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The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You

The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You

Season 5 Episode 73
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What Happens When You Overdose?

What Happens When You Overdose?

Season 5 Episode 74
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How Do We Fight the California Fires?

How Do We Fight the California Fires?

Season 5 Episode 75
6:26
Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Season 5 Episode 76
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What Exactly Happened at Chernobyl?

What Exactly Happened at Chernobyl?

Season 5 Episode 77
8:54
Don't Mix These Things with Birth Control!

Don't Mix These Things with Birth Control!

Season 5 Episode 78
5:30
How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

Season 5 Episode 79
3:26
Is Superhero Strength Real?

Is Superhero Strength Real?

Season 5 Episode 80
3:35
We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

Season 5 Episode 81
16:02
Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Season 5 Episode 82
4:10
How to Make Magnetic Slime

How to Make Magnetic Slime

Season 5 Episode 83
4:43
How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

Season 5 Episode 84
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Can We Make Ocean Water Drinkable -- and Should We?

Season 5 Episode 72

We need water to survive--and Earth is covered in it! Unfortunately, almost all of that water is salty. In this week’s episode of Reactions find out why getting freshwater from ocean water is a lot trickier than you might imagine.
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The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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