Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week,
When you've got a crush on someone, it can feel a bit overwhelming. All of a sudden, you might h
HARVEY, our omnipresent virtual voice assistant, gets a software update that makes him go bananas fo
In December, people started getting vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a huge scientific accomplis
Today we have a special episode featuring an old friend of ours -- scientist and inventor Gitanjali
Synthesizers are a very recent invention, especially when you compare them to acoustic instruments,
If habits are really stuck, we don't think much about them -- we just do them! Some habits are g
We’ll be back with new episodes in January. But we wanted to share another show with you that we’ve
Bones! They’re spooky. They’re creepy. They’re utterly fascinating!This episode we dig up the scienc
Having a sibling is a special thing -- but, wow, can they be annoying! In this episode we’ll look at
The flu shot changes every year. But why is the flu special, if other illnesses have much longer-las
If time feels weird to you lately, you’re not alone. The pandemic has changed the pace of life for p
How are mountains made? What causes an earthquake? How does hot lava come bubbling up? The answer in
A listener asked how making Brains On is different during the pandemic. So with this episode we'
In this second episode on bees (a bee-quel, you might say!) we’re taking a look at pollination: the
We’re making a big buzz about bees! Our pollen-collecting friends get so much done, and we’re taking
Those tiny pinpoints of light glittering in the night sky are actually incredibly distant, giant, ch
Fair warning: Today we’re gonna get gross! We’re talking sounds, smells, and tastes that some people
Warning! This episode is all about the fascinating and gross world of doo doo. We know you have a lo
We’re thrilled to share a brand new show with you. It’s called Million Bazillion and it’s all about
Since the world first learned about this new coronavirus at the end of 2019, we’ve been watching sci
