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Unexpected Elements

Unexpected Elements

203 Episodes • By BBC World Service • www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016tmt...
The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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Unexpected Elements
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All about cricket(s)
The cricket world cup has us looking at the science ... more
Nov 23 2023 50m
Cricket and Planetary Rotation
Chapter 1 58 sec
Leadership Excellence Through Strengths
Chapter 2 15 mins
Cricket and the Science of Ball Polishing
Chapter 3 11 mins
Cricket
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Rise of Digital Avatar Hosts
Chapter 5 7 mins
Toilets and Body Temperature Control
Chapter 6 10 mins
REM and Bird of the Century
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Why we need to talk toilets
To mark UN World Toilet Day on Nov 19th, Alex Lathb... more
Nov 16 2023 50m
Quiz
Chapter 1 15 mins
World Toilet Day
Chapter 2 8 mins
Reinventing the Toilet
Chapter 3 12 mins
Threats to the Beluga Sturgeon
Chapter 4 12 mins
Hummingbirds, Forced Obsolescence, and Cryptids
Chapter 5 47 sec
Changes in Research and Gratitude
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Working 70 hours a week
This week on the show with the science behind the ne... more
Nov 9 2023 50m
The Evolution of Work-Life Balance
Chapter 1 16 mins
Working Hours and Sleep Science
Chapter 2 10 mins
Productivity and Trachoma in Kenya
Chapter 3 13 mins
Neglected Tropical Diseases and Pregnancy Cravings
Chapter 4 9 mins
Cryptids and Menopause in Animals
Chapter 5 1 min
The Anti-Vax Movement
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Scary Science
The show that looks at the science behind the news, ... more
Nov 2 2023 50m
Language's Influence on Decision Making
Chapter 1 3 mins
Halloween and Fear in Different Cultures
Chapter 2 13 mins
Enjoying Being Scared
Chapter 3 8 mins
Cryptids and Cultural Associations
Chapter 4 10 mins
Extreme Weather and Bilingualism
Chapter 5 13 mins
Survival and Brain Development in Snow
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Fashion to Dye For
Lagos Fashion Week makes some unexpected connections... more
Oct 26 2023 50m
Language's Impact on Ethical Decision Making
Chapter 1 14 mins
Fashion, Science, and Unexpected Elements
Chapter 2 8 mins
Fashion-Conscious Humpback Whales and Their Songs
Chapter 3 14 mins
Fashion's Impact on the Environment
Chapter 4 13 mins
Language and Decision-Making
Chapter 5 1 min
Infographics and Data Visualization Appreciation
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Putting Madonna to the test
According to the pop icon Madonna, music makes the p... more
Oct 19 2023 50m
Discovery of Tiny Warp Bubble
Chapter 1 14 mins
Exploring Madonna's Lyrics Through Science
Chapter 2 8 mins
Vinyl Record and Scientific Discoveries
Chapter 3 10 mins
Solving Cold Cases With DNA Databases
Chapter 4 8 mins
Micro Jellyfish Infestation and Eating Jellyfish
Chapter 5 7 mins
Verifying Information and Fighting Fake News
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How Bedbugs Took Over the World
How did bedbugs become a global concern? We examine ... more
Oct 12 2023 53m
Using Wasps for Pest Control
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Complete Shutdown
How would it feel wake up years later? After the U... more
Oct 5 2023 50m
Government Shutdown's Impact on Fat Bear Week
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Science of Government Shutdowns
Chapter 2 11 mins
The Concept of Diapause and Hibernation
Chapter 3 11 mins
Saving the Northern White Rhino
Chapter 4 16 mins
Language Mix-Ups and Robot Guide Dogs
Chapter 5 36 sec
Thank You to Listeners Worldwide
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How inflation affects the entire cosmos
This week on the show that brings you the science be... more
Sep 28 2023 50m
Scary Animals and Listener Questions
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Can Technology Read Our Mind?
How does our brain process language? We speak to an ... more
Sep 21 2023 50m
Language Stories, Future Language, Insect Hierarchy
Chapter 1 4 mins
Languages and Linguistic Slip-Ups
Chapter 2 11 mins
Language and the Brain
Chapter 3 10 mins
Mapping Brain Activity for Communication Assistance
Chapter 4 10 mins
Starlink's Impact on Nunavut Community
Chapter 5 12 mins
Placebo Effects, Funny Food, Libyan Floods
Chapter 6 58 sec
Personal Stories and Unexpected Elements
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Forgetful fish, telescopic worms and bad air days
In a week where global heat records have melted, we ... more
Sep 14 2023 50m
High Precision History
Chapter 1 15 mins
Heat's Impact on Oceans and Animals
Chapter 2 13 mins
Super Volcanoes and Monitoring Techniques
Chapter 3 8 mins
Tree Rings and Environmental History
Chapter 4 12 mins
Vietnamese Dish and Moon Stories
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Zombies, cows and coups
Following recent coups in Niger and Gabon, and with ... more
Sep 7 2023 53m
Tree Rings and Air Pollution History
Chapter 1 14 mins
Are Coups Contagious?
