Brains On! Science podcast for kids

A podcast by American Public Media

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308 Episodes

  1. Trends: How do they start?

    Published: 3/11/2025
  2. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Molly’s Inconceivable Preposterous Skateboard

    Published: 3/7/2025
  3. How does solar power work?

    Published: 3/4/2025
  4. What is asthma?

    Published: 2/25/2025
  5. How does coral communicate?

    Published: 2/18/2025
  6. Why do we have crushes?

    Published: 2/11/2025
  7. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Smarty Pass Deli

    Published: 2/7/2025
  8. Why does salt make food taste so good?

    Published: 2/4/2025
  9. Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

    Published: 1/28/2025
  10. What is Down syndrome?

    Published: 1/21/2025
  11. Understanding big fires and big feelings

    Published: 1/14/2025
  12. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Myth Busting Extravaganza

    Published: 1/10/2025
  13. How is paper made?

    Published: 1/7/2025
  14. Whirr. Zoom! Plink plink. It’s a Mystery Sound extravaganza

    Published: 12/31/2024
  15. Is it true? Vikings, dogs, and twins edition

    Published: 12/24/2024
  16. Are whales communicating with their clicks and songs?

    Published: 12/17/2024
  17. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Bones On Mystery Sounds!

    Published: 12/6/2024
  18. Donate today and get a personalized message!

    Published: 12/3/2024
  19. We're back December 17!

    Published: 11/26/2024
  20. Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Mystery Animal Poetry Slam

    Published: 11/11/2024

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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.