Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Is Rudeness So Contagious?
Just witnessing an act of rudeness can make us more likely to be rude ourselves. Learn why -- and what you can do about it -- in this episode of Brai…
4 years, 7 months ago
Do Our Brains Have Fingerprints Too?
Researchers working with MRI have found that human brains produce recognizable 'fingerprints' in just a couple of minutes. Learn about connectomes in…
4 years, 7 months ago
What Really Happened at the O.K. Corral?
The gunfight in Tombstone in 1881 between some tough-nosed lawmen and hard-headed outlaws went down in history -- thanks to Hollywood. Learn the stor…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Do Blue-Ringed Octopuses Work?
The tiny, strikingly beautiful blue-ringed octopus is also the ocean's deadliest. Learn how they work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this ar…
4 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?
Doctors used to think Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition, but research shows that it can be reversed -- and that with work to maintain weight lo…
4 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Does Microwaved Coffee Taste So Bad?
Once a cup of coffee goes cold, it'll never taste the same -- but why? Learn the science behind the weird flavors of microwaved coffee in this classi…
4 years, 7 months ago
Why Are Airplane Windows Round?
The windows in our homes and cars tend to be rectangular(ish) -- so why are airplane windows always round? Learn the science in this episode of Brain…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Do Sea Otters Work?
Sea otter populations, once endangered because of their super-cozy fur -- are doing a lot better these days. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff,…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Does Long COVID Work?
Spoiler alert: No one's really sure, but researchers are working on it. Learn what long-term COVID symptoms can look like and what's being done about…
4 years, 7 months ago
Could a Spaceship Ignite an Alien Atmosphere?
Our rockets use combustion for power. Some planets have atmospheres made of flammable stuff like hydrogen and methane. Learn why we probably wouldn't…
4 years, 7 months ago