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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March 07, 2019 How Long Can Animals Hold Their Breath?
Humans tend to max out at a couple minutes of breath holding, but some air-breathing reptiles and even mammals have evolved to spend extreme lengths of time underwater. Learn how long (and how they manage it) in this episode of BrainStuff.
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March 06, 2019 What's in Movie Theater Popcorn?
The salty, buttery popcorn sold in movie theaters is nigh irresistible, but there's zero butter involved. Learn what it's made of in this episode of BrainStuff.
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March 05, 2019 Why Is NASA Going Back to the Moon?
NASA is planning a new series of moon missions, with the goal of sending astronauts back by 2028. Learn what they're hoping to build and study there in this episode of BrainStuff.
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March 04, 2019 Where Do Sandman Myths Come From?
People have been telling stories about the Sandman -- named for his magic sand, which you may find crusting your eyelashes when you wake up -- for centuries. Learn some of the oldest known stories and how they may have emerged in today’s BrainStuff.
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6min
March 01, 2019 How Has the HANS Device Improved Car Racing?
The HANS device supports a driver's head and neck in the event of a race car crash, saving lives. Learn its history in this episode of BrainStuff.
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5min
February 28, 2019 Have We Hit Peak Recycling?
Recycling rates seem to have plateaued in the United States, which is bad news for the environment. Learn why this happened -- and what might be done to help fix it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
February 27, 2019 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
February 26, 2019 How Can You Help a Friend with Depression?
We all know we're supposed to reach out to friends and family experiencing depression, but it's an intimidating prospect. Learn how to get a conversation started in this episode of BrainStuff.
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8min
February 25, 2019 Why Isn't Arkansas Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'?
Kansas and Arkansas are spelled similarly but pronounced very differently. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.
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7min
February 22, 2019 Why Can't 911 Find You If Lyft Can?
Smartphone apps like Lyft and even Facebook seem able to identify our location with near-perfect accuracy, but the 911 emergency service still struggles. Learn why -- and what's being done about it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
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6min

FAQs about BrainStuff:

How many episodes does BrainStuff have?

The podcast currently has 2,017 episodes available.