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How big does a meteor have to be to reach the ground? May 27, 2011

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If you've spent much time looking up at the night sky, then you've probably seen some spectacular meteor showers. But how big do these things have to be make it through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground? Tune in and find out.

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Is there any way to see orbiting satellites? May 25, 2011

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Satellites are fascinating, but for most people they're somewhat mysterious. They float somewhere in space, invisible to the naked eye -- or are they? In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: May 6th, 2011 May 06, 2011

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With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 29th, 2011 Apr 29, 2011

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 22nd, 2011 Apr 22, 2011

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From the Dukan Diet to gigantic super organisms, there's no shortage of fascinating news stories each week -- so how can you keep track of the best? Never fear: Tune in as Marshall catches you up to speed with his weekly news roundup.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 15th, 2011 Apr 15, 2011

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 7th, 2011 Apr 08, 2011

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How many people does it take to do a Formula 1 pit stop? Apr 06, 2011

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If you've ever seen a Formula 1 race, then you know the race isn't just between cars -- it's also between pit stop crews. In seven seconds these crews perform an entire pit stop. But how does it work, and how many people does it take? Tune in to find out.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 1st, 2011 Apr 01, 2011

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: March 25th, 2011 Mar 25, 2011

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From streaming photo albums to Rebecca Black, this week has been chock-full of fascinating (or, at least in Rebecca's case, unavoidable) events. Tune in as Marshall Brain helps you catch up on the latest and most interesting news from around the world.

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