Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week,
In this encore mash-up episode, we revisit some fascinating facts that will help you get to know you
One of the weirdest substances in the universe is right under your nose. No, not boogers. Water! Wat
For the past few months, we’ve been working on a top secret project and we’re so excited we finally
What was the first robot? What is artificial intelligence? How do robots "learn?" In this
What’s in your water, and how did it get there? Clean water is a must, but modern living can put a l
Paint goes on wet, then it dries — and it’s stuck there. But how does it stick? We’re going to zoom
Pollen, peanuts, dust mites. These things aren't poisonous - so why do some people's bodies
Sounds abound all around. Do you think your ears are up to the task? We have an episode chock full o
Our lungs are great at getting oxygen out of the air, but if we needed to do that underwater, we'
Sometimes we're in the mood for a good story, so we're turning our show over to Circle Round
Circadian rhythms keep our bodies on schedule. But what about the rest of the animal and plant world
If you’ve ever played a video game, you know how important music can be when it comes to gaming. But
The near 24-hour-cycle that keeps us on track is conducted by the suprachiasmatic nucleus. It’s a ti
Think about it: the answer to the question “Is it opposite day?” will always be no. So how do you fi
In this milestone of an episode, we ask why people seem to love the number 100 so much. We also lear
For humans, being left-handed or right-handed can definitely affect the way we experience life. Usua
Two of our planet’s most amazing animals go head to head in our latest debate.We’re asking you to de
If you’ve ever seen a dog, you know they like to sniff — the ground, people, each other’s butts. The
As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the novel’s publication, we look at how Mary Shelley was in
Ancient dinosaurs were some of the biggest creatures to ever stomp the Earth. But how and why did
