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What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.

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The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels

Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.

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Meringue: The Science Behind a Wonderfully Fluffy Dessert

Learn about the biochemistry of cooking meringue.

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Chemistry Videos

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Biology Videos

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Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

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Why Don't Fish Freeze in Cold Arctic Waters?

Ever wonder how fish survive in the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic? It’s partly because of a brilliant evolutionary adaptation.