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From advances that will change our lives to offbeat oddities, Spectrum keeps you abreast of developments in the realm of European science and technology news.... more
FAQs about Science Unscripted:How many episodes does Science Unscripted have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.
May 15, 2025Want to quit smoking or vaping? Play chess & run hard.When you're trying to quit an addiction... what happens in that moment or two just before you fail? Researchers in Germany are trying to solve that. Gabe took part (sort of)....more30minPlay
May 08, 2025Be happier! (Play music!)Doesn't matter how old you are — learning a new instrument (or trying) has all sorts of side benefits. Also, it's about time we understand the 'most misunderstood serious illness.'...more30minPlay
May 01, 2025How much sex makes you happiest?Sex is good for your mental and physical health — and now scientists know how much makes you happiest. Also, how many relationships are sexless... but both partners are OK with it?...more30minPlay
April 25, 2025You already have a 'moral compass' (with or without a pope)On the day you were born, you already had the framework of your own personal morality inside you. And we know that because of a study on young children who were asked to do something really bad — because God 'told them to.'...more30minPlay
April 10, 2025Are you a liar?Music can be really bad for you if it's forced on you (at work). Also, which people believe false headlines — and a study to help you spot a liar....more30minPlay
April 06, 2025What causes a scientist to actually pack up and leave?A “climate of fear” has taken hold as US researchers face budget cuts, mass layoffs and free-speech restrictions. Are they actually leaving, though? DW reached out to Germany’s “four pillars” of science to find out....more30minPlay
March 27, 2025A case of bullyingA DW investigative report, together with Der Spiegel, looks into troubling allegations of workplace misconduct at Germany's Max Planck Society. Also, come celebrate as we mark 5 years of Science unscripted....more30minPlay
March 20, 2025Borders & break-upsThe case of a French researcher denied US entry creates a jarring new crack between European scientists and their US peers. Also, if you're feeling lonely... but you're also in a relationship... well, what should you do?...more30minPlay
March 07, 2025Why don't I like my audiobook?New research from Germany hints at what audiobooks of the future will sound like. Also, 'woolly mice' get blown out of proportion — and why you shouldn't get surgery on a Friday....more30minPlay
February 20, 2025Why's that fish looking at me?An experiment off the coast of Corsica suggests fish can recognize specific people (sometimes). Also, put a dot in front a zebrafish and, amazingly, you'll be a step closer to understanding the concept of free will....more30minPlay
FAQs about Science Unscripted:How many episodes does Science Unscripted have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.