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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
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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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Let's check out some crystal chemistry. Ahh some bright and shiny science.
How Do Rockets Work? (Featuring KSP)
3:57
Reactions makes first contact with the kerbalnauts!
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2:27
We get to the bottom of Why dogs sniff each other’s butts. Spoiler: it's chemistry.
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2:48
We examine the theories about this popular pill.
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2:27
The "brazuca" is different from most other soccer balls out there, find out why.
The Chemistry of Fireworks
6:31
We bring you all of the exciting sights and sounds of Fourth of July fireworks,
Sexy Chemistry
3:18
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How Science Affects Your Ice Cream
4:24
Turns out the creaminess of ice cream has little to do with cream.
Why Does Garlic Make Your Breath Smell?
1:59
We break down the chemistry of garlic, and how to beat the bad breath it causes.
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4:15
We go behind the scenes at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
Why Does Bacon Smell So Good?
2:05
What is it about cooking bacon that makes it smell so good?
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