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.

BrainStuff episodes:

December 15, 2019 BrainStuff Classics: Are Pop Rocks Dangerous?
Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating this unique (and uniquely loud) candy? Learn the truth behind the rumors surrounding Pop Rocks in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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December 14, 2019 BrainStuff Classics: Are Humans Still Evolving?
We may not have mutant powers like the X-Men, but natural selection is still changing humanity… for the better. Learn about some of humanity's most useful modern mutations in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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December 13, 2019 When Is Moldy Food Safe to Eat?
Spoiler alert: Sometimes! Not all molds are harmful, and some are even helpful -- but it's not always OK to cut away spots of mold and eat the food it was growing on. Learn when it is in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
December 12, 2019 Why Does Ancient Roman Concrete Outlast Our Own?
Modern concrete crumbles when exposed to the elements, but ancient Roman concrete only gets stronger over time. Learn how this is possible -- and why we're not using their recipe -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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4min
December 11, 2019 Why Do People Still Use Fax Machines?
We live in the incredible future of scanners, internet connectivity, and digital signatures -- so why do people still use fax machines? Learn why faxing perseveres in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
December 10, 2019 How Did a Comma Decide a Court Case?
There's no call to be pedantic, but sometimes a tiny punctuation mark can make a huge difference in meaning. Learn how the Oxford comma changed a judge's decision in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
December 10, 2019 Why Do Noises Other People Make Seem Louder Than Our Own?
Humans and other animals tend to tune out the noises they themselves make. Learn how and why this happens in today's episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
December 08, 2019 BrainStuff Classics: How Long Would It Take To Walk Around The World?
This is a more complicated question than it seems because oceans definitely get in the way, but there are a few ways to attempt to walk around the entire globe -- and a few people who have tried. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
December 07, 2019 BrainStuff Classics: Does the Human Body Really Replace Itself Every 7 Years?
Short answer: Nope! Learn how long it really takes, plus how nuclear weapons helped scientists find the answer, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
December 06, 2019 Why Are Macadamia Nuts So Expensive?
Macadamias are delicious and nutritious in small servings, but they're also the most expensive nuts in the world. Learn what they are and how they're grown 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.