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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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How Does Hairspray Work?
2:52
Reactions takes a look at the science of hair spray and how it works.
Why Does Stepping On a Lego Hurt So Bad?
3:04
Let's explore the science behind the soul-crushing pain of stepping on a Lego.
How Do Matches Work?
2:02
Reactions is setting fire to science!
You're Cleaning Your Contacts Wrong, Probably
4:42
99% of adults who wear contacts break some major lens care rules.
Zika, Mosquitoes and How to Not Get Bitten
4:24
In this episode, Reactions takes a look at the science behind mosquito-borne illnesses.
How to Make the Best Nacho Cheese
2:59
This is all about that snack science. We're using chemistry to help make the best nachos.
How Do Snowflakes Form?
2:39
Let's take a microscopic look at snowflake science and how they form.
Why Is Chocolate Deadly for Dogs?
2:15
Reactions looks at chocolate chemistry--and why chocolate is so bad for dogs.
How Do Bees Make Honey?
2:25
Take a look at the chemistry and science that happens in bees stomachs to produce honey.
Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
3:48
Reactions has the chemistry to explain this disorder and some possible treatments.
Nerding out on Star Wars Science
4:22
We explore the science behind the Star Wars franchise.
How to Sharpen Your Knife Without a Sharpener
1:37
This hack is going to have you going straight MacGyver up on that dull knife.
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