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Why New York Has the Best Bagels

Why New York Has the Best Bagels

Season 2 Episode 24
3:12
No, Your Microwave Isn't Trying to Kill You

No, Your Microwave Isn't Trying to Kill You

Season 2 Episode 25
2:15
Another Reason To Drink (In Moderation)

Another Reason To Drink (In Moderation)

Season 2 Episode 26
1:15
Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Season 2 Episode 27
1:16
Why Do Wet Dogs Stink? + Other Canine Chemistry

Why Do Wet Dogs Stink? + Other Canine Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 28
3:03
Hormones and Gender Transition

Hormones and Gender Transition

Season 2 Episode 29
3:08
Is Aspartame Safe?

Is Aspartame Safe?

Season 2 Episode 30
3:46
This Is Your Brain on Music

This Is Your Brain on Music

Season 2 Episode 31
3:41
Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Better Grilling Through Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 32
2:40
Why This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years

Why This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years

Season 2 Episode 33
3:50
Why Do Feet Smell?

Why Do Feet Smell?

Season 2 Episode 34
2:34
The Chemistry of Wine

The Chemistry of Wine

Season 2 Episode 35
3:39
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How Does Adderall™ Work?

Season 2 Episode 23

There's a lot of chemistry in that little pill that affects your nervous system. More than 25 million people rely on Adderall and other similar drugs to help treat narcolepsy, depression and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how does amphetamine, the active ingredient in Adderall, work? This week, Reactions explains how amphetamine helps you focus--the chemistry of Adderall.
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The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You
4:48
Season 5 Episode 73
The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You
We break down our top 5 strangest poisons.
Can We Make Ocean Water Drinkable -- and Should We?
4:13
Season 5 Episode 72
Can We Make Ocean Water Drinkable -- and Should We?
We find out why getting freshwater from ocean water is a trickier than you might imagine.
How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...)
5:09
Season 5 Episode 71
How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...)
How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...)
What Does the Moon Smell Like?
5:48
Season 5 Episode 70
What Does the Moon Smell Like?
What Does the Moon Smell Like?
What is Ringworm and How Do You Get Rid of It?
4:11
Season 5 Episode 69
What is Ringworm and How Do You Get Rid of It?
What is Ringworm and How Do You Get Rid of It?
Could CBD Make You Fail a Drug Test?
3:43
Season 5 Episode 68
Could CBD Make You Fail a Drug Test?
Could CBD Make You Fail a Drug Test?
What Causes Auroras?
4:34
Season 5 Episode 67
What Causes Auroras?
What Causes the Northern Lights?
Why is Carbon the Key to Life? (On Earth, Anyway)
4:21
Season 5 Episode 66
Why is Carbon the Key to Life? (On Earth, Anyway)
One element is the backbone of all forms of life we’ve ever discovered on Earth: carbon.
That Fresh Cut Grass Scent is Really a Signal of Distress
3:10
Season 5 Episode 65
That Fresh Cut Grass Scent is Really a Signal of Distress
We explain how plants communicate, their chemical response to being damaged, and more.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
3:16
Season 5 Episode 64
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
How Does Pepper Spray Work?
3:41
Season 5 Episode 63
How Does Pepper Spray Work?
We take a look at what's inside the canister!
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
3:40
Season 5 Episode 62
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
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