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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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Where did language come from?

Nov 27, 2017
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Curio: Flies on the bus

Nov 14, 2017
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What's smaller than an electron?

Nov 7, 2017
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Healing skin and regrowing limbs: The science of regeneration

Oct 30, 2017
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What is Down syndrome?

Oct 24, 2017
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Bonus: Kidcast sampler

Oct 22, 2017
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Curio: Vampire of the Great Lakes

Oct 17, 2017
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How do volcanoes erupt?

Oct 2, 2017
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Curio: Quindar tones and talking in space

Sep 19, 2017
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Mars: Our next home planet?

Sep 12, 2017