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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 days 1 hour 39 minutes
How do I talk to someone who won't get vaccinated against COVID-19?
It can be really, really frustrating to talk to someone who's misinformed and doesn't plan to get vaccinated. And sometimes, the easiest thing to do is just avoid the topic entirely. But what if it's a friend, a colleague or a family member we care about?
COVID-19: Mixing doses, boosters & a warning for the unvaccinated
Can you get more than one kind of COVID-19 vaccine? When will we need a booster shot? And what is inevitably going to happen to those who have chosen not to vaccinate?
Do you want to live a longer, more energetic life?
The march of time is unrelenting. Sure. But scientists say they're on the cusp of changing how long we live – and HOW WELL we live those bonus years.
Weekly roundup — Sleep, COVID-19 & a strange-sounding ostrich
If your genes make you a "night owl," the odds are higher you'll develop depression. Can we do anything to change that? Also, why is the EU planning to store our vaccination information inside a QR code, of all places? And, finally, a big shout-out to the listener who won our bird quiz!
Herd immunity & why crosswords or sudoku don't help your brain
Know someone who does puzzles to "keep their brain sharp"? We've got bad news for them. Also, it's time to forget herd immunity and embrace the idea of booster shots.
How will 'COVID-19 passports' work?
In a month or so, EU citizens are supposed to get a "digital COVID-19 vaccine passport" which they will be able to use to travel. But what will it actually look like? Where will this (private) health data be stored? Who has access to it? And could it be hacked?
YOUR ANSWERS to the bird quiz
Seven birdcalls. That was the challenge we put to you just over a week ago. And now, it's time for a reckoning.
Weekly roundup — Black fungus, pregnant women & the closing time effect
What is "black fungus," and how is it related to COVID-19? What are the arguments for — or against — vaccinating pregnant women? And why do people think they're more attractive right before a bar closes?
Should pregnant women get vaccinated against COVID-19?
More than 100,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated against COVID-19. What does the data show?
Weekly roundup — Birds, babies & COVID-19
Have an ear for birdsong? Neither do we. But with a couple clues (and a digital tool), we think you can solve our bird quiz. Also, some new fertility data shows some pretty wild differences between countries, and three big updates on major COVID-19 vaccines.