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The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Check out the chemistry behind poison ivy and why it makes us itch.

Aired 03/09/2015

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The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12 | 3m 23s

Check out the chemistry behind poison ivy and why it makes us itch.

Leaves of three, let them be, right? But what happens when you get covered in poison ivy and can’t stop scratching? Jennifer Novotney, winner of the 2014 Chemistry Champions science communications competition, breaks down what it is about that dreaded vine that makes us so itchy and cooks up a remedy for the poison ivy’s itch using the power of chemistry.

Aired 03/09/2015

FromDigital Studios

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Reactions

The Chemistry of Poison Ivy

Season 2 Episode 12 | 3m 23s

Leaves of three, let them be, right? But what happens when you get covered in poison ivy and can’t stop scratching? Jennifer Novotney, winner of the 2014 Chemistry Champions science communications competition, breaks down what it is about that dreaded vine that makes us so itchy and cooks up a remedy for the poison ivy’s itch using the power of chemistry.

Aired 03/09/2015

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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