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Back to SearchHow Could NASA's DART Mission Change the Cosmos?
NASA's DART mission aims to subtly alter the orbit of one small asteroid around another -- and thus change the trajectory of objects outside Earth fo…
4 years, 3 months ago
Could Earth Gain a New Ocean?
Some researchers think that eventually, a rift that's forming in West Africa could become a whole new ocean. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff…
4 years, 3 months ago
Who Profits from Food Delivery Apps?
Consumers are spending billions via food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats, but no one -- not the drivers, the restaurants, or the apps thems…
4 years, 3 months ago
Introducing: Time Out :A Fair Play Podcast
Your time is as valuable as diamonds, so invest some in yourself! Host and best-selling author, Eve Rodsky, along with physician Dr. Aditi Nerurkar i…
4 years, 3 months ago
Is Uranium Glass Radioactive?
Uranium gives glass products an unearthly glow -- and luckily for collectors, the stuff is basically safe to handle. Learn more in this episode of Br…
4 years, 4 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Makes Stars Twinkle?
On a clear night, the stars seem to wink and twinkle in the sky. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://scie…
4 years, 4 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Eat Activated Charcoal?
Celebrities and Instagrammers have been singing the praises of activated charcoal as a health supplement, but can it really help make you healthier? …
4 years, 4 months ago
How Were COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Released So Quickly?
Scientists were able to release the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 (from Pfizer and Moderna) quickly because of decades of prior research -- and how adap…
4 years, 4 months ago
How Did the Little Free Library Movement Start?
What started as a simple remembrance of a mother and schoolteacher has become a worldwide movement dedicated to reading and sharing books. Learn how …
4 years, 4 months ago
Do Other Animals Practice Social Distancing?
Practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of disease isn't just solid science -- it's an instinct in other mammals, like bats. Learn more in…
4 years, 4 months ago