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George Figures Out Static Electricity

George Figures Out Static Electricity

Season 11 Episode 7
20:29
Exposing Fake Honey Using Carbon-13

Exposing Fake Honey Using Carbon-13

Season 11 Episode 8
12:00
Liquid Marbles are the Coolest Scientific Breakthrough I've Made (So Far)

Liquid Marbles are the Coolest Scientific Breakthrough I've Made (So Far)

Season 11 Episode 9
11:15
Is Water Magnetic?

Is Water Magnetic?

Season 11 Episode 10
8:46
Didn't Believe There Were Microplastics in Gum So I Tested My Spit

Didn't Believe There Were Microplastics in Gum So I Tested My Spit

Season 11 Episode 11
15:15
I Used DNA to Fireproof Fabrics

I Used DNA to Fireproof Fabrics

Season 11 Episode 12
8:34
Making Citric Acid at Home is Easy (EMOTIONAL DAMAGE)

Making Citric Acid at Home is Easy (EMOTIONAL DAMAGE)

Season 11 Episode 13
16:29
I Made Leather Out of Eggs Because of Dinosaurs

I Made Leather Out of Eggs Because of Dinosaurs

Season 12 Episode 2
9:21
Trying to Make Unbreakable Ice (Even Better Pykrete)

Trying to Make Unbreakable Ice (Even Better Pykrete)

Season 12 Episode 3
13:34
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When Whales Could Walk

When Whales Could Walk

Season 51 Episode 1
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The Performance Enhancing Drug They Can't Ban

Season 11 Episode 6

In February 2025, a number of running world records were absolutely demolished by athletes who claimed they gained an edge through a common kitchen ingredient: baking soda. It sounds like pseudoscience, but incredibly, this trick might actually work… or make you violently ill. So of course, Alex had to try it.
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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
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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
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.
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
9:42
Season 5 Episode 97
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
How much could cloth face masks help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2?
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