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COVID, One Year Later: What Do We Know Now?
8:08
We’re catching up with experts we talked to at the start of the pandemic.
Why Doesn’t Banana Candy Taste Like Banana?
10:04
We tracked it down to investigate if it’s as “banana-y” as the myth claims.
Why is Breast Milk Special (Making Better Formula)
7:26
We explore the sugar molecules in breast milk that make it so difficult to recreate.
The Science of Kombucha
8:12
We find out what it is and push its limits.
Why Does Fall Smell So Good?
7:25
What’s the chemistry behind those smells, and why do they make us so happy?
Do Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?
4:45
The answer is yes! In this episode, we explore why.
How Can Fertilizer Explode?
6:10
Spoiler Alert! It's because of the ammonium nitrate.
We Found The Best Hot Pepper Cure (It’s Not Milk)
8:34
Sam and George suffer for science to find the best cure.
Color Changing Tea
4:00
Sam and George experiment with this tea to play with its spectacular colors.
Why Did the Sky Turn Orange in San Francisco?
3:54
We break down the Mars-like haze and how climate change is involved.
How Can A Margarita Do This?
3:47
We explore why margaritas have such an effect on the body when making it.
Cellulose: From Trees to Explosives
12:31
We get into how this tiny molecule holds up so much of our modern world.
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