Unexpected Elements
The news you know, the science you don’t.
Episodes (335 available)
Gen Z's new love of birdwatching has us on the lookout for some fascinating science.
50 mins
As Disney’s Alice in Wonderland turns 75, we celebrate the science behind the story.
50 mins
A record at a Pitbull concert has us exploring baldness, fireballs, and rapping sparrows.
50 mins
A new film adaptation of the Greek epic poem sends us on our own unexpected journey
50 mins
A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science.
50 mins
The removal of sales tax on period products in Pakistan has us talking biological cycles.
50 mins
A shifting border line in South Korea has us investigating all things boundaries.
49 mins
The rising cost of microchips has the team investigating chips of all descriptions.
50 mins
The Fifa Men’s World Cup has the Unexpected Elements team exploring all things football
50 mins
A shortage of India’s prized ‘king of mangoes’ has us exploring some fruity science.
52 mins