Unexplainable
Vox
Science is often taught as a collection of settled facts, but the truth is far messier. Unexplainable is a show that invites listeners to step off the map of what we currently understand and venture into the fascinating, frustrating, and often mysterious gaps in human knowledge. Each week, the team tackles the questions that keep scientists up at night, moving past dry data to explore the philosophical and real-world stakes of our discoveries. The show excels at connecting the dots between big-picture concepts and our daily lives. Whether they are investigating the ethics of invasive species, the biological mysteries of our own bodies, or the historical origins of public distrust in institutions, the hosts treat curiosity as a rigorous discipline. You will find episodes that blend investigative journalism with deep dives into environmental ethics, public health debates, and even the grim logistics of hypothetical disasters. What makes Unexplainable stand out is its commitment to nuance. It avoids easy answers, instead favoring a balanced exploration of why we believe what we believe and how we navigate an increasingly complex world. It is a show for the intellectually restless—those who want to understand not just how the world works, but why we struggle to wrap our heads around it. Tune in to look closer at the strange, the hidden, and the downright puzzling corners of our reality.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
Episodes
Should we really kill all the lanternflies?
Deciding whether to kill invasive spotted lanternflies requires navigating the uncomfortable ethics of conservation.
Sean tries raw milk
As raw milk gains popularity, we examine the science behind the risks versus the growing demand for food freedom.
A new species in New York
Scientists are setting up insect traps in a Brooklyn park to discover new species hiding in plain sight.
The disaster problem
Born from Cold War paranoia and secret bunkers, FEMA has been battling public distrust since its inception.
The lost Lyme vaccine
A safe and effective Lyme disease vaccine was pulled from the market after public fears fueled by misinformation.
The cells we share
Fetal cells from your children can live inside your body for decades, acting as both potential healers and hazards.
The man who bet against humanity — and lost
Paul Ehrlich bet that overpopulation would collapse civilization, but human ingenuity proved his alarmist theories wrong.
The aftermath
Surviving a nuclear war means leaving behind Hollywood fantasies for a grim reality of fallout and long-term famine.
The Codfather
Stress ages us on a cellular level
The Amazing Extremophiles
Everyone does it. Why can’t I?
Mysterious objects near the beginning of time
Cloud atlas
What's good sound?
No data, just vibes
It's not all bad
Superbabies?
The G-word
Who's afraid of big, bad Yellowstone?
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