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Back to SearchWhy Was 1816 the Year With No Summer?
In 1815, a massive volcanic eruption kicked off three years of climate chaos across the Northern hemisphere. Learn about some of the surprising effec…
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What Is the World's Oldest Book?
Books are both fragile physical objects and conceptual works as eternal as storytelling itself. Learn about the quest to find the oldest book in this…
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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Cuttlefish Camouflage Work?
Researchers have found that cuttlefish's ability to change their color and texture at will is incredibly energy efficient. Learn why -- and how techn…
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Stars and Planets Nearly Spherical?
Planets and stars are basically spheres, but why? We explore the science in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://scienc…
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How Do Belly Buttons Work?
We're not just navel gazing -- belly buttons are seriously fascinating. Learn how they work in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: htt…
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The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Work?
The British monarchy is both a family and a sweeping institution with economic and political ties. Learn more about it in this episode of BrainStuff,…
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How Has COVID-19 Changed How We Mourn?
Not being able to conduct the normal rituals of grieving during the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way our society considers grief altogether. Lea…
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What Reptiles Are Most Endangered?
Cute, fuzzy mammals often get all the attention (and funding) when they land on endangered species lists, but now reptiles are getting an equal spotl…
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Who Was Ada Lovelace, the Enchantress of Numbers?
Ada Lovelace was the world's first computer programmer. Learn about her life and work with Charles Babbage on an analytical engine in this episode of…
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BrainStuff Classics: Do Female Praying Mantises Really Decapitate Mates?
The female praying mantis: maneater or misaligned? Learn the science behind this popular semi-myth in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about y…
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