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Why Is Siberia's Batagaika Crater Known as the Doorway to Hell?

The Batagaika crater (or, technically, megaslump) is a massive pit caused by thawing permafrost -- and it's only getting bigger. Learn what paleontologists have found there (and why geoscientists are worried about it) in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: htt ... Show More

11m 10s

Aug 22

BrainStuff Classics: How Would Authorities Handle a Murder in Space?

Investigating murders right here on planet Earth can be tricky -- how would it be handled in space? Who would even be in charge? Learn what current and future laws may apply in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/murdered-in ... Show More

8m 18s

Aug 21

How Does Taste Work?

Your sense of taste isn't just a chemical catalog of what's in a food or drink -- it's a complex physiological and psychological process. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about taste in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/men ... Show More

13m 59s

Jun 2022

Short Stuff: What did we use before infant formula?

There's an infant formula shortage. But infant formula is relatively new. So what did we do before it was perfected? Listen in and learn already!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m 41s

May 2022

What to do if you can’t find baby formula

As increasingly desperate parents are unable to find infant formula, DIY recipes are circulating online. Here’s why that’s not a good idea. Plus, Grammar Girl joins for a quick chat on "healthy" versus "healthfully."Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel. A transcript is ava ... Show More

11m 46s

May 2022

Formula None

Millions of US parents are struggling to feed their infants due to a nationwide shortage of baby formula. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, Avishay Artsy, and Victoria Dominguez, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Mounsey, a ... Show More

26m 6s

May 2022

Ep 613 | Baby Formula Shortage, Food Plant Fires & the Great Reset

Today we're talking a look at the baby formula shortage that's affecting families nationwide. We've got facts and figures on why this shortage is happening and how bad it could get, as well as thoughts on how an inability to get necessary baby products will affect the 2022 midter ... Show More

54m 51s

Jun 2022

The Milk of Life

No matter what your diet’s like today, we all likely started life eating the same thing: breast milk, formula milk, or a bit of both. But both of these products aren’t always easy to come by. Breastfeeding can be difficult or impossible for some parents, and formula milk isn’t al ... Show More

51m 57s

Jun 2023

Help! My Breastfed Baby Won't Take a Bottle

Why do some babies simply refuse to take a bottle? When is the ideal time to introduce the bottle and how should you do it? Plus, tips for moms who have a difficult time collecting expressed breast milk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m 1s

Apr 2024

How to introduce solid food to your baby: A nervous parent's guide

Introducing solids to your little one can be as stressful as it is special. A pediatric dietitian and a pediatrician discuss menu choices, allergens and safety to help you and your little one succeed.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat ... Show More

25m 4s

Mar 2022

Making Sense: The healing power of touch

Doctors can save the lives of premature infants, but the process is often painful. Luckily, a solution might be as simple as a parent’s loving touch. This is the second episode of our new six-part series, Making Sense. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great pla ... Show More

28m 10s

What Can You Do When You Run Out of Baby...