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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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00:14:18

How is glass made?

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2016/08/11

The process that turns sand into glass is very cool – or rather, we should say very hot. Very, very, very hot as it turns out. Humans have been turning minerals from the earth’s crust into glass for 3,500 years. Find out how it’s done and how it’s evolved – from blowing glass by hand to a factory that makes hundreds of glass bottles every minute. Plus: The mystery sound!

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00:12:35

Mosquitoes: What are they good for?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/07/15

How and why do mosquitoes suck our blood? Why do their bites itch ALL the time? Why do some people get bitten more than others? And do these pesky and possibly dangerous insects serve any kind of useful purpose?

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00:16:17

Big universe, big questions

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/06/14

Have you ever wondered about what’s beyond the edge of the universe? Or maybe a better question: is there even an edge of the universe? And what does it mean that the universe is expanding? Nine-year-old Thea talks with astrophysicist Katie Mack to find answers to her many questions about the universe.

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00:12:23

Why don't carnivores need to eat their vegetables?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/05/17

We’re back with new episodes! Carnivores are animals that only eat other animals – so how do they get the vitamins, minerals and fiber that we humans get from eating plants? We take a trip to a salad bar with some animal pals to find out.

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00:23:31

How do you catch a cold?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/04/22

We’ve been catching colds for millennia – but it wasn’t until fairly recently that we actually understood how and why we get sneezy, coughy, and achy. In this episode, we find out more about the common cold: Does standing outside in the cold actually make it easier to get sick? Is there a cure that really works? Could there be a benefit to catching the rhinovirus? Listen for all the answers + the mystery sound!

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00:27:34

Is there life on other planets?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/04/07

Is there anybody out there? Like, WAAAAY out there? In this episode we hear from astronomer Laura Danly about the search for life on other planets. We’ll also learn what that search has in common with a fairy tale.

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00:33:26

Extinction!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/03/22

Did Dinosaurs have feathers? Can you bring back species that have gone extinct? Find out here.

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00:23:45

Brains On! Besties

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/03/08

Meet the Brains On! Besties… kid-friendly audio finds we think you’ll love.

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00:28:42

Living Large with the International Space Station

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/02/21

The International Space Station sits 250 miles above Earth, but how did it get there? And what’s it like to live in space?

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00:22:41

Mystery sound extravaganza!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/02/10

OMG, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for… an all-out, wall-to-wall, super-duper Mystery Sound show. Guess the sounds sent in from listeners and scientists alike. Plus, if you like having fun (and dancing), stick around to the end of the episode. An extra-special audio treat awaits. Shhhhhhhhhh!

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00:26:19

Spider sense

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/01/26

Do spiders give you the heebie-jeebies? If so, we want to change your mind about our eight-legged buddies!

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00:11:16

Why are no two snowflakes the same?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2016/01/13

In this episode, Dr. Ken Libbrecht answers all of our snowflake questions: How are snowflakes made? Why are they different shapes? How is it that they’re all unique? And how does a scientist who lives in southern California study snow?

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00:21:57

The science of baking

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/12/22

Baking can seem kind of magical. You take a bunch of ingredients, mix them all together, put them in the oven, and then a little time passes — and you have cake! Or cookies! Or bread! But there’s no magic wand involved in the process — it’s chemistry!

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00:15:19

Barks, growls, meows and purrs: Translating cats and...

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/12/08

This episode brings you a slew of dog and cat mystery sounds to puzzle over. Can you tell the difference playful barks and warning barks? How about decoding the meaning behind a cat’s meow?

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00:23:58

How do meteorologists predict the weather?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/11/25

There’s all sorts of weather happening right now around the world. Rain, sun, wind, snow… you name it, somewhere it’s happening. It may seem hard to keep track of it all, but scientists have it figured out. We’ll find out how they collect data on weather around the globe and turn it into a forecast.

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00:15:04

The great cat debate: Evil or misunderstood?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/11/18

We're transporting you to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul for a segment from a recent live show: Cats vs. Dogs. In this very important debate, producers Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten try to get the bottom of our feline friends' mysterious behavior. Plus: The mystery sound!

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00:11:24

Your booger questions, answered

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/10/21

Nasal mucus is very important to our health – and actually kind of magical. There’s a lot going on in our noses all the time that we don’t appreciate. Where do boogers come from? Why does your nose run when you’re out in the cold? Why does your nose get stuffy when you’re sick?

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00:11:57

Why does tickling make you laugh?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/09/15

Can you tickle yourself? Probably not. Almost everybody is ticklish, but what’s happening to us is a bit of a mystery.

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00:28:50

Bridges vs. Tunnels

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/08/26

We’ve gotten a lot of questions about bridges and tunnels: How do bridges stay up? How are tunnels built? How do they build bridges over water? How do they put tunnels underwater? To answer these questions we’re staging a little friendly competition: bridges vs. tunnels!

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00:11:21

Mission to Pluto!

Brains On! Science podcast for kids ·

2015/07/10

We talk to Dr. Alan Stern, the leader of NASA’s mission to Pluto – New Horizons. He’s been working on the mission for over 20 years and he’s excited to see the surprises that New Horizons will be sending back. Plus: Take a quiz to test your New Horizons knowledge!

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