Brainstuff
BrainStuff
Visit Show Website http://www.howstuffworks.com/Recently Aired
-
HD
How does residential real estate work?
There are many different types of residential real estate: traditional ...
There are many different types of residential real estate: traditional houses, condos, mobile homes, etc. But what's the difference between these types? Marshall Brain breaks it down for you in this episode of BrainStuff.
-
HD
Why do some engines use a dry sump oil system?
Most car engines use a wet sump oil system, but ...
Most car engines use a wet sump oil system, but some rely on a dry sump system. Find out how a dry sump system works -- and why it's advantageous -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
-
HD
Why can't we breathe underwater?
Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, so why ...
Water is made up of hydrogen and oxygen, so why aren't we able to breathe underwater? Find out in this episode of BrainStuff.
-
HD
What is Windows Safe Mode?
Safe Mode is a feature of the Windows operating system ...
Safe Mode is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows users to load a limited version of the system in order to troubleshoot problems. Learn more about using Safe Mode in this episode.
-
HD
How does the public option work?
In the current U.S. debate over health care reform, a ...
In the current U.S. debate over health care reform, a government-sponsored public option has been a controversial topic. Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to hear Marshall Brain explain the nuances and implications of the public option.
-
HD
How can the grass on a golf course green be so perfect?
The greens on a golf course are famously smooth and ...
The greens on a golf course are famously smooth and perfect-looking, but how do they get that way? Discover how careful planning, the right ingredients and a whole lot of maintenance yield a flawless green in this episode of BrainStuff.
-
HD
How many people work at a Formula 1 pit stop?
If you've ever seen a Formula 1 race, then you ...
If you've ever seen a Formula 1 race, then you know the race isn't just between cars -- it's also between pit stop crews. In seven seconds these crews perform an entire pit stop. But how does it work, and how many people does it take? Tune in to find out.
-
HD
What happens when pregnant women smoke cigarettes?
When pregnant women smoke, they expose their developing babies to ...
When pregnant women smoke, they expose their developing babies to a host of addictive, harmful chemicals. In this episode, Marshall Brain explains how nicotine and other compounds found in cigarettes affect developing fetuses.
-
HD
Why do they add iodine to salt?
Table salt contains iodine to help prevent thyroid problems and ...
Table salt contains iodine to help prevent thyroid problems and iodine deficiencies. Find out how table salt keeps your thyroid happy -- and what iodine has to do with a nuclear attack -- in this episode of BrainStuff.
-
HD
How do kosher foods work?
In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall Brain gives a detailed ...
In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall Brain gives a detailed explanation of the Jewish dietary laws and preparations that make foods "kosher" and "pareve."
