A snake. A ray. A shark. They each got pregnant with no male involved. In fact, scientists are finding more... more

Itch used to be understood as a mild form of pain, but scientists are learning this sense is more than... more

Life as we know it needs water, but scientists can’t figure out where Earth’s water came from. Answering that question... more

A cell is alive. So is a leaf and so is a tree. But what about the forest they’re a... more

The researcher who popularized the idea of the alpha wolf has spent decades trying to take it back. Our friends... more

Solar storms can wreak havoc on power grids, satellites, even astronauts — but scientists still struggle to predict them. One... more

Think about the thing you’ve practiced more than anything else in the world. Maybe it’s painting. Or writing. Or playing... more

Diagnosing diseases such as endometriosis can require difficult steps, like surgery. But researchers are hoping to use menstrual fluid to... more

Periods and menstrual fluid have long been overlooked by scientists. Now, researchers are starting to suspect they might be sources... more

Was there a technologically advanced species living on Earth long before humans? And if one had existed, how would we... more

They’re not looking for UFOs or decoding government secrets. They’re doing something much simpler. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great... more

Airborne diseases kill millions of people a year, despite available antibiotics and vaccines. But scientists think there might be another... more

Humans seem to be the only animals that cry from emotion. This Valentine’s Day, we’re wondering: What makes our tears... more

Safety questions have haunted aspartame — the no-calorie sweetener used in many diet soft drinks and other low-calorie products —... more

Can swearing make you stronger? For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about... more

Today's internet is built on a series of locks and keys that protect your private information as it travels through... more

Scientists didn’t think it was possible for life to thrive in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Then, they found some... more

Researchers planted microphones in a forest and walked away. Listening back could help heal rainforest ecosystems. For show transcripts, go to... more

What’s up with the weird golden egg at the bottom of the ocean? How do eggs actually choose sperm? Hit... more

The James Webb Space Telescope launched two years ago, giving scientists a new view into the early universe. Now, it's... more

An expedition to Antarctica. Strange seismic readings. Clues to uncover a hidden part of our planet. For show transcripts, go to... more

Our show celebrates uncertainty. But as environmental reporter Amy Westervelt explains, the concept also has a dark side. For show transcripts,... more

NASA is planning for humans to live on the moon by 2040. But how much space can the human body... more

Decades of studies suggest that eating ice cream reduces diabetes risk. Could ice cream be ... good for you? And... more

Data sleuths are working outside the system to keep science honest. But is there a better way to prevent scientific... more

Coral reefs are an essential ecosystem undeniably threatened by climate change. Can scientists breed a stronger coral for the future? For... more

This Halloween, we look at how technology is forcing us to ask: When is someone actually dead? And we look... more

Over the last few years, orcas have been targeting boats, often leaving them stranded at sea. Are these orcas trying... more

Our game show is back! This time, comedian Wyatt Cenac is in the hot seat in front of a live... more

Towering walls of water sometimes appear in the ocean without warning or apparent cause. What drives their terrifying power? For more,... more

What would an episode of Unexplainable have sounded like if it had been made in 100 CE? For more, go to... more

Can researchers decipher what people are thinking about just by looking at brain scans? With AI, they're getting closer. How... more

Something about modern life is leading to higher rates of nearsightedness across the world. What is it? To buy tickets to... more

At last year’s World Athletics Championships, sprinter TyNia Gaither was disqualified for false starting... after the gun went off. Officials... more

Two scientists explain how AI might help us translate animal communication, and what we might learn from their squawks, chirps,... more

Sam Sanders, host of Vulture’s Into It podcast, is in the hot seat for a new episode of our game... more

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

In all our searching of the universe, we’ve never seen another moon like ours. It's big, it's weird, and it... more

AI can often solve problems in unexpected, undesirable ways. So how can we make sure it does what we want,... more

AI has the potential to impact our society in dramatic ways, but researchers can’t explain precisely how it works or... more