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:

October 20, 2017 Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Both Dangerous and Cool
Learn about the dangers of floating fire ant colony rafts on this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
October 19, 2017 Why Did The T. Rex Have Tiny Little Arms?
Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant predator that roamed the earth, so why did it have such tiny arms?
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October 18, 2017 Is Not Having A Job Better Than A Bad Job?
Unemployment has negative health effects, but having a bad job can cause stress that's detrimental to well-being. Learn more in this episode.
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October 17, 2017 Do We Need Treatment Centers For Internet Addiction?
Internet addiction is classified as an epidemic in some Asian countries, but not in the U.S. This episode of BrainStuff looks at internet addiction treatment centers.
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6min
October 16, 2017 How Did a Dinosaur Killing Asteroid Change The Environment?
A new model describes in more detail how the Chicxulub asteroid affected our planet, from dropping temperatures to pausing photosynthesis, with soot playing an integral part.
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6min
October 13, 2017 When Can You Use The Emergency Lane?
That driver who uses the highway shoulder in bad traffic could face penalties. Learn when driving in the emergency lane is legal in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
October 12, 2017 Do People Walk In Predictable Paths?
What guides the direction a person chooses to move? Learn about what habit and handedness have to do with it in this BrainStuff episode.
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5min
October 11, 2017 How 'Fido' Became The Name For A Dog
Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this BrainStuff episode.
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5min
October 10, 2017 How Did The Grandfather Clock Get Its Name?
In this episode, we’ll look at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name — and it's probably not what you expect.
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5min
October 09, 2017 When is it Safe to Eat Raw Oysters?
In this episode, BrainStuff looks at if there's any truth behind the old wives' tale that you can't eat oysters in months without the letter 'R.'
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5min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.