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Why is Carbon the Key to Life? (On Earth, Anyway)
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
Why is Carbon the Key to Life? (On Earth, Anyway)
Season 5 Episode 66 | 4m 21s
One element is the backbone of all forms of life we’ve ever discovered on Earth: carbon. Number six on the periodic table is, to the best of our knowledge, impossible to live without. In this episode of Reactions, discover what makes carbon so exceptional, its nearly infinite capabilities, and potential intergalactic implications.
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