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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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Narwhals: Unicorns of the sea?

Mar 17, 2020
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Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread

Mar 10, 2020
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Weather Watching: The birth of forecasts

Mar 3, 2020
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The secret world of dust

Feb 25, 2020
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For crying out loud: All about tears

Feb 18, 2020
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Canine club: From wolves to dogs!

Feb 11, 2020
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Mirrors, sequins and glitter: what makes them shine?

Feb 4, 2020
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Aliens and UFOs: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 4

Dec 31, 2019
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Mermaids, Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 3

Dec 24, 2019
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Lost Cities: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 2

Dec 17, 2019