BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

  • Does Hypnosis Actually Work?
    We see hypnosis in movies and TV all the time – after a few swings of a watch, some poor sap starts clucking like a chicken or crying like a baby – but is there any truth to this? Can you actually hypnotize someone?
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    5 min
  • Why Do We Get Bags Under Our Eyes?
    We all get bags under our eyes that make us look tired. Here's how it inevitably happens and some remedies to look your best.​
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    7 min
  • How Does LASIK Work?
    Christian explains the process and risks of LASIK surgery, from preoperative exams, to lasers in your eyes.
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    7 min
  • How Can Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
    At first, it sounds crazy -- wouldn't hot water take longer to freeze? Weirdly enough, the opposite is sometimes true. Join Christian to learn more about a mystery that's puzzled humanity for centuries in this episode of BrainStuff.
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    5 min
  • How Does Bitcoin Work?
    If money is only valuable when we believe in it, how much is a Bitcoin actually worth? Christian explains the virtual currency as well as how to mine it and the risks involved in investing.
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    7 min
  • How Do IUDs Work?
    Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular and effective method of birth control. So why don't Americans ​use them?
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    6 min
  • How Does Silica Gel Work?
    What is silica gel, and why do I find little packets of it in everything I buy? Christian explains it all in this episode.
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    4 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.