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Does Homeopathy Work?

Does Homeopathy Work?

Season 3 Episode 22
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Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

Season 3 Episode 24
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Elephant Toothpaste

Elephant Toothpaste

Season 3 Episode 25
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How Do Sparklers Work?

How Do Sparklers Work?

Season 3 Episode 27
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe?

Season 3 Episode 28
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How Does Fluorescence Work?

How Does Fluorescence Work?

Season 3 Episode 29
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How To Make a Fluorescent Flower

How To Make a Fluorescent Flower

Season 3 Episode 30
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How Does Protein Build Muscle?

How Does Protein Build Muscle?

Season 3 Episode 31
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How to Catch Dopers

How to Catch Dopers

Season 3 Episode 33
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How Can You Make Flowers Last Longer?

Season 3 Episode 21

After April showers, we get May flowers — just in time for Mother’s Day. Sadly, after a few days, that wonderful bouquet may start wilting. Thankfully, Reactions has picked out the best science-backed tips to maximize the freshness of your cut flowers.

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How do carbon dioxide molecules trap heat in our atmosphere?
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Can we solve electric vehicle fires before we fully understand what’s happening?
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We explore and learn anywhere between the 20 and 74,963 kinds of ice.
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12:40
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15:23
We dive into the science to figure out how to make gummies without the side effects.
Is DNA the Future of Data Storage?
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There are a few obstacles to overcome before we get there.
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13:15
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9:41
Weeds are building a defense against today's herbicides.
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