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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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The science of baking

Dec 22, 2015
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Barks, growls, meows and purrs: Translating cats and dogs

Dec 8, 2015
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How do meteorologists predict the weather?

Nov 25, 2015
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The great cat debate: Evil or misunderstood?

Nov 18, 2015
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Your booger questions, answered

Oct 21, 2015
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Why does tickling make you laugh?

Sep 15, 2015
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Bridges vs. Tunnels

Aug 26, 2015
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Mission to Pluto!

Jul 10, 2015
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Cuttlefish: Ultimate Shapeshifters!

Jun 9, 2015
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Trees: From seed to shining seed

May 27, 2015