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How Much of the Internet Is Underwater? Feb 08, 2018

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Undersea internet cables connect continents and transmit virtual tons of data. Amidst concerns that these cables could be sabotaged, digital industry experts weigh in on this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are We in an Insect Armageddon? Feb 08, 2018

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A recent study found that bug biomass has been steadily decreasing -- in some areas, we may only have 25% of the insects that we had 30 years ago. But what's to blame, and what could this mean for the future?

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What on Earth Are Skyquakes? Feb 06, 2018

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There are plenty of potential reasons for a boom to rumble through the air, but skyquakes don't seem to be attached to any of the usual suspects. Learn more about these mysterious phenomena on BrainStuff.

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Do Vegetarians' Farts Smell Worse? Feb 05, 2018

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Not all flatulence is created equal -- your diet has a huge impact on the gas you pass. So whose farts are smellier: vegetarians or omnivores?

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Are Wine Glasses Getting Bigger? Feb 02, 2018

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People are drinking more wine than they used to. Could the ever-increasing size of wine glasses be behind this trend? Learn how today's average serving stacks up against history's in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Should You Give Cats Milk? Feb 01, 2018

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Pop culture often shows cats happily sipping saucers of milk, but giving a cat milk isn't actually the best treat for it -- or you. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Which States Get the Most Money from the Federal Government? Jan 31, 2018

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Due to states' differing taxes and needs, some give the U.S. federal government far more money than they receive, and some receive far more than they pay. Interestingly, this tends to fall along party lines. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Astronauts React to Lunar Landing Conspiracy Theories? Jan 30, 2018

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Fringe theorists sometimes question whether the 1969 moon landing actually happened. In this episode of BrainStuff, we explore how astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin have reacted when asked whether it's all a conspiracy.

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Could Drones Replace News Helicopters? Jan 29, 2018

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Flying robotic drones equipped with cameras are a lot cheaper than helicopters for catching events as they happen. But they do have downsides. Could they really replace news choppers?

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Do Some Fabrics Make Body Odor Worse? Jan 26, 2018

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Body odor happens when bacteria thrive in our sweat, so the ways your clothes deal with sweat can make a difference. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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