Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know ... and then keeps right on going. This Vox podcast explores scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and all the things we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes every Wednesday.
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 9 minutes
Who's the daddy? There isn't one.
A snake. A ray. A shark. They each got pregnant with no male involved.
Itch hunt
Itch used to be understood as a mild form of pain, but scientists are learning this sense is more than just skin deep.
How did Earth get its water?
Life as we know it needs water, but scientists can’t figure out where Earth’s water came from.
Is Earth alive?
A cell is alive. So is a leaf and so is a tree. But what about the forest they’re a part of?
The alpha myth
The researcher who popularized the idea of the alpha wolf has spent decades trying to take it back.
The eclipse chasers
Solar storms can wreak havoc on power grids, satellites, even astronauts — but scientists still struggle to predict them.
Diagnosing diseases like endometriosis can require difficult steps, like surgery.
Diagnosing diseases like endometriosis can require difficult steps, like surgery.