BrainStuff

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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.... more

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The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.

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August 27, 2012 Why is the Nissan Leaf such a big deal?
Nissan recently released the Leaf, a model which may be the first viable electric car to come on the market. How does it work? Why do people have high hopes for it? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out more about the Nissan Leaf.
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July 20, 2012 What do the brake warning lights mean in my car?
The brake warning lights in your car light up as part of a routine test. When they stay on, they indicate that there's something wrong with your brake system. Learn more about brake warning lights in this episode.
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July 18, 2012 How much does 20-pound bond paper weigh?
Your average ream of printer paper is called 20-pound bond paper, but it doesn't actually weigh 20 pounds. Tune in as Marshall explains this strange American paper naming system -- and its metric alternative -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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4min
July 09, 2012 How does Christmas work?
Christmas is the biggest holiday on the American calendar -- but how did it get this way? Travel back in time with Marshall Brain as he explores the evolution of Christmas in this special holiday episode.
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7min
July 06, 2012 Why are West Coast waves bigger than East Coast waves?
The West Coast of the United States seems to produce bigger, more impressive waves than the East Coast. But why? In this episode, Marshall explains the various factors that make West Coast waves bigger and better.
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5min
July 04, 2012 What is a T1 line and how does it work?
A T1 line is a dedicated fiber optic or copper cable that provides businesses with far more digital data than a residential line. Discover how T1 and other kinds of fiber optic lines work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
June 29, 2012 How do you decaffeinate coffee and tea?
There are multiple methods of removing caffeine from naturally caffeinated plant products. Learn more about these processes -- and how much caffeine they really remove -- in this episode.
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June 27, 2012 How do Voyager 1 and 2 transmit messages from far away?
Spacecraft Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 transmit images of space and its contents from great distances, but how? Learn more about the technology that allows them to send radio messages from far, far away in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
June 22, 2012 Do Power Balance Wristbands really work?
Do Power Balance Wristbands really work? Find out in this BrainStuff podcast by Marshall Brain.
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6min
June 13, 2012 What's the most efficient way to mow your yard?
There's more than one way to mow a yard, but which is the most efficient? Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to find out.
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4min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.