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Zika, Mosquitoes and How to Not Get Bitten

Season 3 Episode 5

This week Reactions takes a look at the science behind mosquito-borne illnesses and the chemistry of Zika.

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12:24
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12:11
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13:33
We explore meteors and asteroids, and why they should matter to us.
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11:28
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11:39
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12:52
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14:37
We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.
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15:21
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10:33
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