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: How Do Gun Silencers Work?

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

BrainStuff: Can Absinthe Make You Hallucinate?

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

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: 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.

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: What Is Sick Building Syndrome?

The EPA says it’s a real thing, so maybe it’s time to learn how ventilation and contaminants can make you sick when you stay indoors.

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: 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: Why Are Honey Bees Disappearing?

Since 2006, honeybees have been disappearing at an alarming rate. Join Lauren as she explains the importance of Colony Collapse Disorder and investigates the causes of vanishing bees.

BrainStuff: Is There A Savant Hiding Inside Your Brain?

Savant capabilities seem extraordinary, but what if they aren't? What if we all have amazing talents embedded in our brains? In this episode, we discuss different techniques that have revealed savant-like qualities in ordinary people.

BrainStuff: How Do Tides Work?

Most people are already familiar with the idea of high and low tides, but where do they come from? What causes this movement and why does it occur with such regularity? Tune in as Josh demystifies the rise and fall of the sea.