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Do Dogs Use Facial Expressions to Communicate with Us? Jun 20, 2018

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It seems that dogs make more expressive faces when humans are watching. Are they trying to communicate? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Life on Earth of Alien Origin? Jun 19, 2018

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The idea that life on Earth was seeded from outer space is called Panspermia, and some researchers are looking into how (and when) it could've happened. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Cockroach Milk the Next Big Thing? Jun 18, 2018

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The food industry has brought us all kinds of non-dairy milk alternatives, but researchers are working on what's arguably the weirdest yet: cockroach milk. Learn how (and why) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are We Moving Closer to 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'? Jun 15, 2018

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We build memories through our experiences. But what if we could transfer memories to other people? It's happening -- in snails. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Microwaved Coffee Taste So Bad? Jun 14, 2018

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Once a cup of coffee goes cold, it'll never taste the same -- but why? Learn the science behind the weird flavors of microwaved coffee in this episode of BrainStuff.

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The Man Behind Rube Goldberg Machines Jun 13, 2018

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Who was Rube Goldberg, and how did he come up with his famously weird contraptions? Learn the history behind this classic American cartoonist in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Really Catch Up on Sleep? Jun 12, 2018

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Good news, fellow weekend sleep-in-ers: recent research shows that 'catching up' on sleep on your off days can help you stay healthy. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Sea Spiders Breathe Through Their Legs? Jun 11, 2018

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Sea spiders have way more leg than body, and scientists have never been able to pinpoint how they breathe -- until now. Learn what they found in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How One Blood Donor Saved Over 2 Million Babies Jun 08, 2018

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A man with a rare antibody in his blood spent 63 years donating, and has touched millions of lives. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Spicy Food Burn Your Tastebuds? Jun 07, 2018

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Hot chili peppers can make you feel like your mouth is on fire, but are they actually doing any damage? Learn about the science of spice in this episode of BrainStuff.

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