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How Do Ticks Cause Meat Allergies?
You can contract an allergy to red meat from a tick bite thanks to a compound called alpha-gal. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, bas…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why Do Scientists Want You to Say 'UAPs', not 'UFOs'?
Researchers who are currently looking into inexplicable lights and objects in the sky are calling them unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs), not unide…
3 years, 5 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Get Hiccups?
What's happening when you get hiccups, and how can you stop them? Learn what science knows -- and doesn't know -- in this classic episode of BrainStu…
3 years, 5 months ago
Is Every Snowflake Really Unique?
Snowflakes fall by the trillions during every snowstorm, so how could each one be unique? Learn about the incredible crystal physics behind snowflake…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why Does Rudolph's Nose Glow Red?
We may never know exactly why Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's nose glows -- but we have a few scientific suspicions. Learn about bioluminescence and…
3 years, 5 months ago
How Could Temporary Tattoos Revolutionize Blood Pressure Monitoring?
Research into a new wearable electronic patch made of graphene may make it possible to monitor blood pressure continuously and unobtrusively in the n…
3 years, 5 months ago
How Does the Artemis I Mission Work?
The Artemis space program is an international effort to put people back on the Moon within the next several years. Learn how the first mission is goi…
3 years, 5 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Balloons When You Release Them?
How high can helium balloons go before they burst? Do they always burst? Learn about the physics of escaped balloons in this classic episode of Brain…
3 years, 6 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Can Side Sleeping Help Prevent Snoring?
Snoring can root from a number of causes, but sleeping on your side can usually help prevent it. Learn the science of snores in this classic episode …
3 years, 6 months ago
How Does Checkout Charity Work?
Asking customers for charitable donations at checkout can raise a lot of money -- and a lot of goodwill for the business. (And no, businesses can't w…
3 years, 6 months ago