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How Does Human Conception Work?
On a cellular level, a lot goes on from ovulation through the first stages of pregnancy. Learn about the biology of fertilization and implantation in…
3 years, 10 months ago
What Would Happen If Yellowstone's Supervolcano Erupted?
The volcano that sits under the surface of Yellowstone National Park could do massive damage, but it isn't likely to erupt anytime soon. Learn more a…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Did Roe v Wade Work?
The Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v Wade in 1973 guaranteed national rights to some types of abortions. Learn how the case was decided and how it was…
3 years, 10 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Mass Shootings Happening in U.S. Schools?
Beyond the U.S. gun control debate, another question deserves examination: Why are schools so frequently the sites of mass gun violence in America? W…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Has Grandma Gatewood Inspired Generations of Hikers?
At the age of 67, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail alone in a single season. Learn her story in this episode of Bra…
3 years, 10 months ago
Should You Turn the Air Conditioner Off While You're Out?
Turning your AC's temperature setting up a few degrees can save a lot of money, but turning the unit off isn't usually necessary. Learn more in this …
3 years, 11 months ago
What Did People Feed Babies Before Formula?
Infant formula mimicking breastmilk was only invented in the past 150 years, but babies have been hungry forever. Learn what caregivers used to do wh…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Did the Mona Lisa Get So Popular?
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is a technical masterpiece, but the portrait wasn't famous until centuries after its creation. Learn more in this episo…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Do Magpies Work?
Magpies, though sometimes maligned, are fascinating birds that can recognize themselves in mirrors and have funerary practices. Learn more in this ep…
3 years, 11 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Are Wine Glasses Getting Bigger?
People are drinking more wine than they used to. Could the ever-increasing size of wine glasses be behind this trend? Learn how today's average servi…
3 years, 11 months ago