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How Do Pheromones Work?

How Do Pheromones Work?

Season 2 Episode 6
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Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

Why Do Roses Smell So Sweet?

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How Do Jeans Get Blue?

How Do Jeans Get Blue?

Season 2 Episode 9
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Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Season 2 Episode 10
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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
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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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3:09
Reactions shines light on how to keep flowers alive longer through chemistry.
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3:59
It's with science, clearly.
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3:48
Chemistry sheds some light on the proteins in venom, and its potential medical uses.
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4:54
We uncover the chemistry in your morning cup of coffee.
How Does Toothpaste Work and Who Are We?
2:35
Take a look at the chemistry and science behind how toothpaste works.
Why Does Metal Rust?
1:54
Reactions is looking at the chemistry behind the reactions that makes metal rust.
Why Do Wasps Attack?
5:00
The answer surprisingly has to do with bees and bananas.
Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous?
3:32
We take a look into the science of why synthetic drugs are so dangerous.
The Truth About Peanut Allergies
2:41
Peanut allergies have been on the rise and we find out why.
Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?
3:10
There's a lot of chemistry in that saliva of yours.
What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair?
3:15
We explore the science of haircare.
How Does Shampoo Work?
3:38
Reactions takes a look at the science behind how shampoo works.
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