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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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Why don't carnivores need to eat their vegetables?

May 17, 2016
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How do you catch a cold?

Apr 22, 2016
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Is there life on other planets?

Apr 7, 2016
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Extinction!

Mar 22, 2016
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Brains On! Besties

Mar 8, 2016
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Living Large with the International Space Station

Feb 21, 2016
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Mystery sound extravaganza!

Feb 10, 2016
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Spider sense

Jan 26, 2016
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Why are no two snowflakes the same?

Jan 13, 2016
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The science of baking

Dec 22, 2015