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Back to SearchHow Does the Mars Solar Conjunction Affect NASA?
When the Sun passes between Earth and Mars, NASA pauses communications to its equipment on the Red Planet. Learn how it works in this episode of Brai…
4 years, 7 months ago
How Does Ambulance Diversion Work?
In many areas of the United States, hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients are enacting ambulance diversion. Learn what this means in today's epi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Why Do Bats Land Upside Down?
Bats take off and land from an upside-down position -- and researchers have figured out how (and why) they accomplish this. Learn more in today's epi…
4 years, 8 months ago
Why Shouldn't You Share Antibiotics?
It's generally a bad idea to share prescription medications, but sharing antibiotics is particularly hazardous. Learn why in this episode of BrainStu…
4 years, 8 months ago
How Did a Cat Make Aviation History?
The first attempt at a transatlantic flight didn't go as planned -- perhaps especially for its feline crew member. Learn the story of Kiddo the cat i…
4 years, 8 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Did One Blood Donor Save 2 Million Babies?
A man with a rare antibody in his blood spent 63 years donating, and has touched millions of lives. Learn how in this classic episode of BrainStuff, …
4 years, 8 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Does Spicy Food Burn Your Tastebuds?
Hot chili peppers can make you feel like your mouth is on fire, but are they actually doing any damage? Learn about the science of spice in this clas…
4 years, 8 months ago
What's Next for Roe v. Wade?
The Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey set precedents for abortion law in the U.S., but they're being challenge…
4 years, 8 months ago
How Do Gila Monsters Work?
Gila monsters are venomous, but they don't strike like a snake -- they chew. Learn more about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this artic…
4 years, 8 months ago
How Did an Amateur Design the U.S. Capitol?
To design the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the fledgling American government held an open competition -- and an amateur won. Learn more in this …
4 years, 8 months ago