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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?

Season 5 Episode 39
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How is Leather Made?

How is Leather Made?

Season 5 Episode 41
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Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?

Season 5 Episode 42
4:55
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
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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
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Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Does Shaving Cream Do Anything?

Season 5 Episode 51
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How Do You Catch Fruit Flies?

Season 5 Episode 38

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar--or do you? This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry behind why fruit flies love vinegar so much, some entomologists call them “vinegar flies.”

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Sam learns whether cartoon chemistry actually checks out.
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4:42
We try to figure out if this miraculous taste-modifying protein has any limits!
Yule Log Chemistry Trivia - 4 Hours of Cozy Fireplace
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Here's four Hours of a Cozy Fireplace for Your Nerdy Holiday Parties.
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7:58
Let's break down the chemistry of cryogenic freezing!
The Science of J. Kenji López-Alt's Roasted Potato Recipe
10:21
We use chemistry to create the roasted potatoes of your dreams!
World’s Deadliest (& Cutest) Animals
8:42
We break down the chemistry behind what makes these adorable critters deadly.
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8:51
We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!
How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?
5:11
Let's learn how blacksmithing is just as much chemistry as it is an artform.
How to Make Magnetic Slime
4:43
Learn how you can use everyday materials to make magnetic and colored slime.
Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change
4:10
We're digging into a few of the weirdest climate change-combating ideas out there.
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16:02
We try out some of those tips to consider the chemistry behind why some are work better.
Is Superhero Strength Real?
3:35
We talk about “superhero strength” and the chemistry behind what’s possible.
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