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Fact or Fiction: Uncooked Rice is Bad for Birds

Fact or Fiction: Uncooked Rice is Bad for Birds

Season 5 Episode 40
4:30
How is Leather Made?

How is Leather Made?

Season 5 Episode 41
4:03
Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Season 5 Episode 42
4:55
Why Don’t Antarctic Fish Freeze to Death?

Why Don’t Antarctic Fish Freeze to Death?

Season 5 Episode 43
4:11
Is Santa's Flame Resistant Suit Killing Him?

Is Santa's Flame Resistant Suit Killing Him?

Season 5 Episode 44
3:53
What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

What Makes Kimchi So Delicious?

Season 5 Episode 45
4:39
How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?

How Does Low-Dose Aspirin Work?

Season 5 Episode 47
4:27
Can Plastic Be Composted?

Can Plastic Be Composted?

Season 5 Episode 48
4:33
Citrus Scent DEBUNKED!

Citrus Scent DEBUNKED!

Season 5 Episode 49
3:48
Why Flamingos Are Pink and Hardcore

Why Flamingos Are Pink and Hardcore

Season 5 Episode 50
3:32
Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Season 5 Episode 51
8:15
Is White Chocolate Actually White Chocolate?

Is White Chocolate Actually White Chocolate?

Season 5 Episode 52
2:56
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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?

Season 5 Episode 39

How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space? NASA is still figuring out how to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation -- like plastic shielding and magnetic deflectors.
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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
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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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