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Will Saturn's Rings Last Forever? Jan 31, 2019

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Short answer: Nope! As it turns out, Saturn's rings are fairly new, and they'll only be around a while longer. Relatively speaking. Learn how researchers discovered this in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Don't Penguin Feet Freeze? Jan 30, 2019

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Standing barefoot on a glacier, human feet would freeze solid -- but penguin feet are fine. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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What Is Light? Jan 29, 2019

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Is light a particle or a wave? Or both? Or neither? Learn how humans have defined light throughout history -- including our best attempts today -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Many People Really Have Food Allergies? Jan 29, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion over food allergies, intolerances, and other disorders with similar symptoms. So how can you tell the difference, and how many of us should be concerned? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can We Save the World's Coral? Jan 25, 2019

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Much of the world's coral is in danger, but a recently developed farming technique could help it regrow. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Do Coffee Drinks Often Have Italian Names? Jan 24, 2019

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Many popular coffee drinks in America have Italian (or faux-Italian) names, but why? Learn the history behind these names in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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How Can a Star Become a Giant Crystal? Jan 23, 2019

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After our sun dies, it and many other stars will eventually crystallize. Learn how astrophysicists figured this out -- and how it works -- in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Footballs Fly Farther in Denver? Jan 22, 2019

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Denver's Mile High Stadium sits a full mile above sea level -- is that distance really enough to make a difference in the air compared with other stadiums, and thus in how footballs fly there? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Are the Dare Stones Forgeries or the Key to the Roanoke Mystery? Jan 21, 2019

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In the 1930s, stones surfaced that might explain what happened to the settlers of the lost colony of Roanoke. Learn their story -- plus how modern science might help determine whether they're real -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could a Vaccine Help Save Honey Bees? Jan 18, 2019

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Honey bees are dying off due to a number of dangers, including bacterial diseases. Learn how researchers are hoping to help these important pollinators in today's episode of BrainStuff.

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