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Vertical Farming

Season 4 Episode 5
4:28
Catalytic Converter Stolen? Here's Why.

The Chemistry of Red Heads

Season 4 Episode 6
5:11
What's the Best Way to Cook Pasta?

What's the Best Way to Cook Pasta?

Season 4 Episode 7
4:23
How Do We Tell Temperature?

How Do We Tell Temperature?

Season 4 Episode 8
4:49
What is Bicycle Day?

What is Bicycle Day?

Season 4 Episode 9
4:32
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
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What is Your Snot Saying?

Season 4 Episode 2

We explore the science behind your snot. There's a lot of chemistry going on in your phlegm. This germ-fighting goo contains cells and chemical compounds that help us power through a cold. You can also think of mucus as a traffic light for your health - what turns up in our used tissues can be a useful clue about the inner workings of our immune systems.

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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.
Making Drinking Water From Sewage
11:50
With the right cleaning methods, we can turn the dirtiest water into safe cleaning water.
How to Demo a Building Without Exploding Everything Around
9:12
Counterintuitively, you do it with explosives.
You Don't Understand Water (and Neither Does Anyone Else)
12:10
We’re gonna dive into the controversial chemistry of water's unusual properties.
This Toxic Gas is Responsible for Almost All Our Food
10:03
Plot twist: Toxic Anhydrous ammonia is responsible for 50% of the food on your table.
What's In "Premium" Gas?
8:43
It all has to do with the octane rating!
Climate Change is Affecting Hibernation Patterns of Animals
7:29
This is a deeper dive into how complicated and climate based hibernation is.
What is an Electron?
10:50
There is so much more to these “negatively charged particles” than we've thought.
We Made Pop Rocks at Home with Science
8:31
Making pop rocks at home is so much harder but so much fun. Check it out!
I Ate Gold To Prove a Point
7:03
Why are some heavy metals deadly while others keep us alive?
How Do Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work?
8:11
Let's explore how fuel cars work and if they're truly sustainable.
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