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May 2024
42m 58s

The Magic of Chemistry with Kate the Che...

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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What is chemistry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions, PFAS, ice cream, sugar, fire, and more with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist. 
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