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.
Latest Episode
Why do electric cars sound so unique? (28.10.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Do fidget toys really help people focus?
- We’re back! Brains On Universe has a new headquarters
- A big update about the Brains On Universe
- The life of a NASA astronaut
- How do weather stations predict the weather?
- Tree, Myself and I: All about our leafy green friends
- Body Bonanza: Bruises, scars and Band-Aids
- Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Life is Poopiful
- Are birds dinosaurs?
- Trends: How do they start?
- Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable Preposterous Skateboard
- How does solar power work?
- What is asthma?
- How does coral communicate?
- Why do we have crushes?
- Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smarty Pass Deli
- Why does salt make food taste so good?
- Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?
- What is Down syndrome?
- Understanding big fires and big feelings
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