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Back to SearchHow Did Nigersaurus Work?
Nigersaurus was a dinosaur with over 500 teeth that's been described as a Mesozoic cow with a face like a vacuum cleaner. Learn more about it in this…
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BrainStuff Classics: Is Life on Earth of Alien Origin?
The idea that life on Earth was seeded from outer space is called Panspermia, and some researchers are looking into how (and when) it could've happen…
4 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Are We Moving Closer to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'?
We build memories through our experiences. But what if we could transfer memories to other people? It's happening -- in snails. Learn more in this cl…
4 years, 7 months ago
What Did the 2020 Census Reveal?
The initial results of the 2020 United States census are in. Learn a bit about how America has changed in the past decade in today's episode of Brain…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Do Starfish Work?
Starfish, more properly called sea stars, have some amazing (and amazingly weird) abilities. Learn about them in today's episode of BrainStuff, based…
4 years, 7 months ago
What Is Bubblegum Flavor Anyway?
Many foods have natural or artificial flavorings added -- but what does 'bubblegum' represent? Learn about scent, taste, and the flavor industry in t…
4 years, 7 months ago
Can Horses Help Humans Heal?
Some mental health professionals have integrated interaction with horses into practice. Learn how equine therapy works in this episode of BrainStuff,…
4 years, 7 months ago
What Gets Featured on Blue Highway Signs?
The rules vary from state to state, but there are specific guidelines for what services can and can't get a mention on U.S. highway signs. Learn more…
4 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Can You Really Catch Up on Sleep?
Good news, fellow weekend sleep-in-ers: recent research shows that 'catching up' on sleep on your off days can help you stay healthy. Learn more in t…
4 years, 7 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Did Rube Goldberg Work?
Who was Rube Goldberg, and how did he come up with his famously weird contraptions? Learn the history behind this American cartoonist in today's clas…
4 years, 7 months ago