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Some really cool science
This week, ice hockey’s Stanley Cup sent us skating into ice-related science

Defuse and diffuse
World War II bombs were defused in Cologne, Germany, so we’re exploring diffusion science

Gaming-inspired science
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sent us on a supersonic spin into gaming-related science

Mission unexpectedly possible
Turning lead into gold, talking to animals and time travel seem impossible but are they?

Story time
The news you know, the science you don't

Enduring it all
We're looking at the science that helps you put one foot in front of the other.

Ant antics
A Kenyan court sentenced four men for ant smuggling, so we’re getting into ant antics!

In memoriam
The death of the Pope inspired Unexpected Elements to look at the science of loss

Kenya believe it?
The Unexpected Elements team visits Nairobi, Kenya.

An eggciting episode
The Christian celebration of Easter got us thinking about egg-related science.