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How a Kitchen Mishap Changed Science Forever

Season 1 Episode 7 | 16m 16s

Whoever said baking is a science definitely knew what they were talking about. In this episode of Fascinating Fails, we explore how a kitchen tip changed science forever. This breakthrough has become a staple in science, but actually owes its accidental beginnings to ancient cooking traditions. Plus…a trip to a seaweed farm?!

Aired: 06/16/24
Funding for FASCINATING FAILS is provided by the National Science Foundation.
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