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The science of movie explosions (video)

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The Science of Movie Explosions (Video)

image: Blockbuster action movies probably won't win any Oscars this Sunday, but the science behind these films' spectacular explosions is worthy of recognition. Reactions is going Hollywood in its latest episode, which highlights the chemistry of movie explosions. view more 

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2015 -- Blockbuster action movies probably won't win any Oscars this Sunday, but the science behind these films' *spectacular* explosions is worthy of recognition. Reactions is going Hollywood in its latest episode, which highlights the chemistry of movie explosions. Watch it here: http://youtu.be/3e839o4YGao.

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