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Are We Living in a New Epoch? Mar 12, 2019

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Some geologists say that humans have had a big enough impact on the Earth that we should declare a new epoch -- the Anthropocene. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Are Airlines Cracking Down on Emotional Support Animals? Mar 11, 2019

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Emotional support animals are a real and useful therapy tool, but not all of them are trained to deal with the crowds and stresses of air travel. Learn what airlines can and can't do to prevent accidents in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can the Fear of Public Speaking Be Conquered? Mar 08, 2019

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As many as 7 in every 10 Americans have a fear of public speaking. Learn how this type of social anxiety develops -- and what you can do to fight it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Long Can Animals Hold Their Breath? Mar 07, 2019

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Humans tend to max out at a couple minutes of breath holding, but some air-breathing reptiles and even mammals have evolved to spend extreme lengths of time underwater. Learn how long (and how they manage it) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's in Movie Theater Popcorn? Mar 06, 2019

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The salty, buttery popcorn sold in movie theaters is nigh irresistible, but there's zero butter involved. Learn what it's made of in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is NASA Going Back to the Moon? Mar 05, 2019

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NASA is planning a new series of moon missions, with the goal of sending astronauts back by 2028. Learn what they're hoping to build and study there in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Do Sandman Myths Come From? Mar 04, 2019

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People have been telling stories about the Sandman -- named for his magic sand, which you may find crusting your eyelashes when you wake up -- for centuries. Learn some of the oldest known stories and how they may have emerged in today’s BrainStuff.

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How Has the HANS Device Improved Car Racing? Mar 01, 2019

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The HANS device supports a driver's head and neck in the event of a race car crash, saving lives. Learn its history in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Have We Hit Peak Recycling? Feb 28, 2019

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Recycling rates seem to have plateaued in the United States, which is bad news for the environment. Learn why this happened -- and what might be done to help fix it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Flying Squirrels Glow Hot Pink in UV Light? Feb 27, 2019

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As it turns out, most flying squirrels glow hot pink in ultraviolet light. Learn what researchers think may be the reason in this episode of BrainStuff.

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