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What is Amorphous Ice?

What is Amorphous Ice?

Season 9 Episode 8
9:38
The End of Haber Bosch

The End of Haber Bosch

Season 9 Episode 9
13:50
Why are Mosquitos So Obsessed with Me?

Why are Mosquitos So Obsessed with Me?

Season 9 Episode 10
9:13
The Bioconcrete Revolution (maybe)

The Bioconcrete Revolution (maybe)

Season 9 Episode 11
8:21
Burning Forever Chemicals With Water

Burning Forever Chemicals With Water

Season 9 Episode 12
10:31
How is Ceviche "Cooked?"

How is Ceviche "Cooked?"

Season 9 Episode 13
11:46
An Antidote for Deadly Mushrooms?

An Antidote for Deadly Mushrooms?

Season 9 Episode 15
11:39
The Antibiotic Resistance War

The Antibiotic Resistance War

Season 9 Episode 17
13:06
We Are Made of Star Stuff

We Are Made of Star Stuff

Season 10 Episode 3
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Lab-grown, Plant-based, Real – What Is The Chemistry Of Meat

Season 9 Episode 7

Beyond “burgers.” Impossible “meat.” A huge meatball (supposedly) made from wooly mammoth. Chemistry is changing how we think about meat, and as technology advances, things are only going to get more confusing…

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