The wildest stories that never made it into our episodes. Until now. Guests: Amy Boddy, anthropological scientist at the University of... more

Dogs were the first domesticated animal in history, emerging from wolves some 20,000 years ago. But how did wolves become... more

We know Neanderthals and early modern humans coupled up. But when did they meet, exactly? And where? Some fossilized smoke... more

It’s not great to be a lab rat. And it turns out, lab rats might not be that great for... more

This week on Unexplainable or Not, we’ve got three scientific mysteries all about left and right. Jonquilyn Hill, host of... more

For decades, scientists thought that placebos only worked if patients didn’t know they were taking them. Not anymore: You can... more

It makes sense that we run away from scary things. That’s a good way to stay alive. But why do... more

Drugs like ecstasy and mushrooms have shown promise as mental health treatments, but they’re also exposing some major cracks in... more

How we feel emotionally may be influenced by unseen troves of microbial life that live inside us. Is it possible... more

As the world gets warmer and storms get worse, insurance companies are jacking up rates — or refusing to cover... more