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Where Should You Go on a Science Road Trip? Aug 05, 2020

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There are adventures to be had everywhere, but we've picked a few of our favorite science-themed road trip destinations to spark your curiosity. Learn about beautiful places to explore fossils, geology, and rocket science in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Tanuki Work? Aug 05, 2020

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Tanuki are East Asian animals that look like a dog with the face of a raccoon. Learn about their behavior and the myths surrounding them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Will NASA's Perseverance Rover Search for Ancient Life on Mars? Aug 03, 2020

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A new rover is on its way to Mars to search for signs of ancient life. Learn about the Perseverance and its mission (including testing the Ingenuity robotic helicopter) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Balloons Stick To Our Hair? Aug 02, 2020

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Recent research has deepened our understanding of balloons' hair-raising effect. Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What's the Best Way To Park? Aug 01, 2020

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Do people who back their cars into parking spaces slow down the flow, or are they the smartest in the lot? Learn what science has to say about it in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Planet Mercury Work? Jul 31, 2020

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, but it's often also the closest planet to Earth. Learn why -- and lots of other strange-but-true facts about Mercury -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is There a Coin Shortage in America? Jul 30, 2020

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has been experiencing a shortage of coins in circulation. Learn why -- and what may help fix it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Long Can Andean Condors Fly Without Flapping Their WIngs? Jul 29, 2020

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Andean condors are seriously fuel efficient -- they only flap their wings for one percent of their total time in the air! Learn more about these amazing birds in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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What's the Difference Between Ethyl and Isopropyl Alcohol? Jul 28, 2020

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These two alcohols can both be used to make hand sanitizer, but only ethyl alcohol is drinkable. Learn how ethanol and isopropanol differ in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Is Frederick Douglass the Father of the Civil Rights Movement? Jul 27, 2020

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Frederick Douglass's skills as a writer an orator made him a face of the abolitionist movement and went on to help inform and inspire the Civil Rights movement. Learn more about Douglass in this episode of BrainStuff.

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