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  • Why Do We Itch?
    Virtually everyone has experienced an itch at one time or another – but what is an itch exactly? What causes it, and why can having one be such a maddening experience?
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    6 min
  • How Do Microwave Ovens Work?
    They’re convenient, ubiquitous and easy to use. But how do these things work, exactly? What do people mean when they say a microwave cooks food inside out?
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    5 min
  • Why Do Dogs Yawn?
    Dogs communicate by yawning, and it's complex to figure out what they might mean.
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    5 min
  • Is WiFi Safe?
    You've probably heard that wireless internet (WiFi) is dangerous. But is it true? Christian breaks it down.
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    6 min
  • Why do some noises drive me crazy?
    Do you want to strangle people for chewing gum? Does the crinkle of plastic fill you with inarticulate, homicidal fury? If so, you may suffer from the little-understood condition called 'misophonia'.
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    6 min
  • How do one-way mirrors work?
    How can a single piece of glass look like a mirror from one side but a window from the other? It's not magic, it's materials technology.
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    5 min
  • Will Soda Really Ruin My Teeth?
    If your teeth are one of the hardest parts of your body, then how could soda damage them? Tune in to learn more.
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    7 min
  • Are Stupid People More Confident?
    We've all heard about the supposed relationship between confidence and knowledge - but is it true? Two researchers think they've found the answer.
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    5 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.