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Can Different Species of Birds Understand Each Other? Aug 03, 2018

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Birds and other animals can learn to "talk" to one another, and even work together to spread warnings about predators nearby. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Absurdly Big Numbers Be Useful? Aug 02, 2018

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The bigger that numbers get, the harder they are for us to conceive of -- but that doesn't mean they can't be useful. Learn about some just ridiculously huge numbers in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Shouldn't You Hold in a Sneeze? Aug 01, 2018

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Better out than in. Learn why a politely covered sneeze beats holding one back in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Did Our Ancestors Really Eat? Jul 31, 2018

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Figuring out what foods were on ancient menus can be tricky, but a mummy called Ötzi the Iceman was preserved with his last meal still intact. Learn what scientists found out about his eating habits in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Recycled Urine Make Sustainable Fertilizer? Jul 30, 2018

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Sports stadiums have a lot of grass that needs to be fertilized, and a lot of urine to dispose of. Learn how researchers are working to solve both problems at once in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Erasers Erase? Jul 29, 2018

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Erasers lift our mistakes right off the page, but it's not magic -- it's the microscopic physics of stickiness. Learn how erasers work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Antiperspirants Work? Jul 28, 2018

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Every day, millions of people safeguard themselves against excessive sweat with a quick roll of antiperspirant. But what does this stuff do, exactly? Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Does It Feel So Good To Be Scared? Jul 27, 2018

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Plenty of things are scary these days, so why do people pay good money to see horror movies and go to 'haunted' houses? Learn why psychologists say these fearful experiences are helpful in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Are Macronutrients and Micronutrients? Jul 26, 2018

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Fitness enthusiasts often talk about macros and micros. Learn what they are and how much you should be eating in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Kind of Dinos Did Today's Birds Evolve From? Jul 25, 2018

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The hypothesis that today's birds evolved from dinosaurs isn't new, but recent research has filled in clues about exactly how that happened. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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