BrainStuff

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December 21, 2009 How does the Nobel Prize work?
Nobel Prizes are highly prestigious, valuable awards that have been given out to visionaries and pioneers in select fields since 1901. Tune in to find out more about the Nobel Prize in this episode of BrainStuff.

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2 min
November 23, 2009 How do satellites orbit the Earth?
In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

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4 min
October 26, 2009 How do they measure sea level?
Sea level is an important measurement, but it's also a complicated one. Find out why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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5 min
October 21, 2009 How do herbicides like Roundup work?
Herbicides like Roundup are products that inhibit plant and weed growth in a very specific way. Explore the biochemistry behind glyphosphate-based herbicides in this episode of HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
March 23, 2009 Can grilling meat really cause cancer?
Lots of people like to grill their meat, but this popular cooking method has been linked to cancer. Discover how chemical reactions make grilled meat potentially carcinogenic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
March 16, 2009 How long can a germ live in a room?
How long can a germ last outside the body? It depends. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how different germs fare outside the body.

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2 min
March 13, 2009 How do fog machines work?
There are several types of fog machines, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. Listen in to learn more about fog machines.

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2 min
March 09, 2009 Are florescent bulbs really more efficient?
Customers are increasingly choosing long-lasting alternatives to traditional incandescent lights. But are florescent lightbulbs really more efficient than traditional lightbulbs? Listen in and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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2 min
March 06, 2009 How Car Thermostats Work
Any liquid-cooled car engine has a thermostat that blocks the flow of coolant to the radiator. Learn how the thermostat works to reduce wear, deposits and emissions in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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3 min
March 04, 2009 Why can boats float on water?
If a boat weighs 1,000 pounds, it will sink into the water until it displaces 1,000 pounds of water. Tune in to learn how the shape of a boat allows it to displace enough water to float in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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4 min

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