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Why Are Whales Big (But Not Bigger)? Feb 06, 2019

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Whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth -- but why? And why aren't they bigger? Learn a whale of a tale about ocean mammals in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Quinoa Unhealthy For Its Producers? Feb 05, 2019

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Quinoa is hailed as a healthy, high-protein substitute for grains, but some reports have indicated that its popularity hasn't been good for the people who farm it. Learn why, and what researchers are doing about it, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are Electric Cars or Gasoline-Powered Cars Faster? Feb 04, 2019

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A car's quickness and overall speed depend on both the power of the engine and the way that energy is routed throughout the vehicle. Learn why electric vehicles can be quicker (but aren't as fast) as gas-powered cars in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Peat Bogs So Good at Preserving Human Remains? Feb 01, 2019

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Human bodies buried in bogs can retain some features -- like perfectly preserved skin, right down to forehead wrinkles -- for thousands of years. Learn how this natural mummification process works in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Will Saturn's Rings Last Forever? Jan 31, 2019

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Short answer: Nope! As it turns out, Saturn's rings are fairly new, and they'll only be around a while longer. Relatively speaking. Learn how researchers discovered this in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Don't Penguin Feet Freeze? Jan 30, 2019

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Standing barefoot on a glacier, human feet would freeze solid -- but penguin feet are fine. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Light? Jan 29, 2019

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Is light a particle or a wave? Or both? Or neither? Learn how humans have defined light throughout history -- including our best attempts today -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Many People Really Have Food Allergies? Jan 29, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion over food allergies, intolerances, and other disorders with similar symptoms. So how can you tell the difference, and how many of us should be concerned? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can We Save the World's Coral? Jan 25, 2019

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Much of the world's coral is in danger, but a recently developed farming technique could help it regrow. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Coffee Drinks Often Have Italian Names? Jan 24, 2019

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Many popular coffee drinks in America have Italian (or faux-Italian) names, but why? Learn the history behind these names in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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