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Season 10
Episode 14
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We Are Made of Star Stuff
Season 10
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For years, scientists thought some complex molecules could only be formed on Earth. But what if we found these kinds of molecules out in space after all? In this episode of Reactions, we explore new findings that show complex carbon ring structures can be formed in space, and what that might mean for biology, chemistry and our own chemical history!
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The process might be relatively simple but it's dangerous and illegal without a license.

9:32
Gas stove ranges are polluting our homes.

13:43
We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup.

11:50
With the right cleaning methods, we can turn the dirtiest water into safe cleaning water.

9:12
Counterintuitively, you do it with explosives.

12:10
We’re gonna dive into the controversial chemistry of water's unusual properties.

10:03
Plot twist: Toxic Anhydrous ammonia is responsible for 50% of the food on your table.

8:43
It all has to do with the octane rating!

7:29
This is a deeper dive into how complicated and climate based hibernation is.

10:50
There is so much more to these “negatively charged particles” than we've thought.

8:31
Making pop rocks at home is so much harder but so much fun. Check it out!

7:03
Why are some heavy metals deadly while others keep us alive?