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Back to SearchWhy Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?
Ever had a song or commercial jingle on repeat in your head for days? Learn how earworms work in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your a…
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BrainStuff Classics: Could Human Waste Feed Astronauts?
It sounds gross, but stick with us: Researchers are working on recycling astronauts' waste into food for edible stuff. Learn how (and why) in this cl…
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BrainStuff Classics: Can Magic Mushrooms Help Stop Depression?
Although psychedelic drugs are largely recreational these days, scientists are looking into potential therapeutic uses -- especially in patients for …
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Can a Dripping Faucet Really Prevent Pipe Damage?
Yes, keeping a faucet dripping can help prevent pipes from bursting during freezing weather. Learn why -- and how to best accomplish this -- in today…
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When Can You Claim Defamation?
When something you write or say causes harm to someone else, that's defamation -- maybe. Learn about the legal considerations and qualifications invo…
5 years, 3 months ago
How Can Pit Vipers 'See' Heat?
Pit vipers are a category of snakes that have specialized organs that can sense infrared radiation (heat!) from nearby animals. Learn more about thes…
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Where Does the Vice President Live?
The White House famously houses the U.S. president, but the VP has a historical place to call home, too. Learn about Number One Observatory Drive in …
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Will a Second Bump to the Head Really Cure Amnesia?
Spoiler alert: Nope. Learn where the pervasive myth about a blow to the skull causing and curing amnesia came from in this episode of BrainStuff. Le…
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BrainStuff Classics: Can You Be Addicted to Love?
Feelings of euphoria leading to obsessive behavior and potentially life-ruining decisions: Love can be as powerful as any drug. Learn how love affect…
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BrainStuff Classics: Did Velociraptors Really Hunt in Packs?
Did real-life raptors work together they way they do in 'Jurassic Park' movies? Do we even have the right raptors? Learn the leading theories in this…
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