Nato and the left-handed universe

Unexpected Elements

BBC

Science

4.4 • 567 Ratings

🗓️ 13 July 2023

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

As Nato meets, we look at what science says about consensus decision-making, whether the universe is left-handed, and what chemistry can tell us about our ancient past.

Also, we examine windfarms potentially blocking reindeer herding, our quest for the coolest science in the world continues with Beth the bee queen, and Caroline contemplates the long road that got us to a malaria vaccine.

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0:00.0	In 2019, we began investigating the disappearance of Dr. Ruzha Ignatva.
0:08.0	I believe we are a very special network.
0:10.0	A scammer who stole billions from investors around the world.
0:15.0	She's on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.
0:18.0	And now, we have some unmissable updates.
0:21.7	She has money and when you have money, you have power.
0:24.6	Join me, Jamie Bartlett, as the hunt for the missing crypto queen continues.
0:29.5	Listen first on BBC Sounds.
0:32.0	Who is your pick for the all-time greatest Africa midfielder?
0:35.6	He's the most naturally talented player that I played with.
0:37.9	See if your choice made the list
0:39.3	on Match of the Day, Africa, top ten
0:41.0	from the BBC World Service.
0:42.7	Find it wherever you get your BBC podcast.
0:48.8	This week, I joined a new group,
0:51.4	the unexpected elements team,
0:53.2	because as you may or may not have noticed,
0:56.0	I'm not your usual presenter. Marnie will be back next week, but for now, you've got me.
1:01.9	It's only been three days, but I've learnt that Unexpected Elements is an intense show.
1:07.1	Major decisions need to be made quickly about what to include, and making those decisions are for opinionated producers.
1:13.3	We've got Margaret, Ben, Alex and Sophie.
1:16.5	The agenda for my first meeting with the team was to decide on the lead news story of this show.
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