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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
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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
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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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Does this icky old wives tale stand up to science? Well, we find out.
The Leidenfrost Effect
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Learn how these levitating water droplets can prevent nuclear disasters.
How Is Whiskey Made?
4:01
Reactions took a field trip to learn about the chemistry involved in distilling whiskey.
What Do Electrolytes Actually Do?
2:26
We take a look at the chemistry behind electrolytes and sports drink science.
How Do Worms Turn Garbage into Compost?
4:49
Like us, it’s all chemistry for digestion!
What is Bicycle Day?
4:32
Find out why April 19th is Bicycle Day and why scientist celebrate it!
How Do We Tell Temperature?
4:49
It's all thanks to the laws of thermodynamics!
What's the Best Way to Cook Pasta?
4:23
We serve up four food-chemistry informed pasta pro-tips to serve up delectable al dente!
Catalytic Converter Stolen? Here's Why.
5:11
That's right--there's a lot of science that goes on with our ginger friend's locks.
Vertical Farming
4:28
We can now stack our fields vertically. Let's see the chemistry that makes it possible.
How Does Cooking Affect Nutrients in Veggies?
4:21
Let's explore the chemistry that goes on to the nutrients when you cook vegetables.
Milk Vs. Dark Chocolate: The Ultimate Showdown
4:11
Let's delved into the science of chocolate and pitted dark vs. milk.
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