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The End of Haber Bosch

The End of Haber Bosch

Season 9 Episode 9
13:50
Why are Mosquitos So Obsessed with Me?

Why are Mosquitos So Obsessed with Me?

Season 9 Episode 10
9:13
The Bioconcrete Revolution (maybe)

The Bioconcrete Revolution (maybe)

Season 9 Episode 11
8:21
Burning Forever Chemicals With Water

Burning Forever Chemicals With Water

Season 9 Episode 12
10:31
How is Ceviche "Cooked?"

How is Ceviche "Cooked?"

Season 9 Episode 13
11:46
An Antidote for Deadly Mushrooms?

An Antidote for Deadly Mushrooms?

Season 9 Episode 15
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The Antibiotic Resistance War

The Antibiotic Resistance War

Season 9 Episode 17
13:06
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
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What is Amorphous Ice?

Season 9 Episode 8

This episode of Reactions dives into something truly out-of-this-world: amorphous ice. While ice here on Earth is typically regular and crystalline, ice out in space is a whole lot more interesting. The amorphous ice found on distant moons and comets can tell us about the history of our solar system and shed light on how to make new electronics. It’s also, literally, cool.

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