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:

May 03, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Are Some People Immune to Mosquitoes?
Some people seem to attract tons of mosquito bites -- others, none at all. Learn what factors attract more mosquitoes -- and why they 'bite' us in the first place -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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May 02, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Can Animals Predict Natural Disasters?
Do animals have a sixth sense that can detect earthquakes and tsunamis -- or do they just make better use of their other senses than humans? Learn what research has found in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
May 01, 2020 Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
Long before Lewis Carroll wrote 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' hatters had a reputation for health issues -- mental and physical. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
April 30, 2020 Is the Tasmanian Tiger Really Extinct?
This Australian marsupial has officially been deemed extinct since 1936, but reports of sightings continue to this day. Learn about the uncertain existence of the thylacine in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
April 29, 2020 How Did Emmett Till's Murder Shake the U.S.?
Although thousands of lynchings were committed after the American Civil War, Emmett Till's shook America's conscience and became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
April 28, 2020 Why Do Pistachios' Color Depend on the Iran Hostage Crisis?
Before the late 1970s, almost all pistachios found in the U.S. were dyed bright red. Learn why -- and why a famous diplomatic standoff changed that -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
April 27, 2020 How Does Neptune Work?
This distant blue ice giant boasts incredible winds, storms, and moons. Learn why the coldest planet is so cool in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
April 26, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: How Does Agoraphobia Work?
Agoraphobia is a complicated and difficult psychological condition that is easily misunderstood. Learn about life with agoraphobia in this episode of BrainStuff.
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10min
April 25, 2020 BrainStuff Classics: Do Juice Cleanses Actually Work?
Juice can contain good stuff, and cleansing sounds like a good thing -- but can juice cleanses deliver the results they promise? Learn about how your body uses nutrients and removes toxins in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
April 24, 2020 What Do We Get Wrong About Cleopatra?
Cleopatra is a fascinating historical figure, but a lot of stories about her were misinformation spread by her enemies. Learn what historians think the real Cleopatra was like 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.