text:  Whether the topic is Egyptology or haute couture, the BrainStuff podcast is guaranteed to explore in detail the science of everyday life in the world around us. Hosted by Lauren Vogelbaum, BrainStuff publishes new episodes daily that are just three to nine minutes long and cover a range of science, history, and cultural topics for curious listeners of all ages. Star Trek has one of the most passionate fan bases of any entertainment franchise,