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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

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.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Brains On! Science podcast for kids episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Brains On! Science podcast for kids for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Brains On! Science podcast for kids episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Brains On! Science podcast for kids - How much can your brain hold?

How much can your brain hold?

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08/08/23 • 30 min

Your brain does so much stuff! It makes sure your heart is always pumping and your lungs are breathing — plus it stores all kinds of important information, like your best friend’s birthday or your pet’s favorite kind of treat. But could your brain ever run out of storage space?


In this episode, Molly and cohosts Corinne and Suriya learn all about our mighty memories. They crack the code on brain storage and figure out the science of forgetting! Plus, an unforgettable new mystery sound.


This episode was sponsored by:


  • Didn’t I Just Feed You ( Didntijustfeedyou.com/ - A podcast to help busy home cooks feed their families.)

  • Buy a Toyota ( BuyAToyota.com - To explore Toyota SUVs.)

  • Indeed ( Indeed.com/BRAINS - To claim your ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions apply.)


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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Totally Slothsome: All about sloths

Totally Slothsome: All about sloths

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06/01/21 • 32 min

There’s more to sloths than slowness. They’re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation Society founder Lucy Cooke stops by to tell us all about these amazing animals. We also get into a sloth mystery: The Case of the Perilous Poop Journey. Luckily, there’s a sloth sleuth on the case. And sloths aren’t the only animals who aren’t in a hurry — a few others show off their slowest skills.


There’s also a Mystery Sound for you to guess, and a Moment of Um: Why do ostriches stick their heads in the ground?


This episode was sponsored by:


Mathnasium (mathnasium.com)


KiwiCo (kiwico.com Promo code: BRAINSON)

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - The invention of trash

The invention of trash

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09/21/21 • 35 min

A pair of ghost shoes visit Molly with a message: it's time to think about garbage. They predict that Molly will be visited by three visions of garbage, one from the past, one from the present and one from the future.


Today, Producer Sanden Totten takes us on a time traveling journey to see how we started making all this trash in the first place. Plus: the Moment of Um answers the question: Are yawns contagious to animals?


Next week, we'll be back with a look at the present and future of garbage.


This episode was sponsored by:


Mathnasium (Mathnasium.com)

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Why do we lie?

Why do we lie?

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10/01/19 • 32 min

Most of us think we’re good at detecting lies, but it turns out humans only get it right about half the time. And why do we do it anyway? What makes us want to deceive other people? In this episode we get to the truth about lying. We take a look at when people start lying, and how that helps us in our development as humans. We also hear from A. Lie, who tries to remind us that we might need lies more than we think. Plus, Angela Evans stops by and fills us in on the latest lie detection research. And remember to listen for the Moment of Um at the end of the show. This time we get squishy and find out if sponges are still harvested from the sea. This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brainson), Hello Products (helloproducts.com and promo code HELLOBRAIN) and America’s Test Kitchen Kids Young Chef’s Club (atkkids.com/brainson and promo code atkkids10).

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Poop Party: Answers to your poo questions

Poop Party: Answers to your poo questions

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08/12/20 • 38 min

Warning! This episode is all about the fascinating and gross world of doo doo.
We know you have a lot of poo questions because you’ve sent many, many of them to us. So we’re finally bringing you the poo answers! It’s a poop party!
We’ve invited scientists to tell us about weird animal feces. (It’s true! Wombats have cube-shaped poop!)
We tune into a news channel all about dookie (see the Bristol Stool Chart here: https://www.bladderandbowel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/BBC002_Bristol-Stool-Chart-Jan-2016.pdf).
We hear from our favorite “poo-tuber” Taylor the Turd about how some poops are helping fight serious illnesses. (Remember Taylor? Here’s her first appearance: https://www.brainson.org/shows/2019/03/19/flush-where-does-our-poo-and-pee-go)
Plus, a sorta stinky Mystery Sound and a Moment of Um answering a question: why is pee yellow?
This episode is sponsored by KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brainson) and Laurel Springs (laurelsprings.com/brainson). Fill out a quick survey to tell us more about yourself: podsurvey.com/brains

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Why do we lose teeth?

Why do we lose teeth?

