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Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Season 4 Episode 15
4:55
How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

Season 4 Episode 16
4:33
Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Season 4 Episode 17
4:34
Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Season 4 Episode 18
3:45
Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Season 4 Episode 19
3:58
Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Season 4 Episode 20
4:55
7 Wine Facts & Myths

7 Wine Facts & Myths

Season 4 Episode 21
7:36
The Smell of Durian Explained

The Smell of Durian Explained

Season 4 Episode 23
5:21
What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

Season 4 Episode 25
4:26
What Makes Smartphones Explode?

What Makes Smartphones Explode?

Season 4 Episode 26
3:13
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Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Make it Stop Hurting?

Season 4 Episode 14

Sure, jellyfish look pretty serene, but we all know the evils that come from a run-in with those tentacles. You’ve probably heard the rumor that peeing on a jellyfish sting can make the pain go away, but does this icky old wives tale stand up to science?

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We dive into the science to figure out how to make gummies without the side effects.
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18:01
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Why Does Salt Change the Taste of Everything?
13:15
Come along on George’s epic journey into the wilds of salt science!
How Roundup Kills Weeds (And How Weeds are Fighting Back)
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Carbon Structures from Pencils to Jetpacks
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14:45
We dig into the science of flavor pairings, especially when it comes to the famous combo.
How Quinine Caused World War One
10:39
Can a medicine cause a war? The treatment for Malaria may just have.
SPACE TRASH! ft. Chemistry
11:30
We explore what happens to space debris closest to the earth.
Can Science Replace Blood Transfusions?
12:47
We look at the century-long quest for the Holy Grail: synthetic blood.
A Deep(er) Dive Into Whiskey Distilling Science
13:38
The process might be relatively simple but it's dangerous and illegal without a license.
Your Gas Stove is Polluting Your Home
9:32
Gas stove ranges are polluting our homes.
How Do They Make Maple Syrup?
13:43
We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup.
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