Unexpected Elements
BBC World ServiceThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 11 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTechnology | |||
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Latest Episodes
Beyonce's new album tops the charts with a reappraisal of who can do country music and the Unexpected Elements team has a hoedown. Panellist Christine Yohannes unearths new research that changes our understanding of the origins of cowboys. Chhavi Sac... more
In a year when billions of people have been to the ballot box, what do stickleback fish have to do with it? Alex Lathbridge, Tristan Ahtone and Candice Bailey discuss some unexpected elements of electoral studies. more
Can you put a price on the perfect athlete? In baseball you can, and that’s a $700 million dollar contract. Shoehi Ohtani took to the field in Seoul for the LA Dodgers to prove that the big cheque was worth it. more
In a week of headlines about water shortages slowing ships in the Panama Canal and drought in India's Silicon Valley, we look at unexpected ways to manage the world’s water. more
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- Incredible
Love the diverse topics and cool stories. The theme tune is also just excellent!
Apple Podcasts5PodcastSamuel
United Kingdoma month ago Seems now to be more ads for other BBC programs than the actual program.
Podcast Addict22 months agoRuffles- Fascination Fulfilled
I always appreciate the turns this podcast takes to explore the known and bring forth the intricacy of the seemingly unknown connecting it back to relative terms. See plankton to mountains. Enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5Dresden8
United States2 months ago - Unexpected Elements!
Fav podcast to listen to before sleep. After each episode I learn many interesting facts on an assortment of topics after just 1 episode!
Apple Podcasts3LizzBBBBUnited States6 months ago - Unexpected Elements
Good to hear Marnie Chesterton again, since years ago when she was with Radio Netherlands and then my favorite broadcaster. She seems to have found an even better niche now.
Apple Podcasts5asstute
South Africa8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  Germany/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  South Korea/Science |
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