Brains On! Science podcast for kids podcast

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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.

 

#375

A big update about the Brains On Universe

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting o... more

11 Jun 2025

02 MINS

02:56

11 Jun 2025


#374

The life of a NASA astronaut

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

03 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:17

03 Jun 2025


#373

How do weather stations predict the weather?

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

27 May 2025

28 MINS

28:29

27 May 2025


#372

Tree, Myself and I: All about our leafy green friends

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

20 May 2025

28 MINS

28:27

20 May 2025


#371

Body Bonanza: Bruises, scars and Band-Aids

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

13 May 2025

32 MINS

32:20

13 May 2025


#370

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Life is Poopiful

Oh no! An awful spell has put Ruby, Rosie, and Anna in a poopiful situation at Brains On H... more

12 May 2025

01 MINS

01:38

12 May 2025


#369

Are birds dinosaurs?

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

06 May 2025

37 MINS

37:49

06 May 2025


#368

Trends: How do they start?

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

11 Mar 2025

31 MINS

31:54

11 Mar 2025


#367

Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable Preposterous Skateboard

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

07 Mar 2025

01 MINS

01:39

07 Mar 2025


#366

How does solar power work?

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

04 Mar 2025

28 MINS

28:03

04 Mar 2025


#365

What is asthma?

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

25 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:52

25 Feb 2025


#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, you m... 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