Are there insects in Antarctica?
Looking for an escape? Join Molly and co-host Julian as they explore Antarctica! They’ll learn...
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Are there insects in Antarctica?
Looking for an escape? Join Molly and co-host Julian as they explore Antarctica! They’ll learn...
35:34
How can you tell when food is expired?
Have you ever taken a big ol’ whiff of rotten milk? It probably smelled like dirty socks or...
28:03
How does ibuprofen help stop pain?
Ouch! If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, gotten a paper cut or fallen off your bike, you know that...
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Sound Investigation
Oh no! It looks like Brains On host Molly Bloom and producer Marc Sanchez are in some deep...
02:12
Everything you need to know before the 2024 solar eclipse
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible on a path that crosses North America, from the...
28:26
We love a good mystery, and UFOs are magnificently mysterious! But are they real? In this...
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Join us for Brains On live in April!
Hello friends! We're so excited to announce that Brains On is coming to the east coast! We’re...
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Laughter is like a language and humans are really good at understanding it. In this episode,...
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Satellites are like robots in the sky: they monitor the weather, make GPS possible, and take...
25:49
Tooth or Dare: A Smarty Pass Sneak Peek
What’s that alluring flute music and what does it have to do with Molly Bloom’s biting new game?...
01:50
Have you ever seen someone strike a match? The match rubs against a scratchy strip and a split...
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How deep does the sand go on the beach?
Sand! We use it to make all kinds of things, from spectacular sandcastles to roads and bridges....
30:31
Hypnosis. You’ve seen it in movies, cartoons, and maybe even on stage! But is it real? And if so,...
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Your teeth are like a squad of superheroes inside your mouth. They help you crunch on carrot...
31:04
Baby Mystery Sound: A Smarty Pass Sneak Peek
Producers Rosie duPont and Aron Woldeslassie are at the Brains On petting zoo checking out some...
02:25
How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction?
Listener Gideon sent in this brilliant question: “How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction...
30:03
What happened to the Neanderthals?
Dig in with Molly and co-host Audrey as they learn about our extinct ancient relatives, the...
29:46
Smarty Pass Bonus: Taxonomic Ticklers
Sparklemuffin, turdus maximus, and sarcastic fringehead. These are the names of some of Marc’s...
01:44
Where does lightning come from?
Grab your raincoat, and join Molly and co-host Lily as they float into the clouds to learn about...
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Brains On presents Forever Ago - Superman: An immigrant's story
The Brains On crew is hard at work on our next batch of episodes, and we'll be back in your feed...
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