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Can We Make Ocean Water Drinkable -- and Should We?

Can We Make Ocean Water Drinkable -- and Should We?

Season 5 Episode 72
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The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You

The Top 5 Strangest Poisons That Can Kill You

Season 5 Episode 73
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What Happens When You Overdose?

What Happens When You Overdose?

Season 5 Episode 74
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How Do We Fight the California Fires?

How Do We Fight the California Fires?

Season 5 Episode 75
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Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Season 5 Episode 76
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What Exactly Happened at Chernobyl?

What Exactly Happened at Chernobyl?

Season 5 Episode 77
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Don't Mix These Things with Birth Control!

Don't Mix These Things with Birth Control!

Season 5 Episode 78
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How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

Season 5 Episode 79
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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
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How to Make Magnetic Slime

How to Make Magnetic Slime

Season 5 Episode 83
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How Pee Helped Win the Revolutionary War (Maybe...)

Season 5 Episode 71

Old school gunpowder is really called “black powder,” and it was so crucial to the Revolutionary War effort that we went to great (and gross) lengths to try and make it. This week on Reactions, find out what exactly those lengths were.
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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?
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
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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?
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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?
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
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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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