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Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Season 2 Episode 27
1:16
Hormones and Gender Transition

Hormones and Gender Transition

Season 2 Episode 29
3:08
Is Aspartame Safe?

Is Aspartame Safe?

Season 2 Episode 30
3:46
This Is Your Brain on Music

This Is Your Brain on Music

Season 2 Episode 31
3:41
Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 32
2:40
Why Do Feet Smell?

Why Do Feet Smell?

Season 2 Episode 34
2:34
The Chemistry of Wine

The Chemistry of Wine

Season 2 Episode 35
3:39
Are Invisibility Cloaks Possible?

Are Invisibility Cloaks Possible?

Season 2 Episode 36
4:00
Why are Tattoos Permanent?

Why are Tattoos Permanent?

Season 2 Episode 37
3:54
Can Radiation Give You Superpowers?

Can Radiation Give You Superpowers?

Season 2 Episode 38
4:35
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Another Reason To Drink (In Moderation)

Season 2 Episode 26

Reactions is looking at the health science and chemistry behind booze. You've heard red wine is good for the heart, but it turns out there's more to it than that. And it's good news if you don't like wine.

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The Science of How Life Started
8:08
We explore how are we using what we know to look for it throughout the galaxy.
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.
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