BrainStuff

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  • 3.7 (9)
  • 自然科学
  • 一周一更

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.

  1. 9月13日

    BrainStuff Classics: How Did Sealab Work?

    In the 1960s, advances in technology allowed brave aquanauts to explore deeper into the ocean than ever before, but the project was shut down. Learn how Sealab worked -- and how that technology is still used today -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 分钟

  2. 9月12日

    How Do Slow Lorises Work?

    The slow loris is the world's only venomous primate, but it looks like a cuddly plush toy. Learn why you shouldn't go in for a snuggle in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/slow-loris.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 分钟

  3. 9月11日

    How Do Venus Flytraps Work?

    Venus flytraps can photosynthesize like most other plants, but they supplement their diet by catching insects and arachnids. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how they accomplish this feat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 分钟

  4. 8月26日

    How Did Jerry Lawson Change the Course of Video Gaming?

    In the 1970s, Jerry Lawson was instrumental in creating the first cartridge-based video game console and the first digital joystick -- and he did it as one of the only Black engineers in Silicon Valley at that time. Learn about Lawson and the Fairchild Channel F in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/big-thinkers/jerry-lawson.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 分钟

  5. 8月25日

    Why Is Glass Transparent?

    Glass windows are as solid as the materials that surround them, yet they let light through. Learn the physics of why glass can be so transparent -- and why it took humans thousands of years to create totally clear glass -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/question404.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 分钟

  6. 8月23日

    BrainStuff Classics: Should We Retest Licensed Drivers Periodically?

    Although some driving skills can deteriorate with age, experienced drivers tend to be the safest drivers. To an extent. Learn when and how experts think drivers should be retested in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/auto-safety-testing/should-licensed-drivers-be-tested-periodically.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 分钟

  7. 8月22日

    How Did President Jimmy Carter Work?

    As a U.S. President, Jimmy Carter championed education and renewable energy as keystones of a healthy nation. Outside of office, he helped other nations grow democracy, built afforadable housing with his own hands, nearly eradicated guinea worm disease -- and still found time to teach Sunday school. Learn about Jimmy and Roselynn Carter in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/jimmy-carter.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 分钟

  8. 8月21日

    Why Are Truffles So Expensive?

    Truffles are fungi that grow underground, are almost exclusively foraged, and taste best extremely fresh. Learn about truffle biology, truffle flavoring, and truffle crime in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/truffles.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 分钟
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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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  • 频道
    iHeartPodcasts
  • 创作者
    iHeartPodcasts
  • 活跃年份
    2007年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    2001
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    2025 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
  • 节目网站
    BrainStuff
  • 提供者
    iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc

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