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What Can We Learn from Fish about Walking? Mar 16, 2018

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Some fish that strut the seafloor share a common ancestor with humans, so researchers are hoping that studying these fish could help us understand how we walk. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Technology Make Us Worse Drivers? Mar 15, 2018

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Any high-tech car feature that takes your attention away from the road is a distraction, but are even our automatic safety systems actually making driving more dangerous? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.

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How Do Boogers Form? Mar 14, 2018

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Snot is a crucial part of our immune system and sinus health, and boogers are a byproduct of that system. Learn how they form (plus, why eating them might be advantageous) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Mass Shootings Happening in U.S. Schools? Mar 13, 2018

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Beyond the U.S. gun control debate, another question deserves examination: Why are schools so frequently the sites of mass gun violence in America? We explore the psychology and potential solutions in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is Room-Temperature Pizza Safe to Eat? Mar 12, 2018

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Leftover pizza can be an excellent snack or even a staple -- if it's treated correctly. Learn why refrigerated leftovers are safer than slices left at room temp, plus what toppings hold up best, in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Is There a Better Alternative to Cash Bail? Mar 09, 2018

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Cash bail punishes the poor by setting a high price on freedom -- literally. But are there any better alternatives that won't break local governments' budgets? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Cuttlefish Camouflage Is an Energy-Efficient Superpower Mar 08, 2018

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Researchers have found that cuttlefish's ability to change their color and texture at will is even more impressive than previously thought. Learn why -- and how technology might copy these abilities -- in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Where Did Middle Names Come From? Mar 07, 2018

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Having a first, middle, and last name is common in the West, but this wasn't always the case. Learn the history of middle names in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Why Are Stars and Planets Nearly Spherical? Mar 06, 2018

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Planets and stars are basically spheres, but why? We explore the science in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Do Female Praying Mantises Really Decapitate Mates? Mar 06, 2018

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The female praying mantis: maneater or misaligned? Learn the science behind this popular semi-myth in this episode of BrainStuff.

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