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**BrainStuff**

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore — and explain — the everyday science in the world around us.

Latest Episodes:

Why Are Bananas Berries, but Strawberries Aren't? Jan 22, 2020

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Botanically speaking, bananas are berries and strawberries are not. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Monkeys Lack the Brains or the Vocal Anatomy for Human Speech? Jan 21, 2020

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For a long time, scientists thought monkeys and non-human apes simply lacked the vocal anatomy for human speech, but new research indicates otherwise. Learn what was found in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are We Running Out of Cork? Jan 20, 2020

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There's a myth that the trees that cork comes from are endangered, but they're doing just fine. Learn how the rumors may have started in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is the Exclamation Point on the Rise? Jan 19, 2020

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The exclamation point, once scorned by most, is appearing more and more in online communication — even in professional settings. Learn the history of this punchy punctuation in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Microwave Ovens Work? Jan 19, 2020

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It may seem like magic, but microwave ovens employ the physics of the electromagnetic spectrum to heat your food. Learn how in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What If the Moon Disappeared? Jan 18, 2020

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If the moon suddenly disappeared from existence, Earth would be missing more than just our nightlight. Learn how the moon affects the Earth in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Pringles Really Potato Chips? Jan 16, 2020

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It took a series of British courts to decide whether Pringles count as potato chips (or, rather, potato crisps). Learn why -- and what they decided -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could There Be a Fifth Fundamental Force? Jan 15, 2020

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Scientists have been studying the four fundamental forces (gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and the weak force) since the 1950s, but new research indicates that there may be a fifth. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Toilet Paper and Facial Tissues? Jan 14, 2020

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We often use the two interchangeably (especially in times of need), but toilet paper and facial tissues are composed differently. Learn why you shouldn't flush tissues in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Your Next Car Say 'No' to Drunk Driving? Jan 14, 2020

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The technology already exists to put Breathalyzers in cars to prevent drunk driving, and some lawmakers are working towards mandating it. Learn how it might work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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