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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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The Mosties!

May 24, 2022
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Forever Ago is back June 1!

May 20, 2022
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Dreams: The science of a sleeping brain

May 17, 2022
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Tongue twisters: Terribly terrific and truly tantalizing

May 10, 2022
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How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?

May 3, 2022
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What makes tiny tardigrades tick?

Apr 26, 2022
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Into the eye of a storm: How hurricanes form

Apr 19, 2022
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Is mind-reading real?

Apr 12, 2022
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Owl about Owls

Apr 5, 2022
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How are we related to stars?

Mar 29, 2022