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How Can Squid 'Speak' With Their Skin? Aug 23, 2018

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Squid can communicate via patterns they flash on their skin, and the way they create those patterns is stranger than anyone thought. Learn what researchers are learning about it in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Hangry a Real Emotion? Aug 22, 2018

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If you've ever had to apologize for what you said when you were hungry, you may be comforted to know that hanger is real. Learn what causes is -- and how you can stop or even prevent it -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Happens When Hurricanes Hit Volcanoes? Aug 21, 2018

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In a phrase: big bada-boom. Learn how hurricanes and volcanoes intensify each other in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Doctors' Biases Affect Health Care? Aug 20, 2018

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Implicit biases change the way we act without us even realizing it, and doctors aren't immune. Learn how researchers are trying to help us all identify and change our unconscious biases in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Does Lucid Dreaming Work? Aug 19, 2018

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Science has proven that we can be aware of our dreams while we’re in them. But can we really control our dreams? We break it to you gently in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: What Causes Red Eye in Photos? Aug 18, 2018

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How can a camera's flash make your eyes glow red? Tune in to learn how it works -- and how to prevent it -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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Yes, Your Dog Wants to Help When You're Upset Aug 17, 2018

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Confirming what dog owners already know, new research shows that dogs really do want to help us when we're sad or upset. Learn how the experiments worked in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Is Head Scratching a Gesture of Thought? Aug 16, 2018

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Some gesticulations come naturally -- scratching your head when you're thinking is so common that it's basically a cliche. But why? Learn what researchers have to say in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Spending Money on Experiences Save the World? Aug 15, 2018

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Research shows that spending money on experiences instead of objects can make you happier, but can it make you a better person? Learn what scientists have found in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Nutrients Get into the World's Oceans? Aug 14, 2018

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Phytoplankton are responsible for a lot of the oxygen we breathe, and their wellbeing is made possible by... deserts. Yes. Learn how the Saraha Desert and other dusty debris feeds our oceans in this episode of BrainStuff.

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