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BrainStuff Classics: Do Animals Laugh? Mar 29, 2020

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It’s no secret that some animal species are highly intelligent – but can they “get” jokes? Can they laugh? Are laughter and intelligence even related? Learn about animal laughter in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Will a New Solar Orbiter Teach Us About the Sun? Mar 28, 2020

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A recently launched spacecraft called the Solar Orbiter, or SolO, is en route to the sun to capture images from angles we've never achieved before. Learn how this will help us learn new things about our star in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Will Food Banks Meet Demand Related to COVID-19? Mar 27, 2020

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Food banks and pantries, community kitchens, and the like help feed millions -- but many more may need help during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Learn what these organizations are doing to keep up (and keep safe) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Fruit Flies Science Superstars? Mar 26, 2020

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Fruit flies are pests in our kitchens but glorious in genetics labs. Learn why -- and why they're not dangerous, even if they're annoying -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Start Your Own Bank? Mar 25, 2020

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The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world where anyone with the funds, plan, and motivation can start their own bank. Learn how the process works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do You Have an Inner Monologue? Mar 25, 2020

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It's hard to imagine other people's inner thoughts -- but we may be just as hard-pressed to explain our own. Learn how researchers have studied inner monologues and other modes of thought in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does the U.S. Sell Soda in Liters but Milk in Gallons? Mar 23, 2020

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In America, many products -- including milk -- are sold in imperial ounces or gallons. But not so soda -- we often buy that in 1- or 2-liter bottles. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does Hand Washing Beat Hand Sanitizer Hands Down? Mar 23, 2020

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Washing your hands is way more effective than hand sanitizer at getting rid of germs because soap is scientifically amazing stuff. Learn why -- and how to use both -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can Social Distancing Save Lives? Mar 22, 2020

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When infectious diseases have the potential to break out, keeping your distance from other people means you’re helping protect everyone -- and helps our medical system not get overwhelmed. Learn why -- and how to do it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Long Can Viruses Last on Surfaces? Mar 20, 2020

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Every virus is different, and research into the novel Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is ongoing -- but learn about how long viruses can remain infectious in the air or on surfaces in this episode of BrainStuff.

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