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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 This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years

Why This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years

Season 2 Episode 33
3:50
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
Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?

Why Does Coffee Make You Poop?

Season 2 Episode 39
2:27
Does Febreze Really Work?

Does Febreze Really Work?

Season 2 Episode 40
3:04
How to Stay Awake Without Caffeine

How to Stay Awake Without Caffeine

Season 2 Episode 41
3:15
What is a Complete Breakfast?

What is a Complete Breakfast?

Season 2 Episode 42
3:57
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Is Aspartame Safe?

Season 2 Episode 30

Reactions is using science to let you know if aspartame is safe. This FDA approved consumer safe chemical has people in a tizzy about its safety. It’s been around for decades and it’s probably in your diet soda – for a little while longer anyway. PepsiCo announced recently it was removing the artificial sweetener aspartame from its Diet Pepsi products in the U.S. starting in August.
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The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
11:28
Season 6 Episode 10
The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
We investigate how a lake could explode and shoot out a gigantic wave of deadly CO2.
The Terrifying (but Awesome) Science Behind Red Tides
11:39
Season 6 Episode 9
The Terrifying (but Awesome) Science Behind Red Tides
We dive into the science behind this somewhat terrifying, sometimes glowing phenomenon.
The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
12:52
Season 6 Episode 8
The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
We get into the science behind what created that 25 foot wave!
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
14:37
Season 6 Episode 7
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.
The Loneliest Whale
15:21
Season 6 Episode 6
The Loneliest Whale
we bring you the story of the Loneliest Whale and other fascinating mammals.
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
10:33
Season 6 Episode 5
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
How hard could roasting beans at home really be?
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
6:11
Season 6 Episode 4
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
Doing these 3 things are critical.
How Does Tear Gas Work?
3:53
Season 6 Episode 3
How Does Tear Gas Work?
And did you know it's not actually a gas? We investigate.
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
2:33
Season 6 Episode 2
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle COVID-19.
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
8:24
Season 6 Episode 1
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
Learn how these tests work and why a test that’s 96% accurate is actually bad.
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
6:53
Season 5 Episode 99
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
We called a few virologists to find out.
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
5:26
Season 5 Episode 98
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options.
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