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In this episode, we're tackling all the mosquito questions that have been bugging our listeners. Why do they bite? Why do the bites itch? Is scratching them a good idea? Why do some people seem to be more delicious to mosquitoes? How can we keep them away from us? And are mosquit ...  Show more

Why do colors exist in the world? That’s what Phoebe wants to know. The answer might change how you think about the colors that you see! Neuroscientist and artist Bevil Conway bends our minds and our eyes, to show us how colors are the ultimate optical illusion. We’ll discover wh ...  Show more

There's a lot of natural variation in the color of human hair. Learn the physical explanation for the difference in this classic episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There's a lot of natural variation in the color of human hair. What's the physical explanation for the difference?

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Why do we look the way we look? Genes! We are talking about the things that make up every living thing on earth. For more magical Disney stories, visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices