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How Can A Margarita Do This?

How Can A Margarita Do This?

Season 6 Episode 16
3:47
Why Did the Sky Turn Orange in San Francisco?

Why Did the Sky Turn Orange in San Francisco?

Season 6 Episode 17
3:54
Color Changing Tea

Color Changing Tea

Season 6 Episode 18
4:00
We Found The Best Hot Pepper Cure (It’s Not Milk)

We Found The Best Hot Pepper Cure (It’s Not Milk)

Season 6 Episode 19
8:34
How Can Fertilizer Explode?

How Can Fertilizer Explode?

Season 6 Episode 20
6:10
Do Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?

Do Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?

Season 6 Episode 21
4:45
Why Does Fall Smell So Good?

Why Does Fall Smell So Good?

Season 6 Episode 22
7:25
The Science of Kombucha

The Science of Kombucha

Season 6 Episode 23
8:12
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Can Science Beat Counterfeit Detector Pens?

Season 10 Episode 1
10:20
Does Toyota Know Something That We Don’t?

Does Toyota Know Something That We Don’t?

Season 10 Episode 2
12:00
We Are Made of Star Stuff

We Are Made of Star Stuff

Season 10 Episode 3
10:13
I Reinvented a 300-Year Old Drink

I Reinvented a 300-Year Old Drink

Season 10 Episode 4
16:56
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Cellulose: From Trees to Explosives

Season 6 Episode 15

Cellulose is everywhere. In fact, it is the most abundant organic molecule on the Earth! It’s in (but not limited to) our food, clothing, and plastics, and the cellulose compound nitrocellulose is used in explosives but also in things like x-rays, early silent films and nail polish. In this episode, we get into how this tiny molecule holds up so much of our modern world.
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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.
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
9:42
Season 5 Episode 97
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
How much could cloth face masks help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2?
How Did We Get COVID Vaccines So Quickly?
5:37
Season 5 Episode 96
How Did We Get COVID Vaccines So Quickly?
When can we expect a vaccine against the novel coronavirus?
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