Brainstuff

  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editor: Podcast
  • Duración: 222:40:26
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Sinopsis

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.

Episodios

  • How Do Microwave Ovens Work?

    21/11/2016 Duración: 03min

    They’re convenient, ubiquitous and easy to use. But how do these things work, exactly? What do people mean when they say a microwave cooks food inside out? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do Dogs Yawn?

    16/11/2016 Duración: 03min

    Dogs communicate by yawning, and it's complex to figure out what they might mean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Is WiFi Safe?

    14/11/2016 Duración: 04min

    You've probably heard that wireless internet (WiFi) is dangerous. But is it true? Christian breaks it down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What's the ideal temperature for your refrigerator?

    09/11/2016 Duración: 04min

    In this episode, Christian explains how bacteria spoils food and what temperature your refrigerator should be to slow their progress. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why do some noises drive me crazy?

    07/11/2016 Duración: 04min

    Do you want to strangle people for chewing gum? Does the crinkle of plastic fill you with inarticulate, homicidal fury? If so, you may suffer from the little-understood condition called 'misophonia'. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How do one-way mirrors work?

    02/11/2016 Duración: 03min

    How can a single piece of glass look like a mirror from one side but a window from the other? It's not magic, it's materials technology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Will Soda Really Ruin My Teeth?

    31/10/2016 Duración: 06min

    If your teeth are one of the hardest parts of your body, then how could soda damage them? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do Fluorescent Lights Make That Buzzing Noise?

    26/10/2016 Duración: 04min

    Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Are Stupid People More Confident?

    24/10/2016 Duración: 04min

    We've all heard about the supposed relationship between confidence and knowledge - but is it true? Two researchers think they've found the answer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Saliva Work?

    19/10/2016 Duración: 07min

    Your saliva makes things taste great while killing bacteria and helping digestion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Causes Red Eye In Photos?

    17/10/2016 Duración: 03min

    How can a camera's flash make your eyes glow red? Tune in to learn how it works -- and how to prevent it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Do Men Have Deeper Voices?

    12/10/2016 Duración: 06min

    Christian explains why male humans' voices generally get lower than female humans' during puberty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why Are Honey Bees Disappearing?

    10/10/2016 Duración: 06min

    Honey bees are vanishing? But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Do TV Ratings Work?

    05/10/2016 Duración: 06min

    The future of your favorite TV shows hinges on their ratings – but what is a rating, and where does it come from? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Do Car Horns Work?

    03/10/2016 Duración: 05min

    The next time you honk your car horn at that jerk who cut you off, you’ll understand how it uses physics to get the job done. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What is Russia's "Dead Hand?"

    27/09/2016 Duración: 06min

    We’ve all seen movies with supervillains building catastrophic Doomsday devices – but has anyone ever built a real one? Join Christian to learn how the Cold War led to the most dangerous nuclear system in history: Russia’s legendary – and terrifying – Dead Hand. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Causes the Northern Lights?

    26/09/2016 Duración: 05min

    There are many misconceptions about what causes the Aurora Borealis when it really requires solar winds, magnetic fields and excited atmospheric gases. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What Is White Noise?

    21/09/2016 Duración: 05min

    Christian defines what white noise actually is and how it's used to mask other annoying sounds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Do Supplemental Vitamins Actually Work?

    19/09/2016 Duración: 07min

    A vitamin a day keeps you healthy to play. Or does it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • How Does Night Vision Work?

    14/09/2016 Duración: 03min

    For the vast majority of international travelers, a passport is a necessity. But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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