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Back to SearchHow Does CRISPR Work?
CRISPR is a gene editing technology based on how bacteria protect themselves from viruses. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on…
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Why Are Siberia's Wildfires So Intense This Year?
In 2021, wildfires in Siberia dwarfed all other wildfires in the world combined. Learn why, and what experts say could be done to help, in this episo…
4 years, 8 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: What Happens to Red Carpet Dresses?
After celebrities wear a gown to a glitzy award show or festival, it's often archived, but sometimes sold, reproduced, or even stolen. Learn the life…
4 years, 8 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Turtles Have Shells?
It seems obvious that turtles' shells would have evolved to protect them from predators, but researchers have found that they probably first evolved …
4 years, 8 months ago
How Does the Venus de Milo Work?
Although she's one of the most famous figures in European art, a lot is still mysterious about the Venus de Milo. Learn what we do and don't know abo…
4 years, 8 months ago
Why Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?
The diamond industry pulls stones from the ocean floor in addition to their mining operations. Learn how diamonds form and travel in this episode of …
4 years, 8 months ago
How Do Toucans Work?
These brightly colored birds use their big beaks to communicate with each other and keep cool in hot weather. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuf…
4 years, 8 months ago
Are Stick Shifts Going Extinct?
These days, it's increasingly rare to find new cars outfitted with manual transmissions -- even in markets that have traditionally preferred them. Le…
4 years, 8 months ago
How Can We Help Prevent Suicide?
Suicide is a pressing but preventable problem in the United States. Learn what experts are doing to help -- and how you can help too -- in this episo…
4 years, 8 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Could a Plastic-Eating Enzyme Help Save the Planet?
We humans produce a LOT of plastics that wind up as harmful waste, but researchers have isolated an enzyme that may help reduce the problem. Learn ho…
4 years, 8 months ago