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- How does a speedometer in an airplane work?Most people are familiar with speedometers in cars, but do you know how air speed is determined? In this episode, Marshall explains how devices called pitot tubes gauge the speed of moving aircraft.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com5 min
- How does CCC, the new form of CPR, work?Continuous chest compression is an updated form of CPR that's much easier to administer -- and, studies suggest, more effective. In this episode, Marshall Brain explains how CCC works.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?When it comes to differentiating between hardwoods and softwoods, it's not a matter of hardness or density -- it's all about plant reproduction. Marshall explains what angiosperms and gymnosperms are in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- Why does your computer need a battery?Computers have a small battery that's important because it keeps the machine's clock running -- and sometimes, your computer. Get the goods on computer batteries in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How does nitrous oxide help an engine perform better?Nitrous oxide boosts engine power in two significant ways. Find out exactly how nitrous works its magic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How does an oxygen canister on an airplane work?When you think of storing oxygen, metal tanks full of gas might come to mind. There's also a chemical method -- tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to learn about how oxygen canisters work.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- In baseball, how does a pitcher throw a curveball?A curveball is a pitcher's secret weapon for striking out batters. Discover the physics behind a great curveball in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How do retractable roofs in convertible stadiums work?Retractable roofs are the latest trend in sports stadium design. Marshall highlights multiple examples of convertible stadiums in the United States and explains how they work in this episode.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- How do strokes work?In a stroke, something disrupts the normal blood supply to parts of the brain. Without oxygen, affected brain cells will begin to die. Tune in as Marshall explains the causes of -- and treatments for -- strokes.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- Semi SubmarinesThere's a reason that most submarines are owned by governments - they're incredibly expensive. So what's a sub-loving consumer to do? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind semi subs (and why it makes them so much less expensive).Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 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.