BrainStuff

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BrainStuff episodes

June 19, 2015 Can we make gasoline from bacteria?
A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems of carbon emissions, foreign oil dependence, oil spills, fuel shortages, etc. will all end due to a breakthrough in biotechnology. Is it true?

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7 min
June 15, 2015 What is the difference between good and bad toy helicopters?
Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under $30?

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8 min
June 10, 2015 Why do human beings have eyebrows?
Eyebrows are prominent human features, but what purpose do they serve? Scientists think they help keep stuff out of our eyes and aid in nonverbal communication, among other things. Learn more about eyebrows in this episode.

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3 min
June 08, 2015 Where do salad dressings get their bizarre names?
Salad dressings like Ranch and Thousand Island are traditional favorites, but have you ever wondered how they got their names? Marshall Brain reveals what salad dressings are made of -- and where their famous names came from -- in this episode.

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5 min
June 05, 2015 How Botulism Works
Botulism bacteria creates a type of poisoning and paralysis -- but how does it actually work? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects and spread of botulism.

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3 min
June 03, 2015 How Diaper Crystals Work
Most disposable diapers contain a crystalline, absorbent substance called sodium polyacrylate. Learn how this polymer helps contain messes -- and some of the controversy surrounding this substance -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.

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2 min
June 01, 2015 How V-chips Work
As of 1999, all TV sets sold in the Untied States are required to contain a viewer-control chip, also known as a v-chip. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about v-chips and television ratings

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3 min
May 29, 2015 How do aircraft carriers work?
Aircraft carriers contain some of the most advanced technology in the world. Learn more about aircraft and aircraft carriers in this podcast.

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2 min
May 27, 2015 How does an upside down airplane's engine get fuel?
Airplanes rely on gravity to disperse fuel to the engine, but what happens when the plane is flying upside down? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to discover ways that acrobatic planes fly upside down without crashing.

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2 min
May 22, 2015 What is a decibel, and how is it measured?
The decibel unit is used to measure the intensity of a sounds. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the decibel scale.

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3 min

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