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How Do Matches Work?

How Do Matches Work?

Season 3 Episode 7
2:02
How Does Hairspray Work?

How Does Hairspray Work?

Season 3 Episode 9
2:52
How Does Shampoo Work?

How Does Shampoo Work?

Season 3 Episode 10
3:38
Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?

Why Does Food Make Your Mouth Water?

Season 3 Episode 12
3:10
The Truth About Peanut Allergies

The Truth About Peanut Allergies

Season 3 Episode 13
2:41
Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous?

Why Are Synthetic Drugs So Dangerous?

Season 3 Episode 14
3:32
Why Do Wasps Attack?

Why Do Wasps Attack?

Season 3 Episode 15
5:00
Why Does Metal Rust?

Why Does Metal Rust?

Season 3 Episode 16
1:54
What Makes Coffee So Good?

What Makes Coffee So Good?

Season 3 Episode 18
4:54
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You're Cleaning Your Contacts Wrong, Probably

Season 3 Episode 6

99% of adults who wear contacts admit to breaking some cardinal lens rules: sleeping in them, washing them in water and so on. Many contact-wearers may brush off these accidents, but improper lens care can have gross — and sometimes serious —consequences. Reactions collaborates with Anna Rothschild from Gross Science to explain why unclean contacts can cause problems and how to prevent them.

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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)
9:41
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.
Your Gas Stove is Polluting Your Home
9:32
Gas stove ranges are polluting our homes.
How Do They Make Maple Syrup?
13:43
We look at the science behind the whole process, from sap to syrup.
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