Unexpected Elements

A dinosaur with metre-long spikes has been discovered. The species, Spicomellus afer, is f... more

It’s August, and in the northern hemisphere, many people are hitting the beach to escape t... more

As Nepal makes 97 peaks free to climb, we look at the science of overtourism – especially ... more

What's got rabbit-like ears, huge eyes, nine teeth and a demonic grin? It’s Labubu! These ... more

This week, floods have hit the global headlines. First up, we delve into the various reaso... more

This week, a viral video of a robo-traffic-cop in Shanghai has the team contemplating the ... more

The epic space story of a sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. Told by the Nasa ... more

This week, Cameroon’s Paul Biya announced his plan to run for an 8th term as president at ... more

This week, a new report into the dangers that sand and dust storms pose to the world's hea... more

Shark Awareness Day on 14th July sends us on a deep dive into marine biology. First, we le... more

The X-Press Pearl shipping disaster takes us on a voyage through shipping-related science.... more

This week, Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae has been unveiled at London's Natural History Mus... more

This week, the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers at ice hockey’s Stanley Cup champ... more

World War II bombs were defused in Cologne, Germany, which has inspired us to explore the ... more

This week, get ready for a whole loot box of gaming-related stories! First up, we find out... more

With the new Mission Impossible film playing in cinemas, the Unexpected Elements team is c... more

Much ado was made about a cancelled auction of an ultra-rare set of Shakespeare’s folios, ... more

This month will see thousands of people take to streets around the world to test their fea... more

This week, a court in Kenya sentenced four men to either a year in prison or a fine of £5,... more

On 21st April 2025, Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, died. His funeral took... more

This week the Unexpected Elements team left our windowless BBC studio and paid a visit to ... more

This week is the Christian celebration of Easter, which sent the Unexpected Elements team ... more

The Aurora Borealis – also known as the Northern Lights – won’t be at their peak activity ... more

On World Rat Day, we’re getting ratty! We look at the biology behind the eternal struggle ... more

April 1st is notorious across the globe. Renowned for being a day of practical jokes. And ... more

Five years ago, people around the world were enduring COVID lockdowns as we attempted to p... more

It’s the month of Ramadan, when Muslims across the world fast between dawn and sunset in t... more

Sparked by a silent album released by 1,000 musicians in protest of the UK government’s pl... more

Unexpected Elements has a shake up looking into the topsy turvy world of science, all than... more

Monty the giant schnauzer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. And ra... more