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Tricking the Nazis and Transforming Medicine: George de Heve

Tricking the Nazis and Transforming Medicine: George de Heve

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Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival (CLH Vol. 5)

Chemistry Life Hacks for Winter Survival (CLH Vol. 5)

Season 2 Episode 3
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How Does Moisturizer Work?

How Does Moisturizer Work?

Season 2 Episode 4
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The Woman (and Others) Who Saved the U.S. Space Race

The Woman (and Others) Who Saved the U.S. Space Race

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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?

Season 2 Episode 7
3:06
Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

Mind-Blowing Movie Explosions Explained

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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
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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

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How Does Salt Melt Ice?

Season 2 Episode 1

In this episode, Reactions is look at the science behind rock salt and how it melts ice. We're breaking down the chemistry that keeps the roads safe when bad weather hits.
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The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
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Season 6 Episode 10
The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
We investigate how a lake could explode and shoot out a gigantic wave of deadly CO2.
The Terrifying (but Awesome) Science Behind Red Tides
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Season 6 Episode 9
The Terrifying (but Awesome) Science Behind Red Tides
We dive into the science behind this somewhat terrifying, sometimes glowing phenomenon.
The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
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Season 6 Episode 8
The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
We get into the science behind what created that 25 foot wave!
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
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Season 6 Episode 7
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.
The Loneliest Whale
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Season 6 Episode 6
The Loneliest Whale
we bring you the story of the Loneliest Whale and other fascinating mammals.
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
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Season 6 Episode 5
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
How hard could roasting beans at home really be?
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
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Season 6 Episode 4
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
Doing these 3 things are critical.
How Does Tear Gas Work?
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Season 6 Episode 3
How Does Tear Gas Work?
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We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
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Season 6 Episode 2
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Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle COVID-19.
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
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Season 6 Episode 1
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
Learn how these tests work and why a test that’s 96% accurate is actually bad.
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
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Season 5 Episode 99
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
We called a few virologists to find out.
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
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Season 5 Episode 98
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options.
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