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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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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
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Bigfoot, Unicorns and Dragons: Making Sense of Myths, pt. 1

Dec 10, 2019
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How do pianos work?

Dec 3, 2019
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Flavor facts: Why food is so delicious

Nov 26, 2019
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What was the first life on earth?

Nov 20, 2019