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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
2:49
How Does Adderall™ Work?

How Does Adderall™ Work?

Season 2 Episode 23
2:47
Why New York Has the Best Bagels

Why New York Has the Best Bagels

Season 2 Episode 24
3:12
Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Are Frozen Veggies Less Healthy?

Season 2 Episode 27
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Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You

Season 2 Episode 16

It’s supposed to help keep your body healthy in stressful situations. But the constant stress of our everyday lives means we’re getting overexposed to cortisol. Raychelle Burks, Ph.D. explains why too much cortisol is bad for you in the latest episode

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