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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 animals breathe underwater?

Mar 26, 2018
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'The Rice Cakes and the Oni': A story from Circle Round

Mar 20, 2018
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Circadian rhythm pt. 2: Beyond human

Mar 13, 2018
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From 8-bit to orchestras: How does video game music affect you?

Mar 5, 2018
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The tick-tock of our circadian clock

Feb 27, 2018
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‘Is it opposite day?’ and other mind-bending paradoxes

Feb 20, 2018
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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