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Daily News for Kids with Big Brain

Big Brain is your kid’s curiosity buddy, turning yesterday’s real-world stories into a fun, safe 4–6 minute daily show. Each weekday you’ll get three kid-friendly stories (science, nature, inventions, sports, space), explained with silly visuals, simple analogies, and one tiny lesson that makes kids feel smart. If you don’t know the news, you are gonna lose! Parents and teachers: every episode includes a calm Parent Corner and two easy questions to spark a great conversation. Watch the full

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5:04

Big Brain News Ep. 62: Sun Science, Sea Creatures,...

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2026/05/20

In Episode 62, Big Brain News takes kids on a gentle “big ideas” tour—how cities plan, how space science works, and how ocean discoveries are recorded.Story 1: Nashville will host its first Super Bowl (planned for 2030) • What a Super Bowl host city needs: transportation, hotels, restaurants, and crowd planning • Why an enclosed stadium can help with weather and comfort • A simple civics connection: communities preparing for large events Story 2: SMILE spacecraft studies “space

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5:50

Big Brain News Ep. 61: Space Snacks, Spiky Dino...

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2026/05/18

Episode 61 (May 18, 2026)Today’s Big Brain Idea: Evidence Scientists learn by collecting clues—data, observations, and objects (like fossils). In this episode, kids can compare what “evidence” looks like in space science, paleontology, and ecology. Story 1: SpaceX Dragon delivers supplies to the International Space Station • What a “resupply mission” is and why astronauts need deliveries • Automatic docking explained in kid-friendly terms • Microgravity research: how studying bodies in

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5:28

Big Brain News Ep. 60: Comet Clues, Coral Robot Ears,...

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2026/05/14

In this episode (made for ages 5–9), we practice “scientist eyes” and learn how observations become real science. Story 1: Millions Team Up to Count City Wildlife • What happened: The City Nature Challenge collected over 3 million wildlife observations from 100,000+ participants. • Key idea: Biodiversity means the variety of living things in a place. • Try it: Take a short walk and record 3 living things you notice (plant, insect, bird, fungus). Story 2: Underwater Robot Finds the Busiest

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5:20

Big Brain News Ep. 59: Space Brains, Fossil...

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2026/05/13

In this episode:1) NASA tries a new space “computer brain” • Why space computers need to be extra tough • How faster processors can help rovers make decisions without waiting as long for instructions • Vocabulary: processor, rover, mission control 2) 540-million-year-old fossils: surprise—not animals! • How scientists use new checks to re-interpret old findings • What microfossils can tell us about early Earth • Vocabulary: microfossils, bacteria, algae, microscope 3) A photo museum

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5:33

Big Brain News Ep. 58: Shark Science, Space Rocks,...

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2026/05/11

Episode 58 (2026-05-11)Today’s kid-sized headlines: 1) The Met’s fashion-and-art exhibition • What happened: The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened a major exhibition called “Costume Art” (May 10, 2026–Jan 10, 2027). • Big idea: Clothing and art can “talk” to each other—kids can compare colors, shapes, patterns, textures, and design choices. • Try it: Ask your child to describe an outfit using art words: line, shape, pattern, texture, color. 2) NASA tracks a near-Earth asteroid flyby

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5:09

Big Brain News Ep. 57: Robot Hands, Moon Tests, and...

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2026/05/07

Episode 57 (May 7, 2026) Today’s Stories 1) Robots Get a Smarter “Brain” for Better Hands • Robots can improve at careful tasks by practicing how much to squeeze and how to adjust their grip. • Connect to real life: gentle handling matters for sorting fruit, packing groceries, and working with small parts. 2) A Moon Lander Survives a Giant “Space Room” Test • Engineers test spacecraft in thermal-vacuum chambers to simulate space conditions. • Vocabulary: – Thermal = temperature – Vacuum

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5:52

Big Brain News Ep. 56: Asteroid Spotters, Solar Cows,...

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2026/05/06

Big Brain News Episode 561. NASA Builds a New Space Telescope to Spot Sneaky Asteroids 2. Cows and Solar Panels Share a Sunny Field 3. A Super-Close Snooker Match Goes Down to the Last Point Discussion questions: - If you could name a space telescope, what would you call it and why? - How could farmers and scientists share land in smart ways where you live?

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5:05

Big Brain News Ep. 55: Kiwi VIPs, Space Internet, and...

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2026/04/30

Big Brain News — Episode 55 (2026-04-30)Stories in this episode: 1) Kiwi birds at Parliament (New Zealand) • Five kiwi visited Parliament in Wellington. • The visit highlights conservation work helping kiwi return after being gone from the area for more than 100 years. • Big idea: protecting habitats helps animal populations recover. 2) Faster lithium-ion battery recycling • Scientists reported a water-based method that works at room temperature. • It can recover more than 65% of key

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5:09

Big Brain News Ep. 54: Jazz Temples, Space Internet,...

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2026/04/29

In Episode 54, we explore three upbeat learning stories:1) Jazz Music Fills a Famous Building in Chicago • International Jazz Day celebrations and a concert at Unity Temple • What “improvisation” means (making music ideas in the moment) • How architecture can change sound through shape, space, and materials 2) A Rocket Launched 29 New Internet Satellites • What a satellite is and what it can do • Low Earth orbit: closer to Earth can mean less delay for signals • How satellites connect to

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5:07

Big Brain News Ep. 53: Pandas, Space Selfies, and a...

