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. Hello from Germany :)
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APR 16, 2026
There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?
A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)
30 MIN
MAR 26, 2026
Deepfake nudes & why men make them
Lust? Humiliation? Control? If you think you know why men and boys make fake AI nudes of women and girls... first-of-its-kind research suggests a motivation that's almost more troubling. (Note: If you or anyone you know is the victim of non-consensual intimate imagery, the global non-profit StopNCII.org provides step-by-step support in 38 languages.)
30 MIN
MAR 19, 2026
When do you think the world will end?
A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?
30 MIN
MAR 12, 2026
The war on phone blasting
A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.
30 MIN
MAR 5, 2026
Why do I get goosebumps when I listen to music?
Some of us get chills from music, movies or art. And others... never do. Why is that?
30 MIN
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