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Top medical stories on CNN
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Added about 18 hours ago In Science
How much oxygen does a person consume in a day?
The average adult at rest inhales and exhales between 7 to 8 liters... More
The average adult at rest inhales and exhales between 7 to 8 liters of air each minutes. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how much oxygen a person uses during a day of inhalation and exhalation. Less
Added 3 days ago In Science
How Marshmallows Work
Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since the 1800... More
Marshmallows are an old candy -- they've been around since the 1800s. The name marshmallow comes from the original recipe, which called for sap from the marshmallow plant. Check out this HowStuffWorks to learn more about the history of marshmallows. Less
Added 5 days ago In Science
How does a glow stick work?
The Chemical Reporter - BASF Podcast
Although the way glow sticks work at first seems almost magical, it... More
Although the way glow sticks work at first seems almost magical, it's actually pretty simple. They provide a purely chemical source of light. A glow stick is a sealed, see-through plastic pipe containing a fluorescent dye and two different liquids. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Less
Added 6 days ago In Natural
A story Dr. Gupta can't forget
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Added 7 days ago In Science
What is a lightyear?
A lightyear is a way of measuring distance -- specifically, the dis... More
A lightyear is a way of measuring distance -- specifically, the distance light can travel in one year. Just how far is that? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about astronomy. Less
Added 7 days ago In Science
Why are traffic lights being replaced with LEDs?
Across the country, incandescent traffic lights are being replaced ... More
Across the country, incandescent traffic lights are being replaced with LED arrays. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about the advantages of LED traffic lights. Less
Added 10 days ago In Science
What are hot dogs made from?
Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly... More
Hot dogs were first created in Frankfurt, Germany. But what exactly are they made from? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the mysterious ingredients of hot dogs. Less
Added 12 days ago In Science
House Call with Dr. Gupta
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Added 14 days ago In Science
Why is there a small hole on the top of spray can lids?
Many spray can lids have a tiny hole at the top. Check out this How... More
Many spray can lids have a tiny hole at the top. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about spray cans, shipping, and air pressure. Less
Added 14 days ago In Science
Hour 1, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008
Journeys with Rebecca Radio Show
Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers L... More
Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers Listeners Questions. www.expansions.com Less
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Hour 2, Stewart Swerdlow, Nov 1, 2008
Journeys with Rebecca Radio Show
Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers L... More
Guest Stewart Swerdlow discussing 'State of the World and Answers Listeners Questions. www.expansions.com Less
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What Happens to Blood During the Embalming Process?
The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved until ... More
The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved until the funeral, but how exactly does it work and what happens to bodily fluids like blood? Get the gory details in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Less
Added 18 days ago In Science
Focus magazine - November 2008
The latest news from the team behind BBC Focus Magazine - a popular... More
The latest news from the team behind BBC Focus Magazine - a popular UK-based science and technology magazine. To find out more, visit http://www.focusmag.co.uk/ Less
Added 18 days ago In Science
What causes poison ivy blisters?
When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting t... More
When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting to a chemical called urushiol. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about poison ivy rashes. Less
Added 20 days ago In Science
What causes poison ivy blisters?
When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting t... More
When people get a rash from poison ivy, their bodies are reacting to a chemical called urushiol. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about poison ivy rashes. Less
Added 20 days ago In Science
What are liquid crystals?
The Chemical Reporter - BASF Podcast
After the advent of liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, everybody now... More
After the advent of liquid crystal displays, or LCDs, everybody nowadays has at least heard the term 'liquid crystal'. The high-tech screens are everywhere: in computer monitors, cell phones, digital cameras, and calculators. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Less
Added 20 days ago In Natural
Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008
Journeys with Rebecca Radio Show
Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of t... More
Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site! The Only Authorized Version of the Marcels' Story! www.marceljr.com Less
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Hour 2, Nancy Ogren, Oct 25, 2008
Journeys with Rebecca Radio Show
Guest Nancy Ogren with an Astrological Update, State of our World, ... More
Guest Nancy Ogren with an Astrological Update, State of our World, and Answers Listeners Questions. www.nancymillerogren.com Less
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Hour 1, Jesse Marcel, Jr., Oct 25, 2008
Journeys with Rebecca Radio Show
Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of t... More
Guest Jesse Marcel, Jr., The Roswell Legacy - the Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site! The Only Authorized Version of the Marcels' Story! www.marceljr.com Less
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