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Hormonal therapies? Hair transplant? Or just go bald? When a genetic test shows a Science unscripted host is bound to lose his hair, it leads to a shocking amount of bad science and (potentially) significant side effects.

Is it OK to pee on your feet to get rid of foot and nail fungus? Also, if you say 'hi' kinda differently to your boss than you would to a friend or family member, you have something in common with the biggest land mammal on earth.

If you take drugs or drink alcohol and then write down your 'wildly creative,' chemically-inspired ravings... new research suggests you'll create a catalogue of useless garbage.

We all have microplastics inside our bodies. Until now, scientists weren't certain about the extent of the harm. Now they are.

Science Unscripted got an email this week about orgasms. What's more, someone wrote to let us know why a dying countess in a classic German novel would rather spend her final moments with a chauvinist man than with Conor or Gabe. And finally, how your doctor's credentials might just save your life.

When you applaud nurses, teachers, or member of military for being 'heroic,' you make it more OK for them to be exploited.

Are male sex organs really 'getting bigger' over time? Also, a new study suggests we don't actually learn from all our mistakes.

Gabe's voice undergoes an unexpected transformation, and why two people have been running around a 'wall of death' in Italy. Also, send your favorite SAD SONG to su@dw.com - and let us know why you listen to it?

Unhappy with your body? Deleting Instagram may help (if you're a woman). Also, forget 'cold tubs' if you want bigger muscles — and why do we consume content that makes us sad?

How concerning is the spread of H5N1 from cows to humans? Also, random people know you better than you think, new research on why people make sounds during sex, and a listener... doesn't like a song we played.

If we wanted to talk to a gigantic underwater animal, how would we do that? Also, lose weight... by making friends!

Dear elderly people, you were right. Today's music isn't what it used to be. The interesting part is why.

If you're home alone on a Friday night, you might stuff your face full of chips, chocolate or candy. (Gabe and Conor do.) A study on brain activity shows it's not entirely your fault, though — and that there may be a way to solve it.

Angry? New research shows you can 'export' it and then destroy it! Also, make yourself healthier and happier... by being touched... by something!

Are we touching each other less? Probably. Does it matter? Very much. If you're missing physical contact, new research will make you feel better.

A good song resonates inside you. But the question is... where? Well, it depends — on 'surprise' and 'uncertainty.'

Frozen hands, subjective aging, understanding autism — this episode has a ton of science (and some angry YouTube comments).

There's a 30% increase in car deaths due to solar eclipses, and it's important to know why that happens.

Human trials are underway to stop cocaine addiction using vaccines. Do they work? And if so, how?

If you're tempted to blame dog owners for their chunky animals... think twice. Also, should Gabe and Conor be perfectly informed on every study they talk about?