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Could Some Microbes Live on Air Alone? Jan 03, 2018

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Researchers have found Antarctic microbes that appear to get all the nutrients they need from thin air. Could this change our search for extraterrestrial life?

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How Similar Is the Opioid Epidemic to the Crack Epidemic? Jan 02, 2018

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The War on Drugs being waged against opioids is very different than the one that was fought against crack. Learn more about the politics of race and addiction in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Resolutions So Easy to Break? Jan 01, 2018

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Most of us break our New Years resolutions — and researchers have found a few reasons why. Learn how to build a better resolution with this episode of BrainStuff.

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Should Amazon Be Considered a Monopoly? Dec 29, 2017

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Although it doesn’t fall into our traditional definition of a monopoly, some researchers argue that Amazon’s scope calls for a new definition. Learn why in this episode.

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Could This Newly Discovered Planet Harbor Life? Dec 28, 2017

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An Earth-sized planet only 11 light years away might have the right conditions to sustain life as we know it, despite its star having some strange qualities.

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How Long Have We Been Keeping Dogs on Leashes? Dec 27, 2017

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A new find of very old artwork depicts dogs wearing leashes. Learn more about our history with man’s best friend in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Much Cardboard Does Online Shipping Use? Dec 26, 2017

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Online shipping is highly convenient, and it’s changing the way we use cardboard — but not necessarily for the worse. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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The Tale of the Christmas Truce Dec 25, 2017

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What was the Christmas Truce? Tune in to learn the story behind this small miracle from the Great War.

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What Can a Cache of Pterosaur Eggs Teach Us? Dec 22, 2017

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A huge cache of ancient pterosaur eggs has been unearthed in China. Learn what this find can tell us about these flying contemporaries of dinosaurs in this epiosde of BrainStuff.

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Could You Outrun a Volcano? Dec 21, 2017

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Outrunning a volcanic eruption, like many things that look easy in movies or sound simple in theory, is more complicated in reality. Learn why you shouldn't attempt this feat in this episode of BrainStuff.

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