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The Science of Distance Running

The Science of Distance Running

Season 3 Episode 45
4:23
What's the Deal with Acne?

What's the Deal with Acne?

Season 3 Episode 46
3:56
Can I Still Eat This?

Can I Still Eat This?

Season 3 Episode 48
4:19
Gum + Chocolate = ?????

Gum + Chocolate = ?????

Season 3 Episode 49
2:10
You Can Taste Garlic with Your Feet!?

You Can Taste Garlic with Your Feet!?

Season 3 Episode 50
2:36
How To Get Rid of Beer Foam Fast

How To Get Rid of Beer Foam Fast

Season 3 Episode 51
1:35
The Cold Truth About Fat

The Cold Truth About Fat

Season 3 Episode 53
3:00
How Does Alcohol Get You Drunk?

How Does Alcohol Get You Drunk?

Season 3 Episode 54
3:26
Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

Season 3 Episode 55
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How Much Candy Would Kill You?

Season 3 Episode 44

Reactions is looking at the chemistry of Halloween candy, and how much of it can kill you. Ah, sweet, sugary, science!

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The Science of How Life Started
8:08
We explore how are we using what we know to look for it throughout the galaxy.
COVID, One Year Later: What Do We Know Now?
8:08
We’re catching up with experts we talked to at the start of the pandemic.
Why Doesn’t Banana Candy Taste Like Banana?
10:04
We tracked it down to investigate if it’s as “banana-y” as the myth claims.
Why is Breast Milk Special (Making Better Formula)
7:26
We explore the sugar molecules in breast milk that make it so difficult to recreate.
The Science of Kombucha
8:12
We find out what it is and push its limits.
Why Does Fall Smell So Good?
7:25
What’s the chemistry behind those smells, and why do they make us so happy?
Do Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos?
4:45
The answer is yes! In this episode, we explore why.
How Can Fertilizer Explode?
6:10
Spoiler Alert! It's because of the ammonium nitrate.
We Found The Best Hot Pepper Cure (It’s Not Milk)
8:34
Sam and George suffer for science to find the best cure.
Color Changing Tea
4:00
Sam and George experiment with this tea to play with its spectacular colors.
Why Did the Sky Turn Orange in San Francisco?
3:54
We break down the Mars-like haze and how climate change is involved.
How Can A Margarita Do This?
3:47
We explore why margaritas have such an effect on the body when making it.
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