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  • Cool people have six things in common. Do you share them?

    Cool people have six things in common. Do you share them?
    Jul 18 2025
    A large-scale, global study has determined the characteristics that make people cool. Be warned: Trying to be cool is not one of them.
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    30 min
  • WE'RE ON VACATION!

    WE'RE ON VACATION!
    Jul 18 2025
    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 su@dw.com, or leave a comment for us at DW Podcasts on YouTube!
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    1 min
  • Pay attention to Peter Thiel's narrative

    Pay attention to Peter Thiel's narrative
    Jul 4 2025
    When an influential right-wing thinker tells a story of human history, 'stagnation' and the 'Antichrist'.. question his premise and maybe consult a narratologist.
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    30 min
  • How long do you want to live?

    How long do you want to live?
    Jun 26 2025
    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.
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    30 min
  • Is your life meaningful?

    Is your life meaningful?
    Jun 18 2025
    The answer might be no. But if you say yes ... then what exactly are you picturing when you say yes?
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    30 min
  • This one's for the short kings

    This one's for the short kings
    Jun 12 2025
    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?
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    30 min
  • Is this pseudo-profound bull****?

    Is this pseudo-profound bull****?
    Jun 5 2025
    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.
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    30 min
  • Yes, men find female breasts attractive. But why?

    Yes, men find female breasts attractive. But why?
    Jun 1 2025
    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.
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    30 min