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07/27/21 • 38 min

Today we’re looking at a phenomenon that happens to all of us: losing our baby teeth and getting new ones! So how do our teeth grow in and what makes them fall out? Naturally, a group of wandering teeth helps us explain. We'll also find out why we have two sets of teeth in the first place. A chatty tooth travel agent will introduce us to all the different ways to send our baby teeth off in style and we'll play a game that will test your knowledge of animal teeth. Plus, the Moment of Um answers the question "Why do bees make a buzzing sound?"


You can support Brains On at brainson.org/fans — there you can donate, join our free fan club, check out our merch or buy our book!


This episode was sponsored by:


Indeed (indeed.com/brainson)


Bobby Wonder podcast (gokidgo.com or subscribe to Bobby Wonder on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts)

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Dreams: The science of a sleeping brain

Dreams: The science of a sleeping brain

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05/17/22 • 36 min

You dream every night, even if you don't remember them. But why? We'll hop on a wild ride to go inside the brain and see which parts help create these often fantastical images and storylines. We'll also learn how to take control of our dreams and how they make us more creative. Plus: a new mystery sound and a Moment of Um answers the question "How do octopuses make ink?"


Today’s episode is sponsored by



You can support the show at brainson.org/donate, check out our merch at brainson.org/shop or buy our books at brainson.org/books. You can also join our free fan club at brainson.org/fanclub

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Eating!

Eating!

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07/25/13 • 20 min

In this episode, we ask: Why do some foods taste better to adults than kids? And what happens to food once you’re done tasting it?

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Joy Overload! The science of tickles and cuteness

Joy Overload! The science of tickles and cuteness

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04/14/20 • 38 min

Get ready for some smiles! We’re looking at the science of two things that bring us joy: tickles and cuteness.


We’ll explain why tickles make us giggle and why you can’t tickle yourself. Then we’ll talk about what makes cute things cute and why sometimes we want to eat or smoosh cute things.


Plus, a super cute Mystery Sound and a Moment of Um answering the question: “Can a moon have a moon?”


This episode is sponsored by iD Tech (idtech.com/brains). You can support the show at brainson.org/fans

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Brains On! Science podcast for kids - Injustice and Anger: Understanding your emotions

Injustice and Anger: Understanding your emotions

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06/03/20 • 29 min

A lot of us are angry right now, with good reason. We’re seeing people treated unfairly because of racism -- that’s when people don’t like someone’s race or the color of their skin.
In this episode we’ll talk about how anger can be a useful emotion and can be used to push for change. We’ll also revisit parts of our 2019 series on emotions, including an explanation of the hormones behind anger, why some of us are quicker to anger than others and what we can do when we feel overwhelmed by our feelings.
Plus, our Moment of Um tackles the question, “What happens when lightning strikes water?”


If you want to talk to your kids about race but don’t know where to start, we suggest reading this article (https://bit.ly/3eEss5k) by pediatricians Dr. Jacqueline Dougé, & Dr. Ashaunta Anderson or Talking to Kids About Race by Heather Greenwood Davis (https://on.natgeo.com/306a2Xe).
There are great books to help your family start a conversation about race. Here's a list from Embrace Race (https://bit.ly/2U1SvLV). Or try Brown Bookshelf's Generations Book Club (https://bit.ly/3gSljA3).
This episode is sponsored by Laurel Springs (laurelsprings.com/brainson) and KiwiCo (kiwico.com/brainson). You can support Brains On at brainson.org/donate.

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How many episodes does Brains On! Science podcast for kids have?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids currently has 361 episodes available.

What topics does Brains On! Science podcast for kids cover?

The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Brains On! Science podcast for kids?

The episode title 'How much can your brain hold?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Brains On! Science podcast for kids?

The average episode length on Brains On! Science podcast for kids is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Brains On! Science podcast for kids released?

Episodes of Brains On! Science podcast for kids are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Brains On! Science podcast for kids?

The first episode of Brains On! Science podcast for kids was released on Jul 25, 2013.

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Jan 23

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I love these topics! I should know! I'm on Brains On! en Espanol, debuting Jan 25. This podcast is science I want to know like: Why are feet smelly?

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