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How does the Nobel Prize work? Dec 21, 2009

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Nobel Prizes are highly prestigious, valuable awards that have been given out to visionaries and pioneers in select fields since 1901. Tune in to find out more about the Nobel Prize in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How do satellites orbit the Earth? Nov 23, 2009

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In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

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How do they measure sea level? Oct 26, 2009

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Sea level is an important measurement, but it's also a complicated one. Find out why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How do herbicides like Roundup work? Oct 21, 2009

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Herbicides like Roundup are products that inhibit plant and weed growth in a very specific way. Explore the biochemistry behind glyphosphate-based herbicides in this episode of HowStuffWorks.com.

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Can grilling meat really cause cancer? Mar 23, 2009

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Lots of people like to grill their meat, but this popular cooking method has been linked to cancer. Discover how chemical reactions make grilled meat potentially carcinogenic in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How long can a germ live in a room? Mar 16, 2009

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How long can a germ last outside the body? It depends. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how different germs fare outside the body.

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How do fog machines work? Mar 13, 2009

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There are several types of fog machines, each with specific advantages and disadvantages. Listen in to learn more about fog machines.

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Are florescent bulbs really more efficient? Mar 09, 2009

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Customers are increasingly choosing long-lasting alternatives to traditional incandescent lights. But are florescent lightbulbs really more efficient than traditional lightbulbs? Listen in and find out in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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How Car Thermostats Work Mar 06, 2009

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Any liquid-cooled car engine has a thermostat that blocks the flow of coolant to the radiator. Learn how the thermostat works to reduce wear, deposits and emissions in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Why can boats float on water? Mar 04, 2009

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If a boat weighs 1,000 pounds, it will sink into the water until it displaces 1,000 pounds of water. Tune in to learn how the shape of a boat allows it to displace enough water to float in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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