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What is Addiction?

What is Addiction?

Season 2 Episode 44
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How to Cookie with Science

How to Cookie with Science

Season 2 Episode 46
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How Pee Brought You The Modern World

How Pee Brought You The Modern World

Season 2 Episode 47
3:43
What is the Blackest Black?

What is the Blackest Black?

Season 2 Episode 49
3:22
What Happens When You're About to Die?

What Happens When You're About to Die?

Season 2 Episode 50
3:26
How to Survive a Real-Life "Fallout"

How to Survive a Real-Life "Fallout"

Season 2 Episode 52
4:07
Do Vitamin Supplements Really Work?

Do Vitamin Supplements Really Work?

Season 2 Episode 53
4:48
What is the Future of Fake Meat?

What is the Future of Fake Meat?

Season 2 Episode 54
3:43
Why Do Hot Peppers Cause Pain?

Why Do Hot Peppers Cause Pain?

Season 2 Episode 55
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Football Helmets: The Last Line of Defense?

Season 2 Episode 43

Reactions is tackling the science of helmets on football players. Is this foam chemistry enough to save lives? Football is back, and with all the hard hits and tough tackles come renewed concerns about safety. Every NFL player is required to wear a helmet, but the helmets of today are a far cry from the leather creations from decades ago.