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- How Do Muons Work?The muon is a type of subatomic particle that researchers are still learning about -- and what they're learning may change our concept of physics as we know it. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/muon.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- Why Don't Ground Bees Sting?Honey bees are the type of bee most of us are familiar with, but most of the world's bees don't live and behave in the same ways. Learn about ground bees in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/ground-nesting-bees.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- How Did Fannie Lou Hamer Work?Fannie Lou Hamer was an iconic Civil Rights and voting rights activist who still inspires us today. Learn about her life and her work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/fannie-lou-hamer.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 min
- How Did Pride Parades Get Their Start?Heat stroke is a serious medical issue, and as temperatures reach record highs this summer, heat safety could save lives. Learn how to keep cool and what to watch for in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/5-tips-for-heat-wave-safety.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- BrainStuff Classics: Is Our Tipping System Gratuitous?The way we tip and pay servers in North American restaurants fosters unfair and unequal paychecks for the whole staff. But it's so entrenched -- how can we fix it? Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://money.howstuffworks.com/when-will-reach-tipping-point-for-tipping.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Wine Grape Waste?After winemakers extract grapes' juice, they're left with a lot of fruit skins and pulp. Learn what happens to all that goo in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/what-do-winemakers-do-with-grape-waste.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Could It Happen In America?A number of factors can contribute to a military taking over its government. Learn about them, and why it's unlikely to happen in the U.S., in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/coup.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com10 min
- How Could Lab-Grown Meat Change the Pet Food World?Our dogs' and cats' diets aren't very environmentally friendly, but lab-grown meat could change that. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/lab-grown-meat-pet-food-world.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 min
- What's the Deadliest Spider in the World?Most spiders are completely harmless to humans, but a few can do damage. Learn which ones are the most potentially dangerous in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/arachnids/deadliest-spider.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- Why Did England and Spain Go to War Over an Ear?In the 1700s, a war was (technically) started over a lost ear. Learn about the War of Jenkins' Ear in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/jenkins-ear.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 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.