BrainStuff

Have you ever heard about ships that wash up on shores under strange circumstances and without a crew? Learn about abandoned ships on this episode of BrainStuff.

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Learn about the dangers of floating fire ant colony rafts on this episode of BrainStuff.

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Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant predator that roamed the earth, so why did it have such tiny arms?

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Unemployment has negative health effects, but having a bad job can cause stress that's detrimental to well-being. Learn more in this episode.

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Internet addiction is classified as an epidemic in some Asian countries, but not in the U.S. This episode of BrainStuff looks at internet addiction treatment centers.

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A new model describes in more detail how the Chicxulub asteroid affected our planet, from dropping temperatures to pausing photosynthesis, with soot playing an integral part.

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That driver who uses the highway shoulder in bad traffic could face penalties. Learn when driving in the emergency lane is legal in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What guides the direction a person chooses to move? Learn about what habit and handedness have to do with it in this BrainStuff episode.

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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this BrainStuff episode.

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In this episode, we’ll look at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name — and it's probably not what you expect.

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