Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Brains On Universe
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. 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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Dec 28, 2016 • 14min
Making the sands sing at Great Sand Dunes National Park
When an avalanche happens at the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, it sounds like the sand is singing. Huh? How? Why? We learn about the special sand and the specific conditions that make this acoustic phenomenon possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2016 • 25min
Tracking wild horses at Assategue Island National Seashore
The wild horses at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland are very popular, but they’re also an invasive species. We find out how park rangers are giving people a chance to see the horses while also protecting the native plants and animals FROM the horses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2016 • 14min
What makes cute things cute?
Think of the cutest puppy, kitten or baby you’ve ever seen. Now what sound did you just make? Was it an “Awwwww?” Or did you want to pinch, bite or squeeze it? In this episode, we’ll find out why this is a natural reaction to cute and why we’re so easily distracted by cute things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2016 • 40min
Fire vs. Lasers!
Fire and lasers are both super cool — but which is COOLER? Producer Marc Sanchez has tricks up his sleeve for team fire and Sanden Totten gives his all for team laser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 8, 2016 • 14min
How do whales communicate?
The sounds whales make underwater are super cool, and also very important for them to locate prey, navigate and communicate with each other. We find out how they make those sounds and what scientists think they mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2016 • 16min
Could it rain lemonade?
If you filled a lake with lemonade, would it rain lemonade? This delicious head-scratcher does not have a straightforward answer. It’s one-part water cycle, one-part delicious drink and if we’re lucky, one-part lemonade rain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2016 • 29min
How do invisible x-rays help us see?
X-rays, part of the electromagnetic spectrum, help doctors see our bones — but they also help scientists understand the very smallest particles and the most massive black holes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2016 • 12min
Carnivorous plants: How they lure, trap and digest
Most plants get the energy and nutrients they need from water, sunlight, air and soil. But carnivorous plants get key nutrients from a different source: bugs. We’ll find out how they do it and talk about the mystery of how venus fly traps snap shut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2016 • 14min
How is glass made?
The process that turns sand into glass is very cool – or rather, we should say very hot. Very, very, very hot as it turns out. Humans have been turning minerals from the earth’s crust into glass for 3,500 years. Find out how it’s done and how it’s evolved – from blowing glass by hand to a factory that makes hundreds of glass bottles every minute. Plus: The mystery sound!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2016 • 13min
Mosquitoes: What are they good for?
How and why do mosquitoes suck our blood? Why do their bites itch ALL the time? Why do some people get bitten more than others? And do these pesky and possibly dangerous insects serve any kind of useful purpose?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
