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A storm of science
Hurricane Melissa has us thinking about the science of storms
A science heist
The Louvre jewel theft has us inspecting heists and crime scenes in science.
How does biometric data work?
Europe’s new entry/exit system has us looking at the science behind biometric data.
Why are gold prices so high?
Record-high gold prices have us searching for science nuggets
The strongest stuff in the Universe
The Unexpected Elements team are flexing their muscles and tackling all things strong.
Science inspired by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl inspires this week’s episode.
Two-hundred years of trains
The anniversary of the first passenger steam train has us examining the science of trains
Pirate science ahoy!
For International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we set anchor on some swashbuckling science.
Some dam awesome science
How do we decide when, where, and even whether to build dams?
Punk rock science
A new, spiky dinosaur has us riffing through all things punk, rock and metal.
