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:

March 09, 2018 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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9min
March 08, 2018 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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7min
March 07, 2018 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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4min
March 06, 2018 Why Are Stars and Planets Nearly Spherical?
Planets and stars are basically spheres, but why? We explore the science in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
March 06, 2018 Do Female Praying Mantises Really Decapitate Mates?
The female praying mantis: maneater or misaligned? Learn the science behind this popular semi-myth in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
March 02, 2018 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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5min
March 02, 2018 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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5min
March 01, 2018 Could Humans Control Volcanic Eruptions?
Spoiler alert: Not yet. But researchers are working on it. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
February 27, 2018 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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4min
February 26, 2018 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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6min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.