BrainStuff

3.8 (68)
NATURAL SCIENCES
UPDATED TWICE WEEKLY

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.

3 DAYS AGO

BrainStuff Classics: Do Footballs Fly Farther in Denver?

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 about football physics in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/physics-and-football-denvers-altitude-affect-field-goals.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
4 DAYS AGO

Is There a Dark Side of the Moon?

What we sometimes call the dark side of the moon isn't always dark, but it is somewhat mysterious. Learn why we only see one side of the moon from Earth (and why it's sometimes in shadow) in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dark-side-of-moon.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
5 DAYS AGO

How Does Cream of Tartar Work in Baked Goods and Beyond?

Cream of tartar is a kitchen ingredient most commonly used in baking, but it can help with everything from candy making to whipping eggs to cleaning up afterwards. It's also a byproduct of the wine industry. Learn how it works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/cream-of-tartar.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 min
6 DAYS AGO

Do You Know These Myths About the Flu?

When it comes to influenza, what you don't know can hurt you. Learn some of the most common misconceptions about the flu (and flu vaccines), plus the truth behind them, in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/10-flu-misconceptions.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 min
20 NOV

How Does Jane Goodall Work?

Dr. Jane Goodall's 60-year career has changed our understanding of chimpanzees and humanity alike. Learn how she's still working to improve our world for all its creatures in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/big-thinkers/jane-goodall-global-face-for-global-peace.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
11 NOV

How Does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Work?

The DSM is a manual that U.S. healthcare professionals use to identify and diagnose mental health issues -- and it’s a continual work in progress because our understanding of mental health is continually developing. Learn how the DSM works in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/mental-disorders/dsm-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-mental-disorders.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 min
5 NOV

Why Can a Convicted Felon Run for U.S. President?

State laws can prevent people convicted of crimes from voting, so why do federal laws let them run for president? Learn why it's actually a good thing, and when people can be barred from federal office, in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/criminal-conviction-bar-running-for-president.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 min
4 NOV

How Does Xenophobia Work?

The fear and hatred of people who seem 'foreign' or 'other' can sadly pop up anywhere. Learn about xenophobia and how to fight it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/xenophobia.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 min

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Christian Sager

Host

3.8

out of 5

68 Ratings

Fantastic

22/05/2018

Emalor1

Great in length and context and, as someone who listens to a lot of fact podcasts, I'm happy to say that it is not repetitive
Keep your skip function handy

24 Jun

kurtuk

Keep your skip function handy.
4 mins long with 2 mins of ads

03/09/2023

VictoriaShanghai

It’s a good show and nice, but when it’s half ads it’s not for me
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07/02/2022

RG 777

Mostly good content but over half the episode is ads!

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.

Channel

iHeartPodcasts
Creator

iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2007 - 2024
Episodes

2K
Rating

Clean
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