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How Do Snails Grow Their Shells? May 23, 2018

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A snail's shell is its permanent home -- but how do these wee, soft, slimy creatures grow hard, beautiful shells? Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Was Stephen Hawking's Final Project? May 22, 2018

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Days before his death, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking finished what would be his final research paper. Learn about his last take on the multiverse in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Popping Zits So Satisfying? May 21, 2018

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Humans love popping zits so much precisely because it's gross. Learn about all the fascinating reasons why we find pimples so fascinating in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can We Save the Moai? May 18, 2018

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The beautiful moai statues of Rapa Nui (aka Easter Island) are in danger from rising sea levels and erosion -- but what can be done to save them? Learn what researchers are saying in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Should Airplanes Have Shoulder Seat Belts? May 17, 2018

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Cars have shoulder seat belts to protect passengers, so why not large airplanes? Learn the physics involved, plus why buckling up on planes is important, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Easy Is It to Immigrate to the U.S.? May 16, 2018

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From the way some people talk, it may seem like immigrating to America is simple -- but the wait list can actually be more than 20 years long. Learn more about how immigration works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are the Most-Believed Myths About Our Brains? May 15, 2018

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Over-simplifications about how our brains work abound, even among educators and neuroscientists. Discover what these myths are, and why it's important to fight them, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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City Birds Use Cigarette Butts as Bug Repellent May 14, 2018

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Birds everywhere add insect-repelling plants to their nests, but urban birds have to get a little creative. Learn how cigarette butts help city birds stay healthy in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do We Define 'Suspicious Behavior' Without Bias? May 11, 2018

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If you see something, say something' works great -- until racial bias and other prejudices enter the picture. Learn what some organizations are doing to fight those prejudices (and what you can do, too) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Will Ants Rescue Wounded Comrades? May 10, 2018

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Spoiler alert: Yep! Well, sometimes. In this episode of BrainStuff, learn how one African ant species nurses its wounded soldiers, yielding a surprising survival rate.

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