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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On Universe
Smarty Pass
Climate Change
Trees
Brains On!
Mystery Sounds
Dogs
Whales
Asthma
Stickers
Food Allergies
Phones
Vacuums
Neanderthals
Lightning
Down Syndrome
Brains On Deli
Trends
Brains On Universe
NASA
Metal

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 a... more

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Latest Episodes

If you were on a merry-go-round that was spinning super fast, you’d feel it. But the Earth is always spinning and we don’t feel a thing. Why is that? Join Molly and Reean as they explore the science of spin. Plus we find out how liquid sloshing aroun... more

We're making a new limited series to tackle a topic that lots of our listeners are curious about. Puberty!

It’s a lot. There are the awkward conversations and the questions we’re too nervous to ask and the sometimes uncomfortable experience of livin... more

We wash our hands all the time, but do you ever wonder why? It turns out that soap is super good at attaching to dirt and germs and carrying that gunk off skin. Join Molly and co-hosts Hope and Heaven as they zoom in on soap to see how this sudsy stu... more

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Humans have visited the moon but we’ve never lived there. Could we build a home on our lunar neighbor? Join Molly and co-host Ira as they find out why the moon can be a dangerous place, and what it would take to live there. We’ll imagine a visit to a... more

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Recent Guests

Sal Monillo
Germ, a bacteria guest in the soap episode
Germ (character)
Episode: How does soap work?
Bart the Berry Barber
A berry barber character who explains raspberries
Fictional segment
Episode: Is there such a thing as a blue raspberry? And why are raspberries hairy?
Kelsey Byers
Flower smell researcher
John Innes Centre
Episode: How do flowers get their smells?
Erin Bondat
Alanafe's mom; explains her lab work and science connections.
Episode: It's time for the....Mystery Sound Extravaganza!
Sandin the Time Traveler
Time traveler from the present
Brains On Universe
Episode: Why do we have Daylight Saving Time?
Dr. Janina Jeff
Geneticist and the host of the podcast, In Those Genes.
In Those Genes
Episode: Let's Go Bananas
Jean Twenge
Author of the book Generations and professor of psychology at San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Episode: What is a generation and why do we have them?
Kim Parker
Works for the Pew Research Center studying public opinion across generations.
Pew Research Center
Episode: What is a generation and why do we have them?
Dr. Paula Cushing
Senior Curator of Invertebrate Zoology
Denver Museum of Nature and Sciences
Episode: Can a spider eat a wasp?

Host

Molly Bloom
Host guiding the show, introduces segments, and drives conversation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 21.3k ratings
  • Amazing!!!!

    The best podcast l have ever listened to I love how I can be doing something and learn about something at the same time 5 stars the best!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ollie 🌑
    United States23 days ago
  • Ok

    This is okay but not my favorite I suggest this to people who love science like me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat banana 🍌🐱
    United States23 days ago
  • Good pod

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States24 days ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Duck 🐥 (;
    United States25 days ago
  • The hardest thing on earth 🌍

    Do I really have to put in words my love for this show? It’s like the hardest thing on earth! I’ll try this when I can’t listen to this show I’m like this 😡 and when I can I’m like this 😍.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mybrainis2big
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Kids love the mystery sounds and hands-on explanations.
Shows are informative without talking down to children, keeping content engaging for families.
Parents appreciate clear, age-appropriate science and safety in explanations.
Guest experts are generally engaging and well-integrated into kid-focused storytelling.

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Talking Points

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Do fidget toys really help people focus?
Q: What guidelines would you give for schools about letting students fidget in class?
Consider the classroom dynamics and minimize distractions; allow accommodations like non-distracting fidget options, limit duration, and combine with strategies to address underlying anxiety or boredom when possible.
Do fidget toys really help people focus?
Q: Do fidget toys help people with ADHD more than others, and in what contexts is the benefit most clear?
There's some evidence they help attention for people with ADHD, particularly during boring or repetitive tests, but the overall picture is mixed; natural movement tends to have stronger evidence for supporting attention.
Do fidget toys really help people focus?
Q: When did you first notice fidget toys being used by patients, and are they more helpful than other objects?
Dr. Schweitzer explains that fidgeting often emerges as a self-regulation mechanism and that while some people benefit from fidget toys, the effectiveness varies by individual; non-toy, natural movement can be just as beneficial, and the environment and task matter a lot.
Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls
Q: Hi, I'm Abel from Inglewood, California, and my question is, why do baseballs curve when pitchers throw it?
A curveball curves because the pitcher puts spin on the ball; the top spins forward and the bottom spins backward, causing more air pressure on top and less on the bottom, which pushes the ball downward and along a curved path due to the Magnus effect.
Hoax Hunters: What is the Bermuda Triangle
Q: Why do ships and planes disappear on the Bermuda Triangle?
The hosts explain that many cases are due to ordinary factors like navigational errors, weather, and fuel exhaustion, and that the area isn't more dangerous than other ocean regions; sensational stories arose from media misrepresentation and confirmation bias, not from paranormal activity.

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Recent guests on Brains On! Science podcast for kids include:

1. Sal Monillo
2. Bart the Berry Barber
3. Kelsey Byers
4. Erin Bondat
5. Sandin the Time Traveler
6. Dr. Janina Jeff
7. Jean Twenge
8. Kim Parker

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