BrainStuff: Where Is The Biggest Garbage Dump On Earth?

Even though 80% of trash starts on land, tons of it ends up in the ocean, swirling around in a massive patch of plastic debris.

BrainStuff: Can Absinthe Make You Hallucinate?

Absinthe has a dangerous reputation. But will you really meet The Green Fairy if you drink it?

BrainStuff: How Do Gun Silencers Work?

Josh explains the design process behind gun silencers and how they suppress lethal weapons.

BrainStuff: How Does Caffeine Wake You Up?

When you get coffee jitters, caffeine has tricked your brain into anticipating danger. Lauren explains how it works.

BrainStuff: Why Can't People Remember Being Born?

You probably remember your 18th birthday, but not your first – or your zeroth. Why is that?

BrainStuff: Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?

In countries like the United States, people have a superstitious fear of one particular date: Friday the 13th. But why? In this episode, Cristen discusses the two main fears that have fueled the Friday the 13th superstitions.

BrainStuff: What If The Moon Disappeared?

Without the moon, how would Earth's environment be affected? Would we survive?

BrainStuff: How Does Aspirin Work?

How does aspirin target your pain? The plants that aspirin were derived from have been used as medicine for about 6000 years, we finally discovered how it works in 1971, and Lauren explains it to you now.

BrainStuff: Why Does Hydrogen Peroxide Foam When Put On A Cut?

Hydrogen peroxide's foaming action is due to the catalase in blood and cells. Check out this episode of BrainStuff to learn how hydrogen peroxide interacts with catalase.

BrainStuff: Is Love Addictive?

Drugs, sex, gambling, work – lots of substances and activities can hijack our brains through the process of addiction. Is love one of them?

BrainStuff: The Way We Think About Sugar Is Going To Change

The FDA recently changed their Nutrition Facts label to include added sugars. But why?

BrainStuff: How Does A Gas Nozzle Know When To Shut Off?

If you've ever put gas in a car, you've probably noticed how the gas pump shuts off when your tank is full. But how does it know to do that? Learn more about the clever mechanism that keeps your gas tank from overflowing in this episode.