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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 every Wednesday.

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Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott

Previous Guests

Nicola Twilley
Nicola Twilley is a writer and editor known for her work as a contributor to The New Yorker, where she covers food, science, and culture. She is also the co-host of the podcast Gastropod, which explores the history and science of food. Twilley has a background in anthropology and has written extensively on topics related to food systems, biotechnology, and the intersection of science and society.
Rebecca Boyle
Rebecca Boyle is a science journalist and author known for her work on the intersection of science and culture. She has written extensively about the moon and its influence on Earth, including her book 'Our Moon: How Earth's celestial companion transformed the planet, guided evolution, and made us who we are.' Her writing often explores how celestial bodies impact life on Earth and the broader implications for understanding our place in the universe.
Tyler Cymet
Tyler Cymet is the chair of medicine at The Chicago School. He has extensive experience in the field of medicine and is known for his contributions to understanding various medical conditions, including those related to gastrointestinal issues.
Ali Seifi
Ali Seifi is a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He specializes in neurosurgery and has a focus on the neurological aspects of various medical conditions, contributing to advancements in the field.
Karen Lloyd
Karen Lloyd is a microbiologist known for her research on extremophiles and the unique life forms found in extreme environments, such as the deep ocean. She is the author of 'Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth', where she explores the concept of life that exists on Earth in ways that challenge our understanding of biology and the tree of life.

Topics Discussed

blood scientific mysteries healthcare Nicola Twilley Gastropod moon biology molecular level science evolution hiccups baby carrots burping kissing medicine neurosurgery intraterrestrials microbiology ocean life tree of life

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0:00 25:26

The real quest for fake blood

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Nicola Twilley
Keywords
blood scientific mysteries healthcare Nicola Twilley Gastropod
Tens of thousands of lives could be saved each year if hospitals had more blood. So scientists are racing to understand how this living fluid does what it does in order to one day grow it from scratch.

Guest:Nicola Twilley, New Yorker contributor and host ofGastropod.

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 26:05

Moon genes

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Rebecca Boyle
Keywords
moon biology molecular level science evolution
We know life on Earth wouldn't be possible without the moon. Now scientists are finding the moon might even be influencing our biology on a molecular level.

Guest: Rebecca Boyle, science journalist and author of Our Moon: How Earth's celestial companion transformed the planet, guided evolution, and made us who we are

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 32:06

How to stop your hiccups

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Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Tyler Cymet Ali Seifi
Keywords
hiccups baby carrots burping kissing medicine neurosurgery
Listeners told us that eating baby carrots or telling lies can bring on the hiccups. Burping or kissing can make them stop. Um, what? (First published in 2023.)

Guests: Tyler Cymet, chair of medicine at The Chicago School, and Ali Seifi, professor of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

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
0:00 2:21

A new way to listen

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
We have an exciting announcement! Vox Members now get access to ad-free podcasts. If you sign up, you’ll get unlimited access to reporting on vox.com, exclusive newsletters, and all of our podcasts — including Unexplainable — ad-free. Plus, you’ll be playing a crucial role helping our show get made. Check it out at vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 26:23

Intraterrestrials

Hosts
Noam Hassenfeld Julia Longoria Byrd Pinkerton Meradith Hoddinott
Guests
Karen Lloyd
Keywords
intraterrestrials microbiology ocean life tree of life scientific mysteries
Deep inside the mud at the bottom of the ocean, scientists have found life that is so unusual they’ve had to create new branches on the tree of life to put it on. These life forms are not extraterrestrials: They’re “aliens” from Earth.

Guest: Karen Lloyd, microbiologist and author of Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth

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

Ratings

Global:
4.6 rating 2513 reviews

USA

4.6 ratings 2000 reviews

Canada

4.6 ratings 299 reviews

UK

4.4 ratings 95 reviews

Australia

4.8 ratings 63 reviews

South Africa

4.8 ratings 32 reviews

New Zealand

4.6 ratings 10 reviews

Ireland

4.9 ratings 8 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 6 reviews