Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBrainStuff Classics: Could the Waterbed Make a Comeback?
Waterbeds were a mainstay of opulent '80s culture, but why did they fall out of fashion? How have they evolved since then? Could they climb back from…
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How Do Mink Work?
Mink are amazing animals -- but in our culture, they're often better known as a fur product than a creature. Learn how humans have made a mess of min…
4 years, 6 months ago
Should You Ditch Your Backup Plans?
In some situations, having a backup plan is common sense -- but research shows that in other cases it can keep you from achieving your primary goal. …
4 years, 6 months ago
How Do Fungal Pesticides Work?
Biopesticides made from fungi may be the key to safe, effective pest control in the future. Learn how they work in this episode of BrainStuff, based …
4 years, 6 months ago
How Does Crowd Control Work?
A well-prepared safety team should be able to prevent Injuries and deaths due to crowding at entertainment venues. Learn how in this episode of Brain…
4 years, 6 months ago
How Do Anglerfish Work?
Fearsome-looking female anglerfish lure in prey with glowing light in the inky black depths of the ocean and are literally bonded to their mates. Lea…
4 years, 6 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Can Beaches Be Saved by Adding Sand?
Beaches are eroding faster than we've ever seen. Some efforts to save them involve adding more sand from offshore -- but can that really work? Learn …
4 years, 6 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do We Feel Hungry When We're Not?
Feeling hungry doesn't just happen when our bodies need calories, and there's no one way that we feel hunger to begin with. Learn why in this classic…
4 years, 6 months ago
Why Are Death Cap Mushrooms Invading America?
Death cap mushrooms have been popping up around the U.S. -- often accompanied by spates of mushroom poisoning. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuf…
4 years, 6 months ago
Can You Really Shatter Glass with a High Note?
Yes, a human singer really could sing high and loud enough to break glass. Learn about acoustics, resonance, and intensity in this episode of BrainSt…
4 years, 6 months ago