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Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Co-hosted each week by kid scientists and reporters from public radio, we ask questions ranging from...
If you were on a merry-go-round that was spinning super fast, you’d feel it. But the Earth is always spinning and we don’t feel a thing. Why...
We're making a new limited series to tackle a topic that lots of our listeners are curious about. Puberty! It’s a lot. There are the awkward...
We wash our hands all the time, but do you ever wonder why? It turns out that soap is super good at attaching to dirt and germs and carrying...
Humans have visited the moon but we’ve never lived there. Could we build a home on our lunar neighbor? Join Molly and co-host Ira as they fi...
Sports and science go hand in hand, especially when it comes to softball and baseball. Join Molly and co-host Caris as they answer more of y...
Baseball and softball are both a feat of physics, from the curve of a pitch to the swing of a bat. Today, we’re exploring the science of the...
Ever look closely at a raspberry and notice it could use a shave? Those tiny hairs are actually super important. And thankfully totally edib...
Have you heard of the Bermuda Triangle? It’s an area of the Atlantic Ocean that some people think can make ships and planes mysteriously dis...
Flowers are famous for their smells. Most are sweet, but a few are downright stinky. Either way, the science of how and why they make these...
What's better than a mystery sound? How about 11 mystery sounds! We have mystery sounds from listeners all over the world to share with you,...
Every spring we set our clocks one hour forward. Every fall we move them one hour back. It’s a strange ritual when you think about it, so wh...
Exciting news! We’ve announced a bunch of new tour stops for this spring! Learn more about the show and get tickets here! Mar 7............M...
HARVEY, our omnipresent virtual voice assistant, gets a software update that makes him go bananas for bananas. And if we talk about anything...
We’re all part of a generation, that’s a large group of people born around the same time as us. These generations have names too, like Gen X...
Our stomachs are full of a powerful acid, one that can burn your skin and even melt metal. So why doesn’t this stuff burn a hole through our...
Today we’re stepping into the ring for a battle of the insect world. Molly and co-host Kiaan try to find out if a spider can eat a wasp. The...
Stickers are everywhere. They label our groceries, cover our car bumpers, and decorate our notebooks. But how do they stick? We’ll zoom in o...
There’s more to sloths than slowness. They’re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation...
Have you ever heard of Lake Natron? It’s located in Tanzania, Africa, and, if you believe the internet, it can instantly petrify anything th...
Skunks can stink, no doubt about it. But that stink is actually a superpower! Join Molly and co-host Diya as they find out how these critter...
We're on a little winter break and we're gonna be back with a new Brains On episode next week. This week we have an episode of our Sister sh...
We're on a little winter break here, but we're gonna be back with a new episode of Brains On January 6th. Until then, we have an episode of...
The Brains On crew is hitting the road in 2026, and our first shows have just been announced. If you like fun, games, dancing, optical illus...
In our final look at metal, we explore how metal wires changed the world. Once humans figured out how to send little blasts of electricity t...
Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode...
Metal is amazing. It can be super strong like a steel beam. Or super flexible, like a copper wire. Humans have been obsessed with metals of...
Most of us take listening to music or podcasts for granted. You can find them on your phone, in the car or just about anywhere you can imagi...
We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legg...
Today’s episode is full of Mystery Sounds from around the world. Molly and co-host Rehema are joined by sonic explorer Thomas Rex Beverly, w...
Octopus, more like ROCK-topus! Because these creatures bring the excitement. They can shape shift to match their surroundings. They have thr...
You may have noticed that electric cars sound different from gas powered cars. The engine doesn’t rumble; instead, it might sound like a hum...
Fidget toys are everywhere. There are ones you can squeeze, or click, or spin. Others are puzzles or have cool textures to touch. Some class...
We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus...
We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Oh no! An awful spell has put Ruby, Rosie, and Anna in a poopiful situation at Brains On HQ! It looks like the only way to save them is with...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Oh no! Molly’s been bequeathed her great-great grandfather’s skateboard, which unfortunately contains the spirit of dictionary editor Ruther...
Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support the podcast with donation | Subscribe to...
Asthma is a disease that can make it hard to breathe. And it’s common! One in twelve people in the United States have it, including host Mol...
Coral is one of the coolest creatures in the ocean. It comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, from bright yellow stars to big round brains....
When you've got a crush on someone, it can feel a bit overwhelming. All of a sudden, you might have butterflies in your stomach! And maybe y...
Have you heard of Molly Bloom’s fantastic deli at Brains On HQ? It’s got the tastiest food in town! The only problem is that the delivery pe...
Salt is made up of tiny crystals! Under a microscope, some salt crystals look like pyramids, staircases, or even snowflakes. But why do thes...
Jupiter is the oldest planet in the solar system. It’s also the biggest. Some call it “Earth’s bodyguard” because it keeps asteroids and com...
You may have heard of Down syndrome, but what is it exactly? In this episode, we'll break down the science of chromosomes and how having an...