Science Unscripted
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.
WE'RE ON VACATION!
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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…
Cool people have six things in common. What are they?
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A new study answers a great mystery of humankind: What makes a cool person... cool?
Pay attention to Peter Thiel's narrative
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When an influential right-wing thinker tells a story of human history, 'stagnation' and the 'antichrist'.. question his premise and maybe consult a narratologist.
How long do you want to live?
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If you could take two pills (once a week) and live 30% longer, would you? Because a study on mice using drugs approved for humans suggests you may have to answer this question soon.
Is your life meaningful?
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The answer might be no. But if you say yes ... then what exactly are you picturing when you say yes?
This one's for the short kings
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Ever want to be taller? That might mean you're more competitive (and jealous). Also, if someone asked you which animal is the most abundant on earth... what would you say?
Is this pseudo-profound bull****?
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Ever been a victim of 'pseudo-profound bull***'? A new study hints at why. Also, why you probably shouldn't be putting tape over your mouth, and a look at people follow rules... even when they don't actually have to.
Yes, men find female breasts attractive. But why?
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This week on Science unscripted, what event(s) led to racoons setting foot in Germany? Why do our fingers prune up after a long bath? And a study conducted in Papua has bold claims about female breasts.
Cuddle much (in bed)?
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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.
Want to quit smoking or vaping? Play chess & run hard.
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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).