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Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Season 2 Episode 60
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Reactions Season 10

Can Science Beat Counterfeit Detector Pens?

Season 10 Episode 1
10:20
Does Toyota Know Something That We Don’t?

Does Toyota Know Something That We Don’t?

Season 10 Episode 2
12:00
We Are Made of Star Stuff

We Are Made of Star Stuff

Season 10 Episode 3
10:13
I Reinvented a 300-Year Old Drink

I Reinvented a 300-Year Old Drink

Season 10 Episode 4
16:56
Is There a Quick Fix for Ocean Acidification?

Is There a Quick Fix for Ocean Acidification?

Season 10 Episode 5
13:12
Science Doesn't Understand How Ice Forms

Science Doesn't Understand How Ice Forms

Season 10 Episode 6
10:31
This (Edible) Mushroom Could Kill You

This (Edible) Mushroom Could Kill You

Season 10 Episode 7
17:23
Chirality is Just Turtles All the Way Down

Chirality is Just Turtles All the Way Down

Season 10 Episode 8
12:02
This Video is About Electroadhesion

This Video is About Electroadhesion

Season 10 Episode 9
14:04
Don't Drink Raw Milk. But What About Raw Milk Cheese?

Don't Drink Raw Milk. But What About Raw Milk Cheese?

Season 10 Episode 10
12:54
Did fraud lead us to an Alzheimer's breakthrough?

Did fraud lead us to an Alzheimer's breakthrough?

Season 10 Episode 11
9:53
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Nerding out on Star Wars Science

Season 2 Episode 59

Reactions is all about that Star Wars science. There's a lot of chemistry in the universe, but is it actually possible to create a real-life lightsaber or build a functioning Death Star laser? To answer these questions and more, Reactions explores the science behind the Star Wars franchise.
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The Invisible Tsunami That Killed 1,500 People in One Night
11:28
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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