Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
Episodes
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Episode 17, Season 9
The Antibiotic Resistance WarWhy Alex is terrified of antibiotic resistance, and what chemists are doing about it13:06 -
Episode 16, Season 9
Are Vanadium Flow Batteries Worth the Hype?Are liquid, virtually fireproof, recyclable batteries the future of grid-scale storage?9:01 -
Episode 15, Season 9
An Antidote for Deadly Mushrooms?Join George as he hunts for an antidote to deadly mushrooms.11:39 -
Episode 14, Season 9
Why You Can't Recycle Your Pants (Until Now)George tests a newly discovered technique that could solve a recycling problem.12:15 -
Episode 13, Season 9
How is Ceviche "Cooked?"How does lime juice turn raw fish into delicious ceviche? We explain with biochemistry!11:46 -
Episode 12, Season 9
Burning Forever Chemicals With WaterForever Chemicals last… forever. Can a new technology finally send them to their doom?10:31 -
Episode 11, Season 9
The Bioconcrete Revolution (maybe)Reducing the carbon footprint of concrete and cement by relying on biology.8:21 -
Episode 10, Season 9
Why are Mosquitos So Obsessed with Me?Mosquitos really do prefer some people over others, and this Reactions ep explains why!9:13 -
Episode 9, Season 9
The End of Haber BoschDiscover the single most important chemical reaction on Earth, and why we need to kill it.13:50 -
Episode 8, Season 9
What is Amorphous Ice?This week Reactions dives into something truly out-of-this-world: amorphous ice.9:38 -
Episode 7, Season 9
Lab-grown, Plant-based, Real – What Is The Chemistry Of MeatAre we about to re-define meat? If so, what is meat?!15:51 -
Episode 6, Season 9
But HOW Does Carbon Dioxide Trap Heat?How do carbon dioxide molecules trap heat in our atmosphere?11:48 -
Episode 5, Season 9
EU’s Ban On Tattoo Ink: Breaking Down the ChemistryWhy has the European Union banned certain colors for tattoos?10:37 -
Episode 3, Season 9
How a Chemist Makes the Softest Bread You'll Ever EatFluffy, delicious bread results when starch gelatinization and flour chemistry combine!15:58 -
Episode 4, Season 9
Why Are Electric Vehicle Fires So Hard To Put Out?Can we solve electric vehicle fires before we fully understand what’s happening?12:29 -
Episode 2, Season 9
Why Calcium Hydroxide + Corn is Key to Understanding WesternJoin George (and, occasionally, Andrew) as they chart corn’s epic chemical journey.12:35 -
Episode 1, Season 9
74,963 Kinds of IceWe explore and learn anywhere between the 20 and 74,963 kinds of ice.10:46
