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What is mayonnaise?
Mayo is an emulsion - a mixture of two liquids ...
Mayo is an emulsion - a mixture of two liquids that normally can't be combined. So how do these ingredients come together? Tune in to learn how oil, egg yolks and acid combine to form one of the world's most popular condiments.
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Japan's Nuclear Problem
When the recent earthquake hit Japan, it seemed the country ...
When the recent earthquake hit Japan, it seemed the country had withstood the worst of the blast -- until explosions occurred at a nuclear power plant. Is another disaster on the way? Tune in as Marshall explains the state of Japan's nuclear power plants.
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Is it possible to turn coal into oil?
As the demand for dwindling oil supplies rises, scientists across ...
As the demand for dwindling oil supplies rises, scientists across the world search for new ways to generate energy. In this episode, Marshall looks at a new attempt to stave off the looming fossil fuel crisis: Turning coal into oil. Tune in to learn more.
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Why do eggs turn hard when you boil them?
Eggs are rich in protein, and this protein causes eggs ...
Eggs are rich in protein, and this protein causes eggs to turn hard when they're boiled - but how does it actually work? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind hard-boiled eggs.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: March 4th, 2011
Want to catch up on the biggest news stories of ...
Want to catch up on the biggest news stories of the week? If so, tune in as Marshall Brain analyzes the latest breaking news from around the world in this weekly news roundup. Tune in to learn more.
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Where does aluminum come from?
Aluminum is both lightweight and strong, so it's no wonder ...
Aluminum is both lightweight and strong, so it's no wonder that space stations, airplanes and thousands of other products use this metal. But where does it come from, and what makes it so special? Tune in to learn more.
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Semi Submarines
There's a reason that most submarines are owned by governments ...
There's a reason that most submarines are owned by governments - they're incredibly expensive. So what's a sub-loving consumer to do? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the science behind semi subs (and why it makes them so much less expensive).
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: February 25th, 2011
Will the USB port become a thing of the past? ...
Will the USB port become a thing of the past? How far will the price of solar power fall? Join Marshall Brain as he brings you the latest world news, from the death of the Guinea worm or the growth of private space exploration.
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Can people really build missiles from scratch?
In the film Salt, Angelina Jolie's character creates a missile ...
In the film Salt, Angelina Jolie's character creates a missile from handy household ingredients -- but could this happen in real life? Tune in as Marshall breaks down the science behind improvised explosives.
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How do strokes work?
In a stroke, something disrupts the normal blood supply to ...
In a stroke, something disrupts the normal blood supply to parts of the brain. Without oxygen, affected brain cells will begin to die. Tune in as Marshall explains the causes of -- and treatments for -- strokes.
