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How Can Some People Brew Alcohol in Their Guts?
It's an unpleasant health issue: If your microbiome is off in just the wrong way, your guts can get you drunk without consuming a drop of alcohol. Le…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Oysters (and a few other shellfish) create beautiful pearls as a sort of bodily defense mechanism. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, …
2 years, 10 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Did a Family Fued Spawn Adidas and Puma?
A battle between two brothers created the second- and third-largest sneaker companies in the world. Learn the story of the brothers Dassler in this c…
2 years, 10 months ago
Introducing: On the Job, Episode 6
We've teamed up with the podcast On the Job to bring you a preview of episode 6: Objective Unlocked! Finding work in this economy doesn't have to be …
2 years, 10 months ago
How Much Dirt Do We Eat in a Year?
Even if we don't do it on purpose (which some people do!), all of us eat at least a little dirt every year due to accidental ingestion. Learn more in…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Do Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers Work?
In the U.S. Coast Guard, a special group called aviation survival technicians train to rescue civilians from harrowing situations by jumping out of h…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Do Antidepressants Have Warning Labels About Suicidal Thoughts?
Antidepressants of all kinds help save and improve lives, but many SSRIs carry warnings that they may increase suicidal thoughts, especially in young…
2 years, 10 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Are Sea Cucumbers?
Besides weird. Or, including weird? Learn some of the strangest features of sea cucumbers in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this articl…
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Are Fungi Such Great Decomposers?
Fungus gets a bad rap sometimes, but the fungi amongi do incredibly important work breaking down dead stuff. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff…
2 years, 11 months ago
How Does the Hollywood Sign Work?
The famous Hollywood sign that overlooks Los Angeles is turning 100 this year -- but its longevity wasn't always assured. Learn its history in this e…
2 years, 11 months ago