BrainStuff

BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

  • Is There a Better Alternative to Cash Bail?
    Cash bail punishes the poor by setting a high price on freedom -- literally. But are there any better alternatives that won't break local governments' budgets? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    9 min
  • Cuttlefish Camouflage Is an Energy-Efficient Superpower
    Researchers have found that cuttlefish's ability to change their color and texture at will is even more impressive than previously thought. Learn why -- and how technology might copy these abilities -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    7 min
  • Where Did Middle Names Come From?
    Having a first, middle, and last name is common in the West, but this wasn't always the case. Learn the history of middle names in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    4 min
  • Why Do Humans Dream?
    The human brain is full of mysteries, and why we dream is a big one. Learn the leading theories about why we dream in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    5 min
  • Does Hot Yoga Need to Be So Hot?
    Do students of hot yoga, who practice at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), reap more health benefits than room-temperature practitioners? Learn what the research says in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    5 min
  • Sea Turtles Are Hatching Up to 99 Percent Female
    A sea turtle's sex is determined by the temperatures in its hatching site, and global warming is making the Great Barrier Reef warmer than ever before. What could this mean for the future of sea turtles?
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    4 min
  • Are We Getting Lonelier?
    Experts are divided on whether modern lifestyle factors, like social media use and smaller family units, are leading to greater lonliness. Either way: What can we do about it? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    6 min

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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.