BrainStuff

By iHeartRadio

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.

BrainStuff episodes:

September 29, 2020 Why Do People Store Art in Freeports?
Some of the world's most precious antiquities and works of art aren't in museums or private homes -- they're stored away in freeports. Learn how freeports work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
September 28, 2020 Does Element 115 Really Have a Connection With UFOs?
Element 115, also known as moscovium, was first created by humans in 2003 -- but does it have any connection with the element by the same name rumored to have been worked with in Area 51? Learn the stories behind both in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
September 27, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: What Have the Voyager Spacecraft Taught Us?
Voyager 1 and 2 have left the solar system, but we're still learning about ourselves and our galaxy from the information they've sent. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
September 26, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Can Simple Fruit Peels Revive Dead Land?
Decades after a truckloads of orange peels were added to a degraded plot of land, the pasture is flourishing. Learn more about this experiment in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
September 25, 2020 Why Do Dogs Love Belly Rubs But Cats Don't?
Going in for a belly rub can garner a significantly different reaction from a cat versus a dog. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
September 24, 2020 How Have Hispanic Americans Helped Shape the U.S.?
The United States has grown and thrived thanks to the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Learn about a few key moments in American history made possible by its Hispanic citizens in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
September 23, 2020 Is Stainless Steel Really Stainless?
No, stainless steel isn't completely stain-proof or damage-proof, but this category of steels is very tough and versatile. Learn more about types of stainless steel and how to care for them in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
September 22, 2020 What Are Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Landmark Cases?
As a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped decide some truly landmark cases, resulting in a more just world for all Americans. Learn about a few of them in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
September 21, 2020 How Do Mantis Shrimp Work?
These crustaceans are so powerful that they can kill prey with a single blow -- and they communicate in ways no other animals can. Learn more about the amazing mantis shrimp in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
September 20, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Lightning Strikes Killing Fewer People?
In the U.S., deaths from lightning strikes have declined a lot in recent years -- but why? Learn how technology has made us collectively safer in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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6min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.