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Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Is Vaping Safer Than Cigarettes?

Season 2 Episode 11
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The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12
3:23
Craft Beer Chemistry

Craft Beer Chemistry

Season 2 Episode 13
3:06
Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2)

Season 2 Episode 15
1:55
Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Season 2 Episode 16
2:51
How Can You See an Atom?

How Can You See an Atom?

Season 2 Episode 18
5:35
DIY Cleaning Hacks (CLH Vol. 6)

DIY Cleaning Hacks (CLH Vol. 6)

Season 2 Episode 19
2:53
The Dawn of Chemical Warfare

The Dawn of Chemical Warfare

Season 2 Episode 20
5:25
The Science of the Avengers

The Science of the Avengers

Season 2 Episode 21
3:58
The Science of Avocados

The Science of Avocados

Season 2 Episode 22
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Why is Carbon Monoxide So Deadly?

Season 2 Episode 10

Reactions takes a look at the science behind why carbon monoxide is so deadly. It’s colorless, odorless and can be deadly. Carbon monoxide is no joke, especially in the winter when people will do just about anything to warm up. Raychelle Burks, Ph.D., explains why carbon monoxide is so dangerous, and how you can stay safe.

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Time to Strike Antifreeze Off Your List of Usable Poisons
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For years it was used in homicidal poisonings. We learn what made it so dangerous.
What Science Says About Brining Your Bird
12:40
We explore brining and whether or not it makes a different when cooking the turkey.
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)
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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.
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