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:

July 09, 2019 Is Raw Milk Better Than Pasteurized Milk?
Proponents of raw milk (that is, milk that isn't pasteurized or homogenized) say it's healthier and tastes better, but the U.S. government still classifies raw milk as potentially hazardous. Learn both sides of the issue in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
July 09, 2019 Why Do Cats Chase Laser Pointers?
Something about the bright dot of a laser pointer is irresistible to many cats -- but why? And does this kind of play provide good entertainment for cats? Learn about lasers and the benefits of play for cats in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
July 05, 2019 How Do Spaghetti Plots Help Predict Storms?
There are as many ways to attempt to predict a storm's behavior, and none are perfect. Spaghetti plots help researchers visualize the probabilities of different predictions. Learn how they work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
July 04, 2019 Who Was Alan Turing, and What's the Turing Test?
Alan Turing was the brilliant mathematician who designed a legendary test of artificial intelligence before computers as we know them even existed. Learn about his life and legacy in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
July 03, 2019 Is Canned Food Really Worse Than Fresh or Frozen?
Canning foods preserves them, but the texture and nutritive value can suffer -- and what about the potential dangers of BPA and botulism? Learn what's true and what's myth when it comes to canned food in this episode of BrainStuff.
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9min
July 02, 2019 Could the Electoral College Become Obsolete?
U.S. presidents are voted into office by the electoral college, made up of representatives from each state. Learn how changing the way electors choose a candidate – from the state’s popular vote winner to the national popular vote winner – could change elections in this episode of BrainStuff.
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10min
July 02, 2019 How (And Why) Do Chameleons Change Color?
Chameleons don't change color to blend it -- they change to stand out. Learn how they create those colorful patterns in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min
June 28, 2019 Can You Lactate from Areas Outside Your Breasts?
Short answer: Yes. Ectopic lactation can occur when mammary tissue grows in different areas of your body. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
June 27, 2019 Why Doesn't Alcohol Have Nutrition Labels?
Alcohol contains calories and ingredients like any other beverage, but only rarely does its packaging list those ingredients and nutrition facts. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
June 26, 2019 How Did Alchemy Create Chemistry?
Alchemists may have never turned lead into gold, but they did create the field of chemistry. Learn how the study of alchemy worked 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.