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.

Find the answers to all those questions of science that have puzzled people around the world – and maybe have your own questions answered as well!

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20:00 - 29:00 Segment B
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32:30 - 45:00 Segment C
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46:00 - 59:00 Segment D
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