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No, There's No 'Secret' Cure for Cancer Jul 18, 2018

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Like many fringe theories, the idea that there's a massive conspiracy to conceal a known cure for cancer is mostly misplaced wishful thinking. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are Vampire Squid? Jul 17, 2018

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Despite their name and their somewhat scary appearance, 'Vampyroteuthis infernalis' squid aren't blood-suckers. Learn why they're pretty cool anyway in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Close Are We to Recycling Carbon Dioxide Emissions? Jul 16, 2018

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Carbon dioxide is a waste product of gasoline- and coal-burning engines, and it's a serious pollutant. But what if we could capture that carbon and recycle it into usable fuel? Learn why researchers say we're getting close in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Did the U.S.-Mexico Border Become Such a Flashpoint? Jul 13, 2018

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The border between the United States and Mexico is at the center of much political and social debate in 2018 -- but how did we get here? How much crime really crosses the border? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Did Victorians Think Green Tea Causes Hallucinations? Jul 12, 2018

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We attribute lots of potential health effects to green tea, but the Victorians had a strange one: they thought it caused hallucinations. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Boys and Girls Bully Differently? Jul 11, 2018

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From a young age, male and female bullies develop different ways of getting under their targets' skin. Learn more -- plus how to help kids combat girl-style bullying -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Robots Help Catch Poachers? Jul 10, 2018

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Robotic animals can help law enforcement agents catch poachers in the act -- but only if the robots are convincing enough. Learn a few things engineers are doing to make their robots more realistic in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are We Still Discovering Human Organs? Jul 09, 2018

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Some researchers are calling a previously overlooked type of tissue a new human organ. Learn what it does and why it was never identified before in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Who Was the First Fashion Designer? Jul 06, 2018

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Fashion designers and their work are everywhere these days, from our closets to the runways. But one man started it all: Charles Frederick Worth. Learn who he was and how he created haute couture in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can We Prevent Suicides While Protecting Gun Rights? Jul 05, 2018

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Over two-thirds of gun-related deaths in America are suicides. This stunning fact is bringing gun rights and gun control advocates together for a common cause. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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