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What's in Movie Theater Popcorn? Mar 06, 2019

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The salty, buttery popcorn sold in movie theaters is nigh irresistible, but there's zero butter involved. Learn what it's made of in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is NASA Going Back to the Moon? Mar 05, 2019

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NASA is planning a new series of moon missions, with the goal of sending astronauts back by 2028. Learn what they're hoping to build and study there in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Do Sandman Myths Come From? Mar 04, 2019

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People have been telling stories about the Sandman -- named for his magic sand, which you may find crusting your eyelashes when you wake up -- for centuries. Learn some of the oldest known stories and how they may have emerged in today’s BrainStuff.

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How Has the HANS Device Improved Car Racing? Mar 01, 2019

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The HANS device supports a driver's head and neck in the event of a race car crash, saving lives. Learn its history in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Have We Hit Peak Recycling? Feb 28, 2019

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Recycling rates seem to have plateaued in the United States, which is bad news for the environment. Learn why this happened -- and what might be done to help fix it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Flying Squirrels Glow Hot Pink in UV Light? Feb 27, 2019

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As it turns out, most flying squirrels glow hot pink in ultraviolet light. Learn what researchers think may be the reason in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can You Help a Friend with Depression? Feb 26, 2019

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We all know we're supposed to reach out to friends and family experiencing depression, but it's an intimidating prospect. Learn how to get a conversation started in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Isn't Arkansas Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'? Feb 25, 2019

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Kansas and Arkansas are spelled similarly but pronounced very differently. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Can't 911 Find You If Lyft Can? Feb 22, 2019

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Smartphone apps like Lyft and even Facebook seem able to identify our location with near-perfect accuracy, but the 911 emergency service still struggles. Learn why -- and what's being done about it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What's Really Happening on Plum Island? Feb 21, 2019

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The research facility on New York's Plum Island holds some of the most dangerous livestock diseases known to humankind. Learn about its history (and uncertain future) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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