BrainStuff

How do they backlight LCD screens?

Hinzugefügt: 23. August 2010

In this episode, Marshall explains the two technologies that are used to backlight LCD panels.

What exactly is jello made from?

Hinzugefügt: 21. Juli 2010

Jello is tasty, colorful and fun to eat, but what's in it? One of its ingredients, gelatin, comes from animals. Marshall Brain breaks down the chemistry of jello and gelatin in this episode. Learn...

What exactly is jello made from?

Hinzugefügt: 21. Juli 2010

Jello is tasty, colorful and fun to eat, but what's in it? One of its ingredients, gelatin, comes from animals. Marshall Brain breaks down the chemistry of jello and gelatin in this episode.

What's the best way to get Twitter or Facebook followers?

Hinzugefügt: 26. Mai 2010

In this episode, Marshall Brain launches the first of a series of experiments with social media. Tune in to learn more about the new BrainStuff Twitter and Facebook accounts and Marshall's social...

What's the best way to get Twitter or Facebook followers?

Hinzugefügt: 26. Mai 2010

In this episode, Marshall Brain launches the first of a series of experiments with social media. Tune in to learn more about the new BrainStuff Twitter and Facebook accounts and Marshall's social...

When I pay for groceries by check, where does that check go?

Hinzugefügt: 14. Mai 2010

When you write a check to purchase goods and services, it passes through the hands of several banks before the process is complete. Marshall explains how checks are processed through intermediary...

When I pay for groceries by check, where does that check go?

Hinzugefügt: 14. Mai 2010

When you write a check to purchase goods and services, it passes through the hands of several banks before the process is complete. Marshall explains how checks are processed through intermediary...

Is it harmful to breathe 100 percent oxygen?

Hinzugefügt: 3. Mai 2010

Oxygen is a necessary component of the air we breathe; but in its pure form, it can be hazardous to one's health. Marshall Brain explains how breathing pure oxygen harms the human body in this...

Is it harmful to breathe 100 percent oxygen?

Hinzugefügt: 3. Mai 2010

Oxygen is a necessary component of the air we breathe; but in its pure form, it can be hazardous to one's health. Marshall Brain explains how breathing pure oxygen harms the human body in this...

how do I know if my catalytic converter has failed?

Hinzugefügt: 9. April 2010

An automobile's catalytic converter uses a catalyst to convert harmful exhaust fumes into harmless ones. Find out what happens when your catalytic converter stops working properly -- and how you...

how do I know if my catalytic converter has failed?

Hinzugefügt: 9. April 2010

An automobile's catalytic converter uses a catalyst to convert harmful exhaust fumes into harmless ones. Find out what happens when your catalytic converter stops working properly -- and how you...

How do blimps work?

Hinzugefügt: 16. Februar 2010

Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to learn more about blimps, from how they work to why they're a popular medium for advertisin Learn more about your ad-choices at...

How do blimps work?

Hinzugefügt: 16. Februar 2010

Tune in to this episode of BrainStuff to learn more about blimps, from how they work to why they're a popular medium for advertisin

How does a gas pump know when the fuel tank is full?

Hinzugefügt: 20. Januar 2010

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...

How does a gas pump know when the fuel tank is full?

Hinzugefügt: 20. Januar 2010

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...

How does the Nobel Prize work?

Hinzugefügt: 21. Dezember 2009

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...

How does the Nobel Prize work?

Hinzugefügt: 21. Dezember 2009

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...

How do satellites orbit the Earth?

Hinzugefügt: 23. November 2009

In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How do satellites orbit the Earth?

Hinzugefügt: 23. November 2009

In this episode of BrainStuff, Marshall explains the physics behind satellites and orbits.

How do they measure sea level?

Hinzugefügt: 26. Oktober 2009

Sea level is an important measurement, but it's also a complicated one. Find out why in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers