Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show... more

Oh no! Molly’s been bequeathed her great-great grandfather’s skateboard, which unfortunate... more

Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show... more

Asthma is a disease that can make it hard to breathe. And it’s common! One in twelve peopl... more

Coral is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean. It comes in all shapes, sizes and colo... more

When you've got a crush on someone, it can feel a bit overwhelming. All of a sudden, y... more

Have you heard of Molly Bloom’s fantastic deli at Brains On HQ? It’s got the tastiest food... more

Salt is made up of tiny crystals! Under a microscope, some salt crystals look like pyramid... more

Jupiter is the oldest planet in the solar system. It’s also the biggest. Some call it “Ear... more

You may have heard of Down syndrome, but what is it exactly? In this episode, we'll br... more

Wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned homes, businesses, and schools. Many people ha... more

Anna Goldfield is full of facts! She knows the capital of New Hampshire is Concord and tha... more

Paper is all around us. There’s toilet paper and pizza boxes, wrapping paper, and receipts... more

Bzzz. Shloop! Bang Bang. Wooooosh! It’s time for another Mystery Sound Extravaganza.Join M... more

Listeners send us LOTS of questions. Like hundreds a month! We read every single one — and... more

Baleen whales sing. Toothed whales click. But how and why do they make these musical sound... more

It’s almost midnight and Mr Bone Jangles has snuck into the studio to debut his new show -... more

Brains On will be back with new episodes starting December 17! We’ve got a gaggle of myste... more

Molly’s got a case of poetry fever, and she’s ready to rhyme! She’s testing out her newest... more

Usually, bonus episodes like this are exclusively for Smarty Pass subscribers but this mon... more

According to legend, vampires are creatures with pale skin and sharp teeth who drink blood... more

Molly has her sparkly special suit on which means it’s time for GAME SHOW MOLLY! Game show... more

Every sneeze is like a snowflake. Unique, beautiful, wet! Sneezes help our noses get rid o... more

People who are blind or have low vision use different tools to navigate the world. One of ... more

Here in the U.S., we’re gearing up for the 2024 election! We’re about to vote to pick a ne... more

Ahoy, avast, and welcome aboard the good ship Iris, captained by the host with the most in... more

The internet can feel like magic. You send a video of a squirrel eating an acorn to your f... more

About 1 out of 13 kids has a food allergy. Some are allergic to peanuts, others can’t eat ... more