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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. Co-hosted each week by kid scientists and reporters from public radio, we ask questions ranging from the science behind sneezing to how to translate the purr of cats, and go wherever the answers take us. @Brains_On

kids & family education for kids

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00:28:42

Shocking! The science of static (Electricity series...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/12/05

What makes your hair stand on end? Why does your skirt stick your tights? Why do you get zapped by electric shocks when you go to touch a doorknob?

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00:29:13

Where did language come from?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/11/27

Where did language come from? Is it possible to know without traveling back in time? And how do babies learn to speak? Plus: We’ll hear how the word “silly” has evolved over the last several hundred years.

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00:30:27

Smash: When continents collide!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/11/21

How are mountains made? What causes an earthquake? How does hot lava come bubbling up? The answer in each case is…tectonic plates!

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00:08:48

Curio: Flies on the bus

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/11/14

A few weeks ago, we got two emails that were so similar and so intriguing we had no choice but to investigate.

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00:23:03

What's smaller than an electron?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/11/07

The natural world can be broken down into atoms. And those atoms can be broken down even further. Will the discovery of smaller and smaller particles ever stop?

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00:26:36

Healing skin and regrowing limbs: The science of...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/10/30

What superpowers does our skin have to repair itself? And what about other animals like salamanders that can do some pretty extreme healing? We’re going under the skin for this one.

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00:27:37

What is Down syndrome?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/10/24

You may have heard of Down syndrome, but what is it exactly? In this episode, we'll break down the science of chromosomes and how having an extra one leads to this fairly common condition. Plus, we'll learn some tips for making friends with someone who might seem different than you. We'll also swing by a farm staffed by ranchers with Down syndrome. And in our Moment of Um we'll find out why eggs go from clear to white when cooked.

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00:21:15

Bonus: Kidcast sampler

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/10/22

Looking for more awesome podcasts to listen to? We're bringing you a special bonus episode today to let you know about some of the other podcasts that you might want to check out. And if you want to find lots of other podcasts for kids you can always head to applepodcasts.com/kids

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00:10:46

Curio: Vampire of the Great Lakes

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/10/17

The sea lamprey, with its concentric rows of sharp teeth, is part vampire and part alien invader. Would you let it suction to your arm? Reporter Dan Kraker did. Find out if he lived to tell about it.

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00:26:36

How do volcanoes erupt?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/10/02

There are all kinds of volcanoes all over the world, but how are they formed? And how do they erupt? To find out, we’ll travel to the center of the Earth, and we’ll meet a NASA robot that’s going on a very special volcano mission.

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00:11:12

Curio: Quindar tones and talking in space

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/09/19

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.

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00:30:19

Mars: Our next home planet?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/09/12

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.

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00:17:28

Thunder, lightning and tornadoes: Where do they come...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/09/04

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.

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00:34:24

Animal farts: A mighty wind

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/08/29

Most animals fart. And some animals put those farts to work.

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00:22:53

Sunburns: The why behind the ouch (and how to avoid...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/08/15

To help us understand sunburns, we’re going deep into the skin to look at cells, molecules and electrons.

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00:27:11

Everything you need to know before the solar eclipse

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/08/01

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.

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00:57:30

Deep Sea vs. Outer Space

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/07/18

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?

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00:29:01

Fart Smarts: Understanding the gas we pass

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/07/04

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.

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00:21:41

Riding in the car: Motion sickness and optical...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/06/30

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.

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00:24:22

Traffic: Phantom jams and chicken soup (Road trip pt. 4)

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2017/06/23

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.

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