BrainStuff

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NATURAL SCIENCES
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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.

FEB 26

How Do Flying Snakes Work?

Flying snakes don't really fly, but they can glide long distances from rainforst treetops. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about them in this episoe of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/snakes/flying-snakes.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
FEB 25

Who Is Uncle Sam?

This stern, patriotic character goes back to the early 1800s, but became an icon thanks to American propaganda during WWI. Learn more about Uncle Sam in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/uncle-sam-man-myth-legend.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
FEB 15

BrainStuff Classics: Should You Be Squatting More?

Short answer: Yeah, probably. Most Westerners have traded squatting for sitting and standing, to the detriment of our backs and joints. Learn the benefits of a good squat -- and how you can incorporate them into your day -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
FEB 14

BrainStuff Classics: Why Don't Penguin Feet Freeze?

Standing barefoot on a glacier, human feet would freeze solid -- but penguin feet are fine. Learn why in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/why-penguin-feet-dont-freeze.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
FEB 13

How Did 'Silent Spring' Change the World?

Marine biologist Rachel Carson published lots of books about the environment, but her investigation of DDT, 'Silent Spring', cracked open the insecticide industry. Learn about her life and work in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/famous-scientists/biologists/10-things-should-know-about-rachel-carson.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 min
FEB 12

Who Invented Sports Drinks?

Sports drinks are a multibillion-dollar business that traces back to just two brands: Lucozade from the 1920s, and Gatorade from the 1960s. Learn how they were conceived in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/who-invented-sports-drinks.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
FEB 11

Great Escapes: What Happens When Animals Make a Run for It?

From lab monkeys to zoo flamingos to very clever orangutans, animals have made some great escapes. Learn about them in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/animals-escapes.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
FEB 7

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

Ultraviolet (UV) light is both useful and hazardous. Learn why sunscreen is helpful on Earth but not in space in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/do-astronauts-need-sunscreen-in-space.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min

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Christian Sager

Host

4

out of 5

1,615 Ratings

Enjoy the informations/ads excessive

09/04/2024

JennInJax

It feels like half the length of the podcast is ads.
Love it

Mar 3

Masterson031

Where else can you find a fun fact podcast that takes only a few minutes to listen?
Waste of time

12/18/2024

readbyabroadlame

5 min podcast 3.5 minutes of commercials! You are literally the worst
Some of the episodes are interesting

12/17/2024

Harley gamer

There is interesting information presented here, but I have to question the credibility of some the podcasts. Especially when the host uses the non-existent word irregardless. Also I’m hearing words being mispronounced. I agree with other comments about the amount of ads at the beginning and end. But I guess that’s how they keep the podcast free to listeners.

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 - 2025
Episodes

2K
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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Show Website

BrainStuff
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iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc