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Unexplainable

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Ice Cream
Diabetes
Climate Change
Nutrition Science
Dairy
Eggs
Public Health
Health Studies
Hard-Shelled Eggs
Crying
Scientific Misconduct
Data Integrity
James Webb Space Telescope
Golden Orb
Evolution
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Swearing
Pain Tolerance
Aspartame
Emotions

Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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It’s surprisingly hard to predict how clouds form, move, and change, but it’s essential to try. Because how clouds react to a warming world helps determine how hot our future will be.

Guests: Vox contributor Umair Irfan, scientists Scott M. Collis, ... more

Every hand-crafted instrument from violin maker Michael Doran holds its own unexplainable questions.

Guest: Michael Doran of Doran’s Violin’s

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There's been a real rollback of one of the US government's most fundamental tasks: gathering data. Vox correspondents Dylan Scott and Umair Irfan take a look at what a future with less data means for climate and health care in the US.

Guests: Vox co... more

Things in the news have been feeling kind of…bleak, so we called in some reinforcements. Vox's senior editorial director and resident good news expert Bryan Walsh joins editor Joanna Solotaroff to remind us that there’s still a lot of good stuff happ... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Walsh
Senior Editorial Director at Vox
Vox
Episode: It's not all bad
Robinson Meyer
Veteran climate reporter
Heatmap News
Episode: The G-word
Raul Gonzalez
Head of the Miami chapter of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Florida International University
Episode: Diary of a teenage brain, part 2
Nick Moskovitz
Researcher at Lowell Observatory studying space objects
Lowell Observatory
Episode: That's no moon...
Diana Deutsch
Psychology professor and researcher on auditory illusions
UC San Diego
Episode: The Sound Barrier #1: The myth of hearing
Mike Chorost
Science writer with severe hearing loss
Episode: The Sound Barrier #1: The myth of hearing
Sally Helm
Host of History This Week from the History Channel and reporter for Planet Money
History Channel, Planet Money
Episode: Solve me a river
Andres Jimenez-Zuría
Co-founder of Shrimp Welfare Project
Shrimp Welfare Project
Episode: Consider the shrimp
Sally Akehurst
A sports psychologist in London
Episode: When talent vanishes overnight

Hosts

Noam Hassenfeld
Host and reporter focusing on scientific mysteries and narratives, bringing depth to the exploration of intriguing topics through storytelling.
Byrd Pinkerton
Co-host and producer, known for her storytelling abilities and engagement with scientific content.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8.8k ratings
  • Good ahow

    I follow and enjoy this show. The episode “what is a good sound?” had me smiling, so delightful. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evanstonian3
    United States7 days ago
  • My favorite science show

    I always learn something, usually something wild and unexpected. Engaging and fun. Thanks Unexplainable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BtlKap
    United States15 days ago
  • Good news stories.

    This is such a good topic. However there was one article I question. The piece on “no more fur”. Yes I absolutely agree that farming animals primarily for fur is bad. In northern Canada there are small groups of Inuit who have lived off their limited resource land. Yes they hunt seal for food and essential clothing. And yes they make clothing products out of fur for sale. The seal meat is organic, local and the cost of flying food in is out of their reach. We are not talking about tens of thousa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goodlife@64
    Canada21 days ago
  • Like LIKE LIKE!!!

    Sally can you please write your copy. The news media has worked that way for years.

    If you can’t speak contemporaneously on the topic THEN WRITE THE DAMN COPY! Stop punishing us by saying LIKE seven times per paragraph. It’s called PROFESSIONAL REPORTING

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Juanwhoknows
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and thought provoking

    It is so rare to find a show that genuinely takes its time to consider a topic from all angles and dives into it with the objective of learning but not proving a point. Unexplainable does just that! This pod coast is built around a question and seeks to learn as much on the topic as possible. And in the end, it’s up to us to keep seeking the answer, now that our curiosity have been provoked. Thank you for igniting my curiosity again!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenniD-T
    United Statesa month ago

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It's not all bad
Q: What about the environment?
The ozone layer is shrinking due to successful international efforts, and we are seeing significant growth in renewable energy capacity.
It's not all bad
Q: What are some other pieces of good news?
There has been a significant decline in the number of drug overdoses and violent crime rates, showing improvements in societal trends and public safety.
Vitamin C and the common cold
Q: Should I drink orange juice to get over a cold?
No clear evidence supports the idea that vitamin C prevents or cures the common cold.
Diary of a teenage brain
Q: How do you get answers from teens in a study?
You ask them questions, test their hair for substance presence, and engage them with interactive tasks with incentives.
Diary of a teenage brain
Q: What findings have the researchers made so far regarding teen brains?
Researchers have determined that psychosocial factors and family variables are better predictors of trying substances than brain structure, although neuroimaging data is still valuable.

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The content explores a variety of intriguing scientific mysteries and unanswered questions that push the boundaries of human knowledge. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who bring in-depth insights on topics ranging from adolescent brain development to the nuances of auditory perception. The podcast is distinguished by its creative storytelling, which often includes personal anecdotes and a focus on the emotional dimensions of scientific inquiry—making complex subjects accessible and engaging for a broad audience. By blending humor with scholarly insight, it offers listeners a unique lens on the world that both satisfies curiosity and fosters deeper understanding of nature and science.

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3. Raul Gonzalez
4. Nick Moskovitz
5. Diana Deutsch
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