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Why Does Your Cat Lick You?
If your cat licks you, you may have wondered: Are they trying to groom you? Are they being affectionate? Do you has a flavor?? Learn about cats' lick…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Do Heat Officers Work?
Cities around the world are appointing Heat Officers to identify dangers and help protect citizens from rising temperatures. Learn how these official…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Were Common Currency Symbols Invented?
The symbols for the dollar ($), euro (€), rupee (₹), and pound (£) are everywhere, but how did they come to be? Learn the history behind these symbol…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Does Prehab Work?
If rehab helps patients recover after a surgery, prehab helps patients get ready for that recovery beforehand. Learn how prehabilitation works in thi…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Do U.S. Gun Background Checks Work?
The U.S. House has passed legislation that would mandate more background checks during gun sales, but these bills (H.R. 8, H.R. 1446, and the Protect…
3 years, 11 months ago
Introducing: Bloomberg Crypto
Crypto is the world's hottest financial trend. Digital tokens like Bitcoin and NFTs have moved from niche products to showing up in Super Bowl commer…
3 years, 11 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Dogs Love Rolling in Stinky Stuff?
Dogs are pretty much guaranteed to find the smelliest stuff to roll in -- but why? Learn what may be behind this gross instinct in today's episode of…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Do the Santa Ana Winds Work?
The Santa Anas are winds that sweep hot air over Southern California, both clearing the air and exacerbating wildfires. Learn how they work in this e…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Old Are Alligators?
It turns out that as a species, alligators have remained unchanged for millions of years longer than anyone knew. Learn how researchers discovered th…
3 years, 11 months ago
How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
Cabin pressure systems haven't changed much over the decades, but the controls for them have gotten safer and more sensitive. Learn more in this epis…
3 years, 11 months ago