BrainStuff

BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

  • How can a car get 100 MPG?
    Created in the 1980s, the Avion is a car that can get more than 100 miles per gallon. In this episode, Marshall Brain talks about the factors that make the Avion so efficient -- and how the same techniques could be applied to production vehicles.
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    6 min
  • How Jelly, Jam and Preserves Work
    Jam, jelly, and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin. Jell-O, on the other hand, is completely different. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
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    3 min
  • What happens when you press Alt and F4?
    The alt-f4 key combination is a faster way to close a window on your computer. Learn more about this and several other keyboard shortcuts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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    3 min
  • Where's the best place to sit in a movie theater?
    When it comes to where you should sit in a movie theater to get the best experience, it's mostly a matter of preference. Except when it comes to sound. Find out why -- and where you should sit -- in this episode.
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    4 min
  • Why is bamboo suddenly appearing in so many products?
    Nowadays bamboo is used to make all sorts of products, from flooring and furniture to bicycle frames. In this episode, Marshall explains why bamboo is becoming so popular -- and the advantages of using it to create consumer goods.
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    6 min
  • How Internet Cookies Work
    Internet cookies are information stored as text strings on a machine by a web server. Most commonly, cookies are used to store user IDs.
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    4 min
  • How does making bread work?
    Bread is a technology for turning hard kernels into a soft foodstuff. Learn more about bread and yeast in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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    3 min
  • How does the ball return work on a pool table?
    If you've ever played a coin-operated pool table, then you've probably noticed that the table can sense the difference between the cue ball and the other balls in play. But how does this work? Tune in and find out in this podcast.
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    5 min
  • How do a zebra's stripes act as camoflauge?
    A zebra's stripes offer protection from predators in the form of camouflage -- and a way to identify individual members within the larger group. Learn more about zebra stripes in this episode.
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    5 min
  • How the Lightsaber Effect Works
    Unfortunately lightsabers aren't real. The technique used to produce the lightsaber effect is simple, but tedious. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the special effects behind lightsabers.
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    3 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.