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What Is the 25th Amendment? Jan 25, 2018

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With some reports questioning the American president's mental stability, some pundits have asked whether the 25th Amendment might be enacted to remove him. But what does this Amendment say, and what can it really do?

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How Did a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fight the Plague? Jan 24, 2018

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While the black plague ravaged the rest of France, Paris remained relatively untouched -- and they may have had their fondness for lemonade to thank. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Colonists Dig Up Ice on Mars? Jan 24, 2018

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Spoiler Alert: Yes. Researchers have found nearly pure water ice just below the surface of Mars, in regions easy to reach by human explorers or colonists. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can the Speed of Video Make Us Look More Innocent or Guilty? Jan 22, 2018

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Slow-motion video is often used to show jurors how a possibly criminal event took place, but is this practice fair to the accused?

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What Animal Has the Best Echolocation Abilities? Jan 19, 2018

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Bats, dolphins, and other animals all use sonar to navigate, but the narwhal has them all beat, and it's thanks to narwhals' distinctive horns. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Anxiety Cause Underarm Sweat? Jan 18, 2018

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Anxiety can cause sweaty palms and armpits -- but why? And how can you combat it? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Do (and Don't) We Know About the Pentagon's UFO Program? Jan 18, 2018

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Over the years, the U.S. government has funded several programs that investigate alleged UFO sightings. How much does the public know about what they found?

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How Green Is Your Favorite Superhero? Jan 16, 2018

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To draw attention to the average citizen's carbon footprint, a team of researchers calculated the eco-rating of a number of superheroes. Learn how they rank in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Doesn't Airline Food Taste Good? Jan 15, 2018

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If you've ever noticed that airplane food is a little lackluster, the recipe isn't necessarily to blame. Learn how a plane's altitude and even engine noise can affect flavors in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Does Self-Defense Insurance Protect Gun Owners Against? Jan 12, 2018

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Several organizations now offer insurance policies to gun owners who may fire in self-defense, to help with legal decisions and fees. But how does this affect the gun control debate?

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