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.

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March 25, 2020 Do You Have an Inner Monologue?
It's hard to imagine other people's inner thoughts -- but we may be just as hard-pressed to explain our own. Learn how researchers have studied inner monologues and other modes of thought in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
March 23, 2020 Why Does the U.S. Sell Soda in Liters but Milk in Gallons?
In America, many products -- including milk -- are sold in imperial ounces or gallons. But not so soda -- we often buy that in 1- or 2-liter bottles. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
March 23, 2020 Why Does Hand Washing Beat Hand Sanitizer Hands Down?
Washing your hands is way more effective than hand sanitizer at getting rid of germs because soap is scientifically amazing stuff. Learn why -- and how to use both -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
March 22, 2020 How Can Social Distancing Save Lives?
When infectious diseases have the potential to break out, keeping your distance from other people means you’re helping protect everyone -- and helps our medical system not get overwhelmed. Learn why -- and how to do it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
March 20, 2020 How Long Can Viruses Last on Surfaces?
Every virus is different, and research into the novel Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is ongoing -- but learn about how long viruses can remain infectious in the air or on surfaces in this episode of BrainStuff.
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10min
March 19, 2020 FunStuff Playlist 01: Why Do Flying Squirrels Glow Hot Pink in UV Light?
As it turns out, most flying squirrels glow hot pink in ultraviolet light. Learn what researchers think may be the reason in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
March 19, 2020 FunStuff Playlist 03: Do Dogs Use Facial Expressions to 'Talk' to Us?
It seems that dogs make more expressive faces when humans are watching. Are they trying to communicate? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
March 19, 2020 FunStuff Playlist 08: Can Absurdly Big Numbers Be Useful?
The bigger that numbers get, the harder they are for us to conceive of -- but that doesn't mean they can't be useful. Learn about some just ridiculously huge numbers in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
March 19, 2020 FunStuff Playlist 06: Did Pirates Really Talk Like That?
One guy is responsible for what we think pirates sounded like. Learn how actor Robert Newton changed the world in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
March 19, 2020 FunStuff Playlist 05: Why Do We Sing in the Shower?
It's somewhere between tempting and inevitable to break into song in the shower. But why? Learn about the psychology and physiology of shower singing in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.