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The Chemistry of Cats

The Chemistry of Cats

The Chemistry of Cats

Season 1 Episode 34

3:14

What Happens When You Eat Too Much?

What Happens When You Eat Too Much?

What Happens When You Eat Too Much?

Season 1 Episode 35

2:32

How Much Water Can Kill You?

How Much Water Can Kill You?

How Much Water Can Kill You?

Season 1 Episode 36

4:34

Baking Soda Life Hacks (CLH Vol. 4)

Baking Soda Life Hacks (CLH Vol. 4)

Baking Soda Life Hacks (CLH Vol. 4)

Season 1 Episode 37

2:41

Do Carrots Help You See Better?

Do Carrots Help You See Better?

Do Carrots Help You See Better?

Season 1 Episode 38

2:32

How is Champagne Made?

How is Champagne Made?

How is Champagne Made?

Season 1 Episode 39

2:58

Does Toyota Know Something That We Don’t?

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

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

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?

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

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

This (Edible) Mushroom Could Kill You

Season 10 Episode 7

17:23

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We Are Made of "Star Stuff"

Season 1 Episode 33

As Carl Sagan famously said, “We are made of star stuff.” Whoa. It’s a mind-boggling thought, but what exactly did he mean? Nov. 9th is Sagan’s birthday. To celebrate, Reactions teamed up with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) and best-selling author Sam Kean to explain the chemistry behind this iconic quote.

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