BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

  • How Flatulence Works
    Learn about the causes of gas -- and not the kind you put in your car -- in this podcast from Marshall Brain.
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    4 min
  • What's the deal with milk?
    Milk is often touted as a "miracle drink," full of restorative, nutritional properties. And there's some truth to this claim. Find out why mammal milk is called "the perfect food" in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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    4 min
  • How much does planet Earth weigh?
    As far as weight goes, Earth is a pretty hefty celestial body. But exactly how heavy? And how does one measure something so massive? Find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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    4 min
  • How does the common cold work?
    We've all had a cold at one point or another; it entails an uncomfortable cocktail of symptoms like sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. But why do we get colds? How do they work? Find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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    4 min
  • Where does aluminum come from?
    Aluminum is both lightweight and strong, so it's no wonder that space stations, airplanes and thousands of other products use this metal. But where does it come from, and what makes it so special? Tune in to learn more.
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    6 min
  • Why don't they use normal air in race car tires?
    Race car tires are often filled with nitrogen because nitrogen pressure is more consistent than air pressure. In this episode, Marshall explains why nitrogen is better for race cars -- but not for regular vehicles.
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    4 min
  • How do plastics work? What is actually in a plastic?
    Plastics have become so ubiquitous that we often take them for granted, but have you ever wondered where these popular materials come from? In this episode, Marshall explains what plastics are made of.
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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.