Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Science
BrainStuff
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About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Where Do Butternut Squash Come From?
September 30, 2026 · 10 minHumans started domesticating edible gourds thousands of years ago, but one of today's most popular varieties has been around for less than a century. Learn about the history and science behind butternut squash (plus how big the heaviest on…
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How Did the Great Stink of London Work?
September 28, 2026 · 12 minIn London in the summer of 1858, a Great Stink settled over the city. The sewage from its growing population was baking in the streets -- and infiltrating the city's water supply. Learn how this smelly situation led to some incredible…
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BrainStuff Classics: How Do Blue Whales Work?
September 26, 2026 · 9 minIt's a good question. The blue whale is the largest known animal to ever grace the planet (they may be twice as big as Megalodon was! Their tongues are as heavy as elephants!), but they're still mysterious. Learn what science knows (and…
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Do Political TV Ads Really Change Minds?
September 25, 2026 · 12 minEvery U.S. election cycle, political campaigns bombard American televisions with advertisements for candidate X versus Y. But can these ads really make a difference, especially with shifts in the way we watch TV? Learn when they actually…
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How Does Myasthenia Gravis Work?
September 23, 2026 · 14 minWhat happens when your immune system attacks the point of communication between your nerves and muscles? That's an autoimmune condition called myasthenia gravis, and it leads to muscle weakness that starts around the eyes and can progress…
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What Is It Like In Our Asteroid Belt?
September 21, 2026 · 13 minThe asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is made up of sparse, tiny bodies of rock, ice, and metal that give us a window into our solar system's early days. Learn how Jupiter helped form the astroid belt and how asteroids might've given…
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BrainStuff Classics: How Did Fish & Chips Become England's National Dish?
September 19, 2026 · 7 minLight and tender fried fish plated with crisp fried potatoes is a classic English comfort meal, but it's only a little over a century old. Learn the history of fish and chips in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article…
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Do Lemmings Really Jump Off Cliffs?
September 18, 2026 · 13 minLemmings are small, fierce rodents that make their home in Arctic environments -- and (spoiler alert) the idea that they kill themselves by following each other off cliffs is a myth. Learn what Disney had to do with it (and what lemmings…