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Is Superhero Strength Real?

Is Superhero Strength Real?

Season 5 Episode 80
3:35
We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

Season 5 Episode 81
16:02
Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Season 5 Episode 82
4:10
How to Make Magnetic Slime

How to Make Magnetic Slime

Season 5 Episode 83
4:43
How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

Season 5 Episode 84
5:11
Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Season 5 Episode 85
8:51
World’s Deadliest (& Cutest) Animals

World’s Deadliest (& Cutest) Animals

Season 5 Episode 86
8:42
The Science of J. Kenji López-Alt's Roasted Potato Recipe

The Science of J. Kenji López-Alt's Roasted Potato Recipe

Season 5 Episode 87
10:21
Can You Cryogenically Freeze Your Body and Come Back to Life

Can You Cryogenically Freeze Your Body and Come Back to Life

Season 5 Episode 88
7:58
Yule Log Chemistry Trivia - 4 Hours of Cozy Fireplace

Yule Log Chemistry Trivia - 4 Hours of Cozy Fireplace

Season 5 Episode 89
4:11:33
How Miracle Berries Alter Your Taste Buds

How Miracle Berries Alter Your Taste Buds

Season 5 Episode 90
4:42
Cartoon Chemistry!

Cartoon Chemistry!

Season 5 Episode 91
6:50
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How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

Season 5 Episode 79

Imagine 300 midsize cars floating above your head--that’s how much your average fluffy cloud weighs. So why doesn’t it come crashing down on you? We explore the chemistry behind how a cloud stays lofted in the sky and how it got there in the first place.
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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
11:39
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
12:52
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
14:37
Season 6 Episode 7
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.
The Loneliest Whale
15:21
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
10:33
Season 6 Episode 5
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
How hard could roasting beans at home really be?
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
6:11
Season 6 Episode 4
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
Doing these 3 things are critical.
How Does Tear Gas Work?
3:53
Season 6 Episode 3
How Does Tear Gas Work?
And did you know it's not actually a gas? We investigate.
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
2:33
Season 6 Episode 2
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle COVID-19.
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
8:24
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?
6:53
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
5:26
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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