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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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Why does the sun make some people sneeze?

May 12, 2015
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How and why do jellyfish sting?

Apr 9, 2015
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Volcanoes in space!

Mar 18, 2015
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When parasitoids attack!

Feb 13, 2015
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The mystery of gravity

Jan 9, 2015
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How do monarch butterflies travel so far?

Sep 9, 2014
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Water, water everywhere - but how does it get there?

Jul 8, 2014
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Numbers!

Dec 6, 2013
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Secrets!

Oct 14, 2013
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Sleeping!

Aug 1, 2013