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.

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December 01, 2017 Why Are Leaf Blowers So Irritating?
If the sound of leaf blowers makes you angry, you're not alone -- and there's science behind why.
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November 30, 2017 Pretending To Be Batman Helps Kids Focus
The Batman Effect, as researchers have dubbed it, allows kids to separate themselves from temptation and stay on task. Learn more on BrainStuff.
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5min
November 29, 2017 Tips For Staying Safe In A Mass Shooting
We don't expect to ever be in a mass shooting, but assuming the worst can happen is the first step to being prepared. Find out more on BrainStuff.
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5min
November 28, 2017 Second Breakfasts Can Be Good For You
A second breakfast can be just as beneficial as a first breakfast. Find out why on BrainStuff.
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5min
November 27, 2017 Jellyfish Are Brainless, But Still Sleepy
Do jellyfish sleep? Learn more about a new study on the need for sleep in animals, and in jellyfish, in this BrainStuff episode.
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5min
November 24, 2017 What's a Bump Fire Stock Do To A Gun?
Bump fire stocks enable a shooter like Las Vegas killer Steven Paddock to fire a semi-automatic rifle at nearly the rate of an automatic. How do they work?
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6min
November 23, 2017 The Origins of Boston and New York’s Accents
What does Boston have against the letter 'R'? BrainStuff digs into the origins of 2 American accents.
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5min
November 17, 2017 The Number Zero Might Be Older Than We Thought
A new analysis of the ancient Indian Bakhshali manuscript suggests the numerical symbol zero, as we use it today, may be centuries older than previously believed.
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4min
November 17, 2017 How Do Squirrels Organize Their Nuts?
A new study suggests squirrels use memory strategies to remember where they put the good nuts. Find out more on BrainStuff.
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6min
November 17, 2017 Can You Pass A Drug Test With Someone Else's Urine?
Have you ever tried to beat a drug test? OR Labs are usually able to bust people using someone else's urine.
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4min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.