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Cuttlefish Camouflage Is an Energy-Efficient Superpower Mar 08, 2018

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Researchers have found that cuttlefish's ability to change their color and texture at will is even more impressive than previously thought. Learn why -- and how technology might copy these abilities -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Did Middle Names Come From? Mar 07, 2018

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Having a first, middle, and last name is common in the West, but this wasn't always the case. Learn the history of middle names in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Stars and Planets Nearly Spherical? Mar 06, 2018

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Planets and stars are basically spheres, but why? We explore the science in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Female Praying Mantises Really Decapitate Mates? Mar 06, 2018

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The female praying mantis: maneater or misaligned? Learn the science behind this popular semi-myth in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Humans Dream? Mar 02, 2018

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The human brain is full of mysteries, and why we dream is a big one. Learn the leading theories about why we dream in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Hot Yoga Need to Be So Hot? Mar 02, 2018

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Do students of hot yoga, who practice at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), reap more health benefits than room-temperature practitioners? Learn what the research says in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Humans Control Volcanic Eruptions? Mar 01, 2018

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Spoiler alert: Not yet. But researchers are working on it. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Sea Turtles Are Hatching Up to 99 Percent Female Feb 27, 2018

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A sea turtle's sex is determined by the temperatures in its hatching site, and global warming is making the Great Barrier Reef warmer than ever before. What could this mean for the future of sea turtles?

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Are We Getting Lonelier? Feb 26, 2018

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Experts are divided on whether modern lifestyle factors, like social media use and smaller family units, are leading to greater lonliness. Either way: What can we do about it? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Human Waste Feed Astronauts? Feb 23, 2018

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It sounds gross, but stick with us: Researchers are working on recycling astronauts' waste into food for edible stuff. Learn how (and why) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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