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Back to SearchBrainStuff Classics: Could Humans Control Volcanic Eruptions?
Spoiler alert: Not yet. But researchers are working on it. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.…
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Who Invented Macaroni and Cheese?
People like pasta and people like cheese, so is there a single origin story for mac and cheese? Learn how this dish was developed in today's episode …
5 years, 2 months ago
Can We Tell Whether a Dinosaur Was Male or Female?
We can learn a lot from dinosaur fossils, but the sex of the animal in question is frequently a mystery. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff. Le…
5 years, 2 months ago
How Does the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Work?
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine for COVID-19 is a one-dose viral vector vaccine that's about as effective as the mRNA vaccines available. Learn how it …
5 years, 2 months ago
Why Did Germany Have to Sacrifice Sausages to Fly Zeppelins?
During World War I, German forces flew menacing zeppelin airships into war zones -- but they had to give up a lot of sausages to do it. Learn why zep…
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Who Was Sacagawea?
At the age of 17 and toting her infant son, Sacagawea was instrumental to the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 1800s. Learn mor…
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BrainStuff Classics: Does Hot Yoga Need to Be So Hot?
Do students of hot yoga, who practice at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), reap more health benefits than room-temperature practitioners? …
5 years, 2 months ago
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Humans Dream?
The human brain is full of mysteries, and why we dream is a big one. Learn the leading theories about why we dream in this classic episode of BrainSt…
5 years, 2 months ago
How Do Badgers Work?
The term 'badger' refers to a number of animals in the weasel family with some amazing skills. Learn more about badgers in this episode of BrainStuff…
5 years, 2 months ago
Did Women Really Burn Their Bras During Protests?
If you picture a demonstration for the Women's Liberation movement of the 1960s and '70s, do you picture protestors burning their bras? Learn how thi…
5 years, 2 months ago