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Reactions

After several years and millions of views, the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society, is bidding farewell to its popular YouTube series Bytesize Science. But you can’... Read more

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Better Pancakes Through Chemistry

Better Pancakes Through Chemistry

Everyone seems to swear by a different pancake recipe. How can you griddle up the perfect pancakes for your Saturday mor... Read more

25 Sep 2017

1min

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Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

Why Do Some People Hate Cilantro?

Cilantro is one of the most polarizing herbs the planet. Consider it the Benedict Cumberbatch of taco toppings. But what... Read more

5 Dec 2017

1min

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The Disappearing Spoon, The Rooster and the Bearded Russian

The Disappearing Spoon, The Rooster and the Bearded Russian

In this video, we look at the chemistry of gallium, the science behind the holes in the periodic table, and the history ... Read more

30 Jan 2018

1min

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The 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Cryo-electron microscopy explained

The 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Cryo-electron microscopy explained

Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank, and Richard Henderson are the 2017 Nobel Prize winners for their development of cryo-el... Read more

4 Oct 2017

1min

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How Joe DeSimone is Changing 3-D Printing—Speaking of Chemistry Road Trip

How Joe DeSimone is Changing 3-D Printing—Speaking of Chemistry Road Trip

We're hitting the road in California. Check out our first stop at Carbon, a 3-D printing startup in Silicon Valley. Join... Read more

19 May 2016

1min

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Do Ketogenic Diets Really Work?

Do Ketogenic Diets Really Work?

Reactions tackles the keto diet fad that never dies—The science that goes on with cutting out carbohydrates.

5 Dec 2017

1min

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How Does Xanax Work?

How Does Xanax Work?

Whether or not you have anxiety, you’ve probably heard of Xanax. But what’s in this popular and widely prescribed drug, ... Read more

5 Dec 2017

1min

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The One Where We Put Stuff in Acid

The One Where We Put Stuff in Acid

Watch as Reactions uses some acid know-how to tell a chemistry detective story and sort real gold from the imposters.

5 Dec 2017

1min

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The Only Video You'll Ever Need to Watch About Gluten

The Only Video You'll Ever Need to Watch About Gluten

Bakers on TV are always talking about gluten, like it’s some kind of monster hiding in your bread. So is it gluten good,... Read more

5 Dec 2017

1min

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The Periodic Table Table

The Periodic Table Table

Theo Gray is 2011 ACS Grady Stack Award winner and in this video, his real DIY masterpiece is the world's first "periodi... Read more

5 Dec 2017

1min

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Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

Does Cough Medicine Really Work?

What do you do when you have a bad cough? If you reach for the yummy, cherry-flavored cough medicine, you're not alone. ... Read more

3 Dec 2017

1min

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How Do Hand Sanitizers Work?

How Do Hand Sanitizers Work?

We're taking a closer look at hand sanitizers, what this goo is made of, and just how effective it really is against vir... Read more

28 Nov 2017

1min

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The Chemistry of Hollywood Blood Baths

The Chemistry of Hollywood Blood Baths

This Halloween, we love horror flicks, so we’re giving you a chemical rundown of the most crucial movie-making element o... Read more

27 Oct 2017

1min

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How Do We Know the Age of the Earth?

How Do We Know the Age of the Earth?

For the 30th anniversary of National Chemistry Week, scientists can use radiometric dating on rocks, and figure out how ... Read more

24 Oct 2017

1min

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How Does Chemotherapy Treat Breast Cancer?

How Does Chemotherapy Treat Breast Cancer?

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Reactions describes what’s changed about treatment options, and what patients can exp... Read more

17 Oct 2017

1min

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What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

What Makes Rubber Rubbery?

Learn about an unusual polymer that’s found everywhere you look, from cars to shoes to rocket fuel – even sports balls o... Read more

5 Sep 2017

1min

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The Statue of Liberty’s True Colors?

The Statue of Liberty’s True Colors?

Thanks to 30 years’ of color-changing chemistry, the Statue of Liberty is an iconic green symbol of freedom. But what’s ... Read more

20 Jun 2017

1min

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Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Chemistry Life Hacks: Food Edition

Reactions is back with Chemistry Life Hacks, vol. 8. with food tips on how to cook rice with fewer calories and make chi... Read more

6 Jun 2017

1min

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When water levitates

When water levitates

Have you ever seen a drop of water navigate a maze? It’s possible thanks to the same phenomenon that lets you know if a ... Read more

16 May 2017

1min

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How Is Whiskey Made?

How Is Whiskey Made?

Derby Day is around the corner, and with it comes big hats, horses with funny names, and bourbon. The latest episode of ... Read more

2 May 2017

1min

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