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BrainStuff Classics: Do Truly Unselfish Acts Really Exist?
Neurologists and philosophers alike may argue that altruism doesn't exist because no act is ever completely unselfish. Learn why -- and why humans ma…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
How Is Forest Lawn Memorial Park the 'Disneyland of Cemeteries'?
Just outside Los Angeles, Forest Lawn Memorial Park is the resting place of many celebrities -- and also home to art, architecture, and celebrations …
4 months ago
What Colors Can Blood Be Other Than Red?
Not all animals have red blood -- it can also come in green, blue, clear, and even dichroic varieties. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, base…
4 months ago
What Caused the Laughter Epidemic of 1962?
At a girls' boarding school in what's now Tanzania, a fit of giggles expanded into a months-long epidemic of stressed-out laughter affecting hundreds…
4 months ago
Welcome to Beyond the Script from CVS Pharmacy
Ever freeze when the pharmacist asks, “Any questions?” Beyond the Script is here to help.
Hosted by Dr. Jake Goodman, this podcast answers the healt…
4 months ago
What's the History of Remote Controls?
Today, we use remote controls for everything from televisions to car doors to Mars rovers. Learn about the history and technologies behind them (incl…
4 months, 1 week ago
How Did One Portuguese Diplomat Save Thousands of Holocaust Refugees?
During WWII, a diplomat by the name of Aristides de Sousa Mendes disobeyed his government in order to provide safe passage to thousands of people fle…
4 months, 1 week ago
How Do Search-And-Rescue Dogs Work?
When every minute counts, search-and-rescue dogs can help locate disaster victims far faster than humans alone. Learn about how they're trained in th…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve?
The tradition of dropping a ball in Times Square to mark the beginning of a new year only goes back about a century. Learn about the history -- plus …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Can You Really Die of Boredom?
No, you can't literally die of boredom -- but it can lead to some high-risk behaviors. Learn more about boredom, ennui, and how to shake them in this…
5 months ago