Season 2 · Episode 38
The Apothecary Diaries · S2E38
Aired on April 11, 2025
Science entries in this episode
The Magic Mirror
In The Apothecary Diaries, a bronze mirror projects its engravings in reflected light. We explain the real physics behind this so-called magic mirror.
Nerve Damage and Paralysis
In The Apothecary Diaries, a beating leaves a man paralyzed. We explain how nerve damage cuts off muscle control and why recovery is uncertain.