Chapter 2 9 mins
The Brutal Tactics of Parasitoid Wasps
Chapter 3 10 mins
Stress-Reducing Classical Music for Cows
Chapter 4 12 mins
Bacterial Therapeutics for Liver Regeneration
Chapter 5 5 mins
Plastic Bag Bans and Zero Waste
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Protecting the Moon
India's successful moon landing has the Unexpected E... more
Aug 31 2023 50m
ADHD Discussion Impact on TikTok
Chapter 1 14 mins
Moon Exploration
Chapter 2 9 mins
Preserving Lunar Landscape and Space Junk
Chapter 3 16 mins
Self Diagnosis Epidemic via Social Media
Chapter 4 10 mins
Turbulence and Moon's Effect on Sleep
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The man who couldn’t lie
This week, we start off by digging into conspiracy t... more
Aug 24 2023 50m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 2 5 mins
The History and Science of Lying
Chapter 3 10 mins
Physics and the Search for Truth
Chapter 4 8 mins
The Dark Side of Pineapples
Chapter 5 9 mins
Eating Lemons With Peel
Chapter 6 7 mins
Tropical Forest Challenges and Photosynthesis Efficiency
Chapter 7 59 sec
Conspiracy Theories and Forest Limitations
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Corrupted Thinking and Cancerous Co-option
The conversation this week starts off on corruption.... more
Aug 17 2023 50m
Corruption and Naming a New Butterfly
Chapter 1 10 mins
Corruption and Algorithms
Chapter 2 13 mins
Corruption in Data and Cancer Research
Chapter 3 10 mins
China's Archaeological Exhibition and Political Narrative
Chapter 4 16 mins
Discussion on Women's Football and Hurricanes
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Some of our universe is missing
This week on the show that looks for the science beh... more
Aug 10 2023 53m
Introducing "What in the World" Podcast
Chapter 1 10 mins
Microbiome Forensics and Mirror Touch Synesthesia
Chapter 2 14 mins
Missing Baryons and Mirror Touch Mystery
Chapter 3 10 mins
Missing Universe and Nigeria's Doctor's Strike
Chapter 4 6 mins
Dark DNA
Chapter 5 12 mins
Myths and Risks of Food Combinations
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The World Cup and hallucinogenic bananas
The World Cup has us looking at why women get more A... more
Aug 3 2023 50m
Unexpected Elements
Chapter 1 8 mins
Knee Injuries in Women's Football
Chapter 2 8 mins
Penalty Kicks and Animal Deception Science
Chapter 3 9 mins
The Phenomenon of Animals Playing Dead
Chapter 4 14 mins
AI's Impact on the Environment
Chapter 5 10 mins
Nuclear Energy in Africa and Beyond
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Password1234#Invisibility&Moonshot
As Netflix cracks down on password sharing around th... more
Jul 27 2023 50m
Exploring Technology and Streaming Services
Chapter 1 15 mins
Password Sharing and Nature Timing
Chapter 2 12 mins
Moths' Acoustic Invisibility Cloak
Chapter 3 12 mins
Space Exploration, Patriotism, and Semiochemistry
Chapter 4 9 mins
Dreaming and Invasive Tourism Comparisons
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Barbie in Space
Unexpected Elements looks for the science behind the... more
Jul 20 2023 50m
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NATO and the Left-Handed Universe
As NATO meets, we look at what science says about co... more
Jul 13 2023 50m
The Creation of Dream Scenes
Chapter 1 14 mins
Group Decision Making
Chapter 2 8 mins
Archaeometry
Chapter 3 5 mins
Wind Farms Controversy in Norway
Chapter 4 10 mins
Norway's Wind Farm Controversy and Bee Research
Chapter 5 10 mins
Dreams and the Vanishing Indian
Chapter 6 2 mins
The Intersection of Science and Politics
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Unexpected elements on the sea bed
This week time is up for the UN to come up with rule... more
Jul 6 2023 50m
Origin of Heavy Metals in Universe
Chapter 1 8 mins
The Impact of Deep Sea Mining
Chapter 2 7 mins
Lithium Batteries and E-Waste Recycling
Chapter 3 9 mins
Hydropower and Energy Storage
Chapter 4 16 mins
Climate Change Impact on Extreme Rainfall
Chapter 5 9 mins
Origin and Impact of Heavy Metals
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Predictions from the sky and murderous fish
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid, but ho... more
Jun 29 2023 50m
Rebuilding La Palma After Volcanic Eruption
Chapter 1 15 mins
Living According to the Skies
Chapter 2 6 mins
Protein Design and Its Applications
Chapter 3 11 mins
Protein Applications and Lionfish Invasion
Chapter 4 6 mins
Binaural Audio and Virtual Reality Games
Chapter 5 11 mins
Accents and the Lifespan of Diamonds
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Hayfever, Paleobotany & Snot Palaces
A look at some unexpected elements of congestion: Wh... more
Jun 22 2023 50m
Learning From Animals
Chapter 1 15 mins
Poland and Allergies
Chapter 2 7 mins
Snappalaces
Chapter 3 8 mins
Sloths and Their Microbiome
Chapter 4 5 mins
Phage Therapy
Chapter 5 14 mins
North Korean Famine and Postcards
Chapter 6 1 min
Happy Pod and Dragon Ball
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Wildfires and wild animals
The show that brings you the science behind the news... more
Jun 15 2023 50m
Climate Science Debate
Chapter 1 14 mins
Unexpected Elements
Chapter 2 7 mins
Aerosolized Animal DNA Monitoring
Chapter 3 10 mins
Tobacco Farming and Grasshopper Communication
Chapter 4 4 mins
Coolness of Grasshoppers' Survival Strategies
Chapter 5 11 mins
Dams and Community Food Security
Chapter 6 1 min
The Happy Pod
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Collapsing pensions and civilisations
As French citizens protest against the raising of th... more
Jun 8 2023 50m
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