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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.

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How do we name things in space? The quest to name a quasi-moon!

Aug 20, 2024
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: SPORTSBALL Impression Sound

Aug 16, 2024
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Phones: The fun, the annoying and the confusing

Aug 13, 2024
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Auroras: Nature's light show

Aug 6, 2024
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Me and my pet

Aug 2, 2024
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Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea

Jul 30, 2024
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Everybody sings! The how and the wow of your voice

Jul 23, 2024
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Catnip, cat naps, and the history of house cats

Jul 16, 2024
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Smarty Pass Sneak Peek: Rhyme or Reason

Jul 5, 2024
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How do trees help our cities?

Jun 4, 2024