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How The Elements Got Their Names

How The Elements Got Their Names

Season 2 Episode 22
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Science of Marathon Running

Science of Marathon Running

Season 2 Episode 23
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There Was No First Human

There Was No First Human

Season 2 Episode 24
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The Amazing Science of DUST?

The Amazing Science of DUST?

Season 2 Episode 27
5:19
The Far Future of the Universe

The Far Future of the Universe

Season 2 Episode 29
4:58
How to Read Science News

How to Read Science News

Season 2 Episode 11
7:30
Your Mom is LITERALLY Part Of You!

Your Mom is LITERALLY Part Of You!

Season 2 Episode 30
2:55
The Science of Game of Thrones

The Science of Game of Thrones

Season 2 Episode 31
7:31
The Science of BBQ!!!

The Science of BBQ!!!

Season 2 Episode 33
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Why Does Time Go Forward?

Why Does Time Go Forward?

Season 2 Episode 34
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Why Do We Go to Space?

Season 2 Episode 4

Why do we go to space? In the beginning of our space program, the answer had a lot to do with war and paranoia. But with the dawn of the space shuttle, that all changed. Where do we go from here?

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