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Back to SearchWhy Is There a Semiconductor Shortage?
A shortage of microchips is driving up the cost of everything from consumer electronics to used cars. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff, based …
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How Did Earth Gain a New Ocean?
After much debate, the world officially has a fifth ocean: the Southern Ocean, surrounding Antarctica. Learn about it in this episode of BrainStuff, …
4 years, 10 months ago
How Bad Is America's Infrastructure?
Infrastructure -- all the pipes, roads, rails, and everything else that makes civilization work -- must be maintained and replaced as it ages. Learn …
4 years, 10 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: How Did Nuclear Weapons Testing Create New Minerals?
The heat of nuclear weapons is enough to melt sand into glass. Learn the story of trinitite, the glass from the first atomic test site, in this class…
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BrainStuff Classics: Can Talking About Yourself in the Third Person Make You Feel Better?
It turns out that people who talk about themselves in the third person may be giving themselves a mental boost. ("You're nailing this episode descrip…
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Are Bug Zappers a Bad Idea?
It turns out that bug zappers are too effective -- they kill a lot of helpful insects along with the pests they target. Learn more in this episode of…
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Will Sharks Die If They Stop Moving?
It's true that some sharks breathe most easily when they're swimming, but that doesn't mean they can't find ways to rest. Learn about buccal pumping,…
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How Does Bastille Day Work?
This French national holiday celebrates a lot more than the Storming of the Bastille. Learn about le Quatorze Juillet (July 14th) in this episode of …
4 years, 10 months ago
What Animals Are the Deadliest in the Wild?
The animals that kill the most people every year aren't the ones featured in scary movies or sensational documentaries. Learn about the world's most …
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Is Paul Bunyan Based on a Real Person?
Tall tales about the logger Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox, Babe, are American classics. Learn about the real people they're based on and how they g…
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