BrainStuff

By iHeartRadio

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.... more

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The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.

BrainStuff episodes:

December 01, 2018 Is the Meaning of Life '137'?
Both scientists and mystics revere the number 137, but why? Learn the significance of this seemingly humble number in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
November 30, 2018 How Did the Inca Knot Language Work?
The Inca never developed a system of writing, but they kept records and told stories through intricate knotwork. Learn what researchers know -- and what they're still looking to find out -- about Inca khipu in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
November 29, 2018 Can Cheese Actually Make Wine Taste Better?
Spoiler alert: Yes! Learn the science that makes wine and cheese go so well together in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
November 28, 2018 Why Did London Once Have a Train for the Dead?
When a city's cemeteries start filling up, one solution is to take the funerary show on the road. Learn about London's Necropolis Railway of 1854-1941 in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
November 27, 2018 Why Do Dogs' Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?
Dog enthusiasts sometimes revel in how their pup's paws smell gloriously of corn chips, but what causes this scent? Learn the science behind Frito paws in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
November 26, 2018 Are E-Cigarette Liquids Safe?
The flavorings added to vape liquids are considered safe for ingestion, but what happens when we breathe them in? Learn what researchers can and can't say about the safety of vaping in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
November 25, 2018 BrainStuff Classics: How Does Saliva Work?
Your saliva is a serious multitasker -- it keeps bacteria at bay, helps you digest your food, and even makes your food taste better. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
November 24, 2018 BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Fart?
We all pass gas, but why? Learn what's happening in your digestive system when you fart in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
November 23, 2018 Is Black Friday the Busiest Shopping Day?
It's true that millions of Americans go shopping the day after Thanksgiving, but it's not the biggest shopping day of the year. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
November 22, 2018 Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
You may have heard that the tryptophan in turkey causes holiday naps, but it might not be the real culprit. Learn some turkey science in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.