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How Do Pheromones Work?

How Do Pheromones Work?

Season 2 Episode 6
2:59
Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Season 2 Episode 7
3:06
How Do Jeans Get Blue?

How Do Jeans Get Blue?

Season 2 Episode 9
3:06
Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Season 2 Episode 10
3:13
Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Season 2 Episode 11
3:08
The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12
3:23
Craft Beer Chemistry

Craft Beer Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 13
3:06
Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Season 2 Episode 15
1:55
Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Season 2 Episode 16
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How Does Moisturizer Work?

Season 2 Episode 4

The cold weather of winter can also mean dry, cracked skin. Many reach for the moisturizer to keep their skin soft, but how do these products actually work? Before you head to the beauty aisle, Reactions has the answers in this week’s episode.

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4:39
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4:11
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Why Does Humidity Feel Gross?
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4:03
How does animal hide become leather?
Fact or Fiction: Uncooked Rice is Bad for Birds
4:30
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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen?
5:03
How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space?
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3:16
The chemistry behind why fruit flies love vinegar so much.
Tardigrades
3:12
The humble tardigrade can be found practically anywhere.
Turning the Boston Harbor into Actual Tea
4:10
How Much Tea Would it Take to Turn the Boston Harbor into Tea?
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