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Why Do So Many Animals Have Snot?
Mucus is gross, but it does a lot of good in humans and the many other animals that produce it. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on th…
3 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Could Jupiter Have Water After All?
Astronomers have long suspected that Jupiter contains lots of water, but they've never been able to prove it. Learn about the new research that could…
3 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Would Happen If You Wrecked a Car on a Test-Drive?
If you wreck a car during a test-drive, would you have to pay for it? Learn how car dealers handle this surprisingly rare occurance in today's classi…
3 years, 7 months ago
Who Really Profited from the Gold Rush?
A few people did strike it rich in the American Gold Rush of the 1800s -- but none of them were looking for gold. Learn more in this episode of Brain…
3 years, 8 months ago
What's the Coldest Place On Earth?
Researchers have recorded some shatteringly cold temperatures on our generally mild planet -- but the answer to this question depends on your definit…
3 years, 8 months ago
What Causes Nightmares, and How Can You Prevent Them?
Everyone has bad dreams sometimes, but if nightmares plague you, mental exercises or physical treatments might help. Learn more in this episode of Br…
3 years, 8 months ago
How Could Blue Denim Be Greener?
It takes a lot of water and some toxic chemicals to dye our denim blue. Learn how research into chitosan could make the process more environmentally …
3 years, 8 months ago
How Do Hognose Snakes Play Dead?
North American hognose snakes are among the creatures that will dramatically feign death to escape predators. Learn about these reptiles (and thanato…
3 years, 8 months ago
Should You Worry About Nitrates in Your Food?
We associate nitrates with processed meats, but they occur in vegetables, too -- and they're not all bad. Learn more about nitrates and nitrites in t…
3 years, 8 months ago
What Artefacts Has This Summer's Drought Uncovered?
Our changing climate is creating all kinds of effects -- including some surprising historical reveals. Learn about a few of the human remains, dinosa…
3 years, 8 months ago