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A sweet treat
A dip in global cocoa prices has us wondering about chocolate science.
Seeing double
A pair of twins on trial for murder has us wondering about all things identical.
Are you lucky?
The formula behind how lucky you are – spoiler, it isn’t just down to chance
Let the games begin
How did one extra stitch cause a ski jumping scandal? -- Physics.
Are you still with us?
China’s viral app has us contemplating the science of connection.
Banging the science drum
The world's most unlikely drumming duo has us banging the drum for some rhythmic science.
Science down under
The Unexpected Elements team takes a trip down under to discover some Australian science.
Science of the future
Exciting developments in science, in cervical cancer, xenotransplantation, fusion energy
An episode inspired by our listeners
In this special programme, we revisit our listeners’ favourite topics and then dig deeper
The gift of science
This Boxing Day and holiday season, our present to you is the science of gifts.
