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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
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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
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How Can You See an Atom?

How Can You See an Atom?

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

DIY Cleaning Hacks (CLH Vol. 6)

Season 2 Episode 19
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The Dawn of Chemical Warfare

The Dawn of Chemical Warfare

Season 2 Episode 20
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The Science of the Avengers

The Science of the Avengers

Season 2 Episode 21
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The Science of Avocados

The Science of Avocados

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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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Every year more than 1,000 tons of plastic rains down onto national parks and wilderness.
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8:05
See what happens when we try to make a strawberry last forever.
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Can it actually stop us from getting wrinkles or skin cancer? We find out!
How Carbon Capture Works
7:39
Removing CO2 from our atmosphere can mean big business.
How Lead (Maybe?) Caused the Downfall of the Roman Empire
5:55
We unwrap the possibility that lead caused the Roman Empire’s collapse.
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