Are We Breathing Caesar's Last Breath

Reactions Science Videos | June 14, 2018

Submit your vote for America’s favorite novel! https://to.pbs.org/2Jes2X5 Are you breathing air molecules that were once exhaled by Caesar, Joan of Arc, or Madame Curie? And why did Albert Einstein try to break into the refrigerator business? We talked to writer Sam Kean, author of science books like Caesar’s Last Breath and The Disappearing Spoon. Check out Sam’s website!

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Einstein’s Little-Known Passion Project? A Refrigerator

Ever wonder why dogs sniff each others' butts? Or how Adderall works? Or whether it's OK to pee in the pool? We've got you covered: Reactions a web series about the chemistry that surrounds you every day. Produced by the American Chemical Society.