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- Why do batteries die but then come back to life?Batteries -- particularly car batteries -- seem to go dead and then come back to life after a resting period. How does this self-recharging feature of batteries work? Find out in this episode of BrainStuff.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How the Horizon WorksWhen you stand at the water's edge and look out toward the horizon, how far away can you actually see? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the horizon and the curvature of Earth.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- How do V-chips work?As of 1999, all TV sets sold in the Untied States are required to contain a viewer-control chip, also known as a v-chip. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about v-chips and television ratings.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How does hair length work?As hair cells form in follicles, they push other cells out of the follicle. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about your hair's growth and rest phases.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How do vacuums work?If a balloon was filled by a vacuum -- rather than helium or air -- would it float? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn the science behind balloons and vacuum.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How does gravity assist with interplanetary satellites?The idea behind a gravity assist is to use a planet's motion to accelerate a satellite. Check out our article on HowStuffWorks to learn more about the effects of gravity on satellites.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How does large-scale power storage work?Wind farms and solar power plants are promising sources of renewable energy, but they're not as reliable as conventional power sources. In this episode, Marshall explains how large-scale storage technologies could make solar and wind power more viable.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- How can I gain pounds during the day and lose them at night?Water is a very heavy substance -- just one gallon weighs 8 pounds. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how the passage of water affects your weight.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How much does it cost to run an electric blanket?The electric company bills its customer by the kilowatt-hour. The number of watts a device uses times the number of hours you leave it on tells you number of watt-hours it consumes, and divided by 1,000 will convert the measurement to kilowatt-hours. Listen to find out more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com3 min
- Why do hurricanes follow such peculiar tracks?Hurricanes are enormously destructive, and sometimes seem to have a mind of their own. Tune in to this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about hurricanes.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 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.