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BrainStuff

Science EN ↓ 2675 episodes

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.

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What Do Hurricane Categories Mean? 30.10.2017 4:10

Hurricanes are the strongest storms on the planet. Learn more about how we categorize them from BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Is a Brain-Shaped Blob In Canada? 27.10.2017 3:42

The magnificent bryozoan is a colonial organism that lives in warm ponds and lakes usually east of the Mississippi River. So what's it doing in western Canada? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the Best Way To Park? 27.10.2017 3:29

Do people who back their cars into parking spaces slow down the flow? Or are they the smartest in the lot? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Peels Can Revive Landscapes 26.10.2017 4:18

Decades after a company dumped truckloads of orange peels onto a degraded plot of land, the pasture is flourishing. Learn more on BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voyager 1 is Traveling Through Interstellar Space 26.10.2017 4:29

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is celebrating its 40th year in space this year. Learn more about its journey on this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do Researchers Preserve Smells? 25.10.2017 4:10

Scents affect how we experience different culures and places, and researchers believe they have historical value. So, how are we preserving them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Did Plesiosaurs Use Their Flippers to Swim? 24.10.2017 3:35

A recent study suggests that these aquatic reptiles used all of their flippers to move efficiently underwater. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mysteries Behind Abandoned Ships 23.10.2017 3:07

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Both Dangerous and Cool 20.10.2017 3:55

Learn about the dangers of floating fire ant colony rafts on this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Did The T. Rex Have Tiny Little Arms? 19.10.2017 4:13

Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant predator that roamed the earth, so why did it have such tiny arms? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Not Having A Job Better Than A Bad Job? 18.10.2017 3:09

Unemployment has negative health effects, but having a bad job can cause stress that's detrimental to well-being. Learn more in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do We Need Treatment Centers For Internet Addiction? 17.10.2017 4:22

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Did a Dinosaur Killing Asteroid Change The Environment? 16.10.2017 4:19

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Can You Use The Emergency Lane? 13.10.2017 3:53

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do People Walk In Predictable Paths? 12.10.2017 3:17

What guides the direction a person chooses to move? Learn about what habit and handedness have to do with it in this BrainStuff episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How 'Fido' Became The Name For A Dog 11.10.2017 4:00

Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this BrainStuff episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Did The Grandfather Clock Get Its Name? 10.10.2017 4:01

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When is it Safe to Eat Raw Oysters? 09.10.2017 3:49

In this episode, BrainStuff looks at if there's any truth behind the old wives' tale that you can't eat oysters in months without the letter 'R.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Gut Bacteria Could Become Your Next Sports Drink 04.10.2017 4:12

Do microbes inside our body have their own circadian rhythms? Learn more about the gut microbiome and circadian rhythms in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Einstein's Right Again 02.10.2017 4:03

Astronomers have detected hints of Einstein's general relativity in the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defining Personal Space 27.09.2017 3:29

How close is too close? In this episode, BrainStuff looks at personal space around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swift Lizard Evolution 25.09.2017 3:50

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Should You Eat A 106-Year-Old Fruitcake? 20.09.2017 3:54

What relics of South Pole expeditions have turned up? Learn more about Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic fruitcake in this BrainStuff episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Goldfish Make Their Own Alcohol 18.09.2017 3:46

How do goldfish survive in icy lakes and your poorly cleaned aquarium? Learn more about goldfish and alcohol on this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Separating Ninja Facts From Ninja Fiction 13.09.2017 3:54

A new ninja research center opened in Japan. This episode looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.