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Most of the universe is missing
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03/10/21 • 34 min
Scientists all over the world are searching for dark matter: an invisible, untouchable substance that holds our universe together. But they haven't found it. Are they chasing a ghost?
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Is a ton of psychology just ... wrong?
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04/07/21 • 30 min
A decade ago, psychologists realized much of their science was fatally flawed, calling untold numbers of studies into question. Now, some young psychologists are trying to rebuild the foundations of their field. Can they succeed?
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The quest to build a star
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01/05/22 • 29 min
Scientists are closer than ever to harnessing fusion power — the same process that powers the sun — by essentially making a small star here on Earth. Fusion could give humanity its best shot at solving the climate crisis, but the technology has yet to be perfected and would require billions more in investments. Is it worth the bet?
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The deepest spot in the ocean
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06/12/24 • 28 min
Seventy-five percent of the seafloor remains unmapped and unexplored, but the first few glimpses scientists have gotten of the ocean’s depths have completely revolutionized our understanding of the planet.
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It’s ball lightning!
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03/31/21 • 27 min
For millennia, people have been reporting stories of mysterious spheres of light that glow, crackle, and hover eerily during thunderstorms. They’ve been spotted in people’s homes, and are even said to be able to pass through windows. No one knows how ball lightning forms — but that’s not stopping scientists from attempting to recreate it in their labs.
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Skeleton Lake
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03/24/21 • 27 min
When scientists examined the DNA of ancient bones found near a Himalayan lake, they were forced to confront a seemingly impossible conclusion.
*This episode has been updated. In the original version, we mixed up carbon isotopes with carbon isotope ratios.
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Journey Toward the Center of the Earth
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03/17/21 • 29 min
Sixty years ago, geologists tried to drill down through the Earth’s crust to pull up a piece of the Earth’s mantle. Their mission didn’t go exactly as planned. But it sowed the seeds for a new field of science that’s helped us rewrite not only the history of the planet, but, potentially, our definitions of life itself.
The documentaries featured in this episode are "The First Deep Ocean Drilling: Mohole, Phase 1" and "Project Mohole: Report No. 1."
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It’s getting harder to see
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08/30/23 • 20 min
Something about modern life is leading to higher rates of nearsightedness across the world. What is it?
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The viral ghosts of long Covid
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04/14/21 • 26 min
Scientists don’t understand why so many people suffer from Covid-19 symptoms for months, well after they stop testing positive. But that’s just the start of the mystery. There are other diseases that cast these long shadows, and they point to a major blind spot in medicine.
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Can we stop aging?
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05/15/24 • 37 min
From blood transfusions to enzyme boosters, our friends at Science Vs dive into the latest research on the search for the fountain of youth.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Unexplainable have?
Unexplainable currently has 179 episodes available.
What topics does Unexplainable cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Unexplainable?
The episode title 'The quest to build a star' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Unexplainable?
The average episode length on Unexplainable is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Unexplainable released?
Episodes of Unexplainable are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Unexplainable?
The first episode of Unexplainable was released on Feb 19, 2021.
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