

BrainStuff
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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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Aug 3, 2016 • 6min
How Does Marijuana Affect Your Memory?
This discussion delves into the intricate relationship between THC and memory formation. It highlights how THC interacts with cannabinoid receptors, particularly in the hippocampus. The conversation reveals intriguing research on chronic marijuana use and its influence on long-term memory. Plus, there’s an exploration of potential therapeutic applications for memory management, which adds a fascinating layer to our understanding of cannabis.

Aug 1, 2016 • 4min
How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Looked Like?
Can we really reconstruct a dinosaur’s appearance from a bunch of million-year-old fossils? How? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2016 • 5min
Does Eating Before Bed Give You Nightmares?
Why do some foods affect our dreams? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2016 • 4min
Why Do Men Have Nipples?
Men don’t usually lactate – but they can! Christian explores how breast tissue develops in human embryos of both sexes, and explains why mice are more advanced, evolution-wise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2016 • 5min
Why Does Gasoline Smell So Good?
Some people sense a sweet, euphoric odor when pumping gas into their car. Why is that? And is it hazardous? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2016 • 4min
What Is The Oldest Living Thing?
From eldritch aspen colonies to immortal jellyfish, the world is lousy with long-lived organisms. But what’s the oldest? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2016 • 5min
Why Do We Sleep?
Sleeping is frustrating for many of us. So why do we have to do it? Christian reviews several possibilities and reveals all the bad things that can happen if you sleep too much... or not at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2016 • 6min
How Does Captain America's Shield Work?
Let's take a look at the fictional history of Captain America's indestructible shield and try to figure out how it might have been forged and how aerodynamic it could be. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2016 • 5min
How Does Sleepwalking Work?
Have you ever walked in your sleep? Somnambulism isn't as rare as you might think. Join Christian as he explores the facts and fiction about sleepwalking, from its many possible causes to whether you can safely wake up a somnambulist mid-stroll. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2016 • 5min
Why Shouldn't I Rob A Bank?
Robbing a bank is a dumb idea. And not just because it's illegal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


