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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week,

Episodes

Total: 380

People are really good at building homes out of everything from wood and concrete to mud and ice. Bu

How do apples grow?

2023/9/12

Apples are a delicious treat! These crispy crunchy sweet snacks are everywhere: in our school lunche

Join us at the Big Dig!

2023/9/8

Wow, wow wow have we got some big news! Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago are coming toget

Everything in our world is powered by energy. We need it to drive our cars, bake cupcakes and even j

Artificial intelligence has been all over the news lately — but how does it even work? In this episo

All the different colors in our eyes, hair and skin are made by a super special substance called mel

Your brain does so much stuff! It makes sure your heart is always pumping and your lungs are breath

Boredom is something we all feel sometimes, when nothing seems fun or interesting. But have you ever

Jellyfish are some of the most unique creatures on the planet. They’ve been around longer than the d

Happy birthday to us! Brains On is celebrating its tenth birthday and we’re throwing a big party. Mo

Hey, Smarty Pal, want more Brains On? Check out this sneak peek of Gungador Hosts a Dinner Party! Gu

Molly, Marc and Sanden are hitting the road to perform the show Your Brain is Magic in Portland on J

How do birds communicate?

2023/5/16

Chirp chirp, y’all! Ever wondered what birds mean when they’re singing their little birdy hearts out

Humans and every other living thing on Earth are perfectly suited to our wonderful planet. There’s l

Video games are fun, challenging and sometimes hard to put down. But are they good for you? Or do th

If you love big thoughts, this is the episode for you. We’ll ponder what would happen if a fly flew

Do you have a favorite food that your friend doesn't like at all? Do you look at what your paren

Reading is your one-way ticket to adventure! You can ride fire-breathing dragons, explore outer spac

We’re super-jazzed to share this episode of Million Bazillion, a podcast for kids and families that

We use plastic for all kinds of things, from shampoo bottles to glitter. It’s useful but also a dang