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How Might Universal Basic Income Work? Jan 15, 2021

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Universal basic income is a form of monthly payments to citizens from their government with the idea that financial security makes people (and maybe even economies) healthier. Learn more about UBI and guaranteed income in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Dry January Lead to Binging in February? Jan 14, 2021

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After abstaining from alcohol in January, research shows that drinkers consume less in the following months, too. Learn more about Dry January in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Populism? Jan 13, 2021

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Populist leaders have been coming into power all over the world over the past few years. Learn what populism is -- and why it concerns political scientists -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Worcestershire Sauce? Jan 12, 2021

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This savory sauce with a difficult name dates back to the early 1800s. Learn about its history and ingredients in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Was the First Person in Space? Jan 11, 2021

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Yuri Gagarin was the Soviet cosmonaut who braved the first flight into space in 1961. Learn about his life (and tragic early death) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Animal Has the Best Echolocation Abilities? Jan 10, 2021

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Bats, dolphins, and other animals all use sonar to navigate, but the narwhal has them all beat, and it's thanks to narwhals' distinctive horns. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Is the 25th Amendment? Jan 09, 2021

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People are again asking whether the 25th Amendment might be enacted to remove the current president. But what does this Amendment say, and what can it really do? Learn about it in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Damascus Steel Work? Jan 08, 2021

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If you've seen rippling patterns in the blades of knives or swords, that's Damascus steel. Learn its history and how it's made today in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Penguins Work? Jan 07, 2021

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Flightless birds that live in brutal Antarctic temperatures and partner up for life -- penguins are cool (pun absolutely intended). Learn more about them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Did the Arecibo Radio Telescope Help Us Learn? Jan 06, 2021

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For decades, the Arecibo Radio Telescope has let us investigate parts of our universe near and far. Learn its history -- and why it had to be shut down -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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