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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May 13, 2020 What Were African American Spirituals, and What's Their Musical Legacy?
African American folk spirituals were participatory music meant not just to comfort but to convey messages among enslaved people. Learn how historians think they worked -- and how they influenced modern music -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
May 12, 2020 Why Do Birds Mob?
If you've ever heard a group of birds cawing their little lungs out for minutes on end, you may have heard a bird mob. Learn how bird mobs work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
May 11, 2020 What Were Samurai and Ninja Really Like?
Tales of honorable samurai and unscrupulous ninja abound, but are these legends based in reality? (Spoiler alert: uh, sorta.) Learn about the real history of samurai and how the stories came about in this episode of BrainStuff.
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10min
May 10, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Can Your Eyes Pop Out Of Your Head When You Sneeze?
You may have heard that if you keep your eyes open during a sneeze, they could pop out of their sockets -- but is that true? Learn the science of how your eyes stay in your head -- and why they can pop out -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
May 09, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: How Does Night Vision Work?
Sure, night vision looks cool in the movies - but what is it, exactly? Learn how can a scope or a pair of goggles help you see in near-absolute darkness in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
May 08, 2020 What Are The World's Biggest, Baddest Jigsaw Puzzles?
The largest jigsaw puzzles in the world have hundreds of thousands of pieces, but the hardest have less than a dozen. Learn about record-breaking jigsaw puzzles -- including the first one in history -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
May 07, 2020 How Can You Keep Your Car in Shape During Shelter-in-Place
Motor vehicles need to be driven to keep them in working order. Learn how just 20 minutes a week can help, plus other tips for maintenance, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
May 06, 2020 Could We Be Entering an Era of Commercialized Space Exploration?
NASA has announced the first launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil in almost a decade -- and it will be on a privately developed spacecraft. Learn about the mission and what it could mean in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
May 05, 2020 Why Is Plankton Our Tiniest Unsung Hero?
Plankton can barely be seen with the naked eye, but they're responsible for the air we breathe and the energy we use. Learn more about these tiny aquatic organisms in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
May 04, 2020 What Was New England's Vampire Panic?
In the late 17- and early 1800s, rumors of vampires ran rampant through New England. Learn what happened (and why tuberculosis was to blame) in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.