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Science Unscripted

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.
Weekly English Germany Science · Technology
50 Episodes
40 – 50

Does getting married make your life more satisfying?

On this week’s Science unscripted, a quantitative and qualitative glimpse into how harmful politics can be for relationships, a glimpse into the future of pregnancy, and an unabashed analysis of what marriage does for our feeling of satisfaction.
2 Oct 2025 29 min

Huntington's disease: Curing the incurable?

On Science unscripted this week, we dissect the latest research on political violence. Also, we look into what scientists are calling a breakthrough for an incurable neurodegenerative disease.
25 Sep 2025 30 min

Rate my professor? No thanks.

Think you're getting a fair review of a teacher from a rating site? Think again. Also, two studies shed light on who wakes up more when a baby cries... and the connection between 'stereotypes' and condoning political violence.
18 Sep 2025 30 min

Painkillers, pregnancy & autism — what the research says

A metastudy on pregnant women taking the painkiller acetaminophen is at odds with the leaked 'autism report' commissioned by US Health Secretary RFK Jr. Also, why so many people avoid information about their own health, and a beautiful obituary.
11 Sep 2025 30 min

Have you lived a good life?

If you read enough obituaries, you might unearth what people (and society) find important about existence. What do you want yours to say?
6 Sep 2025 30 min

Could a spray 'end all viruses' in humans?

If a coworker coughs or your partner pukes... you know you're gonna get sick. Unless an antiviral does the same thing to humans that it did to mice (and hamsters).
28 Aug 2025 30 min

What can you tell from a piece of poo?

We're back! (And a bit jetlagged.) Join us as we discuss a foul smell at Frankfurt airport and a potentially false "report" about a president's bathroom habits.
21 Aug 2025 30 min

WE'RE ON VACATION!

Science unscripted will go quiet for a few weeks as Gabe & Conor — and hopefully you as well — enjoy the summer holidays. If you have an insight, epiphany or scientific question in the meantime (or you just want to forward a meme), feel free to send them to…
17 Jul 2025 1 min
40 – 50