The way you and your partner fall asleep says a lot about what's going on in your life. Also, a surprising new study suggests being healthy (heart-wise) isn't as beneficial as we thought for living a longer life.
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).
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.'
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?
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.'
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.
A 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.
The 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?
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.
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About Science Unscripted
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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.
Who are we? (And where are we?)
We're Gabe and Conor, two US science journalists based in the heart of Europe at Germany's international news broadcaster, DW.
Since Germany borders nine countries (yes, nine!), we can get to new places quickly and connect you with science stories and researchers you won't hear about anywhere else.
That means you'll get a glimpse of what life is actually like in Europe, from the perspective of people who actually live there.
More importantly, we hope some of the things you hear on Science unscripted will actually make your day (or even life?) better somehow.
That's the actual goal. That's what we're aiming for with Science Unscripted.