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What Do Electrolytes Actually Do?

What Do Electrolytes Actually Do?

Season 4 Episode 11
2:26
How Is Whiskey Made?

How Is Whiskey Made?

Season 4 Episode 12
4:01
The Leidenfrost Effect

The Leidenfrost Effect

Season 4 Episode 13
4:01
Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Season 4 Episode 15
4:55
How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

How Do Anti-Wrinkle Creams Work?

Season 4 Episode 16
4:33
Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Why is Olive Oil Awesome?

Season 4 Episode 17
4:34
Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?

Season 4 Episode 18
3:45
Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life

Season 4 Episode 19
3:58
Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Frying Your Way to Better Chicken

Season 4 Episode 20
4:55
7 Wine Facts & Myths

7 Wine Facts & Myths

Season 4 Episode 21
7:36
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What is Bicycle Day?

Season 4 Episode 9

Reactions is celebrating Bicycle day with some psychedelic science. The chemistry behind LSD has an interesting story. Chemist Albert Hofmann first discovered the psychedelic effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, or LSD-25. we're talking the chemical history of LSD, so get ready to turn on, tune in, but don't drop out... you might just learn something.

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Some Sugar Free Gummy Bears Are Laxatives. No, Really.
15:23
We dive into the science to figure out how to make gummies without the side effects.
Is DNA the Future of Data Storage?
18:01
There are a few obstacles to overcome before we get there.
Why Does Salt Change the Taste of Everything?
13:15
Come along on George’s epic journey into the wilds of salt science!
How Roundup Kills Weeds (And How Weeds are Fighting Back)
9:41
Weeds are building a defense against today's herbicides.
Carbon Structures from Pencils to Jetpacks
17:15
We explore how far carbon structures are from revolutionizing the world.
Are Wine & Food Pairings All Nonsense?
14:45
We dig into the science of flavor pairings, especially when it comes to the famous combo.
How Quinine Caused World War One
10:39
Can a medicine cause a war? The treatment for Malaria may just have.
SPACE TRASH! ft. Chemistry
11:30
We explore what happens to space debris closest to the earth.
Can Science Replace Blood Transfusions?
12:47
We look at the century-long quest for the Holy Grail: synthetic blood.
A Deep(er) Dive Into Whiskey Distilling Science
13:38
The process might be relatively simple but it's dangerous and illegal without a license.
Your Gas Stove is Polluting Your Home
9:32
Gas stove ranges are polluting our homes.
How Do They Make Maple Syrup?
13:43
We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup.
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