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BrainStuff

BrainStuff


BrainStuff

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Length:
1936 episodes
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Description

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.
Language:
English
Format:
Podcast

Episodes1 - 10 of 1936 episodes

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Are Humans Built to Drink Milk After Childhood?

The majority of humans become lactose intolerant as they grow up. Learn how ancient her...

4 minutes
Apr 19, 2024

How Should You Escape a Sinking Car?

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/auto-safety-testing/escape-sinking-ca...

6 minutes
Apr 18, 2024

How Do Cherry Blossom Trees Work?

Cherry blossom trees are so celebrated because their beautiful blooms are so short-live...

9 minutes
Apr 17, 2024

How Did Bessie Stringfield Shape Motorcycle History?

Starting in the 1930s, this adventurous Black woman toured the U.S., performed stunts, ...

6 minutes
Apr 16, 2024

How Do Squirrels Organize Their Hoards?

It turns out that some tree squirrels have complex organization systems for their stash...

6 minutes
Apr 15, 2024

BrainStuff Classics: What Makes Some Lakes Explode?

Given the right depth, temperature, and access to volcanic gases, lakes can explode and...

6 minutes
Mar 18, 2024

BrainStuff Classics: Why Is Palm Oil in So Many Things?

Palm oil is in lots of foods, cosmetics, and household products -- and that's a very se...

6 minutes
Mar 17, 2024

Where Did the Word 'OK' Come From?

OK may be the most frequently spoken word in the world -- but what does it stand for? H...

9 minutes
Mar 16, 2024

Should You Beware the Ides of March?

The Ides of March is an artifact of an ancient Roman calendar that's stuck with us than...

7 minutes
Mar 15, 2024

How Do Fruit Bats Work?

The many species of fruit bats around the world help pollinate our plants and spread th...

6 minutes
Mar 14, 2024