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Brains On! Science podcast for kids podcast

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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  American Public Media  

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts.

 

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#364

How does coral communicate?

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

18 Feb 2025

35 MINS

35:01

18 Feb 2025

#363

Why do we have crushes?

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

11 Feb 2025

33 MINS

33:27

11 Feb 2025

#362

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smarty Pass Deli

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

07 Feb 2025

01 MINS

01:48

07 Feb 2025

#361

Why does salt make food taste so good?

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

04 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:27

04 Feb 2025

#360

Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

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

28 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:13

28 Jan 2025

#359

What is Down syndrome?

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

21 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:48

21 Jan 2025

#358

Understanding big fires and big feelings

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

14 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:07

14 Jan 2025

#357

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Myth Busting Extravaganza

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

10 Jan 2025

01 MINS

01:11

10 Jan 2025

#356

How is paper made?

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

07 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:48

07 Jan 2025

#355

Whirr. Zoom! Plink plink. It’s a Mystery Sound extravaganza

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

31 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:02

31 Dec 2024

#354

Is it true? Vikings, dogs, and twins edition

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

24 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:16

24 Dec 2024

#353

Are whales communicating with their clicks and songs?

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

17 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:35

17 Dec 2024

#352

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Bones On Mystery Sounds!

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

06 Dec 2024

01 MINS

01:24

06 Dec 2024

#351

We're back December 17!

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

26 Nov 2024

01 MINS

01:57

26 Nov 2024

#350

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam

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

11 Nov 2024

01 MINS

01:10

11 Nov 2024

#349

Smarty Pass Presents: Noun Noun

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

21 Oct 2024

08 MINS

08:05

21 Oct 2024

#348

The real vampires of the animal world

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

15 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:30

15 Oct 2024

#347

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Game Show Molly

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

15 Oct 2024

01 MINS

01:40

15 Oct 2024

#346

Achoo! How fast does a sneeze travel?

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

08 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:40

08 Oct 2024

#345

Navigating the world with White Canes

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

01 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:03

01 Oct 2024

#344

How do animals pick their leaders?

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

24 Sep 2024

30 MINS

30:43

24 Sep 2024

#343

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Eye-Eye, Captain!

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

20 Sep 2024

01 MINS

01:45

20 Sep 2024

#342

How does the internet work?

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

17 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:31

17 Sep 2024

#341

Why do some of us have food allergies?

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

10 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:02

10 Sep 2024