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Why Was 'The Last Supper' the Masterpiece Leonardo da Vinci Didn't Want to Paint? Apr 03, 2020

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The mural 'The Last Supper' made da Vinci famous, but it wasn't what he wanted to work on at the time. Learn the history of the painting (and what historians still argue about within it) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Entropy? Apr 02, 2020

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It's OK if you're confused by the concept of entropy -- it can mean different things in different situations and disciplines. Learn about the second law of thermodynamics in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Ventilators Work? Apr 01, 2020

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When a person is having trouble breathing on their own, ventilators can help keep them alive until the underlying problem can be treated. Learn how they work and how they're being improved in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Does Ghee Work? Mar 31, 2020

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Ghee is a shelf-stable, nutty-flavored type of clarified butter. Learn how to make it and cook with it in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Famous Places Can You Explore from Home? Mar 30, 2020

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Because being a globetrotter isn't always practical, many cultural sites and museums have virtual tours available online. Learn about a few of our favorites in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Do Animals Laugh? Mar 29, 2020

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It’s no secret that some animal species are highly intelligent – but can they “get” jokes? Can they laugh? Are laughter and intelligence even related? Learn about animal laughter in this classic episode of BrainStuff.

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How Will a New Solar Orbiter Teach Us About the Sun? Mar 28, 2020

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A recently launched spacecraft called the Solar Orbiter, or SolO, is en route to the sun to capture images from angles we've never achieved before. Learn how this will help us learn new things about our star in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Will Food Banks Meet Demand Related to COVID-19? Mar 27, 2020

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Food banks and pantries, community kitchens, and the like help feed millions -- but many more may need help during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Learn what these organizations are doing to keep up (and keep safe) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Fruit Flies Science Superstars? Mar 26, 2020

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Fruit flies are pests in our kitchens but glorious in genetics labs. Learn why -- and why they're not dangerous, even if they're annoying -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can You Start Your Own Bank? Mar 25, 2020

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The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world where anyone with the funds, plan, and motivation can start their own bank. Learn how the process works in this episode of BrainStuff.

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