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How Did Maya Angelou Work?
Maya Angelou was a people's poet -- an artist, activist, and teacher whose words resonate from Supreme Court Justices to internet memes. Learn more a…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Does Scurvy Work?
Scurvy is a serious condition that's easily cured with access to vitamin C. Learn why humans get it (and why it was the scourge of the high seas) in …
2 years, 3 months ago
Do Cows Really Pollute As Much As Cars?
Cattle burp so much methane into our atmosphere that it's the equivalent of how much cars pollute every day. Learn what researchers are trying to do …
2 years, 3 months ago
Where Does Earth's Water Come From?
The water cycle brings Earth's water from the clouds to the ground and back again -- but how did it get here in the first place? Learn about the lead…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Does the Orchid Mantis Imitate Flowers?
These mantises look like beautiful, bright orchids -- and some use that to aggressively attract prey. Learn more in today's episode of BrainStuff, ba…
2 years, 3 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?
When we lose weight, it doesn't just vanish. Learn how our bodies shrink fat cells in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: http…
2 years, 3 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Can Probiotics Really Do?
Some claims make it sound like probiotics are a cure-all, but what has research found so far? Learn more about these supplements for your microbiome …
2 years, 3 months ago
Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?
As a pedestrian, crossing the street wherever you want can be dangerous -- which is why it's still technically illegal in many American jurisdictions…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Is the Bradford Pear Tree Bad – Even Beyond the Smell?
Though beautiful, Bradford pear trees are invasive in the U.S., use up precious water, are brittle -- and smell decidedly funky. Learn more in this e…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Does Burns Night Work?
To celebrate the anniversary of poet Robert Burns' birth on January 25, 1759, Scottish people all over the world observe Burns Night each year. Learn…
2 years, 4 months ago