Unexpected Elements

246 episodes · 5 with AI analysis

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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Centenarian Longevity ScienceProtein Metabolism and AgingOxidative Stress and Free RadicalsImmortal Jellyfish RegenerationPolar Ocean Carbon SequestrationZooplankton and Climate RegulationLandslide Early Warning SystemsSatellite-Based Earth ObservationAI Predictive Modeling for Disaster PreventionVisual Perception Speed in Animals

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May 8, 2026

100 years of Sir David Attenborough

Centenarian Longevity ScienceProtein Metabolism and AgingOxidative Stress and Free Radicals

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Jan 23, 2026

Banging the science drum

Woodpecker Biomechanics and Concussion PreventionAlpha Brainwave Frequency and Sensory PerceptionRubber Hand Illusion and Body Ownership

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Jan 30, 2026

Are you still with us?

Loneliness as Public Health CrisisDigital Check-In Apps and Safety TechnologySolo Living Demographics and Urban Isolation

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Feb 6, 2026

Let the games begin

Winter Olympics 2026 Milan-CortinaLuge athletics and aerodynamic performanceSki jumping equipment tampering scandal

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Feb 13, 2026

Are you lucky?

Live Music Neuroscience and Emotional ResponseDynamic Pricing Algorithms and Consumer StrategyConcert Ticket Acquisition and Demand Management

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