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How Does the Pink Fairy Armadillo Work?
The pink fairy armadillo looks like a fantasy illustration and is so elusive that it's practically mythical. Learn what we know (and don't know) abou…
1 year, 9 months ago
How Do the Three Branches of the U.S. Government Work (Or Not Work) Together?
America's founders created the three branches of the government -- executive, legislative, and judicial -- to check and balance each other. Learn how…
1 year, 9 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Will Saturn's Rings Last Forever?
Short answer: Nope! As it turns out, Saturn's rings are fairly new, and they'll only be around a while longer. Relatively speaking. Learn how researc…
1 year, 9 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Do Whales Have Pop Songs?
Whale songs are eerie, beautiful, and -- as it turns out -- completely on-trend. Learn how humpback whales share tunes among herds in this classic ep…
1 year, 9 months ago
How Did the Internet Get Its Start?
The internet is a daily fixture in our lives, and it all started with the diligent work of Department of Defense-funded researchers in the 1960s. Lea…
1 year, 9 months ago
What Does It Mean When Art Is Public Domain?
Every year on January 1, a new batch of movies, books, songs, and other works of art enters the public domain, meaning they're free to use and repurp…
1 year, 9 months ago
How Do Pelicans Work?
Pelicans use their huge gular pouch to easily scoop up fish in water but consume only the fish. Learn more about them in this episode of BrainStuff, …
1 year, 9 months ago
How Can You Prepare for a Hurricane?
Having a plan in place when a hurricane approaches can help keep you safe -- and take some of the stress out of these scary storms. Learn the basics …
1 year, 9 months ago
How Was the Barbie Doll Invented?
Barbie is an American icon now -- but she wasn't an instant success, and she actually has roots in a slightly ribald German cartoon from the 1950s. L…
1 year, 9 months ago
How Does the Blue-Tongued Skink Work?
These blue-tongued lizards look like snakes with stubby legs -- and that's just one feature they use to make predators think they're more dangerous t…
1 year, 10 months ago