BrainStuff

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August 05, 2013 Why doesn't the space shuttle burn up upon re-entry?
Meteors burn up once they hit Earth's atmosphere, and the space shuttle would do the same if it wasn't protected. Learn more about meteors and the technologies that keep the space shuttle from burning up in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
August 02, 2013 What is fertilizer, and why do plants need it?
In order for a plant to grow and thrive, it needs a number of different chemical elements. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about fertilizer.

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4 min
July 31, 2013 How do the engines breathe in diesel submarines?
Diesel submarines are actually hybrid vehicles. Find out why -- and exactly how they work -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
July 15, 2013 What is a tank engine?
You've probably heard of the beloved character Thomas the Tank Engine, but have you ever wondered what makes him a tank engine? Discover what sets Thomas apart from his locomotive pals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
July 12, 2013 What exactly is a blueprint?
Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common way to reproduce an architectural drawing. Tune in to learn more about the complex chemical processes that make blueprints blue -- and white -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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4 min
July 10, 2013 How does a chicken's egg get its shell?
Which came first -- the chicken or the egg? Listen in as Marshall Brain gives the technical answer -- and takes a look at the science behind eggshell formation -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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2 min
June 19, 2013 Where do bullets go when guns are fired into the air?
When people fire guns into the air in a celebratory manner, those bullets have to go somewhere. Find out how high fired bullets can go -- and why they can be dangerous -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
June 17, 2013 How does pressure-treated lumber work?
organisms. Find out why pressure-treated lumber holds up better -- and how it works -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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4 min
June 12, 2013 How do Mexican jumping beans work?
Although Mexican jumping beans don't actually jump, they're definitely more active than your average bean. Find out how a moth makes them move in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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June 12, 2013 How does a hybrid car work?
Hybrid cars combine electric motors and smaller gasoline engines in an attempt to increase efficiency. Find out exactly how they work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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4 min

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