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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 synthesizers work?

Jan 12, 2021
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Why is it so hard to break a habit?

Jan 5, 2021
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Smash Boom Best: Flowers vs Rainbows

Nov 25, 2020
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Bones from the inside out

Oct 27, 2020
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Why do siblings annoy each other?

Oct 20, 2020
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How do flu vaccines work?

Oct 13, 2020
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Past, present and future: Using time to understand this pandemic

Oct 6, 2020
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Smash: When continents collide!

Sep 29, 2020
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Behind the scenes: See how we make the show

Sep 22, 2020
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The buzz on bees, pt. 2

Sep 15, 2020