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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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Unexpected Elements: The World Cup and hallucinogenic bananas

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03/08/2023 GMT

The World Cup and hallucinogenic bananas

BBC World Service - Unexpected Elements, The World Cup and hallucinogenic bananas

The unexpected science of the World Cup and are banana skins hallucinogenic?

The World Cup has us looking at injuries, cracking under pressure, and whether banana skins are hallucinogenic.

The World Cup has us looking at why women get more ACL injuries, how to avoid cracking under pressure, and why some animals play dead. 

Also on the program we consider the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence in Africa, whether the continent is turning to nuclear power, and if banana skins are hallucinogenic.

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