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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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Healing skin and regrowing limbs: The science of regeneration

Oct 30, 2017
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Bonus: Kidcast sampler

Oct 22, 2017
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Curio: Vampire of the Great Lakes

Oct 17, 2017
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How do volcanoes erupt?

Oct 2, 2017
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Curio: Quindar tones and talking in space

Sep 19, 2017
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Mars: Our next home planet?

Sep 12, 2017
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Thunder, lightning and tornadoes: Where do they come from?

Sep 4, 2017
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Animal farts: A mighty wind

Aug 29, 2017
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Sunburns: The why behind the ouch (and how to avoid them)

Aug 15, 2017
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Everything you need to know before the solar eclipse

Aug 1, 2017