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How does the Nobel Prize work?
Nobel Prizes are highly prestigious, valuable awards that have been ...
Nobel Prizes are highly prestigious, valuable awards that have been given out to visionaries and pioneers in select fields since 1901. Tune in to find out more about the Nobel Prize in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How does a fiber optic cable work?
Fiber optic cables make long-distance telephone communication and Internet access ...
Fiber optic cables make long-distance telephone communication and Internet access much more affordable and accesible. Get Marshall's explanation of fiber optic cables in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What makes glass transparent?
The transparency of materials has to do with their molecular ...
The transparency of materials has to do with their molecular state. Discover how silica and heat produce the transparent material we call glass in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Why do most cars use gasoline instead of diesel?
Diesel engines are more efficient than engines that run on ...
Diesel engines are more efficient than engines that run on gasoline, yet they've never really caught on in passenger cars in the United States. Discover the many reasons why diesel engines aren't the norm in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What is dynamite? How does it work?
Dynamite is a type of chemical explosive. Discover how explosives ...
Dynamite is a type of chemical explosive. Discover how explosives from gasoline to dynamite work in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do cats purr?
Cats tend to purr when they're happy, but pleasure isn't ...
Cats tend to purr when they're happy, but pleasure isn't the only reason for this behavior. And they aren't the only animals who purr. Find out why and how cats and other animals purr in this episode of BrainStuff.
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What is a rice krispy?
Like many cereals, rice krispies are made by puffing grains ...
Like many cereals, rice krispies are made by puffing grains -- in this case, rice. Find out how rice crispies and other puffed cereals are manufactured in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Why do batteries die but then come back to life?
Batteries, particularly car batteries, seem to go dead and then ...
Batteries, particularly car batteries, seem to go dead and then come back to life after a resting period. How does this self-recharging feature of batteries work? Find out in this episode of BrainStuff.
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How do artificial flavors work?
Artificial flavors imitate natural flavors and are found in many ...
Artificial flavors imitate natural flavors and are found in many processed products. Learn more about the chemistry of flavors, both natural and artificial, in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Is there any way to see satellites that are in orbit?
There are hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth, but it's ...
There are hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth, but it's not always easy to see them. Get Marshall's tips on how to spot satellites in this episode of BrainStuff.