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2026/04/27

Big Brain News Episode 531. Nelly Korda Wins a Big Golf Championship and Splashes the Winner’s Pond 2. A Satellite Took a Super-Close Picture of the Hubble Space Telescope 3. Giant Pandas Are Planned to Return to Atlanta in a New Conservation Partnership Discussion questions: - What’s one skill you’d like to practice a little each day, like an athlete does? - If you could send one helpful tool into space, what would it do?

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Big Brain News Ep. 52: Space Super-Cameras, Museum...

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2026/04/23

Episode 52 (April 23, 2026)Today’s Stories 1) NASA’s Roman Space Telescope: A wide-field “panorama” view of space • What it is: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is finished being built and moving into launch preparations. • Why it matters: Roman will capture huge sections of the sky at once, helping scientists study how galaxies grow and explore questions like dark energy. • Kid-friendly takeaway: Scientists collect clues with tools—telescopes turn light into information. 2)

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5:49

Big Brain News Ep. 51: Robots, Recycled Sunshine, and...

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2026/04/22

Big Brain News Episode 511. Student Robots Compete at a World Championship 2. Texas Approves a Place to Recycle Old Solar Panels 3. A New GPS Satellite Heads to Space to Help Maps Work Better Discussion questions: - If you could build a robot to help at home or school, what job would you give it? - What’s one thing you use that you wish could be recycled into something new?

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5:29

Big Brain News Ep. 50: Ocean Rings on Mars and...

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2026/04/21

Big Brain News Episode 501. Six Women Win a Big Earth-Helping Prize 2. Mars Has a Giant “Bathtub Ring” Clue 3. Design Week in Milan Shows Off Future Materials Discussion questions: - If you could design one object to make everyday life easier, what would it do? - What’s one small way people can help protect nature where we live?

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Big Brain News Ep. 49: Shooting Stars, Space Rovers,...

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2026/04/20

Episode 49 (2026-04-20) Story 1: The Lyrid Meteor Shower • What kids call “shooting stars” are meteors—tiny bits of space material heating up in Earth’s atmosphere. • The Lyrids typically peak around April 21–22. • You don’t need a telescope—just a safe spot, patience, and time for eyes to adjust. Story 2: A Mars Rover Gets a Plan for a Big Rocket Ride • The Rosalind Franklin rover is part of a European Space Agency mission. • Launch planning can take years because systems must be tested

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Big Brain News Ep. 48: Parades, Paintings, and Movie...

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2026/04/17

Episode 48 (04/17/2026) helps kids connect the arts with community life—celebrations, creativity, and storytelling. Stories in this episode: 1) Fiesta San Antonio (Apr 16–26, 2026) • A citywide celebration with parades, music, costumes, and longtime traditions (dating back to 1891) • Many events are run by nonprofit groups that raise money to support the community 2) San Francisco Art Fair (Apr 16–19, 2026 | Fort Mason Festival Pavilion) • An art fair is many galleries gathered in one

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Big Brain News Ep. 47: Glowing Birds, Super-Strong...

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2026/04/16

In this episode (Big Brain News #47):1) Fossil Re-Check: Crocodile Cousin • A fossil found in 1948 at Ghost Ranch (New Mexico) was studied again. • New observations (short snout and jaw structure) helped scientists reclassify it. • Key idea: Science is allowed to change when better evidence appears. 2) Origami Engineering: Strength from Shape • A student tested origami-style folds and demonstrated a structure holding over 10,000x its own weight. • Why it works: folds act like repeating

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6:06

Big Brain News Ep. 46: Robots, Water Splashes, and a...

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2026/04/15

Big Brain News Episode 461. Pennsylvania Kids Build a Robot That Earns a World Championship Spot 2. Thailand Celebrates the New Year With the Songkran Water Festival 3. NASA Shares a New Satellite Puzzler: A Mystery Photo From Space Discussion questions: - If you could build a helpful robot, what job would you give it and why? - What’s a celebration your family enjoys, and what does it represent or remind you of?

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Big Brain News Ep. 45: Hoops Heroes, Space Snacks,...

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2026/04/14

Big Brain News Episode 451. Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 in the WNBA Draft 2. A Giant Space Delivery Heads to the Space Station 3. Electricity That Disappears… Then Comes Back Discussion questions: - Which story would you want to learn more about, and why? - If you could send one experiment to space, what would you test?

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Big Brain News Ep. 44: Green Jackets, Tiny Ocean...

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2026/04/13

Big Brain News Episode 44 1. Rory McIlroy Wins the Masters Again 2. Tiny Ocean Plankton Might Make New Species Fast 3. A Comet Is Brightening Before Sunrise Discussion questions: - If you could learn one new skill this month, what would it be and how would you practice it? - What’s one tiny thing in nature that you think does a big job?

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Big Brain News Ep. 43: Space Selfies, Super-Safe...

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2026/04/10

Big Brain News — Episode 43 (April 10, 2026)What we covered (kid-friendly + classroom-friendly): 1) A House-Size Asteroid Zoomed By Earth (Safely!) • Key idea: “Close” in space can still be very far. • Learning moment: How scientists use telescopes and math to track an asteroid’s path. • Vocabulary: asteroid, telescope, orbit/path, tracking. 2) Artemis 2 Astronauts Took a Space Selfie with a Kid-Designed Mascot • Key idea: A “zero-gravity indicator” is a small object that floats to show

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