Beyond the Elements: Reactions (S48E02)
S48E02
Everything we encounter, whether it's a solid, liquid, or gas, is rooted in the interactions of individual atoms and molecules. Host David Pogue explores the fascinating realm of chemical reactions, showcasing everything from the intricate process behind cement creation to the crucial reaction that has enabled farmers to sustain billions worldwide. This same reaction, when inverted, reveals the potent chemistry behind explosives, illustrating the dual nature of these transformative processes.
Show
NOVA
Episode
S48E02
Air Date
Feb 03, 2021
Season 48 Episodes
S48E01
Secrets in Our DNA
S48E02
Beyond the Elements: Reactions
S48E03
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible
S48E04
Beyond the Elements: Life
S48E05
Looking for Life on Mars
S48E06
Picture a Scientist/ Search Engine Breakdown
S48E07
Reef Rescue
S48E08
Fighting for Fertility
S48E09
Hindenburg: The New Evidence
S48E10
Great Electric Airplane Race
S48E11
Ship That Changed the World
S48E12
Bat Superpowers
S48E13
The Cannabis Question
S48E14
Particles Unknown
S48E15
Arctic Drift
S48E16
Edible Insects
S48E17
NOVA Universe Revealed: Age of Stars
S48E18
NOVA Universe Revealed: Milky Way
S48E19
NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds
S48E20
NOVA Universe Revealed: Black Holes
S48E21
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
S48E22
High-Risk High-Rise
S48E23
Butterfly Blueprints
S48E24
Alaskan Dinosaurs
S48E25
Ancient Maya Metropolis