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We Surprised a Llama Antibody Researcher with a Llama

Season 6 Episode 2 | 2m 33s

Scientists are considering some less-conventional approaches to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. One of those approaches is using antibodies from llamas to fight off SARCoV2, or to keep it from infecting you in the first place. We chatted with one scientist behind the research, Daniel Wrapp, and had a surprise for him in store.

Aired: 06/07/20

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Inspired by dinosaurs, Alex goes on a journey to stabilize collagen and create leather...with eggs.

Episode: S12 E2 | 9:21

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They Changed Coke and Didn't Tell Anyone

George visits chemists and discovers that Mexican Coke is doing something secretive.

Episode: S12 E1 | 14:19

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I Used DNA to Fireproof Fabrics

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Episode: S11 E12 | 8:34

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Didn't Believe There Were Microplastics in Gum So I Tested My Spit

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Episode: S11 E11 | 15:15

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Episode: S11 E10 | 8:46

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Liquid Marbles are the Coolest Scientific Breakthrough I've Made (So Far)

George tries to make a new discovery in a huge field of science... and he might have.

Episode: S11 E9 | 11:15

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Exposing Fake Honey Using Carbon-13

This week Alex takes to the lab and investigates the stable isotopes in 20 different honeys.

Episode: S11 E8 | 12:00

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Rubbing two balloons together leads George to a shocking discovery.

Episode: S11 E7 | 20:29

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Episode: S11 E8 | 12:00

Watch • 20:29

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