Unexplainable
Vox
21 Listeners
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 Unexplainable Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Unexplainable episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Unexplainable for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Unexplainable episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Good Robot #1: The magic intelligence in the sky
Unexplainable
03/12/25 • 53 min
Before AI became a mainstream obsession, one thinker sounded the alarm about its catastrophic potential. So why are so many billionaires and tech leaders worried about... paper clips?
This is the first episode of our new four-part series about the stories shaping the future of AI.
Good Robot was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. Episodes will be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays over the next two weeks.
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts
For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable
And please email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Listeners
Good Robot #2: Everything is not awesome
Unexplainable
03/15/25 • 57 min
When a robot does bad things, who is responsible? A group of technologists sounds the alarm about the ways AI is already harming us today. Are their concerns being taken seriously?
This is the second episode of our new four-part series about the stories shaping the future of AI.
Good Robot was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. Episodes will be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays over the next two weeks.
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts
For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable
And please email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
The quest to build a star
Unexplainable
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?
For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show.
Also, email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
The deepest spot in the ocean
Unexplainable
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.
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts
For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable
And please email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members
Please take a second to help us learn more about you! vox.com/podcastsurvey
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
The problem with dreams
Unexplainable
02/19/25 • 28 min
A neuroscientist argues that the focus on dreams has held back the scientific understanding of sleep. So he took dreams out of the picture and uncovered a new potential connection between the mind and body.
Guest: Mark Blumberg, behavioral neuroscientist at the University of Iowa
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts
For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable
And please email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
Is a ton of psychology just ... wrong?
Unexplainable
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?
For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show.
Also, email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
Most of the universe is missing
Unexplainable
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?
For further reading, sign up for our newsletter here: http://vox.com/unexplainable-newsletter
Show transcript and articles (including one about why we made this show now): http://vox.com/unexplainable
Email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Listeners
The viral ghosts of long Covid
Unexplainable
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.
For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show.
Also, email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Listener
It’s ball lightning!
Unexplainable
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.
For further reading, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable
It’s a great place to sign up for our newsletter, view show transcripts, and read more about the topics on our show.
Also, email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Listener
Do we live inside an enormous black hole?
Unexplainable
07/24/24 • 25 min
It’s possible that the entire observable universe is inside a black hole. All we need to do to find out is ... build a gigantic particle collider around the moon.
Guest: James Beacham, particle physicist at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN
For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts
For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable
And please email us! [email protected]
We read every email.
Support Unexplainable by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/members
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Listener
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
How many episodes does Unexplainable have?
Unexplainable currently has 197 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 'Good Robot #1: The magic intelligence in the sky' 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.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