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What Do (and Don't) We Know About the Pentagon's UFO Program? Jan 18, 2018

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Over the years, the U.S. government has funded several programs that investigate alleged UFO sightings. How much does the public know about what they found?

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How Green Is Your Favorite Superhero? Jan 16, 2018

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To draw attention to the average citizen's carbon footprint, a team of researchers calculated the eco-rating of a number of superheroes. Learn how they rank in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Doesn't Airline Food Taste Good? Jan 15, 2018

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If you've ever noticed that airplane food is a little lackluster, the recipe isn't necessarily to blame. Learn how a plane's altitude and even engine noise can affect flavors in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Does Self-Defense Insurance Protect Gun Owners Against? Jan 12, 2018

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Several organizations now offer insurance policies to gun owners who may fire in self-defense, to help with legal decisions and fees. But how does this affect the gun control debate?

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Could You Legally Bury Someone in Your Backyard? Jan 12, 2018

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Home burials are largely a thing of the past, but they're perfectly legal in most states -- once you check a few boxes. Learn how home burials work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Bats Jam Each Other's Sonar? Jan 10, 2018

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Bats use sonar to find food in the dark -- but they've got a lot of competition from other bats. Learn about echolocation and how bats go on the offensive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Tech Will Replace the Smartphone? Jan 09, 2018

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Although it's an integral part of many people's lives today, the smartphone is bound to be replaced by the next big thing (and probably sooner than later). We explore what (and when) that might be.

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Did the Genes for Light Skin Colors Evolve in Europe? Jan 08, 2018

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A widescale genetic survey has shown that despite common misconceptions, race really is only skin deep. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Much Can Ice Tell Us About Climate Change? Jan 05, 2018

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Ice cores from glaciers are like fossils of ancient Earth's weather patterns. Tune in to learn how one such sample from Tibet may hold an important history lesson.

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Why Are Teens Cyberbullying Themselves? Jan 04, 2018

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A new study indicates that some teens bully themselves online, posting hateful messages from fake or anonymous accounts. Researchers are looking into why, and how to help.

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