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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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Our 100th episode! What's the big deal?

Feb 13, 2018
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Meet Sandy, the left-handed mutant snail

Feb 6, 2018
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Dolphins vs. Octopuses: Showdown in the sea!

Jan 30, 2018
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Dogs: What's the secret of their sense of smell?

Jan 23, 2018
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Mary Shelley and the science of Frankenstein

Jan 16, 2018
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Super-size-asaurus: How did dinosaurs get so big?

Jan 9, 2018
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Mysteries of the universe: Expansion and gravity

Jan 2, 2018
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The nerve! Electricity in our bodies

Dec 26, 2017
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Charged up! The science of batteries

Dec 19, 2017
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High voltage! How electric power reaches your outlet

Dec 12, 2017