Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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.
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770 - Everybody sings! The how and the wow of your voiceTue, 23 Jul 2024
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769 - Catnip, cat naps, and the history of house catsTue, 16 Jul 2024
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768 - Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Rhyme or ReasonFri, 05 Jul 2024
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767 - How do trees help our cities?Tue, 04 Jun 2024
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766 - If our bodies are 98 degrees, why does it feel so hot outside?Tue, 28 May 2024
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765 - It’s a mystery sound extravaganza!Tue, 21 May 2024
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764 - How do vacuums work?Tue, 14 May 2024
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763 - How do stringed instruments make sounds?Tue, 07 May 2024
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762 - Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Radical DesignFri, 03 May 2024
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761 - How to build a house on the MoonTue, 30 Apr 2024
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760 - Are there insects in Antarctica?Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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759 - How can you tell when food is expired?Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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758 - How does ibuprofen help stop pain?Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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757 - Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Sound InvestigationFri, 05 Apr 2024
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756 - Everything you need to know before the 2024 solar eclipseTue, 02 Apr 2024
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755 - Are UFOs real?Tue, 26 Mar 2024
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754 - Join us for Brains On live in April!Tue, 19 Mar 2024
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753 - Why do we laugh?Tue, 12 Mar 2024
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752 - How do satellites work?Tue, 05 Mar 2024
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751 - Tooth or Dare: A Smarty Pass Sneak PeekFri, 01 Mar 2024
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750 - How does a match make fire?Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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749 - How deep does the sand go on the beach?Tue, 20 Feb 2024
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748 - Is hypnosis real?Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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747 - Why do we get cavities?Tue, 06 Feb 2024
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746 - Baby Mystery Sound: A Smarty Pass Sneak PeekFri, 02 Feb 2024
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745 - How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction?Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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744 - What happened to the Neanderthals?Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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743 - Taxonomic Ticklers: A Smarty Pass sneak peekFri, 19 Jan 2024
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742 - Where does lightning come from?Tue, 16 Jan 2024
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741 - Brains On presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's storyTue, 05 Dec 2023
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739 - Why do our bodies take so long to grow?Tue, 07 Nov 2023
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738 - How and why do chameleons change color?Tue, 31 Oct 2023
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737 - Why are we afraid of the dark?Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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736 - Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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735 - What is ADHD?Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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733 - Going Viral: What is a Computer Virus?Tue, 03 Oct 2023
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732 - Ancient beasts: A prehistoric game show!Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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731 - How do animals build their homes?Tue, 19 Sep 2023
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730 - How do apples grow?Tue, 12 Sep 2023
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728 - Where does all our energy come from?Tue, 05 Sep 2023
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727 - What is artificial intelligence?Tue, 22 Aug 2023
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726 - How do our eyes, skin and hair get their colors?Tue, 15 Aug 2023
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725 - How much can your brain hold?Tue, 08 Aug 2023
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724 - Can boredom be good for you?Tue, 01 Aug 2023
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723 - What’s inside a jellyfish?Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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722 - Hip hip hooray! Why are parties so fun?Tue, 18 Jul 2023
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721 - Smarty Pass Bonus: Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party!Tue, 27 Jun 2023
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720 - Come see Brains On live!!!Fri, 02 Jun 2023
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719 - How do birds communicate?Tue, 16 May 2023
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718 - How would life evolve in space?Tue, 09 May 2023
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