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Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays.

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Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott

Previous Guests

Rae Robertson-Anderson
Rae Robertson-Anderson is a physics professor at the University of San Diego, known for her work in physics and her engaging TikToks about science.
Stephon Alexander
Stephon Alexander is a theoretical physicist at Brown University, known for his work in quantum gravity, cosmology, and the intersection of physics and music.
Doyne Farmer
Doyne Farmer is the Director of Complexity Economics at Oxford, known for his work in complex systems and economic modeling.
Umair Irfan
Vox climate science correspondent, specializing in climate change and environmental issues.
Emily Oster
Emily Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and the CEO of ParentData. She is known for her research on health, parenting, and decision-making, and often provides data-driven insights on public health issues.

Topics Discussed

physics ranch dressing shampoo scrambled eggs unified theory scientific mysteries musical structure of the universe vibration unanswered questions cosmology roulette complexity economics climate change hurricanes climate science funding fluoride public health water system ban risk assessment

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Episodes

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0:00 16:21

We don't understand yogurt

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Rae Robertson-Anderson
Keywords
physics ranch dressing shampoo scrambled eggs unified theory scientific mysteries
Many physicists dream of coming up with a unified theory of the universe. Rae Robertson-Anderson dreams of understanding ranch dressing, shampoo, and scrambled eggs.



Guests:Rae Robertson-Anderson, a physics professor at the University of San Diego. (Find her TikToks atphysics_mamma.)



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0:00 57:02

The musical structure of the universe

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Stephon Alexander
Keywords
musical structure of the universe vibration scientific mysteries unanswered questions physics cosmology
If matter is a result of vibration, what causes the vibration? Our friends at The Gray Area ask, Is the universe behaving like an instrument?

Guest:Stephon Alexander, theoretical physicist at Brown University



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0:00 21:48

How to beat roulette

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Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Doyne Farmer
Keywords
roulette physics complexity economics
You’ll need your best friend, a computer in your shoe, and a working knowledge of physics.

Guest: Doyne Farmer, Director of Complexity Economics at Oxford



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.

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0:00 22:21

Is climate change really making hurricanes worse?

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Umair Irfan
Keywords
climate change hurricanes climate science funding scientific mysteries
The answer isn’t as clear as you might think. And because of drastic cuts to climate science funding, this question might be getting even harder to solve.

Guest: Umair Irfan, Vox climate science correspondent 



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.

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0:00 31:24

Are we sure about fluoride?

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Emily Oster
Keywords
fluoride public health water system ban risk assessment
Florida just became the second state to ban fluoride from its water system, which has made some public health experts pretty angry. Just how risky is fluoride really, and why is it so hard for us to get on the same page?

Guest: Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University and CEO of ParentData



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 (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/members⁠

Help us plan for the future of Unexplainable by filling out a brief survey: ⁠⁠⁠voxmedia.com/survey⁠⁠⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.6 ratings 304 reviews

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4.4 ratings 96 reviews

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4.8 ratings 32 reviews

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4.6 ratings 10 reviews

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