Brains On! Science podcast for kids
American Public Media
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.
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2013 • 25min
Secrets!
Exploring the secret lives of plants, bees, crickets, corals, and even meteors; how plants communicate with insects through chemical signals; the fascinating communication techniques of crickets using their wings; the communication of corals from larva to reproduction; retired UPS driver MJ Hatfield's exploration of the world of insects; the sound of meteors and the Doppler effect.
Aug 1, 2013 • 20min
Sleeping!
Explore the world of animal sleep and interesting sleep patterns. Learn about the fascinating world of cicadas and their mating habits. Discover the possibility of controlling dreams through visualization and intention, with a dream experiment involving frogs.
Aug 1, 2013 • 21min
Music!
This podcast explores the topics of harmony, learning to play trombone and bass guitar, the importance of vocabulary in rap, the science of sound and music, and the theremin, an instrument of the past and future.
Aug 1, 2013 • 21min
Growing!
Among the questions answered in this episode: Is it better to be taller or shorter? Do animals grow the same way that humans do? What superpowers does your brain have before it’s done growing?
10 snips
Jul 25, 2013 • 21min
Eating!
In this episode, we ask: Why do some foods taste better to adults than kids? And what happens to food once you’re done tasting it?
