Is there such a thing as love at first scent? Hundreds of spray-on pheromone products claim to put you on the fast track to romance, but can they really help humans land a mate? This video has the answers. [Credit: Reactions/American Chemical Society (www.youtube.com/acsreactions)]
Can Pheromones Get You A Date?
Chemists have found potential drugs and other useful compounds in some truly bizarre places in nature. Who would have thought that blood from the Komodo dragon could have a secret inside of it that could possibly save your life? This video takes a closer look at other wild places in nature where scientists have found lifesaving drugs.
Dragon's Blood Could Save Your Life
Freshly caught fish is delicious. But after a day or two, that filet in your fridge smells a little fishier, thanks to a stinky molecule known as trimethylamine. Find out how to make fish taste and smell less fishy with this video. Learn about the amino acids that give fresh fish its sweet and savory flavor, and get three chemistry-backed tricks to cut down the fishy taste and smell.
How To Make Fish Less Fishy
Did you know that seashells are made of basically the same stuff as chalk? So why is chalk crumbly but seashells are durable? This video explains that the secret is in the shells' biochemistry.
The Stuff Seashells Are Made Of
The humble tardigrade can be found practically anywhere there is enough water for it to live, and quite a few places there isn't. It can survive drying out, extreme heat and cold, and even exposure to a vacuum. This odd, ugly-cute organism's secret comes down to chemistry.
Tardigrades Are Survivalists