Chilling out with snow
There are many different types of snow. From the fluffy to the slushy, this slippery frozen stuff comes in all different shapes and sizes. From a dis...
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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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.
Could you walk around the world?
It might sound impossible, but you can walk around the world! Rosie Swale-Pope has done it, and we get a chance to hear about her adventures in this e...
Why do we like sugar so much?
Marshmallows, lollipops, gummi bears -- we want them all! But we’ve all heard that eating a lot of sugar isn’t that healthy for us. So what’s the deal...
Do we live in a multiverse?
Get ready to learn the science behind the multiverse! That’s the idea that our universe isn’t the only universe out there. What if there were other, d...
Why are giraffe tongues blue? - A Moment of Um extra
Wow, wow, wow! Our new Moment of Um podcast is finally here. Check out this sample episode, and subscribe to Moment of Um in your podcast player. Ther...
Introducing Moment of Um!
We're super excited for you to hear our newest podcast: Moment of Um! What’s that? You’ve already heard of Moment of Um featured on Brains On! You...
What happens if you drop a feather in space?
In space, will a feather stay still? Fall down? Float away? Turns out, the answer depends on where you are! But one thing affects your feather no matt...
The innies and outies of belly buttons
Today’s episode is all about your belly button aka navel aka umbilicus. And not just your belly button -- every single person you can think of has one...
A guide to getting your COVID shot
Kids over 5 can now get a COVID vaccine in the U.S. We know a lot of you have been waiting for this day and lots of you have sent us questions about t...
Shark teeth: The sharp bits of a squishy animal
In this episode, we’re asking sharks to say “aaaah”, and taking a close look at their chompers. We’ll see how shark teeth grow, and what those teeth c...