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Back to SearchHow Is Climate Changing the French Wine Industry?
Climate change is affecting French wine-producing regions -- for the worse and for the better. Learn how grape growers and winemakers may have to adj…
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BrainStuff Classics: What Can We Learn from Fish about Walking?
Some fish that strut the seafloor share a common ancestor with humans, so researchers are hoping that studying these fish could help us understand ho…
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BrainStuff Classics: Does Technology Make Us Worse Drivers?
Any high-tech car feature that takes your attention away from the road is a distraction, but are even our automatic safety systems making driving mor…
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Did Lucille Ball Use Her Fillings to Spy?
Rumor has it that Lucille Ball once picked up a spy's radio signal with her fillings -- but could it be true? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuf…
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How Do Spider Webs Work?
Different kinds of spiders build all sorts of different webs, from beautiful bug-catchers to protective egg sacs to clever trap doors. Learn about th…
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Is It Better to Shower in the Morning or Evening?
Showering first thing or last thing in your day is largely a personal preference, but a few factors might sway you one way or the other. Learn more i…
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Why Is Coal Ash Such a Problem?
One of the results of burning coal to produce energy is the creation of coal ash, a toxic product that can wreak havoc when it spills into nearby eco…
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How Does Budget Reconciliation Work?
Once a year, the U.S. government can use a process called reconciliation to fast-track big budget legislation through Congress. Learn how it works in…
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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Boogers Form?
Snot is a crucial part of our immune system, and boogers are a byproduct of that system. Learn how they form (plus, why eating them might be advantag…
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Some Sea Turtles Hatching Almost All Female?
A sea turtle's sex is determined by the temperature where it hatches, and the Great Barrier Reef is warmer than ever before. Learn what this could me…
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