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- BrainStuff Classics: Is There a Gene for Infidelity?Some animals mate for life -- and others decidedly don't. Learn what researchers have discovered about cheating by studying voles and humans alike in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/genetic/good-excuse-or-is-there-actually-cheating-gene.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com6 min
- How Do Humpback Whales Work?Humpback whales are back from the brink of extinction thanks to conservation efforts. Learn about their songs, acrobatics, and life cycle in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/humpback-whale.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- How Does Hematite Work?Hematite is a mineral that we've been using for pigments, as a source of iron, and in other applications for pretty much ever. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/hematite.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- Do We Really Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?You may have heard that we swallow eight spiders a year in our sleep, but is that really true? We debunk this myth in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/arachnids/do-we-swallow-spiders-in-sleep.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com4 min
- How Can Cryptocurrency Clean Up Its Act?Cryptocurrency has many benefits, but currently comes at a high energy cost -- and a huge, negative environmental impact. Learn what the industry is doing about it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/conservation/issues/cryptocurrency-climate-change-news.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 min
- How Have Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Helped Shape Civil and Workers' Rights?Though they were denied the ability to even apply for citizenship for decades, Asians and Pacific Islanders helped shape civil rights and workers' rights in America. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/asian-american-history.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com8 min
- BrainStuff Classics: How Is New Laser Technology Discovering Ancient Ruins?Ancient ruins, long grown over by massive forests, can be found painlessly -- thanks to lasers. Learn how LiDAR is preserving forests and uncovering lost Mayan infrastructure in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/future-tech/scientists-use-lidar-to-discover-massive-lost-mayan-city.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- BrainStuff Classics: How Much Salt Is Too Much?You've probably heard you should cut back on salt, but we need it to survive -- we're hardwired to crave it. Learn how to reduce sodium and why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/salt-breaking-up-is-hard-to-do.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com7 min
- How Did Edgar Allan Poe Work?Poe was a writer known for his eerie and mysterious stories, but his own life ended just as strangely. Learn about him in this special episode of BrainStuff, with a reading of his poem 'The Raven' in iHeart 3D, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/edgar-allan-poe.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com18 min
- Will Some Port Cities Start Banning Cruise Ships?Tourism has taken a serious hit during COVID-19, but some port cities are glad for the loss of the crowding and pollution that the cruise industry brings. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://money.howstuffworks.com/cruise-ships-bans.htmLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com9 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.