Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Is a Cosmic Cow?
A particularly bright light in the sky, affectionately nicknamed a 'cosmic cow', seems to be a baby black hole or neutron star. Learn more in this ep…
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Introducing: Big Brother
Hi, Brainstuff fans! The newest iHeart Original podcast, Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince! It dives into the plot to assassinate the curre…
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How Did a Civil Rights Photographer Become an FBI Informant?
Photographer Ernest Withers took iconic photos that helped the Civil Rights movement -- and also informed on its inner workings to the FBI. Learn mor…
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Why Didn't We Evolve to Smell Water?
OK, water is scentless, but lots of non-human animals track down sources of it with their noses. Learn why humans aren't so good at that in this epis…
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Why Does Preening Help Keep Flamingos Pink?
Flamingos work hard to keep their feathers brightly colored, inside and out. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://…
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How Much Animal DNA Is in the Air?
We think of DNA being a mostly internal thing, but researchers have collected a surprising amount of animal DNA from thin air. Learn more in this epi…
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Is Head Scratching a Gesture of Thought?
Some gesticulations come naturally -- scratching your head when you're thinking is so common that it's basically a cliche. But why? Learn what resear…
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BrainStuff Classics: Can We Make Roads Out of Recycled Plastic?
Plastics clog our ecosystems and our roads need maintenance -- could fixing one problem help solve the other? Learn how researchers are recycling pla…
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Can Winter Athletes Tell Real Snow from Fake Snow?
The 2022 Winter Olympics are the first to use primarily artificial snow in outdoor games like skiing and snowboarding. Learn how athletes compensate …
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Why Do We Fall in Love?
The set of emotions we call 'love' is both a psychological phenomenon and a societal construct. Learn more about how it works in this episode of Brai…
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