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**BrainStuff**

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore — and explain — the everyday science in the world around us.

Latest Episodes:

Are Humans Still Evolving? Jun 13, 2016

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We may not have mutant powers like the X-Men, but natural selection is still changing humanity… for the better.

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Why Can't You Tickle Yourself? Jun 08, 2016

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It’s almost impossible to trick your brain so you can tickle yourself. Unless you're schizophrenic…

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Are Pop Rocks Dangeorus? Jun 06, 2016

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Did Pop Rocks really blow the door off of a delivery van? Has anyone ever died from eating these popping bits of sugar? The answers might surprise you. Join Christian as he looks into the truth behind the rumors surrounding the uniquely (and surprisingly loud) candy called Pop Rocks.

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Does Hypnosis Actually Work? Jun 01, 2016

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We see hypnosis in movies and TV all the time – after a few swings of a watch, some poor sap starts clucking like a chicken or crying like a baby – but is there any truth to this? Can you actually hypnotize someone?

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Why Do We Get Bags Under Our Eyes? May 30, 2016

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We all get bags under our eyes that make us look tired. Here's how it inevitably happens and some remedies to look your best.

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How Does Radiation Sickness Work? May 25, 2016

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Christian explains the science behind the healthy green glow.

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Is There A Noise Loud Enough To Kill You? May 23, 2016

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Loud noises suck. But are they deadly?

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How Does LASIK Work? May 18, 2016

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Christian explains the process and risks of LASIK surgery, from preoperative exams, to lasers in your eyes.

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How Can Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water? May 16, 2016

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At first, it sounds crazy -- wouldn't hot water take longer to freeze? Weirdly enough, the opposite is sometimes true. Join Christian to learn more about a mystery that's puzzled humanity for centuries in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Can't People Remember Being Born? May 11, 2016

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You probably remember your 18th birthday, but not your first – or your zeroth. Why is that?

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