the cost of flying food in is out of their reach. We are not talking about tens of thousa... more
Apple Podcasts5goodlife@64
Canada22 days ago - Like LIKE LIKE!!!
Sally can you please write your copy. The news media has worked that way for years.
If you can’t speak contemporaneously on the topic THEN WRITE THE DAMN COPY! Stop punishing us by saying LIKE seven times per paragraph. It’s called PROFESSIONAL REPORTING
Apple Podcasts3JuanwhoknowsUnited Statesa month ago - Thoughtful and thought provoking
It is so rare to find a show that genuinely takes its time to consider a topic from all angles and dives into it with the objective of learning but not proving a point. Unexplainable does just that! This pod coast is built around a question and seeks to learn as much on the topic as possible. And in the end, it’s up to us to keep seeking the answer, now that our curiosity have been provoked. Thank you for igniting my curiosity again!!
Apple Podcasts5JenniD-TUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #9 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #20 |  United Kingdom/Science |
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The content explores a variety of intriguing scientific mysteries and unanswered questions that push the boundaries of human knowledge. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who bring in-depth insights on topics ranging from adolescent brain development to the nuances of auditory perception. The podcast is distinguished by its creative storytelling, which often includes personal anecdotes and a focus on the emotional dimensions of scientific inquiry—making complex subjects accessible and engaging for a broad audience. By blending humor with scholarly insight, it offers listeners a unique lens on the world that both satisfies curiosity and fosters deeper understanding of nature and science.
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Recent guests on Unexplainable include:
1. Caitlin Casey
2. Tom Warner
3. Scott Collis
4. Angie Pendergrass
5. Gavin Pretor-Pinney
6. Michael Doran
7. Bryan Walsh
8. Robinson Meyer
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