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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Podcasts · Kids & Family

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

223 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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Listener engagement and community building×2Acne formation and treatment during pubertySebum production and skin oilinessBody odor causes and prevention strategiesAntiperspirant vs. deodorant effectivenessAndrogen hormones and physical developmentAdrenal gland function during pubertySkincare product ingredients and additivesPimple scarring preventionBacterial metabolism and body odor

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May 19, 2026

Skin, sweat and hair!

Acne formation and treatment during pubertySebum production and skin oilinessBody odor causes and prevention strategies
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Apr 7, 2026

Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls

Curveball Physics and the Magnus EffectBaseball Construction and Regulation StandardsHistory of the Curveball (William Arthur Cummings)
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Apr 14, 2026

More sport science: Bats and black eyes

Eye Black Anti-Glare TechnologyBaseball Bat Weight Measurement StandardsSports Equipment Innovation History
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Apr 14, 2026

More sport science: bats and black eyes

Eye black and glare reduction in sportsBaseball bat weight measurement and selectionHistorical bat design innovations
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Apr 21, 2026

How to build a house on the moon

Lunar base construction and architectureRadiation protection in space environmentsLunar dust toxicity and mitigation
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Apr 28, 2026

How does soap work?

Molecular biology and soap chemistryHand hygiene and disease preventionHistory of soap manufacturing
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May 4, 2026

Introducing...Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (The podcast)

Puberty science and biologyHormonal changes in adolescenceBody odor and hygiene during puberty
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May 5, 2026

Why don’t we feel the Earth spinning?

Earth's rotation and planetary mechanicsRelative motion and perception of movementGravity and centrifugal force
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May 12, 2026

What is puberty?

Puberty definition and biological triggersSex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)Hormonal fluctuation and mood changes
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Mar 31, 2026

Is there such a thing as a blue raspberry? And why are raspberries hairy?

Raspberry botany and classificationPlant protective structures (trichomes, styles)Food dye regulation and safety
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Oct 21, 2025

Do fidget toys really help people focus?

Fidgeting and self-regulationFidget toys and focusADHD and attention management
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Mar 24, 2026

Hoax Hunters: What is the Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle myth debunkingFlight 19 disappearance investigationConfirmation bias in narrative formation
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Oct 28, 2025

Why do electric cars sound so unique?

Electric vehicle sound design and engineeringInternal combustion engine mechanics and noise generationEV battery technology and electric motor operation
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Nov 4, 2025

Why are octopuses so smart?

Octopus neurobiology and brain structureDistributed neural processing in cephalopod armsAnimal intelligence and cognition research
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Nov 11, 2025

Mystery Sounds from the natural world

Bioacoustics and nature sound recordingWildlife behavior and animal communicationGlacier dynamics and ice acoustics
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Nov 18, 2025

Do dogs know that they're dogs?

Dog self-awareness and cognitionMirror test and animal consciousness researchOlfactory cognition in dogs
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Nov 25, 2025

How does music get recorded and stored?

Sound wave physics and vibration patternsMicrophone technology and diaphragm mechanicsSpeaker technology and audio reproduction
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Dec 2, 2025

How is metal made?

Metal smelting and casting techniquesStellar nucleosynthesis and cosmic metal originsAncient metallurgy and archaeological evidence
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Mar 17, 2026

How do flowers get their smells?

Flower pollination mechanismsPlant chemical signaling and pheromonesPollinator behavior and attraction
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Dec 9, 2025

How mastering metal saved lives

Steel manufacturing and metallurgyJapanese sword-making techniquesWire rope production and innovation
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