Brainstuff

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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

  • What If The Moon Disappeared?

    05/09/2016 Duration: 04min

    Without the moon, how would Earth's environment be affected? Would we survive? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What is "Ranch" Flavor?

    31/08/2016 Duration: 04min

    A plumber in Alaska invented a bizarre condiment that launched a multimillion dollar industry, and today ranch is the most popular salad dressing in the US. But what exactly is this stuff? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Is Fracking?

    29/08/2016 Duration: 04min

    You’ve heard of fracking, and you’re pretty sure lots of people don’t like it, but do you know how it actually works? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • The Science of Glow Sticks

    24/08/2016 Duration: 03min

    What do fireflies, TVs, neon signs, and glowsticks have in common? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Does Your Name Determine Your Future?

    22/08/2016 Duration: 04min

    How much does your name actually matter? Are some names going to make you rich, while others make you poor? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Happens When I Have A Hangover?

    17/08/2016 Duration: 07min

    If you've ever had a few too many beers at a party, then you've probably encountered the symptoms of a hangover -- the pulsing headache, dry mouth, nausea and more. But what's actually happening to you? And what is it about alcohol that can turn a wonderful Saturday night into an agonizing Sunday morning? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Do Laugh Tracks Work?

    15/08/2016 Duration: 05min

    Sitcoms use laugh tracks all the time. But where do they come from? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do You Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice?

    10/08/2016 Duration: 03min

    The recorded sound of your voice usually makes you cringe because of two ways vibrations reach your ear. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Air Force One Work?

    08/08/2016 Duration: 07min

    When the President travels the friendly skies, he does it in style. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Marijuana Affect Your Memory?

    03/08/2016 Duration: 05min

    People who smoke pot have a reputation for being forgetful or absentminded. But what's the real science behind this? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Looked Like?

    01/08/2016 Duration: 03min

    Can we really reconstruct a dinosaur’s appearance from a bunch of million-year-old fossils? How? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Does Eating Before Bed Give You Nightmares?

    27/07/2016 Duration: 04min

    Why do some foods affect our dreams? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do Men Have Nipples?

    25/07/2016 Duration: 03min

    Men don’t usually lactate – but they can! Christian explores how breast tissue develops in human embryos of both sexes, and explains why mice are more advanced, evolution-wise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Does Gasoline Smell So Good?

    20/07/2016 Duration: 04min

    Some people sense a sweet, euphoric odor when pumping gas into their car. Why is that? And is it hazardous? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Is The Oldest Living Thing?

    18/07/2016 Duration: 04min

    From eldritch aspen colonies to immortal jellyfish, the world is lousy with long-lived organisms. But what’s the oldest? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do We Sleep?

    13/07/2016 Duration: 05min

    Sleeping is frustrating for many of us. So why do we have to do it? Christian reviews several possibilities and reveals all the bad things that can happen if you sleep too much... or not at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Captain America's Shield Work?

    11/07/2016 Duration: 06min

    Let's take a look at the fictional history of Captain America's indestructible shield and try to figure out how it might have been forged and how aerodynamic it could be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Sleepwalking Work?

    06/07/2016 Duration: 05min

    Have you ever walked in your sleep? Somnambulism isn't as rare as you might think. Join Christian as he explores the facts and fiction about sleepwalking, from its many possible causes to whether you can safely wake up a somnambulist mid-stroll. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Shouldn't I Rob A Bank?

    04/07/2016 Duration: 05min

    Robbing a bank is a dumb idea. And not just because it's illegal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Can Absinthe Make You Hallucinate?

    29/06/2016 Duration: 08min

    Absinthe has a dangerous reputation. But will you really meet The Green Fairy if you drink it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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