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How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

How Much Does a Cloud Weigh?

Season 5 Episode 79
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Is Superhero Strength Real?

Is Superhero Strength Real?

Season 5 Episode 80
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We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

We Tested Google’s Tips for Getting Stains Out

Season 5 Episode 81
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Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Space Mirrors and Other Weird Ways to Fight Climate Change

Season 5 Episode 82
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How to Make Magnetic Slime

How to Make Magnetic Slime

Season 5 Episode 83
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How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

How Do Blacksmiths Make Swords?

Season 5 Episode 84
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Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Season 5 Episode 85
8:51
World’s Deadliest (& Cutest) Animals

World’s Deadliest (& Cutest) Animals

Season 5 Episode 86
8:42
The Science of J. Kenji López-Alt's Roasted Potato Recipe

The Science of J. Kenji López-Alt's Roasted Potato Recipe

Season 5 Episode 87
10:21
Can You Cryogenically Freeze Your Body and Come Back to Life

Can You Cryogenically Freeze Your Body and Come Back to Life

Season 5 Episode 88
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Yule Log Chemistry Trivia - 4 Hours of Cozy Fireplace

Yule Log Chemistry Trivia - 4 Hours of Cozy Fireplace

Season 5 Episode 89
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How Miracle Berries Alter Your Taste Buds

How Miracle Berries Alter Your Taste Buds

Season 5 Episode 90
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Don't Mix These Things with Birth Control!

Season 5 Episode 78

Many forms of birth control are hormone-based--but not everything mixes well with those hormones. So, learn about some common products that could make your birth control less effective or cause dangerous side effects. If you have any concerns, be sure to consult your doctor.
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The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
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Season 6 Episode 8
The Great MOLASSES Flood of 1919
We get into the science behind what created that 25 foot wave!
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
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Season 6 Episode 7
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.
The Loneliest Whale
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Season 6 Episode 6
The Loneliest Whale
we bring you the story of the Loneliest Whale and other fascinating mammals.
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
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Season 6 Episode 5
The Ultimate Coffee Roasting Chemistry Throwdown
How hard could roasting beans at home really be?
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
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Season 6 Episode 4
You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
Doing these 3 things are critical.
How Does Tear Gas Work?
3:53
Season 6 Episode 3
How Does Tear Gas Work?
And did you know it's not actually a gas? We investigate.
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
2:33
Season 6 Episode 2
We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama
Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle COVID-19.
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
8:24
Season 6 Episode 1
Why Aren’t COVID Antibody Tests Better?
Learn how these tests work and why a test that’s 96% accurate is actually bad.
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
6:53
Season 5 Episode 99
How Do Antiviral Drugs Work?
We called a few virologists to find out.
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
5:26
Season 5 Episode 98
The Early Plan to Fight COVID with the Polio Vaccine
The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists considering a few less-conventional options.
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
9:42
Season 5 Episode 97
Do Masks Stop COVID-19? (Yes! Here's Why)
How much could cloth face masks help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2?
How Did We Get COVID Vaccines So Quickly?
5:37
Season 5 Episode 96
How Did We Get COVID Vaccines So Quickly?
When can we expect a vaccine against the novel coronavirus?
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