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Could a Solar Flare Wipe Out Earth's Electronics?
Powerful events on the surface of the sun, like solar flares and coronal mass ejections, produce radiation and magnetic waves that could indeed affec…
6 months ago
How Can Dolphins Detect Sea Mines?
The U.S. Navy has been training bottlenose dolphins for operations like detecting undersea mines and guarding vessels since the 1960s. Learn about th…
6 months ago
How Does the Skin Barrier Work?
Our skin is our first line of defense as we move through the world, providing both a physical barrier and an immune barrier against microbes and othe…
6 months ago
What's the History of Skid Row?
In downtown Los Angeles, the 50-block neighborhood called Skid Row is home to thousands of low-income people who live in tents, run-down hotels, and …
6 months, 1 week ago
How Do You Make Hoshigaki?
Hoshigaki are a type of dried fruit made by massaging a persimmon every day for weeks. Learn more about this traditional Japanese treat in today's ep…
6 months, 1 week ago
How Does Psoriasis Work?
Psoriasis is a condition where an overactive immune system causes discomfort and discoloration of the skin. Learn what we know (and don't know!) abou…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Could 'Y'all' Fill a Gap in Modern English?
Unlike other languages, modern English doesn't have a second-person plural pronoun. Learn how 'y'all' is stepping up in this episode of BrainStuff, b…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Do Paleoartists Create Dinosaur Drawings?
Short answer: Very carefully. Learn about the history and modern practices of paleoart in this classic episode of BrainStuff.
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6 months, 4 weeks ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Is the Winchester House Built So Strangely?
We can't prove whether the Winchester Mystery House is really haunted, but it was definitely built for ghosts. Learn the story of how its strange con…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Is the 'Number of the Beast' an Ancient Riddle?
The number 666 has been adopted by modern horror media as a demonic symbol, but what (or whom) does this number really refer to? Learn about the Book…
6 months, 4 weeks ago