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Why Do Humans Dream? Mar 02, 2018

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The human brain is full of mysteries, and why we dream is a big one. Learn the leading theories about why we dream in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Does Hot Yoga Need to Be So Hot? Mar 02, 2018

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Do students of hot yoga, who practice at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), reap more health benefits than room-temperature practitioners? Learn what the research says in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Humans Control Volcanic Eruptions? Mar 01, 2018

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Spoiler alert: Not yet. But researchers are working on it. Learn how in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Sea Turtles Are Hatching Up to 99 Percent Female Feb 27, 2018

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A sea turtle's sex is determined by the temperatures in its hatching site, and global warming is making the Great Barrier Reef warmer than ever before. What could this mean for the future of sea turtles?

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Are We Getting Lonelier? Feb 26, 2018

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Experts are divided on whether modern lifestyle factors, like social media use and smaller family units, are leading to greater lonliness. Either way: What can we do about it? We explore in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Could Human Waste Feed Astronauts? Feb 23, 2018

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It sounds gross, but stick with us: Researchers are working on recycling astronauts' waste into food for edible stuff. Learn how (and why) in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Autonomous Vehicles Break the Speed Limit? Feb 22, 2018

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In the incredible future, robots may be able to drive your car -- but will they be able to speed? Today's self-driving cars can. Learn why in this episode of BrainStuff.

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An Ice Cream that Doesn't Melt Feb 21, 2018

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Researchers and chefs in Japan have invented an ice cream that doesn't melt on sunny days -- and it's all thanks to deformed strawberries. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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Can Used Books Spread Germs? Feb 21, 2018

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Libraries are bastions of knowledge -- but are they also bastions of germs? Short answer: Nope! For the long answer, tune in to this episode of BrainStuff.

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Did Velociraptors Really Hunt in Packs? Feb 19, 2018

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Did real-life raptors work together they way they do in 'Jurassic Park' movies? Do we even have the right raptors? Learn the leading theories in this episode of BrainStuff.

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