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BrainStuff Classics: Skim Versus Whole Milk: Which Spoils Faster?

Some food safety charts claim that whole milk goes off more quickly than skim milk, but the scientific evidence is mixed. Learn more about milk science in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/dairy/does-whole-milk-spoil-faster-than-skim-milk.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:26
BrainStuff Classics: Why Do Scorpions Glow Under Black Light?

Scorpions light up a glowing green under ultraviolet light. Science isn't entirely sure how but has a few theories on why. (Y'know, aside from "Scorpions are metal.") Learn more about scorpions' fluorescence in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/arachnids/why-scorpions-glow-under-black-light.htmSee...

Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:34
How Have Hispanic Scientists Changed the World?

From particle physics to immunology to the ozone layer, these six scientists from the Spanish-speaking Americas redefined their disciplines with their work. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/famous-scientists/physicists/10-hispanic-scientists.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for...

Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:34
Could We Resurrect the Dodo?

The dodo was the first animal that we watched go extinct due to human intervention -- could it be the first animal we bring back? Learn more about the dodo and de-extinction in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/extinct-animals/dodo.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu Sep 26, 2024 12:40
What Do We Know (and Not Know) About Depression?

Depression is a common condition, and highly treatable, but there's still a lot we don't understand about how it works. Learn about depression's probable causes, usual symptoms, and effective treatments in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/depression/facts/depression.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener...

Wed Sep 25, 2024 12:21
Should There Be Age Limits on the U.S. Presidency?

To be eligible to be elected president of the United States, you have to be at least 35 years old. But why 35? And why is there no upper age limit? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/us-millennials-under-35-age-limit-president.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed Sep 25, 2024 00:29

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