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Could You Legally Bury Someone in Your Backyard? Jan 12, 2018

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Home burials are largely a thing of the past, but they're perfectly legal in most states -- once you check a few boxes. Learn how home burials work in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Bats Jam Each Other's Sonar? Jan 10, 2018

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Bats use sonar to find food in the dark -- but they've got a lot of competition from other bats. Learn about echolocation and how bats go on the offensive in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Tech Will Replace the Smartphone? Jan 09, 2018

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Although it's an integral part of many people's lives today, the smartphone is bound to be replaced by the next big thing (and probably sooner than later). We explore what (and when) that might be.

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Did the Genes for Light Skin Colors Evolve in Europe? Jan 08, 2018

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A widescale genetic survey has shown that despite common misconceptions, race really is only skin deep. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Much Can Ice Tell Us About Climate Change? Jan 05, 2018

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Ice cores from glaciers are like fossils of ancient Earth's weather patterns. Tune in to learn how one such sample from Tibet may hold an important history lesson.

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Why Are Teens Cyberbullying Themselves? Jan 04, 2018

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A new study indicates that some teens bully themselves online, posting hateful messages from fake or anonymous accounts. Researchers are looking into why, and how to help.

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Could Some Microbes Live on Air Alone? Jan 03, 2018

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Researchers have found Antarctic microbes that appear to get all the nutrients they need from thin air. Could this change our search for extraterrestrial life?

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How Similar Is the Opioid Epidemic to the Crack Epidemic? Jan 02, 2018

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The War on Drugs being waged against opioids is very different than the one that was fought against crack. Learn more about the politics of race and addiction in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Resolutions So Easy to Break? Jan 01, 2018

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Most of us break our New Years resolutions — and researchers have found a few reasons why. Learn how to build a better resolution with this episode of BrainStuff.

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Should Amazon Be Considered a Monopoly? Dec 29, 2017

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Although it doesn’t fall into our traditional definition of a monopoly, some researchers argue that Amazon’s scope calls for a new definition. Learn why in this episode.

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