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:

August 04, 2018 BrainStuff Classics: How Do One-Way Mirrors Work?
How can a single piece of glass look like a mirror from one side but a window from the other? Learn how materials technology makes it possible in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
August 03, 2018 Can Different Species of Birds Understand Each Other?
Birds and other animals can learn to "talk" to one another, and even work together to spread warnings about predators nearby. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
August 02, 2018 Can Absurdly Big Numbers Be Useful?
The bigger that numbers get, the harder they are for us to conceive of -- but that doesn't mean they can't be useful. Learn about some just ridiculously huge numbers in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
August 01, 2018 Why Shouldn't You Hold in a Sneeze?
Better out than in. Learn why a politely covered sneeze beats holding one back in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
July 31, 2018 What Did Our Ancestors Really Eat?
Figuring out what foods were on ancient menus can be tricky, but a mummy called Ötzi the Iceman was preserved with his last meal still intact. Learn what scientists found out about his eating habits in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
July 30, 2018 Could Recycled Urine Make Sustainable Fertilizer?
Sports stadiums have a lot of grass that needs to be fertilized, and a lot of urine to dispose of. Learn how researchers are working to solve both problems at once in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
July 29, 2018 BrainStuff Classics: How Do Erasers Erase?
Erasers lift our mistakes right off the page, but it's not magic -- it's the microscopic physics of stickiness. Learn how erasers work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
July 28, 2018 BrainStuff Classics: How Do Antiperspirants Work?
Every day, millions of people safeguard themselves against excessive sweat with a quick roll of antiperspirant. But what does this stuff do, exactly? Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
July 27, 2018 Why Does It Feel So Good To Be Scared?
Plenty of things are scary these days, so why do people pay good money to see horror movies and go to 'haunted' houses? Learn why psychologists say these fearful experiences are helpful in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
July 26, 2018 What Are Macronutrients and Micronutrients?
Fitness enthusiasts often talk about macros and micros. Learn what they are and how much you should be eating in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.