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Does Element 115 Really Have a Connection With UFOs? Sep 28, 2020

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Element 115, also known as moscovium, was first created by humans in 2003 -- but does it have any connection with the element by the same name rumored to have been worked with in Area 51? Learn the stories behind both in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Have the Voyager Spacecraft Taught Us? Sep 27, 2020

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Voyager 1 and 2 have left the solar system, but we're still learning about ourselves and our galaxy from the information they've sent. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Can Simple Fruit Peels Revive Dead Land? Sep 26, 2020

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Decades after a truckloads of orange peels were added to a degraded plot of land, the pasture is flourishing. Learn more about this experiment in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Dogs Love Belly Rubs But Cats Don't? Sep 25, 2020

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Going in for a belly rub can garner a significantly different reaction from a cat versus a dog. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Have Hispanic Americans Helped Shape the U.S.? Sep 24, 2020

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The United States has grown and thrived thanks to the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Learn about a few key moments in American history made possible by its Hispanic citizens in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Stainless Steel Really Stainless? Sep 23, 2020

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No, stainless steel isn't completely stain-proof or damage-proof, but this category of steels is very tough and versatile. Learn more about types of stainless steel and how to care for them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are Some of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Landmark Cases? Sep 22, 2020

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As a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped decide some truly landmark cases, resulting in a more just world for all Americans. Learn about a few of them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Mantis Shrimp Work? Sep 21, 2020

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These crustaceans are so powerful that they can kill prey with a single blow -- and they communicate in ways no other animals can. Learn more about the amazing mantis shrimp in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Lightning Strikes Killing Fewer People? Sep 20, 2020

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In the U.S., deaths from lightning strikes have declined a lot in recent years -- but why? Learn how technology has made us collectively safer in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Do Jellyfish Sleep? Sep 19, 2020

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Jellyfish don't have brains, but (spoiler alert) they do seem to sleep. Learn how this may teach us more about human sleep in today's classic episode of BrainStuff.

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