BrainStuff

About the podcast BrainStuff

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.

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2022
How Do Cooling Fabrics Work?
Some clothing and bedding is advertised as 'cooling,' but what does that mean? Do they really work? Learn about how some fabrics can cool you down in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/cooling-fabrics.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 9, 2022
5 min
How Does Lyme Disease Work?
Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria spread by ticks, is very treatable when caught early. Learn the symptoms and how to prevent it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/infectious/lyme-disease.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 8, 2022
9 min
BrainStuff Classics: How Does Anxiety Cause Underarm Sweat?
Anxiety can cause sweaty palms and armpits -- but why? And how can you combat it? Learn more in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/sweating-odor/anxiety-cause-underarm-sweat.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30, 2022
4 min
What Does Space Smell Like?
Astronauts report that our little corner of space has a particular scent. Learn what might cause this in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/space-smell.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29, 2022
5 min
How Were Pregnancy Tests Invented?
Humans have been using urine to test for pregnancy for thousands of years -- with the help of wheat, barley, rabbits, and frogs. Learn how reliable home tests became available in 1978 thanks to immunoassay technology in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/pregnancy-and-parenting/pregnancy/conception/rabbit-pregnancy.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28, 2022
10 min
What Colors Can Dogs See?
Dogs have eyes that are primed to see motion better than color, but they're not colorblind. Learn more about dogs' vision in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/are-dogs-colorblind.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 27, 2022
4 min
How Could Smart Traffic Lights Work?
What if traffic lights could adjust for the actual flow of traffic happening at any given moment? Learn how smart, networked technology could help drivers (and pedestrians) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/smart-traffic-lights-news.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 26, 2022
7 min
Why Do Watermelons Explode Sometimes?
Sure, you can get a watermelon to burst by squeezing it with rubber bands, but sometimes this fruit explodes all on its own. Learn how microbes and genetics are responsible in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/exploding-watermelon.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 25, 2022
6 min

About the podcast BrainStuff

Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.

BrainStuff

About the podcast BrainStuff

Categories

How Do Cooling Fabrics Work?

How Does Lyme Disease Work?

BrainStuff Classics: How Does Anxiety Cause Underarm Sweat?

What Does Space Smell Like?

How Were Pregnancy Tests Invented?

What Colors Can Dogs See?

How Could Smart Traffic Lights Work?

Why Do Watermelons Explode Sometimes?

About the podcast BrainStuff

Categories