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Do Political TV Ads Really Change Voters' Minds?
In hotly contested elections, campaigns flood television channels and streaming services with ads for or against the people running. Learn when they …
3 years, 6 months ago
Why Are Graveyards Scary?
Cemeteries and other places where we inter or honor the dead are often at least a little unsettling. Learn about the psychology and philosophy behind…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why Does It Feel So Good To Be Scared?
Plenty of things are scary these days, so why do people pay good money to see horror movies and go to 'haunted' houses? Learn why psychologists say t…
3 years, 7 months ago
How Does the Monstrous Lamia Work?
Lamia is a character from Greek myth who, in various tellings, devours children or seduces men. Learn about her legends in this episode of BrainStuff…
3 years, 7 months ago
Can You Sleep With Your Eyes Open?
It's not necessarily fun (nor on purpose), but yes, some people sleep with one or both eyes partially open. Learn how nocturnal lagophthalmos works i…
3 years, 7 months ago
How Did Prehistoric Animals Get So Big?
Today's megafauna are tiny compared with history's largest dinosaurs. Learn a few theories about how these animals got so big in this episode of Brai…
3 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Is Nuclear Pasta?
No, it's not radioactive noodles -- nuclear pasta is the term for weird material produced in neutron stars. Learn why astrophysicists are so interest…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why Are Caskets So Expensive?
The rising price of caskets has outpaced even the rising rate of inflation -- but why? Learn what industry experts think in this episode of BrainStuf…
3 years, 7 months ago
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
The brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows we see on trees in the fall are actually part of trees' defense mechanisms against the oncoming winter. Lear…
3 years, 7 months ago
What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?
Redrawing voting district lines in your favor is an accepted (and legal) political play -- in some cases. Learn the differences between redistricting…
3 years, 7 months ago