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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Episodes
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Sep 19, 2017 • 12min
Curio: Quindar tones and talking in space
You know those beeps in old NASA recordings? They’re called Quindar tones. This episode explains them and talks to a couple musicians who incorporate archival, NASA recordings into their songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2017 • 32min
Mars: Our next home planet?
In this episode we learn about Mars’ ancient past, meet an architect hoping to build cities there and we hear from Mars itself, thanks to the planet’s video blog, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2017 • 18min
Thunder, lightning and tornadoes: Where do they come from?
There are some basic ingredients to make thunderstorms and tornadoes. We’ll find out what they are – and how to observe these powerful and amazing storms safely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2017 • 36min
Animal farts: A mighty wind
Most animals fart. And some animals put those farts to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2017 • 25min
Sunburns: The why behind the ouch (and how to avoid them)
To help us understand sunburns, we’re going deep into the skin to look at cells, molecules and electrons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2017 • 28min
Everything you need to know before the solar eclipse
On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will be visible on a path that crosses the U.S., from Oregon on the west coast to South Carolina on the east coast. In this episode, we cover all your eclipse essentials: What causes an eclipse? What happens during an eclipse? How do you safely view it? Spoiler alert: Don’t stare at the sun without special eyewear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2017 • 59min
Deep Sea vs. Outer Space
It’s time for the next Brains On debate! This intense matchup brings us to the depths of darkness, under the water and beyond our earth’s atmosphere. Who will prevail?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2017 • 30min
Fart Smarts: Understanding the gas we pass
Is farting good for us? Where do farts come from? Why do only some make sounds? And what’s up with the smell? We tackle your questions about the gas we all pass in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2017 • 23min
Riding in the car: Motion sickness and optical illusions (Road trip pt. 5)
Hosts Molly and Gabriella are locked out. No worries: Sanden and Bob to the rescue. While the duo drives a spare set of keys to our beloved hosts, they pass the time discussing science you might see (or feel) in a car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2017 • 26min
Traffic: Phantom jams and chicken soup (Road trip pt. 4)
On the fourth leg of our road trip, we figure out where traffic comes from and what it would take to make it finally go away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
