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How Trees Pollute the Air (and Why Your Coworker's Scientific Citations Don't Mean They're Right)
Season 10
Episode 14
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Why is the US buying Canada's trash for $30,000 per gram?
Season 10
Episode 12
Companies around the world are fighting to buy a rare radioactive substance, despite its $30,000-per-gram price tag. This substance powers emergency exit signs that can stay bright for two decades without power, glow-in-the-dark keychains, and might one day unlock the holy grail of clean energy. What is this mystery substance?
14:45
We dig into the science of flavor pairings, especially when it comes to the famous combo.
10:39
Can a medicine cause a war? The treatment for Malaria may just have.
11:30
We explore what happens to space debris closest to the earth.
12:47
We look at the century-long quest for the Holy Grail: synthetic blood.
13:38
The process might be relatively simple but it's dangerous and illegal without a license.
9:32
Gas stove ranges are polluting our homes.
13:43
We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup.
11:50
With the right cleaning methods, we can turn the dirtiest water into safe cleaning water.
9:12
Counterintuitively, you do it with explosives.
12:10
We’re gonna dive into the controversial chemistry of water's unusual properties.
10:03
Plot twist: Toxic Anhydrous ammonia is responsible for 50% of the food on your table.
8:43
It all has to do with the octane rating!