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:

June 01, 2016 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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May 30, 2016 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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7min
May 25, 2016 How Does Radiation Sickness Work?
Christian explains the science behind the healthy green glow.
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9min
May 23, 2016 Is There A Noise Loud Enough To Kill You?
Loud noises suck. But are they deadly?
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6min
May 18, 2016 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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7min
May 16, 2016 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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5min
May 11, 2016 Why Can't People Remember Being Born?
You probably remember your 18th birthday, but not your first – or your zeroth. Why is that?
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6min
May 05, 2016 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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7min
May 04, 2016 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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6min
May 02, 2016 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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4min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.