BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

  • How Do Tattoo Machines Work?
    Tattoo machines (sometimes called guns) haven’t changed much since the 1890s because they’re such elegant devices. Tune in to learn how the most common types work.
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    6 min
  • Are Plants Conscious?
    Scientists have found evidence that plants have senses, memories, and can even communicate with each other. But does this mean they're conscious?
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    7 min
  • Why Do We Get Brain Freeze?
    We all know what an ice cream headache feels like. Christian's here to explain why they happen. It involves temperature (duh), nerves and lots of blood.
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    5 min
  • What is Synesthesia?
    It’s true – some people hear colors, or taste words. But what produces synesthesia?
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    6 min
  • How Does Vocal Fry Work?
    You’ve probably heard people complaining about vocal fry, and you’ve certainly heard it used in conversation, but what causes it? Christian explains the science of fry and creak in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    7 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.