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How Did Transcendentalism Shape America?
Transcendentalism was a philosophical movement in the 1800s that has had lasting effects in American society. Learn how it worked in this episode of …
1 year, 5 months ago
How Can We Help Prevent Suicide?
Suidice is a serious public health issue in the U.S., but there are lots of things we can do about it. Learn how communities and individuals can help…
1 year, 5 months ago
Which of Today's Animals Lived Alongside Dinosaurs?
When the non-avian dinosaurs died out, a lot of other animals went with them -- but some sturdy species survived. Learn how they evolved and thrived …
1 year, 5 months ago
How Has Honey Been Used in Warfare?
Ancient armies set traps of hallucinogenic honey and mead to incapacitate their enemies. Learn how mad honey works in this episode of BrainStuff, bas…
1 year, 5 months ago
What Happens During a Supernova?
Supernovae are the spectacular deaths of giant stars -- and they create the elements that make up our universe. Learn how they work and what we learn…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Does Poison Ivy Cause a Rash?
Poison ivy isn't poisonous -- it causes an allergic reaction that can take days to appear. Learn about poison ivy and how to avoid it in today's epis…
1 year, 5 months ago
What's the History of Frozen Dinners?
Frozen meals have become a near-daily part of many people's lives in less than a century. Learn how refrigeration, food science, and television came …
1 year, 5 months ago
How Do We Build Tunnels Underwater?
It's relatively common for cars and trains to pass through underwater tunnels, but these structures are marvels of modern engineering. Learn how they…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Do Platypuses Work?
This creature's amazing amalgam of traits includes fur like a mammal, webbed feet like a bird, eggs like a reptile, electroreception like a shark, an…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Do We All Have Snot?
Almost every type of living creature relies on mucus to help keep itself healthy. Learn what snot can teach us in this episode of BrainStuff, based o…
1 year, 6 months ago