Brains On! Science podcast for kids

How do synthesizers work?

Synthesizers are a very recent invention, especially when you compare them to acoustic...

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Why is it so hard to break a habit?

If habits are really stuck, we don't think much about them -- we just do them! Some habits are...

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Smash Boom Best: Flowers vs Rainbows

We’ll be back with new episodes in January. But we wanted to share another show with you that...

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Bones from the inside out

Bones! They’re spooky. They’re creepy. They’re utterly fascinating! This episode we dig up the...

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Why do siblings annoy each other?

Having a sibling is a special thing -- but, wow, can they be annoying! In this episode we’ll look...

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How do flu vaccines work?

The flu shot changes every year. But why is the flu special, if other illnesses have much...

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Past, present and future: Using time to understand this pandemic

If time feels weird to you lately, you’re not alone. The pandemic has changed the pace of life...

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Smash: When continents collide!

How are mountains made? What causes an earthquake? How does hot lava come bubbling up? The answer...

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Behind the scenes: See how we make the show

A listener asked how making  Brains On is different during the pandemic. So with this episode...

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The buzz on bees, pt. 2

In this second episode on bees (a bee-quel, you might say!) we’re taking a look at pollination:...

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The buzz on bees, pt. 1

We’re making a big buzz about bees! Our pollen-collecting friends get so much done, and we’re...

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Stars: Twinkling, glowing, giant balls of gas

Those tiny pinpoints of light glittering in the night sky are actually incredibly distant, giant,...

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What makes gross things gross?

Fair warning: Today we’re gonna get gross! We’re talking sounds, smells, and tastes that some...

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Poop Party: Answers to your poo questions

Warning! This episode is all about the fascinating and gross world of doo doo. We know you...

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Introducing: Million Bazillion

We’re thrilled to share a brand new show with you. It’s called Million Bazillion and it’s all...

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Masks and mouth mist: What we know about the coronavirus now

Since the world first learned about this new coronavirus at the end of 2019, we’ve been watching...

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The world of tiny robots

We’re talking all about teeny, tiny robots in today’s episode. You know, the ones that are as...

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Why do kids have more energy than adults?

We’re taking on an age-old question today: Do kids have more energy than adults? Breakfast tacos,...

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Why does green mean go? And other color conundrums

The world is full of color, but how do our eyes see it? In this episode we’ll explain how color...

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Injustice and Anger: Understanding your emotions

A lot of us are angry right now, with good reason. We’re seeing people treated unfairly because...

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